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iPhone 2G or which iPhone was released in 2007

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In January 2007, Apple introduced its first communicator - iPhone 2G , which 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.

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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.

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When did the very first Apple iPhone appear in the world?

When the first iPhone came out, it became a breakthrough event, and a completely new technology simply took over the world. As already mentioned, the creation of the phone was announced in January 2007, and it went on sale in June of the same year.

The creator of the iPhone made a real breakthrough in mobile phone technology, which seriously influenced the market as a whole. After the technology first saw the light, most developers had to focus on iPhones in order to keep up with modern technology. The release has led to the fact that now most of the world's population has completely abandoned push-button devices.

What is the oldest iPhone

The oldest iPhone, also called the first or iPhone 2G, had a screen diagonal of 3.5 inches or 115 by 61 mm. The thickness of the device was 11.6 mm, and the camera was only 2 megapixels.

Note! With its rather modest parameters, it could catch Wi-Fi, connect to Bluetooth and weighed 135 g. Interestingly, in the first year since its release, approximately 5.4 million devices were sold.

How much did the first iPhone cost?

When the iPhone appeared, its popularity among users was simply incredible. Of course, the price of the devices was appropriate. The price for the model with 4 gigabytes of memory was $500, and the 8-gigabyte devices were priced at $600.

For your information! In Russia, the device went on sale almost at the same time as throughout the world. This phenomenon indicates the highest demand for products.

Even now, anyone can buy an old phone. The cost of such a device now ranges from 2 to 500 thousand rubles*

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In what year did the first iPhone go on sale?

Sales of the phone began on June 29, 2007. At the same time, the new 3G version did not keep us waiting too long. The very next year, updated versions of the iPhone that supported the built-in online navigation chip appeared on shelves in July 2008.

iPhone 3G, or which iPhone came out in 2008

The iPhone 2G smartphone was well received by users, so in 2008 the next model was released - the iPhone 3G. The new product can be distinguished from its predecessor by the color of the case – black or white. Otherwise, engineers focused on improving the hardware features and software of the device.

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iPhone 3G (2008)

The smartphone began to acquire functions, primarily due to the update of the mobile operating system. In iOS 2.0 we saw the App Store. Since then, third-party developers have been able to earn money from us by releasing applications for the iPhone. At the last presentation, Tim Cook reported on more than 2 million applications in the store.

And with the release of the iPhone 3G, we saw support for UMTS, HSDPA, A-GPS and different body colors (black and white).

What upset me: the plastic case and its low wear resistance. After just a few months, the back panel was covered with scratches, cracks appeared near the cable connector, and pieces even broke off during active use.

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 updates 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.

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Official: iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus and iPhone SE discontinued

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Last Friday, May 3, the American company Apple announced the cessation of production of four smartphones at once. The “knife” included models such as the iPhone SE and three sixth-generation devices – iPhone 6, iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. There is nothing unexpected about this, since rumors about the cessation of sales of these smartphones have been circulating for a long time.

Apple iPhone 6s

iPhone 6 was announced in 2014. It received a proprietary Apple A8 processor, made using 20-nanometer technology, 1 GB of DDR3 RAM and up to 128 GB of internal memory. The smartphone does not have the most unambiguous design. Now in Russia, for an iPhone 6 with a storage capacity of 16 GB they are asking from 8,000 rubles to 11,000 rubles. At the same time, a refurbished device without Touch ID will cost 8,000 rubles.

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iPhone 6s appeared 12 months later - in the fall of 2020. Along with it, the Plus version was announced. Both models are powered by the 14nm Apple A9 SoC paired with 2GB of RAM. The internal storage capacity can range from 16 GB to 128 GB. The Plus version has a larger display – 5.5” versus 4.7” for the standard edition.

According to e-Katalog, the Apple iPhone 6s can now be purchased in Russia at prices ranging from 8,650 rubles to 23,999 rubles in a version with 16 GB of permanent memory. For the enlarged version you will have to pay 10,200-14,990 rubles.

Apple iPhone SE

iPhone SE turned out to be the youngest of the quartet of discontinued models. Essentially, it is a symbiosis of the iPhone 6s and iPhone 5s. From the first it received the filling, led by the Apple A9 mobile processor, and from the second - the design. The smartphone was announced in March 2016. He got a 4-inch IPS screen. The amount of RAM is 2 GB, and non-volatile memory is from 16 GB to 128 GB, depending on the configuration. According to the e-Katalog price comparison service, in Russian stores for an iPhone SE in modification with an integrated flash drive with a capacity of 32 GB they ask for from 10,400 rubles to 27,990 rubles.

It is worth noting that the iPhone 6 is the company’s most popular model. Total sales of all modifications of the flagship amount to 250 million units. With the discontinuation of the four previously mentioned devices, the price of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 8, which are the only smartphones, is expected to drop. In Russia, iPhone 7 costs from 39,651 rubles, and the Plus version starts from 50,837 rubles. For the iPhone 8 you will have to pay at least 52,871 rubles, while for the older model they ask from 61,007 rubles. Prices are taken from the official Apple website.

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 was the last Apple smartphone introduced by Steve Jobs.

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When did iPhone 6 come out?

• Release date: 2014

Next year, Cupertino residents are again radically changing their smartphone - the 2014 iPhone 6 offers a display enlarged to 4.7 inches. In addition, for the first time, Apple is releasing a larger version of the device - the iPhone 6 Plus model with a 5.5-inch display.

These models, unfortunately, will not receive an update to iOS 13 .

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.

