The very first iPhone, oddly enough, was officially called the iPhone 2G. It was released in 2007 in a shiny aluminum case. It had dimensions of 115.5 × 61 × 11.6 mm, and weighed 135 g. The screen diagonal was 3.5 inches, the camera was 2 MP.
Undoubtedly advanced, he was the first to present a qualitatively new level of touch displays based on multi-touch technology. In addition, it is equipped with a sensor that blocks the sensor when the display approaches the ear, and an ambient light sensor that adapts the contrast of the display. 
On its "on board" 128 MB of RAM, and variations of 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB - flash memory. 
Truly a landmark device!
3G
The iPhone 3G was next. It was presented to the public in 2008. Here's how it looked in comparison with the "pioneer" (3G - on the right).
The diagonal remained the same - 3.5 ″, the rest of the parameters grew a little: 115.5 × 62.1 × 12.3 mm, and the weight decreased to 133 g, thanks to the lightweight plastic case. The RAM remained unchanged, but the flash memory became 8 and 16 GB.
Its streamlined lacquer body has acquired two colors - black and white. 
Coincidentally, it was he who was endowed with the ability to support 3G networks. He also received an updated OS - iPhone OS 2, which presented users with a proprietary application store - the App Store, from which it was possible to download software directly to an iPhone.
Among the shortcomings is the inability to shoot video on the camera.
3GS
Already by 2009, its improved modification, the iPhone 3GS, was released. 
Outwardly, the iPhone has not changed at all, but its “stuffing” has been thoroughly improved. It was not for nothing that the postscript “S” appeared at the end - a derivative of the word speed (Speed, English). And he really "flyed" with the new processor from Samsung - Cortex-A8. The RAM has also been expanded to 256 MB, and in the built-in memory, a model with 32 GB has been added, to the available 8 and 16 GB.
The camera has also been improved - up to 3 MP, with video support and autofocus. The 3GS screen comes with an oleophobic coating to reduce fingerprint smudges.
A new magnetometer sensor has been added - with it, the gadget has found a compass. There was also voice command control.
i Phone 4
The iPhone 4 was released in 2010. Its updated aluminosilicate case is narrower and thinner than its predecessor (115.2 × 58.66 × 9.3 mm), although the diagonal remains unchanged - 3.5 ". 
The shiny stainless steel frame “made” a new image for the smartphone, and also served as an external antenna, which is why the weight increased to 137 g. 
Along with it, the iPhone OS operating system was finally renamed to iOS, which is now familiar to everyone. The processor has been upgraded to A4, the RAM has been expanded to 512 MB, and the camera has become 5 megapixels. For the first time, the ability to make video calls
4S
Released in 2011, the iPhone 4s remained unchanged outwardly, but its hardware was improved. 
It has a dual-core A5 processor that runs faster in conjunction with 512MB of RAM. Siri and wi-fi support appeared - with the possibility of distributing it. Improvements have also affected the camera - now it has become 8 MP, which remains to this day.
This is the first iPhone presented without the ideological inspirer - S. Jobs - he died shortly after his presentation to the public.
5
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Five" was released in 2012. It was from her that iPhones began to "grow", picking up the global trend. 
Now the diagonal is 4 inches, but in general it came out flatter - 58.6×123.8×7.6 mm, and light - only 112 g. The case of the iPhone has again become aluminum and stylish.
It features a new, compact Lightning connector for the first time. A powerful A6 processor with 1 GB of RAM ensured the commercial success of the model. Although this did not stop Apple from removing it from production after a year. The price started at $199 (with a contract) and $649 without it.
5C
The most controversial version was the iPhone 5C, released in 2013 - an attempt to release a "budget" iPhone was not entirely successful.
Initially, 5C was positioned as a bright youth version, with a plastic case, at an affordable price. However, the difference in price between 5 and 5 C, in the basic versions, was only $100 ($549 vs. $649 without a contract). But this did not prevent high levels of sales, in the first days after the release - he became the champion among the company's smartphones. 
It is millimeters thicker than its predecessor and 20 g heavier due to the overall polycarbonate. In technical terms, I repeated the filling of the “five”. 
iPhone 5s
Released in the same 2013 - 5S - has become a qualitatively different smartphone. The developers endowed it with an advanced 64-bit A7 processor, in conjunction with the M7 coprocessor. He partially unloaded the A7, taking over the work of all the built-in sensors. This allowed to significantly increase the speed of processing operations. 
