The Apple iPhone has come a long way since its inception in 2007. In these past 14 years, the company has come out with 13 series of iPhones.
Apple has always been synonymous with evolution, be it personal computers or smartphones. Apple Inc, established on April 1, 1976, has been one of the leading companies in the computer and smartphone industry. Founded by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak Apple is also the world's largest technology company by revenue.
Since then despite the ups and downs, there was no looking back and the company has ruled the industry ever since. Apple Inc specialises in consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. It is the pioneer in making personal computers, proprietary operating systems, and aesthetically sound phone designs.
In August 2018, Apple became the first publicly-traded company to garner a market capitalization of USD 1 trillion. The Apple iPhone has come a long way since its inception in 2007. Back then Steve Jobs walked onto the Macworld Expo stage that cold January morning in San Francisco.
"Thank you for coming," he said, wearing his trademark Levi's and black mock turtleneck. "We're going to make some history together today." That was the launch of the first iPhone. In these past 14 years, the company has come out with 13 series of iPhones.
1. Apple iPhone launched in 2007
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At the Macworld convention 2007 held in San Francisco, Apple launched its first iPhone claiming this phone would revolutionise the mobile phone industry. The debut phone had come without the plastic keyboard.
The iPhone was three in one - widescreen iPod, a mobile phone, and a breakthrough internet communication device. The phone had a 2 MP back camera and a 3.5-inch diagonal multi-touch screen of high resolution with 165 pixels per inch. The first iPhone features a chipset APL0098 processor and TFT display of 320 x 480 pixels resolution. The Operating System was iOS 1 with the up-gradation to iOS 3. The phone with the 4GB model was priced at USD 499 (US) and USD 599 (US) for the 8GB version.
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2. Apple iPhone 3G launched in 2008
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The next phone was the iPhone 3G launched on June 9, 2008, at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference. This time Apple came with the tagline of 'Twice as Fast at Half the Price'.
In this version, they keep the price bar low and accelerate the internet speed with 3G. The phone was built-in GPS for expanded location-based mobile services, and it also had iPhone 2.0 iOS software, which adds support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. The iPhone 3G came up with a chipset SFL8900 and a TFT display of 320 x 480 pixels.
Unlike the first iPhone, this software enabled the phone to run hundreds of third-party applications. The phone was introduced with more storage at considerably less price of USD 199 for the 8GB model and USD 299 for the 16GB model.
3. Apple iPhone 3GS launched in 2009
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After the iPhone 3G, Apple launched the iPhone 3GS, which was 2x faster than its predecessor. On June 8, 2009, again at the Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple unveiled its third entry in the iPhone lineup.
The new features were added to it including, longer battery life, 3 MP autofocus camera, and hands-free voice control. Apple also included the iPhone iOS 3.0, which enabled 100 more features in iPhone 3GS. These features include cut, copy, MMS, landscape keyboard, and spotlight search. After iPhone 3GS, users had access to Apple's App Store to download useful apps.
The users could get an 8 GB model for only USD 99, 16 GB for USD 199, and 32 GB for USD 299.
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4. Apple iPhone 4 launched in 2010
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Apple launched its fourth phone, iPhone 4 on June 7, 2010. The then latest phone featured FaceTime and Retina display that enabled video call and high-resolution display. The iPhone also had a 5 MP camera outnumbering its predecessors. That's not all, for the first time the iPhone brought a front camera with 0.3 Mega Pixels.
This new version of the iPhone also brought a glass and stainless steel body, making it the thinnest mobile at that time. iPhone 4 incorporated the newest version of the phone operating system, iOS 4 that included 1500 new APIs for the developers.
The price of the 16 GB model was USD 199 and USD 299 for the 32 GB version.
5. Apple iPhone 4S launched in 2011
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After the stepping down of Steve Jobs, the first phone that was launched on October 4, 2011, was the iPhone 4S. The iPhone 4 featured Apple's dual-core A5 chip for trailblazing fast performance, 1080p full HD video recording, and the virtual assistant Siri.
Apple iPhone 4 came with an iOS 5 that included 200 new features, including the remarkable cloud service iCloud. The 16GB model's price was decided as USD 199, the 32GB model at USD 299, and the 64 GB at USD 399.
6. Apple iPhone 5 launched in 2012
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The Apple iPhone 5 was launched on September 12, 2012. This time Apple worked on revamping its iPhone's design and brought iPhone 5 with the 4-inch diagonal screen having 326 pixels per inch. iPhone 5 came with an A6 chip and iOS 6. iPhone 5 was the thinnest smartphone with a 7.6mm anodized aluminum body. It supported ultrafast wireless standards, including LTE and DS-HSDPA, which enabled faster browsing in iPhone 5. The camera was upgraded to 8 megapixels covered with a sapphire crystal lens.
The 16GB model's price was decided at USD 199, the 32GB model at USD 299, and the 64 GB at USD 399.
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7. Apple iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C launched in 2013
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The Apple iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C were launched on September 16, 2013. It was the first time Apple launched two iPhones of the same sizes in the same calendar year. The iPhone 5S was simply the successor of the iPhone 5, and the intent behind unleashing the iPhone 5C was to provide users an affordable, world-class phone.
The iPhone 5S includes the Apple's A7 64-bits chip, True Tone Flash in 8-megapixels camera, and the feature like Touch ID fingerprint scanner integrated into its Home button allows the user to unlock their phone through a simple touch.
iPhone 5C had an A6 chip and a 4-inches Retina display. iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C were both developed on iOS 7, which had plenty of new features. The user interface was changed, the color palettes were updated. iOS 7 also introduced iTunes Radio, a free Internet radio service.
