When it came out and what the very first iPhone looks like: full review. Apple smartphones, emergence and development
Almost 12 years have passed since its release. During this period, the Apple company managed to develop and release more than two dozen models of communicators. We invite you to recall together the chronology of releases of iPhone smartphones, noting characteristic differences each of the devices.
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iPhone 2G or which iPhone was released in 2007
In January 2007, Apple introduced its first communicator - iPhone 2G, - differs from competitors' products in its stylish design and powerful hardware and software content.
The work of the Cupertino team was appreciated - the Apple company's smartphone has achieved significant popularity in the mobile device market.
If you ever happen to come across this now-rare model, you will be able to identify it by the following features: the device has small dimensions, a 3.5-inch diagonal display, a black front panel and a silver metal cover with a black plastic insert. The RAM of this little miracle was only 128 MB, while the amount of flash memory depended on the configuration and ranged from 4 to 16 GB.
The legendary presentation of the iPhone 2G from Steve Jobs:
iPhone 3GS, or which iPhone was released in 2009
For the first time, a smartphone model with the mysterious letter “S” in the name is being released. Apple, wanting to maintain intrigue, refuses to give a decoding of the symbol, but after eight years we can assume that this mysterious “S” is an abbreviation for “Special” or “Second edition”. The iPhone 3GS model differs from the 3G mainly in hardware and software update and the appearance of a version with 32 GB of internal memory. You can distinguish the new product from its predecessor only by the markings on the back panel: the 2008 device has a matte marking color, while the 2009 gadget has bright white.
iPhone 4, or which iPhone came out in 2010
This year, the smartphone form factor was significantly redesigned for the first time. The iPhone 4 model was created in a new stylish design, received a 3.5-inch Retina display and, as usual, was equipped with the latest hardware and updated software. The color scheme of the devices remained the same: gadgets were produced only in black and white.
iPhone 4 has become the latest smartphone Apple, which introduced Steve Jobs.
iPhone 4s, or which iPhone was released in 2011
In 2011, the iPhone 4s smartphone was released. This model is almost identical in appearance to the previous one, the gadgets differ only in the number of antennas for receiving signals and their location: the iPhone 4 has three of them, with one located on the upper end of the device, and the iPhone 4s has four of these elements and they are located symmetrically on the side edges. Also this year, a configuration with 64 GB of internal memory on board is available.
iPhone 5, or which iPhone came out in 2012
2012 was marked by the appearance of the iPhone 5. And again there was a change in design, the display increased from 3.5 to 4 inches, the back glass panel was replaced by a metal one, a Lightning connector was added and nano support SIM.
iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c, or which iPhones were released in 2013
Contrary to tradition, two models are being released at once: iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s. Innovations in the first model are limited to hardware improvements to the iPhone 5, additional options colors and plastic case.
As for the iPhone 5s smartphone, its design has hardly changed compared to its predecessor, but an important element has appeared - the Touch ID fingerprint scanner built into the Home button.
iPhone 6, or which iPhone came out in 2014
This year's leadership Apple decided to release two smartphone models in parallel: a regular one and one with a larger screen diagonal. The presentation featured the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus. Changes were made to the design again, the features of the devices became softer, more streamlined, and new color options were added.
iPhone 6s, or which iPhone was released in 2015
In 2015, the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus were released. Externally, they can be distinguished from the previous year’s models only by the letter “S” engraved on the back panel. Among the seemingly inconspicuous, but important features of the new products, we can mention the presence of a screen with 3D Touch technology (sensitive to pressure).
iPhone SE, iPhone 7, or which iPhones came out in 2016
At the beginning of 2016, suddenly appears iPhone smartphone SE, the design of which is borrowed from the iPhone 5s, and the hardware from the iPhone 6s.
You can distinguish the new product from the 2013 model by the engraved “SE” sign on the back panel of the gadget.
In the fall of 2016, the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus were released. Externally, they are not particularly different from the previous year’s models, except that once again new colors have been added.
In addition, the iPhone 7 Plus received a main dual camera.