Contributed to this and optimized iOS 7, with a new interface and a lot of additions. For the first time there was Touch ID and a double flash in the camera. The price started at $199 with a contract and $649 without.
The iPhone owes its appearance to the popular player from Apple - iPod, which since 2001 has become a huge success among users around the world. The director of the company, Steve Jobs, has long nurtured the idea of creating a device that would combine all the gadgets worn by people, and the iPhone became a multifunctional smartphone.
Initially, it was conceived in the form of a tablet, but after the development of the touch screen and some other modules, a decision appeared to create a smartphone, so Apple tablets became relevant only in 2010.
The prototype of the first iPhone was the Motorola ROKR mobile phone, which, due to poor functionality and poor design, was called the "failure of the year" in 2005. Taking into account the mistakes made, the company began the creation of a new smartphone in strict secrecy, which, ultimately, gave amazing results.
first generation iPhone
The new smartphone was presented to the public in January 2007, and in the summer it began to be actively bought up by users. Despite supporting GSM networks, as well as the ability to use Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, it was criticized for its lack of 3G support, which forced users to use low-speed ADGE technology to access the Internet.
In addition, in terms of communication security, it was noticeably inferior to some communicators, so it did not receive proper distribution in the corporate segment. In the first version, the model was equipped with built-in memory of 4 and 8 GB, but after a while a model with 16 GB of memory appeared.
Second generation - iPhone 3G
A year and a half later, in June 2008, Apple completed the work on the bugs by completing the smartphone with a 3G module. The model was called the iPhone 3G and, along with support for 3G networks, also supported GPS and A-GPS if the Google Maps application was used.
The smartphone began to work under the operating system of the new version of iPhone OS 2.0, and was equipped with built-in memory of 8 or 16 GB. Compared to the first modification, the metal back cover has been replaced with a white or black plastic panel. Within a few months after the iPhone 3G went on sale, its distribution area expanded to 70 countries (including Russia).
iPhone 3GS - the third generation of the smartphone
In June 2009, the third version of the device saw the light, which added the letter “S” to the previous name from the word “speed” - speed. In this way, Apple announced the doubled speed of some of the applications (the most resource-intensive), which was made possible thanks to the new processor and the fresh iPhone OS 3.0 operating system.
In appearance, it almost does not differ from its predecessor, the same dimensions are 115.2x62.1x12.3 mm and weight - 133 grams, but the new display coating immediately attracts attention. If the previous model had to be wiped after each conversation, especially in the summer and not with an ordinary napkin, but only with a suede cloth, then the new one is different. Now the display glass is protected from grease deposits and can be easily cleaned with a paper towel or shirt sleeve.
In the third generation, developers paid serious attention to the ability to adjust playback when listening to audio files. To do this, the iPhone 3GS headset was equipped with a small control panel located directly on the headphone connecting cable. With its help, not only volume control is performed, but also the ability to rewind songs in both directions, stop and start them.
For the first time, a voice control function has been implemented, which successfully recognizes Russian speech when dialing a phone number, selecting a subscriber and controlling an audio player. This feature is available both with and without a headset.
Depending on the model, the smartphone was equipped with a built-in memory of 16 or 32 GB, which is more than enough to store a lot of music and photos.
To increase the battery life, the phone was equipped with a new battery, but if you actively use the Internet, talk for a long time and listen to music, then it is better to purchase a case with an additional battery. Especially to control the battery charge, Apple has introduced a new option to display its percentage, which greatly simplifies the life of most users.
For avid tourists and lovers of country walks, an electronic compass with the ability to go to the map has been introduced into the device. In some difficult cases, a 3 megapixel camera can be used, which not only helps in orientation, but also takes quite high-quality photographs and videos.
Representative of the fourth generation - iPhone 4
In the summer of 2010, Steve Jobs introduced the fourth generation of the smartphone - iPhone 4, which for the first time began to work in CDMA networks. Almost immediately after that, Apple begins official sales of "unlocked" smartphones that can work with any operator. It was a bold and correct marketing move that maximized iPhone 4 sales.
What pleased the developers of the smartphone this time?