Apple iPhone 5S had a USD 199 for a 32 GB model, and the iPhone 5C was priced at USD 99 for 16 GB.
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8. Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus launched in 2014
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Apple unveiled two iPhones again in 2014, but this time the phones had different sizes. iPhones had 4.7-inches and iPhone 6 Plus had a 5.5-inches screen. These phones were using the Apple-designed second-generation 4 bits A8 chip. Apple also made updates in its phone iOS and introduced the Health app, Family Sharing, and iCloud Drive in iOS 8.
Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus introduce Apple Pay, an easy way to securely pay for physical goods and services in stores or apps with just the touch of a finger. iPhone 6 was priced at USD 199 for the 16GB model, USD 299 for the 64GB model, and for the first time, a new 128GB model for USD 399.
The iPhone 6 Plus was made available in the US for a retail price of USD 299 for the 16GB model, USD 399 for the 64GB model and USD 499 for the new 128GB model.
9. Apple iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus launched in 2015
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Apple revealed iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus on September 9, 2015. The phones have a multi-touch sensor that detects the touch of different forces and executes the process. iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus also had a transformative new camera approach Live Photos.
These phones feature an A9 chip, which had 80% faster CPU performance than A8. This time Apple came with iOS 9 that improved artificial intelligence in phones like proactive assistance, powerful search, and enhanced Siri features. iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus were made available in gold, silver, space gray, and the new rose gold metallic finishes with 24 monthly payment plans starting at USD 27 and USD 31, respectively, from Apple's retail stores in the US, Apple.com, select carriers, and Apple Authorized Resellers.
10. Apple iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus
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The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 plus was built on the new custom-designed Apple A10 Fusion chip. It runs up to two times faster than iPhone 6. iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus came with the new iOS 10. iOS 10 brought a huge update to messages that ensured animated ways to message your contacts. iPhone 7 Plus also gets a dual camera and optical zoom.
The 12-megapixel camera was also equipped with optical image stabilization on both phones. A larger ƒ/1.8 aperture and 6-element lens enable brighter and more detailed photos and videos. Apple had priced the new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, starting at USD 649 and USD 769.
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11. Apple iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus
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The Apple iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus were launched on September 12, 2017. The phones used Apple's A11 Bionic Chip that supported Augmented Reality on mobile. iPhone 8 Plus featured dual 12-megapixel cameras and brought Portrait mode with Portrait Lighting. It added dramatic effects to the iPhone. The glass back design of phones enabled wireless charging in both models.
These phones came along with the iOS 11. The iOS 11 was mainly dedicated to bringing augmented reality to iPhones. iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus were available in space gray, silver, and gold finish in 64GB and 256GB models starting at USD 699.
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12. Apple iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max
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Apple unleashed the 5.8-inch iPhone Xs and 6.5-inch iPhone XS Max in an annual event. The new iPhones using the A12 Bionic processor were 15% faster than the previous A11 Bionic used in iPhone X. iPhone XS and XS Max come with water resistance. It complies with the standard IP68 for up to 2 meters for 30 minutes.
iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max were available in three models - 64GB, 256GB and 512GB, with the price starting at USD 999 and USD 1,099.
13. Apple iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max
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Apple iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max was launched in September 2019. iPhone 11 Pro has a 5.8-inches Super Retina XDR display with three 12 MP HDR camera lenses. These provide wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto lenses. The Apple-designed dynamic A13 Bionic chip offers unparalleled speed for every operation while ensuring battery timing throughout all day.
The iPhone 11 Pro Max has a custom-designed OLED that gives users an immersive HDR experience for movies and other high-definition videos. The only difference between iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max is their size. The iPhone 11 Pro Max has a display size of 6.2 inches, whereas the iPhone 11 Pro has a 5.8-inch diagonal screen size. The iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max prices starting from USD 999 and USD 1,099 respectively, and comes in 64GB, 256GB and 512GB models.
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14. Apple iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max
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Apple iPhone 12 Pro models feature a new design with edge-to-edge Super Retina XDR displays. In these latest models, the A14 Bionic is the first chip in the smartphone industry built on a 5-nanometer process, faster and more efficient than all iPhone lineups. iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max come in four stainless steel finishes, including graphite, silver, gold, and pacific blue.
The iPhone 12 Pro features a display of 1170 x 2532 pixels, while the iPhone 12 Pro Max displays 1284 x 2778 pixel resolution with iOS 14.1. As compared to iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini, it has an additional telephoto camera lens in it, making it the best smartphone choice for budding filmmakers.
iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max is available in three capacity models of 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB with the starting price of USD 999 and USD 1,099.
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15. Apple iPhone 13 launched on September 15, 2021
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Apple launched four new models in the iPhone 13 on September 15, 2021, at its California Streaming event. Apple's iPhone 13 series runs the A15 Bionic chipset, which is a six-core chipset. The iPhone 13 Pro series comes with a 120 Hz dynamic refresh rate or what Apple calls the 'ProMotion' adaptive refresh rate and many camera upgrades.
The iPhone 13 Pro will start at Rs 1,19,900 and iPhone 13 Pro Max for Rs 1,29,900 which is the same as last year. Apple has also kept the starting prices for the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini the same as last year at Rs 79,900 and 69,900 respectively. The storage has been doubled to 128GB for the base options.
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