A characteristic feature of the new products is the absence of a 3.5 mm audio jack and the movement of the signal reception antennas to the ends of the devices. Plus, a configuration with 256 GB of internal memory has become available.
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The event took place at the company's new headquarters. The heads of Apple divisions speaking on stage maintained the illusion of intrigue until the very end, and the audience tried not to yawn in anticipation of “One more thing.” However, Phil Schiller managed to attract the attention of those gathered to the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus from the first seconds of his speech.
The main feature of the G8 design was the glass back panel, which made it possible to implement the function wireless charging. Otherwise, the appearance of smartphones has remained virtually unchanged compared to 2016, and only a rare iPhone 6 case will not fit the iPhone 8.
How does the iPhone 8 differ externally from previous models iPhone
In addition, the palette of cases was reduced from six to three colors - silver, gold and space grey.
The performance of the iPhone 8 / 8 Plus is ensured once again by the evolved processor of its own Apple development. The A10 Fusion was replaced by the 70% faster 6-core A11 Bionic, and the M11 Motion co-processor replaced the predecessor M10. The graphics chip has also been updated - the iPhone 8 uses the first GPU created by Apple engineers, which is 30% more efficient than the iPhone 7.
The screen, cameras and peripheral modules have changed minimally. We can highlight the technology already mentioned above, the 4-LED flash of the main camera, Bluetooth 5.0, the function, which is a system that adapts the screen glow to the ambient lighting.
In honor of the 10th anniversary of the iPhone, I want to delight you with the excellent history of that very first iPhone! The article is based on materials from the site iMore.com. This is a free translation - do not judge strictly.
On January 9, 2007, Steve Jobs took the stage to give one of the most incredible performances of his life. A presentation that will go down in the history of consumer electronics. He said he would unveil a widescreen iPod today touch control, a revolutionary mobile phone as well as a breakthrough Internet device. But it wasn't three products. It was one product. We got it, Steve. This was the first iPhone!
It was a rare occurrence for the company, a revolution in yet another product category. Apple had already produced two revolutions: Mac computers and iPod personal music players.(Over the next 10 years there will be only two revolutionary products: iPad and Apple Watch)…
First, the iPhone completely got rid of physical keyboard and stylus: features that dominated BlackBerry, Motorola and other handheld smartphones. Secondly, Jobs introduced a multi-touch interface that allowed the user to zoom in on pictures; inertial text scrolling and multitasking, allowing you to switch between applications...
These were technologies that are now commonplace in the industry, but at the time looked like science fiction. Jobs quote:
The iPhone is a revolutionary and magical product that is five years ahead of any other mobile phone.We are all born with the best pointing device - our fingers. INiPhone we usedthem to create the most convenient user interface since the invention of the mouse.
Characteristics of the first iPhone
The original iPhone, based on the P2 device from the Project Experience Purple team, codenamed M68 and numbered iPhone1.1, had a 3.5-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 320×480 (163ppi), operating in 2G networks (EDGE), with Wi-Fi module, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR, as well as a 2 megapixel camera.
The first iPhone had an ARM processor and a PowerVR MBX Lite 3D graphics chip made in Samsung factories. The battery was 1400 mAh. RAM 128 megabytes. And two options for built-in memory: 4 gigabytes and 8 gigabytes.
The iPhone had several additional sensors for better experience working with the device. An accelerometer that responded to the rotation of the device... A proximity sensor that turned off the screen if you put the phone to your ear... A light sensor that could automatically adjust the screen brightness to ambient light.
The iPhone was charged using a 30-pin USB cable. The wire was also used to sync with iTunes.
Flaws
The original iPhone did not have CDMA and EVDO Rev A compatibility.This meant it couldn't work on two of the four major US wireless carriers: Verizon and Sprint. ABOUT The original iPhone was exclusive to AT&T.
It also lacked GPS and support for more high speed 3G data transmission. In addition to touch keyboard and the lack of a stylus, the iPhone did not have removable, user-replaceable batteries. Also, from the very beginning, the iPhone did not support SD cards.
The first iPhone had a closed file system, lacked copy and paste functionality or any other form of advanced text editing, and, most importantly for many, support for third-party applications. Additionally, the iPhone had a real web browser instead of a WAP browser and no MMS support.