Of course, the Retina screen with IPS matrix. Screen resolution raised to 960? 640 while maintaining a diagonal size of 3.5? This is four times more than previous generations. We were also pleased with the dynamic contrast ratio of the screen, which also improved 4 times and amounted to 800:1. Overall dimensions remained the same for ease of use with one hand.
The viewing angle of the display is simply amazing. Even at maximum rotation, the brightness of the picture only slightly drops. In addition, it does not “go blind” in the sun, like most competitors, which is achieved through the use of a mirror substrate.
The front and back panels of the case are made of aluminosilicate glass with an oleophobic coating that prevents fingerprints and makes it easy to remove greasy marks. Cases are presented in two colors - black and white.
The edging of the smartphone is made of steel and is divided into three sections that act as antennas: one for GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, the second for GSM and the third for UMTS.
The new 5-megapixel camera is made using "back-illuminated" technology and is equipped with a five-fold digital zoom and autofocus. It allows you to record HD-video in 720p format and a frame rate of 30 frames / sec. An LED flash is conveniently placed next to the camera.
Like previous models, the iPhone 4 uses a non-removable lithium-ion battery, which, according to the developers, ensures longer operation of the device on a single charge. In this case, the battery can be charged both from the AC adapter and from the computer, the difference is that in the latter case it will take a little longer.
The declared parameters look very optimistic: 7 hours of talk time in 3G network, 14 hours of talk time in 2G network and 300 hours of standby time. When using the Internet in a 3G network - 6 hours, and Wi-Fi - 10 hours. If you expect to watch movies for a long time, then the charge will last for 10 hours of work, while you can listen to music for as long as 40 hours. That is, practically, with an average intensity of use, the charge should be enough for 2-2.5 days.
In this model, Apple applied new developments in the data protection system, which immediately attracted corporate customers.
iPhone 4S
The latest model of the 4 line - iPhone 4S was introduced in October 2011 and noticeably pleased users with its innovations. This is the new dual-core Apple A5 processor (clock frequency - 1000 MHz), the updated iOS5 operating system and many other goodies, but first things first.
The body of the smartphone has not received any changes, except for a different location of the antennas, made in the form of a metal edging. Unlike the previous model, there are four of them, two of which are reserved for GSM communication. This is done in case when a signal is poorly received on one antenna. Automation will simply switch the phone to the second one.
The latest model of the line - iPhone 4S was introduced in October 2011 and noticeably pleased users with its innovations.
The main camera has been noticeably improved, which can now take photos with a resolution of 8 megapixels. In addition, at a speed of 30 frames / sec, you can record HD-video in 1080p format. The activation of the camera is provided, both from their phone menu and from the lock state, which will allow you not to miss interesting shots. A gyroscope is built into the camera to stabilize the image when shooting video.
The iPhone 4S supports A-GPS and GLONASS, so Google's mapping service has never been more useful. Maps can be displayed in several views, so you can position yourself on the ground, get the best path to the selected goal and choose the type of movement - transport or on foot.
iPhone 5
Just 6 months after the announcement of the 4s, the lineup of the most famous smartphone brand in the world has expanded with another new generation model. Fresh iPhone 5 received an improved i6 processor, a new 4-inch display with a resolution of 1136 x 640 pixels and an updated version of the iOS 6 operating system. Due to the increase in performance, the performance of the device while browsing multimedia and surfing in the browser has increased up to two times. The design of the 2012 flagship has not undergone major changes, with the exception of small details and an update to the back cover.
Conditionally budget iPhone 5c
In case of iPhone 5c, Apple decided to move away from the standard release scheme for the flagship of the new series and its upgraded “S” variant, diluting the line with a new class device. Initially, the model was positioned as a budget version of the iPhone, but after the start of sales, the price was set at the level of the iPhone 5. The novelty is made in a polycarbonate case and has five color variations. The plastic case of the smartphone has become a little thicker, and the weight has increased by 20 grams. Of the innovations in technical terms, there is an operating system updated with cosmetic improvements and a battery with increased capacity. The rest of the filling and characteristics are completely similar to the fifth version of the iPhone.
