(From the photo caption) "Bill ... with his iphone prototype"
Nope. That's a Sony Magic Link, built by Bill (and others, myself included) during his time at General Magic. I feel General Magic is another one of Bill's endeavors that isn't widely understood or appreciated.
I didn’t know about this show. Thanks for the recommendation I’ll check it out.
Is it based on a true story?
Which it was a personal side project. Have a look!