Introduction
The Ericsson GF 388 is a mobile device that harkens back to the mid-1990s when mobile phones were emerging from being niche business accessories to becoming increasingly common tools for communication. Released in 1995, the GF 388 represents a time in mobile technology when functionality was prioritized over the aesthetic and multimedia features that define today's smartphones. Though discontinued, this model still offers interesting insights into the early days of mobile communication.