iPhone 5s
iPhone 5s is an extended version of the base model of the line with the addition of unique features and characteristics. The filling of the gadget has been significantly modernized, the quality of the case has been improved and two new colors have been added: 5s is available in golden, gray and default colors. On board the device is an Apple A7 processor and an upgraded camera that allows you to record video at a frequency of 120 frames / sec. at a resolution of 1280x720 and 30 fps - at 1920x1080. Fingerprint scanning technology "Apple ID" also available only in the latest model of the fifth series.
iPhone 6 - word of innovation and progress
September last year marked the start date of sales This time, the developers decided to move away from the usual format of compactness and ergonomics in the direction of modernizing the technical part of the gadget. The new iPhone received a 4.7-inch display with a new matrix of 326 PPI and a resolution of 1334x750 pixels. The heart of the device is a new dual-core A8 processor with a frequency of 1.6 GHz, 1 GB of RAM and a PowerVR-X6450 video adapter. The design caused heated discussions among supporters of the aesthetic component of the iPhone, which in the sixth model is clearly spoiled by the camera protruding beyond the body and plastic strips in place of the built-in antennas.
iPhone 6 Plus - the last word for Apple
iPhone 6 Plus- the first phablet in the legendary line of smartphones. Born from Apple's desire to keep up with technological progress and keep up with the competition. An interesting combination of former ergonomics, a large screen and high performance hardware. The model has an excellent display of 5.5 inches by 1080 × 1920 pixels with a matrix of 401 PPI. The improved 8-megapixel camera is capable of recording video at 240 fps. Otherwise, the filling is similar to the sixth version. Design issues also carried over from the iPhone 6. Both models are available in three hard drive sizes - 16, 64 and 128 GB. For now iPhone evolution ends on this device, but judging by the activity of Yabloko, the appearance of another sensation is just around the corner.
For 16 GB model
The smartphone industry is one of the fastest growing in the field of consumer electronics, which has influenced a huge number of people, their lifestyle, and opened up new spaces in various fields of activity.
In this article we will talk about one of the brightest representatives of the market. It presents the history of the iPhone, the evolution of the lineup and further development prospects.
iPhone 2G - revolution in the industry
The first swallow, presented back in 2007, caused a flurry of criticism and bewilderment. Then no one imagined that a gadget was born that would turn the market upside down and destroy a number of companies involved in the creation of such devices. Apple has taken a surprisingly far-sighted and progressive step.
The smartphone, despite looking surprisingly new, was received rather coldly. On the front panel of the device there was a capacitive 3.5-inch display, huge for those times. Under the hood of the gadget was a single-core chip from Samsung and only 128 megabytes of RAM. The device was low-functional, equipped with a weak two-megapixel camera.
The design of the device was distinguished by premium quality materials - aluminum was used instead of classic plastic and polycarbonate.
iPhone 3G - oh, wonderful world of applications!
The evolution of iPhones has moved by leaps and bounds. A year later, a new gadget was introduced to the world, with a more advanced filling and a new design. Apple has ditched the metal case in favor of cheaper, curved plastic. It was the first device from Cupertino to support 3G networks.
But the technical characteristics did not matter, because the main innovation was the application store - AppStore. Developers have been given tools to create their own software solutions for the iPhone. We didn't have to wait long: already in the first weeks, a huge amount of software was released in the store, allowing you to solve various tasks that significantly expand the functional component of the phone.
iPhone 3Gs: S stands for “speed”
The evolution of the iPhone from first to last has always been accompanied by an increase in performance. Increasing technical capacity has become as important as the emergence of new opportunities. In addition, many iPhone owners complained about its slowness.
In the novelty of 2009, there were no fundamental changes in the design of the device, but a new chip with a frequency of 600 megahertz was installed, the amount of memory was increased and the battery life was increased.
iPhone 4 - new design
The fourth generation of the "apple" smartphone is perhaps the most famous. The device impressed everyone with a completely unique exterior. The use of glass in the design of the device was new at the time.
The most significant change was the display, which received a luxurious double resolution. Retina subpixel technology has become the world standard.
Also, for the first time, a chip manufactured by Apple was installed in a smartphone. The high-performance processor has greatly increased the speed of the system and has had a major impact on the mobile gaming industry. On the smartphone appeared games like Infinity Blade, famous for the console-level graphics.