The iPhone also came out at an incredible price for that time - $499 for the 4GB model and $599 for the 8GB. This was an unheard of amount for that time.
All this combined allowed critics to say that the iPhone has no future...
Launch
But the presentation did not mark the final step in the evolution of the first iPhone. Designers Jony Ive and Richard Howard did a great job, but the iPhone still had hardware problems. Steve Jobs managed to scratch the screen of the pre-release version with keys and asked the team to find The best decision. They turned to Corning (a company that has specialized in creating unusual glass, ceramics, etc. for over 150 years), who had recently invented a new chemically strong material and could not find a use for it. This is how it appeared on the iPhone Gorilla screen Glass.
The software development team, led by Scott Forstal, continued to improve the interface. So Steve Jobs considered that a split screen for mail was inconvenient, because the iPhone screen was already too small. Programmers had to make sure that the applications worked not just reliably, but amazingly!
They added a full Safari version, based on the engine that she created Mac team under the direction of Don Malton. The best implementation of cards based on Google Maps, and finally the programmers added native Youtube app, which existed in iOS until 2012.
On June 6, 2007, Steve Jobs took the stage again at the Moscone Center at the Worldwide Developers Conference to announce the launch of Web 2.0 as a development platform. But on this day he revealed something more - the launch date of the first iPhone!
Sales began in several flagship stores Apple stores. For example, in the famous glass cube in New York. The novelty hooked people so much that they frankly didn’t care about the lack of many functions and the high price. Reviews from leading world publications were generally positive:
The Wall Street Journal wrote:
Our verdict is this: despite some shortcomings and artistic oversights, the iPhone is a beautiful breakthrough PDA. His software sets a new bar for the entire smartphone industry...
Engadget wrote:
It's certain that with the iPhone, Apple has raised the bar not only for the mobile phone, but for portable media players and multifunctional devices in general.
On September 5, 2007, Steve Jobs presented not only new iPod, but reported that Apple is dropping the price of the iPhone to $399 for the 8 GB model. Quote on this matter:
Satisfaction Surveys iPhone clients higher than we've ever seen for any Apple product. We have clearly received a fundamentally new product and we want to make it available to even more customers!
On February 5, 2008, the prayers of users who did not have enough memory were heard - the iPhone with 16 gigabytes of memory was announced.
iPhone competitors
In 2007, all smartphones had a full keyboard. Their surfing capabilities were limited to WAP browsers. The screens were resistive. Mobile applications differed even among the same manufacturer.
Steve Ballmer (former CEO Microsoft):
You can get the Motorola Q for $99 andyou will have the most expensive phone on the market today. N There is no chance that the iPhone will gain any significant market share. No chance.
Here's another quote from Ballmer:
Right now we sell millions, millions, millions of phones every year. Apple sells 0 phones per year. In six months they will have the most expensive phone in the history of the market. Let's see…
You have to understand that at that time there was a completely different world. Express Mobile Internet It was just gaining momentum and was very expensive. Smartphones were limited in the market and were not as popular as regular ones Cell phones. Many people didn’t believe in the iPhone, but that’s how it turned out...
This happened 8 years ago. The world saw a smartphone that made a real revolution among gadgets, and to this day, an army of fans of Apple products are looking forward to the next iPhone models and new versions of iOS. Steve Jobs long ago hatched the idea of how to collect everything you need in one device to modern man. This is an MP3 player, digital, Notebook, PDA, and phone, of course. So first came out iPod touch, which was a great success, combining all multimedia functions except communications, and then the first. Over the past 8 years, 10 iPhone models have been released. How did they spread in Russia? Not to say that it was a triumphal procession, however...
