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FIRST iPhone launch was by Steve Jobs today, 16 years ago; check iPhone journey

On January 9, 2007, Steve Jobs announced the first original iPhone. Know all about it here.

By: HT TECH
| Updated on: Jan 09 2023, 23:33 IST
iPhone 15 Pro: USB-C port, solid state button, chip and more- Know what's coming
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1/6 With the expected launch of the four iPhone 15 models in September 2023, Apple is likely to being several new features to the pro models of the lineup. Here are the expected features iPhone 15 Pro models can get according to the latest leaks and reports. (HT Tech)
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2/6 USB-C port: According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, iPhone 15 Pro models may feature a USB-C port with the help of which the data transfer speed of the phone will increase. (AFP)
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3/6 Round edge design: Apple is expected to give iPhone 15 a new border design, rounded edge and flat front. Informing about the same Twitter user and leakster ShrimpApplePro (@VNchocoTaco) saud that the iPhone 15 will feature a new border design. The back edge corner will be rounded and not square anymore and the material also will be titanium. (Reuters)
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4/6 Solid state button: Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst at TF International Securities had informed that the volume button and the power button of two high end iPhone 15 models may adopt a solid state button design similar to home button design of iPhone 7/8/SE2 and 3. (HT Tech)
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5/6 He tweeted, "My latest survey indicates that the volume button and power button of two high-end iPhone 15/2H23 new iPhone models may adopt a solid-state button design (similar to the home button design of iPhone 7/8/SE2 & 3) to replace the physical/mechanical button design." (AFP)
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6/6 A17 chip: According to Japanese publication, the iPhone 15 Pro models are expected to be equipped with an A17 Bionic chip providing improved performance and overall experience. (HT Tech)
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Today, Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPhone 16 years ago. (Reuters)

The next iPhone, probably the iPhone 15, is already generating the kind of hype that is reserved for rock stars. Notably, it is some 9 months away from launch! The iPhone is a special phone. And the reason why all the iPhones launched till date have acquired this exalted global status is because the iconic founder of Apple, Steve Jobs, launched a revolutionary gadget in the form of the first iPhone. He stepped into the future and dragged the globe along with him. It left all other super brands that had been there like Coca-Cola, Ferrari, Bugatti, BMW, IBM, HP, Pepsi and others, behind. Even the new ones like Dell, Google, Amazon could not acquire the aura of greatness that Apple iPhone had. And notably, today, was the day, 16 years ago, that Steve Jobs launched the first iPhone.

The first iPhone launch happened on January 9, 2007 in San Francisco, California. "Today, Apple is going to reinvent the phone," that's what Steve Jobs said at that historic moment.

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Steve Jobs presented the first iPhone as an updated version of its iPod with touch controls and some breakthrough features including internet communication. The original iPhone featured a 3.5-inch LCD display, microphone, headset controls, 2-megapixel camera, and a body of aluminum and plastic. The first iPhone was priced at $499 and $599 for its 4GB and 8GB models respectively.

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Since then, every year, Apple continues to launch its latest iPhone series with suitable upgrades in the design as well as specs to make it better than its predecessor. Here's a quick look at the iPhone's journey from its original form in 2007 to the iPhone 14 in 2022.

iPhone's journey in brief

  • After the arrival of the first iPhone in 2007, another iPhone hit the market in 2008 while featuring new connectivity options such as 3G data and GPS. Most interestingly, the iPhone 3G introduced the App Store to the world.
  • After several years, the iPhone 4 in 2010 was launched with its first significant redesign. It has a new design with flat edges, a brand-new Retina display, an A4 chipset, and a 5MP camera.
  • In 2011, Apple introduced Siri to everyone with the announcement of the iPhone 4s. It also features an 8MP camera.
  • iPhone 5 was the first iPhone to be announced in September, the trend which is still active so far. 
  • In 2014, the first plus-sized model was introduced. It was an iPhone 6 Plus. 
  • iPhone SE (1st generation) was launched in 2016 as a Special Edition offering premium features at a cheaper prices. 
  • iPhone 7 and 7 Plus becomes the first iPhone series which is splash, water and dust resistant. It was rated IP67. Also, it removed the 3.5 headphone jack.
  • iPhone 8 and its Plus were the final models of the flagship iPhone series to feature the Home Button and Touch ID.
  • iPhone X came as the first iPhone with OLED screen technology, wireless charging, and an edge-to-edge screen display in 2017.
  • With iPhone 11, Apple brings full 4K60 video recording with the front camera too!
  • iPhone SE (2nd generation): It came as replacement for the iPhone 8 in 2020. It featured the same iPhone 8 design but upgraded internals of A13 chip same as the iPhone 11 series.
  • In 2020, Apple launched the first iPhone with 5G connectivity. Yes, you guessed it right, it is the iPhone 12 series.
  • iPhone 13 hit the market in 2021 as an advanced camera smartphone, with a powerful A15 Bionic chipset, larger and better battery life and much more.
  • And in 2022, Apple introduced a 48MP camera with the iPhone 14 Pro models. What else? Dynamic Island, Crash Detection and Satellite connectivity were featured for the first time.

Now, all eyes are set on the launch of the iPhone 15 series in 2023, which is again expected to roll out very new advanced features.

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