Alas, the evolution of iPhones is a story of ups and downs. The same smartphone became famous for a number of incidents that went down in history. For example, this is one of the first Apple gadgets, which became known even before its announcement, since one of the employees who had the prototype left it in a bar. The famous Antennagate was not in vain either. The specific structure of the body, with a certain grip, blocked the connection, which subsequently resulted in a large-scale scandal.
iPhone 4s - Hey Siri
The first iPhone, which was already presented without Steve Jobs on stage, therefore, the release turned out to be rather sad. In addition to increased performance and the longest support period in the history of smartphones, the phone was distinguished by a feature that was unique at that time, namely the presence of a voice assistant, called Siri. The submissive mademoiselle, who settled in the iPhone, had a serious impact on the development of artificial intelligence, giving the highest quality hands-free, and also giving the visually impaired an opportunity to touch the world of modern technology.
iPhone 5 - faster, stronger, higher!
Left without a spiritual leader, Apple engineers continued on their own. The next novelty received quite serious changes in technical characteristics. The heart of the smartphone was the proprietary dual-core processor A6. The amount of memory has also increased, the amount of RAM has grown to one gigabyte.
In addition to technical growth, the smartphone has undergone physical growth, the display has become half an inch taller, while remaining comfortable for one-handed use, which the late Jobs vehemently preached.
Together with the new one, he also released completely new branded headphones of a specific shape - EarPods.
iPhone 5s - the first smartphone with a fingerprint sensor
Another proof that the evolution of iPhones is not only the improvement of one gadget, but of the entire industry, was the device under the letter 5S. It was the first smartphone to feature a completely different approach to how people unlock and secure their smartphones.
Of the technical innovations, it is worth highlighting the 64-bit processor architecture, which made it possible to dramatically increase performance and create new types of applications that are unusual for competitors.
Along with the iPhone 5s, its younger brother, iPhone5c, was born, which, in fact, became the reincarnation of the previous generation, made in a plastic case.
iPhone 6 - more, more!
Less than three years later, Apple abandoned its principles regarding the size of the phone, but continued the tradition of releasing two gadgets at once. A display with a diagonal of 4.7 inches was installed in the iPhone 6 Plus - with a diagonal of 5.5. This fact greatly surprised the consumer, because the evolution of iPhones from the first to the sixth never reflected such fundamental innovations in design.
Historically, Apple gadgets that are not accompanied by the letter S usually do not carry technical innovations, the same applies to the sixth generation iPhone. The device received a new controversial design, but practically did not change technically.
Of the notable innovations, it is worth highlighting the appearance of the NFC chip, which heralded the launch of the Apple Pay electronic payment system.
iPhone 6s - a new generation of displays
Almost unchanged in appearance, 6S, however, was able to surprise the public with its modern technical characteristics. The smartphone turned out to be the most productive among all, and remains so to this day. Hidden under the aluminum cover: a new-generation dual-core chip, two gigabytes of RAM, up to 128 gigabytes of flash memory and a massive battery of up to 1800 milliamp-hours.
The highlight of the room was the 3D Touch display. The first display capable of recognizing not only touches, but also full presses and pressure on the display panel. Thus, Apple managed to add a third dimension to its smartphones, which greatly expands the possibilities of controlling the gadget.
It is important to note that the evolution of iPhones from 1 to 6s was an unprecedented growth rate, but something went wrong…
iPhone SE - going back to the roots
The evolution of iPhones from 1 to 6 made it clear to fans that one design decision is never delayed more than two years, but there was an exception to this rule.
After only six months, Apple, having problems with business, decided to make a knight's move and release an old new device. To stop the drop in sales, the company sent fans a warm hello from the past - iPhone 6s in an iPhone 5 case. Such a decision may seem ambiguous and even strange, but many fans dreamed of exactly this, ignoring the so-called spade smartphones all these years.
iPhone 7 - the future of smartphones
The evolution of iPhones from 1 to 7 has been accompanied by powerful attacks from competitors and persecution among haters who want the company to die. In fairness, it’s worth saying that Apple had something to scold for. Smartphones have learned to shoot in the dark, shoot with the “bokeh” effect, work for two days on a single charge and are not at all afraid of water. With increasing competition, Apple had to go all-in, abandon design changes and focus on implementing those features that users have been asking for for a long time.