First iPhone
When I came out selling iPhone 1st generation in the summer of 2007, in America there were queues of people wanting to own a smartphone as soon as possible. IN Russia iPhone first official release was not received and was distributed only as "". By the way, today it can be purchased at auctions, since now it is a “rarity” and a living legend of Apple. Unopened boxes with smartphones are especially expensive.
iPhone 3G
The first smartphone in Russia from Apple was the iPhone 3G, which corrected some technical shortcomings, and it began to support 3G connectivity for a high-speed Internet connection, unlike its predecessor. The start of sales took place on the night of October 3, 2008 in the retail chains MTS, VimpelCom, Megafon and Svyaznoy. The fixed cost of the devices was stated: 22,999 rubles. (8 GB) and 26,999 rub. (16 GB). There were no queues or much excitement then. So, in the first 3 months, only 120-180 thousand smartphones were sold in the country, and these were unexpectedly low figures. Surely, the reason for this was the crisis that broke out in the summer of 2008, and those who wanted had already acquired an iPhone, exported from the USA, earlier. The iPhone 3G was equipped with a new version of iOS 2.0, GPS and A-GPS sensors synchronized with Google maps, the metal body was replaced with plastic (but in black and white variations).
iPhone 3GS
The next version was the iPhone 3GS, presented on June 8, 2009, but only reaching Russia on March 5, 2010 (although they were waiting for it back in August 2009). Negotiations with Apple over the pricing policy took a very long time, since official sales were disastrously low, distributors were in no hurry to invest in the next model. The re:Store and Z-Store networks were the first to start sales in Russia at prices of 30,000 rubles. for 8 GB and 35,000 rub. For 16 GB. iPhone 3GS has updated the processor and iOS version to 3.0, speed and performance increased 2 times (compared to the first two), a grease-repellent coating appeared on the display (now it is easy to clean from fingerprints and faces after a conversation), a music control remote on the headset, an updated more capacious . Also for the first time the function was used voice control, including support for the Russian language and a built-in compass with the ability to switch to maps for outdoor enthusiasts and tourists. But the appearance remained the same.
iPhone 4
Dmitry Medvedev, as President of the Russian Federation, June 23, 2010 (3 weeks after the presentation and the day before official sales) became the first Russian to own an iPhone 4. He received it during a planned trip to the USA, visiting the headquarters Apple office, straight from the hands of Steve Jobs. The smartphone went on general sale in Russia on September 22, 2010. It came in three variations of built-in memory: 8 GB for 26,990 rubles, 16 GB for 31,990 rubles. and 32 GB for RUB 36,990. The implementation was undertaken by 3 leading operators cellular communications.
With this modification, the smartphone began to work with any mobile operator, starting to support CDMA networks. The fans were pleased new design, a noticeable improvement in display parameters, a 5-megapixel camera with the ability to record HD video, an even more energy-intensive battery and new system protection of personal data (previously the iPhone was not attractive to corporate clients due to low security, so the iPhone 4 fixed it).
iPhone 4S
iPhone 4S was presented on October 4, 2011. The official release date in Russia was December 16 of the same year, with the right to sell from MTS and VimpelCom. Prices were again significantly higher than in Europe and the USA: 16 GB - 35,000 rubles, 32 GB - 40,000 and 64 GB - 45,000 rubles. Again, there was no excitement in Russia, because the smartphone could have been obtained faster and cheaper abroad, where it was released a couple of months earlier, which is what Apple fans did, once again ruining Russian sales.
Innovations in the model: a 2-core processor at 1 GHz and a new operating system iOS 5, 512 MB RAM, a new 8-megapixel camera with support for Full HD video, voice was introduced for the first time Siri assistant, Bluetooth 4.0 and support satellite system GLONASS.
iPhone 5
The next presentation of the 6th generation of smartphones from Apple took place on September 12, 2012. iPhone 5 was released on September 21, Russia saw it on December 14, 2015. It was more successful shopping campaign, because shortly before the New Year, Russians are usually ready to spend large amounts money for gifts. Prices were practically no different from 4S: RUR 34,990. for 16 GB, 39,990 rub. for 32 GB and 44,990 rub. for the 64 GB version.
