iPhone history in brief: Ahead of iPhone 15 launch, check out the changes since 2007
In 2007, Apple cofounder and then-CEO Steve Jobs introduced the first-ever iPhone to the world. It was described as a single device that houses the iPod, an internet communicator, and a mobile phone. Today, it is much more than that. It is a powerful computer that can handle high graphics gaming, and video streaming, make payments, detect if your car underwent a crash, and much more. But how did it evolve into this stunning piece of technology that still continues to innovate and stand out from its competitors? Ahead of the iPhone 15 launch, we take a look at the entire history of the iPhone.
Launched during the Apple event after the iconic “One More Thing” phrase that has come to mark Apple events, the original iPhone was a revelation. The 2007 iPhone introduced one big change when compared to the regular “smartphones” of the era – a large touchscreen interface, that could be controlled without a Stylus. It also came without the keypad and just a single Home Button on the front.
It also brought the concept of mobile apps. However, it was not till the iPhone 3G that the App Store came to the iPhone. It had a single rear camera on the device and a 1400mAh battery with a 30-pin charging port, which became iconic at the time.
The smartphone may not feel like much in today's time, but back in the day, it was easily the most attention-grabbing tech product available. But the next year, Apple delivered some features that still continue to be a big part of the modern iPhone.
Even though the original iPhone was innovative, it was not perfect. It was an entirely new product-category in itself and Jobs knew there was a big scope for improvement. Jobs' answer to the problem was 3G. It offered 2-3 times the speed compared to EDGE and it
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