The corporation has changed, Apple began to catch up, but what cannot be taken away from the company is its determination. The seventh generation iPhone has lost its classic headphone jack. The company decided to give preference to wireless technology, releasing as an accessory a completely new, wireless analogue of EarPods, prudently renamed AirPods.
More than 5 years have passed since the release of the first generation of iPhone. Over the years, various models of the Apple smartphone have appeared, differing from each other not only in characteristics, but also in appearance. In this collection, you can get acquainted with photos and improvements of various generations of the phone from Apple, tracing the stages of development.
List of all generations of the Apple iPhone
iPhone 2G (aluminum)
iPhone3G
iPhone 3GS in two varieties - with old and new bootrom
iPhone 4 in three varieties - regular model, CDMA model and 2012 model
iPhone 4S
iPhone 5 in two varieties - a model for America and a "global model"
iPhone 2G
The very first iPhone was made of aluminum and was not like the following models. In addition to aluminum, there was a large black insert in the case for better signal reception by the antenna. The very name 2G meant not the generation of the telephone, but the generation of cellular communications. The first iPhone only supported 2G networks.
iPhone3G
The body of the iPhone 3G was completely made of white or black plastic. And the inscriptions themselves were made in gray paint. This generation of iPhone was named so because of its support for next-generation 3G cellular communications.
iPhone 3GS
With the release of the iPhone 3GS, it completely repeats the appearance of the iPhone 3G, with only one difference - the inscriptions on the back wall are applied in exactly the same silvery mirror paint as the Apple logo.
iPhone 4
The fourth generation brought with it the most improvements and innovations. The appearance has been completely redesigned, and the display itself has been significantly improved. The front and back panels are made of glass, and the side part is surrounded by a metal rim-antenna.
iPhone 4S
The iPhone 4S looks pretty much the same as its predecessor, and few could see the difference. The main external difference was visible in the model code on the back wall. If you see the inscription "Model A1387" on the back panel, then you have an iPhone 4S.
iPhone 5
iPhone 5 has changed in appearance, increasing in length, due to which the screen has grown to 4 inches. At the same time, the width of the smartphone remained the same. The back panel of the iPhone 5 is made of aluminum, and glass inserts are placed at the top and bottom to cover the antennas. Initially, the iPhone 5 went on sale in two versions - "model for America" and "global model" (the difference between them is the list of supported LTE bands).
iPhone 5s
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January 9, 2007 at the international conference MacWorld Expo iPhone 1 was introduced to the world. Then no one could even imagine that starting from this date the world would split into two camps: iPhone fans and ardent opponents of Apple technology.
Today's article is about the first generation iPhone. We will tell you how the idea to create a universal smartphone appeared, in what conditions the development was carried out and what problems Apple had to face along the way. Then we will look at the features and main features of the iPhone 1, as well as the shortcomings of the first phone from Apple.
Birth of an idea and development
The history of the iPhone is directly related to the release of the iPod player. Few people know that the first iPhone had as many as two progenitors. The first was codenamed "Purple 1". The second received the far unflattering "Failure of the Year" award. But Steve Jobs decided that he would definitely create a device that would combine a phone, a computer and a player.
Later, Steve Jobs talked about how the first iPhone appeared. At the beginning of 2005, I puzzled over the development of a tablet. He was not let go by the idea that it was possible to save a laptop from a physical keyboard and type on a virtual one - right on the glass multi-touch display. The work began to boil, and six months later Jobs was shown a prototype of the touch screen, the engineers imposed inertial scrolling and… the puzzle was formed. Steve was already drawing a model of a future device for himself - not a tablet, but a phone.
The development of the iPhone 1 was carried out in strict secrecy. Each department was instructed to develop certain details and employees of different departments were not allowed to communicate with each other. In total, more than 200 employees were involved in the development and design phase. Only at the beginning of 2014 did we get photos of the office where the development of the first smartphone from Apple was carried out:
Software developers also faced a difficult task - to turn a stationary Mac OS into a portable one - iOS. This task fell on the shoulders of engineer Greg Christie:
Steve came to our office and gave us two weeks to bring him a model of the future OS. Otherwise, the task would have been assigned to another team.
Due to the workload of specialists, the release of the new OS Leopard was delayed for six months, but it was worth it - iOS became the main operating system for all portable Apple devices. Its flexibility and extensive programming capabilities have provided a real foundation not only for future generations of the iPhone, but also for the iPad line of tablets.