The changes were as follows: another design update and a new version iOS firmware 6.0. The display has been increased to 4 inches, the dual-core processor is now 1.3 GHz, and the RAM is 1 GB. Support for 4G communications and support for nano-SIM and a new Lightning dock connector have been introduced, which is still used in all new devices from Apple. The smartphone also had problem areas: the display “deformed” from touch, distorting the picture, the sapphire glass on the camera glared, producing purple spots in the pictures, the new aluminum case was scratched, but overall, it was a fairly successful release, users considered the shortcomings to be insignificant.
iPhone 5c and iPhone 5S
Then Apple released a cheaper one iPhone variant 5c, which came out with the new operating system iOS 7, in a plastic, but colored (in five variations) case, but in terms of characteristics it was practically no different from the 5th. Presented on September 10, 2013, released in Russia on October 25: RUB 25,000. for 16 GB and 30,000 rub. for 32 GB. This budget version did not become popular with us. But on the same day, its more respectable brother, the iPhone 5S, was released, which, despite the lack of budget, was more successful. In terms of price, however, it also did not differ from previous models: 16 GB for 35,000 rubles, 32 GB for 40,000 rubles, 64 GB for 45,000 rubles.
iPhone 5s is made in an aluminum case in 2 colors: space, gray and gold, the processor has once again been updated, the rear camera has excellent technical characteristics, capable of recording video (slow-motion) 120 frames/sec. with a resolution of 1280/720 pixels and 30 fps at 1920-1080. Added innovative fingerprint scanning capability finger touch ID, which further increased the security of the smartphone (it’s not for nothing that S stands for Security in this model), as well as the voice assistant Siri finally came out of beta testing, learned new commands and began to understand even the Russian language.
Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
Finally, latest news from Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus were presented on September 9, 2014; they were officially released in Russia in December 2014 with prices that, due to the jump in the dollar exchange rate, really began to bite! Here's how much the flagships cost in December: iPhone 6 16 GB - 53,990 rubles, 64 GB - 61,990 rubles, 128 GB - 69,990 rubles; iPhone 6 Plus 16 GB — 61,990 rub., 64 GB — 69,990 rub., 128 GB — 77,990 rub. Even despite the cost, Russia has been waiting for the 6th iPhone; among their owners there are by no means only the middle class.
This is what the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus brought us: a new design, which caused controversy among aesthetes, in three color variations (gray, silver, gold), iOS8 was released with new software capabilities, unprecedentedly large displays (4.7 inches for iPhone 6 and 5 .5 inches for iPhone 6 Plus) high definition Retina Display HD, updated processor and coprocessor, improved parameters rear camera(including optical image stabilization), the ability to use the iPhone as a credit card through the Apple Pay system, a barometer sensor was added, the speed of LTE networks was increased, and so on. In short, equipped with the latest technology!
What can I say? Despite all the economic difficulties, crises, collapses in the ruble exchange rate, Apple in Russia and especially in Russia has loyal fans who will not exchange the iPhone for any other smartphone, and all because Apple is always ahead of the rest.
In the seemingly distant year of 2007, Apple promised to release a smartphone that would change the world. The news about this then interested many, and publications and Internet resources specializing in mobile topics immediately began to analyze what was so unusual to expect from the new product. For six months, the device was studied in absentia all over the world, without having a prototype in hand, until the new product finally arrived on display in June.
iPhone (aka iPhone 2G)
iPhone first generation had essentially one key innovation around which the entire use of the device was built - Multi-Touch. Steve Jobs, who was then the head of Apple, made a lot of personal efforts both during the development of the device and at its presentation. It was his charisma that had a huge impact on the sales success of the new product. In respect of technical characteristics The first generation iPhone, although not a revolution, was in keeping with the times. Of course, among communicators (at that time the concepts of “smartphones” and “communicators” were separated) there were already devices equipped with 3.5” touchscreens, and the resolution of 480x320 pixels was far from record-breaking. 128 MB random access memory, as well as internal storage of 4 or 8 GB, were encountered before. But it was the relationship between technical characteristics and software capabilities that truly brought the iPhone to the forefront. new level.
The first thing that caught your eye was the interface, which was entirely focused on finger control. No styluses! "Stylus? Who needs a stylus? You take it out, hide it, lose it...” Jobs said about this. Typing text, browsing the web, reading email and working with documents - all this could be done without assistance additional accessories. This is what made the iPhone a revolutionary phone. Another key function was music player. On the iPhone it’s not just additional opportunity. Synchronization with iTunes, intuitive controls with convenient elements, work with albums, podcasts - all this is implemented at the same level as iPod players, for which music is the main purpose. And viewing Cover Flow covers impressed those who saw the iPhone for the first time for a long time.
Of course, it was not possible to avoid criticism of the iPhone. First of all, they scolded him for the lack of support for 3G networks and GPS navigation, lack of support Adobe Flash, inability to record video and transfer files via Bluetooth. The last “problem,” by the way, was not caused by a flaw in the system, but by a conscious decision designed to provide protection against unauthorized distribution of pirated content. Well, the rejection of Flash was initially correct - Android also came to this over time, causing considerable trouble on both sides of the barricades. In total, more than 7 million first-generation iPhones were sold.
iPhone 3G
Apple listened to some comments from users and a year later, in 2008, the iPhone 3G was released, which received support for third-generation networks. Also added to its design and GPS module. But the most important innovation was App appearance Store – a single application center from where you can download any program.
Despite the fact that the resolution and screen diagonal remained the same (480x320 pixels at 3.5"), the camera retained a 2 megapixel sensor, and the hardware did not undergo major improvements - the popularity of the smartphone became simply gigantic. In total, Apple sold about 35 million iPhones 3G all over the world.
iPhone 3GS
The iPhone 3GS model was an update to the 3G line and went on sale in 2009. Appearance has not undergone any important changes, but internally the smartphone has been significantly upgraded. The amount of RAM was doubled to 256 MB, the processor was switched to a new architecture, the camera resolution was raised to 3 megapixels, and the smartphone finally received a video recording function.
iPhone 4
In 2010 year Apple pleased fans by releasing a new model. Compared to its predecessors, the progress here was especially noticeable. By 2009 year iPhone was often criticized for the low resolution of the display, which became obsolete in two years. Therefore, the company decided to correct this shortcoming by equipping the device with an ultra-high resolution screen: 960x640 pixels. At the same time, a fashionable designation for panels with high ppi appeared - Retina. The camera in the iPhone 4 has also undergone improvements: from 3 megapixels, the resolution has increased to 5 megapixels, a flash, fast autofocus and HD video recording have appeared. A front camera has also been added.
A wave of criticism hit the device due to the fact that the antennas for cellular communications, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi were placed on sidebar(due to the new design and metal frame) and the quality of communication deteriorated sharply if the device was taken in a special way. Steve Jobs recommended taking a smartphone “the right way,” but the public didn’t understand it. Later, Apple was forced to distribute plastic bumpers so that the component parts of the sidewalls would not be closed by hand.
iPhone 4S
If in the case of the 3GS model the letter S stood for Speed, then in the iPhone 4S it indicated the presence voice assistant Siri, taking voice control to the next level. The processor in the new product has become dual-core, the camera has increased to 8 megapixels. The problem with poor communication quality, typical of its predecessor, has been eliminated.
For Apple and fans of Steve Jobs, the presentation of the 4S became a tragic page in history. For the first time, a new general director, Tim Cook, took charge of presenting the products. Steve Jobs, after years of battling a serious illness, died the next day: October 5, 2011. Apple fans immediately dubbed the iPhone 4S - 4 (For) Steve, and purchased it, among other things, as a sign of respect for the memory of the company's founder.
iPhone 5
The trend towards larger screen sizes has not spared Apple either. If back in 2007 a 3.5" diagonal seemed large, then by 2012, with the advent of phablets, this size became small. Therefore, the iPhone 5 received a 4" display with a resolution of 1136x640 pixels (Retina again).