Negotiations with the American cellular network operator Cingular were also held under the heading "secret" - Apple employees registered under the name of another company. And they started long before the creation of the first iPhone prototypes - Jobs conducted a masterful preparation and kept in touch with partners for several years. The wait was worth it - after all, Cingular was soon renamed AT&T, which is still the leader among the list of operators tied to the iPhone. The idea of reducing the cost of a smartphone by using the services of a certain network operator also belonged to Steve.
Another difficulty arose with the name of the future branded smartphone from Apple. After the release of the iPod, the marketing department of the company was finally convinced that the continuation of the line of “i” gadgets was the true path of the apple corporation. But the name "iPhone" was already registered with Cisco Systems. Steve took the risk and released the smartphone anyway under the name that was intended. Of course, the lawsuit was not long in coming. But already in February 2007, a settlement agreement was signed under which the companies could use the trade name “iPhone” jointly. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed by the parties and have long been buried in the archives of the companies.
The first iPhone was finally made, and Steve kept his promise. PDA, phone and mp3 player have grown together in one device. Sales started on June 29, 2007. The smartphone was released with two memory sizes: 4 and 8 Gb. The minimum price was $500, the model with increased memory already cost $600. The excitement created around the new smartphone has taken root - the line in stores began to line up three days before the official start of sales. The company's management, fearing a repeat of the situation with the PlayStation 3, hired free police officers to guard stores at night.
Specifications
What was special about the first generation iPhone? First, voicemail, which has been a lot of time and money spent on development.
Compared to competitors, the first iPhone had a solid size: 115.5-61-11.6 mm. But users liked the unusual dimensions - rounded edges and a thin body did their job. The first iPhone was designed as a device that “can be put into a jeans pocket” and indeed its dimensions made it possible to hide the phone in an average pocket. But users preferred to carry the novelty in bags, briefcases and backpacks, which created a wave of demand for protective cases for the iPhone.
The back panel was made of matte silver plastic. Below is a small black rubberized protection.
The iPhone marked the beginning of devices with an exit tray for a SIM card (previously, most phones hid a SIM card under the battery behind the back cover). The second apple symbol was the "home" button - in the first model, it was responsible for exiting applications and putting the smartphone into standby mode.
According to official data, the iPhone battery showed the following data: in standby mode - 250 hours, 24 hours - listening to music, 8 hours - talk time, 7 hours of video playback and 6 hours of Internet surfing.
The smartphone was pre-installed with 25 ringtones, which exceeded the standard 10-12 on other smartphone models. The 2 MP camera was enough to take photos with a resolution of 1600x1200 pixels, the screen orientation was determined automatically thanks to the built-in sensors.
The default iPhone screen had 16 app icons:
- phone (except for the call function, here you can find call statistics and a phone book with 50 names)
- safari (browser)
- ipod (music player)
- calendar (calendar has a secondary function of a diary and has 3 display options: a list of events, months and days)
- clock (contains 4 tabs: world time, alarm clock, stopwatch and timer)
- calculator
- photo
- camera
- YouTube
- notes
- stock
- weather
- cards
- settings
The main drawbacks of the first generation iPhone were the lack of support for 3G, MMS and a low level of security. Moreover, due to the latter factor, iPhone smartphones could not occupy a niche in the corporate segment and lost their leadership to BlackBerry.
Conclusions: The first generation iPhone ushered in a new era of smartphones and portable communicators. Of course, she had her drawbacks, but the popularity of Apple's first smartphone proved that they were insignificant for users. Steve Jobs did the impossible - he connected all the portable devices that people had to carry separately. iPhone 1 users could make calls, exchange SMS and mail messages, surf the Internet, watch movies, listen to their favorite music, take pictures and play mobile games. In general, everything that modern smartphones are capable of. Surprisingly, despite being tied to a foreign operator, the iPhone quickly found fans in Russia and remains popular to this day.
Where to buy iPhone 1?
iPhone 1 has long been a rarity, especially in the original unopened box. Some even consider its purchase as an investment element - over the years the price will rise. The main trading platform is the eBay auction. Thousands of options are presented, prices vary from a few hundred rubles to tens of thousands, depending on the condition of the lot and the seller's expectations.