Changes also affected the hardware: the processor became faster, and the amount of RAM reached 1 GB. The smartphone received support LTE networks, a new interface connector of reduced size Lightning (the old one seemed bulky compared to microUSB, which has become a standard among competitors) and a SIM card in nano-SIM format. The design has changed slightly, but remains recognizable.
iPhone 5S and 5C
iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C
In 2013, for the first time in Apple history, two iPhones were released at once: the expensive 5S, which became the successor to the “five,” and 5C, a cheaper version of its predecessor. The older device was not just a slight improvement on the iPhone 5, but an innovative device, thanks to the presence of a new level of protection - a new generation fingerprint sensor built into the Home button. The iPhone 5C model received the hardware of the fifth model, but was dressed in a plastic case bright colors. Despite the more youthful positioning and lower price, the main sales came from the iPhone 5S.
iPhone 6 and 6 Plus
In 2014, Apple released a couple of models again. The iPhone 6 became the successor to the classic line, and the iPhone 6 Plus was designed to carve out a niche for the company in the tablet phone market. And the company managed to do this: in the first three days of sales, more than 10 million devices were purchased, which is 1.5 times more than the total sales of the first iPhone. The iPhone 6 screen has a 4.7" diagonal with a resolution of 1334x750 pixels, and the 6 Plus has a 5.5" diagonal with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. Again and still Retina.
iPhone 6S and 6S Plus
Following tradition, new iPhone generation, presented in September, did not bring fundamental changes, but was only an improvement of the previous one. The design and quality of the screens of the new products have not undergone significant changes. The hardware has undergone improvements (the processor has become faster, the amount of RAM has doubled to 2 GB), the camera (12 megapixels instead of 8 megapixels), the touch screen (it now recognizes pressure levels using 3D Touch technology) and the body, which has become a little stronger and heavier, thanks to the use of aircraft grade aluminum.
Everyone has heard about such a legendary and incredibly popular thing now as, and many are the happy owners of this gadget. However, not everyone is familiar with its history. It is not surprising that users often wonder who created the iPhone. Usually only one common surname comes to mind, which is on everyone’s lips. But it turns out that everything was much more interesting, and in fact, several people were the inventors of the “apple miracle”.
What is the name of the creator of the iPhone?
If you ask any person to name the creator of the iPhone, he will probably say that it was Steve Jobs. And he will be absolutely right, since it was this person who was the “brain” and inspirer of the team that worked on the gadget, and most of the innovative and revolutionary ideas belong to him. However, considerable intellectual contributions were also made by Apple Vice President Jonathan Ive and her technical specialists. And the very concept of the new phone was proposed by John Casey, who gave management the idea of fitting a media player, a telephone, and a number of other functions into one device at the same time. Therefore, it is a mistake to think that when answering the question of who is the creator of the iPhone, one should only mention Jobs’ last name. After all, he himself repeatedly emphasized that he could not have achieved this without his close-knit team of enthusiasts.
Key milestones in the history of the famous “apple miracle”According to the project proposed by John Casey, a prototype of the iPhone was created, which was essentially an improved Motorola with software from Apple. The new product was born in 2005 and did not arouse much interest among users. It became clear that the concept needed to be radically changed, which is what Jobs and his colleagues did. This time, the team did not resort to the help of partners and kept all their developments in strict confidence; moreover, members of the engineering group did not even contact each other so as not to interfere. Two years later, at the next internal corporate meeting, Jobs held an unscheduled presentation of a new device with touch screen, innovative communication features and Internet connectivity. After this, it became clear to even the most inveterate skeptics that a real bestseller had been born. After all, immediately after their release in 2007 in the United States, the first iPhone models were swept off the shelves like hot cakes, and literally a couple of months later they began to be sold in Europe, and then throughout the world. The releases of all subsequent generations of the gadget were no less popular.
Where was the iPhone created?
The question of where the iPhone comes from is also very interesting. After all, if it was invented by Americans, then it is logical to assume that it was created in America. And this is partly true, since it is in the USA, in the state of California, in the town of Cooperton, that the head technical, engineering and marketing center of the Apple company is located, where they work on developing and improving the design of the gadget and developing 
strategies for its promotion in the market. They also test already released models to understand where the shortcomings are hidden and how they can be eliminated in the next generation models. But from the very beginning, the material shell for iPhones began to be created far beyond American borders - in a country known for its developed production infrastructure and cheap labor, that is, in China. Here, on the very border with Hong Kong, in Guadong province, in the city of Shenzhen, there is the Foxonn plant, where the first apple gadgets were created. And currently, most iPhones are also assembled at this plant.