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iPhone 4 and 4S

On June 24, 2010, Apple introduced the iPhone 4. The new smartphone became thinner (9.3 mm versus 11.6-12.3 mm in previous versions), had a higher screen resolution, a 5-megapixel main camera, and a more powerful processor. For the first time, a front camera appeared. The body design has also been changed. Prices in Russia were 27-37 thousand rubles. Over the course of the year, more than 57 million units were sold worldwide (including 3GS).

On October 4, 2011, the day before Steve Jobs died, new Apple CEO Tim Cook unveiled the iPhone 4S. Changes in the smartphone affected, first of all, hardware resources: it was equipped with a more powerful processor, an 8-megapixel camera, and a version with 64 gigabytes of memory appeared. Also, the satellite navigation chip began to receive data from satellites of the Russian GLONASS system. Official Russian prices are 35-45 thousand rubles.

The number of iPhone 4S and earlier versions smartphones sold during the year exceeded 110 million units. At the end of 2012, iPhone began to generate more than half of the company's total revenue for the first time.

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 and nano SIM support were added.

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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 color options and a 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.

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What other innovations were noted?

When the iPhone 6 came out, reviews immediately noted the advantages of the built-in NFC, which allows you to use the ready-made Apple Pay system. In addition, the smartphone has support for faster LTE and Voice over LTE, plus new Wi-Fi standards. The bottom-mounted speaker is louder and brighter than on the 5S. These improvements don't seem significant individually, but together they make iPhone more reliable and comfortable. According to user reviews, iPhone 6 cannot be called a revolutionary model, but it is quite a luxury smartphone.

However, there is one feature that makes the iPhone 6 stand out from other devices released at the same time. This is a camera. It shoots 8-megapixel images, but - unlike previous iPhones - it does so with a new sensor. It also contains functionality that Apple representatives call “focus pixels.” It is used to achieve phase detection autofocus. In practice, it looks like this: if you move the phone while shooting, no time is wasted on refocusing, but the photos are clear and high-quality. Some manual controls are available, including exposure lock.

The iPhone 6 now takes higher-resolution panoramic photos. Overall, the pictures come out better than any smartphone released in the same year. When shooting video, this model also leads compared to its contemporaries. You can shoot 1080p videos at 60-240fps.

Videos look better thanks to the new “cinematic stabilization”, which does a great job of shaky hands. You can shoot while walking or extending your hand out of a window - the video will still be smooth and shake-free.

iPhone 6, or which iPhone came out in 2014

This year, Apple management 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.

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In what year did the next generation of iPhone come out?

Technologies did not stand still, although the general concept of push-button phones appealed to users, the overall characteristics left much to be desired. That is why the Apple company industry began its rapid development, each time releasing more and more advanced and advanced models.

When did the iPhone 3G and 3GS come out?

A year after the first version of the iPhone went on sale, new versions appeared on the shelves. The appearance of 3G took place on July 29, 2008. This is a technology that supports third generation mobile networks.

The appearance of the 3GS took place on June 19, 2009. The main advantage of the device was its powerful processor. The camera also changed, now it had 3 megapixels. Not such fantastic characteristics as now, but consumers accepted them with joy.

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When did iPhone 4 come out?

And so new iPhones began to come out almost every year. The fourth version appeared in the summer of 2010. Compared to previous versions, the phone became much thinner, only 9.3 mm versus 11.6-12.3 mm before.

The camera has also changed (5 megapixels), and the processor power has increased. In addition, there have been changes in the design of the case. Interestingly, the cost of such a device in Russia reached 26-36 thousand rubles.

Important! The new 4S model was announced on November 4th 2011, the day before the death of creator Steve Jobs.

What year did iPhone 5 come out?

The new generation of phones, version 5, appeared in September 2012. The creators put a lot of effort into improving their brainchild. The case has become even thinner (7.6 mm) and lighter (112 g). But the screen has increased compared to previous versions. In addition, the characteristic silver color of the body was created.

The phone now supports fourth generation mobile networks. In 2013, models of the 5C and 5S series were released. The cost of devices in Russia began to reach 40-50 thousand rubles.

iPhone 6s, or which iPhone was released in 2020

In 2020, 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).

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iPhone SE, iPhone 7, or which iPhones came out in 2020

At the beginning of 2020, the iPhone SE smartphone unexpectedly appeared, the design of which was borrowed from the iPhone 5s, and the hardware from the iPhone 6s.

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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 2020, 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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This year, the iPhone stopped being afraid of water, began to use battery power more wisely, and began to produce stereo sound. A rather controversial decision was the abandonment of the 3.5 mm jack. Now headphones are only Bluetooth or Lightning.

And in the line there are as many as 5 body colors, this has not happened since the iPhone 5c.

What was upsetting: the virtually unchanged design and scratchy “black onyx”, which is impossible to buy.

Now try to remember how you reacted to the innovations of each model when it appeared. No one ran headlong for the iPhone just because it had 3G or LTE support, a front camera or flash, Siri or a big screen. At the time these features appeared, many people thought they were unnecessary, but now we use them several times a day.

From year to year, everyone expects a revolution from Apple, demanding a holographic screen and teleport in the iPhone, while they themselves silently use the company’s technology. None of the features of previous smartphones have lost their relevance over several years; they fit harmoniously into our use case.

The same thing will happen with the misunderstood 3D Touch, and with the moisture protection of the case, and with the lack of a 3.5 mm jack. Remember my words in a few years.

Stop thinking that Apple is stupid and that we know better what the iPhone should be. A smartphone should be exactly what it is. Whoever is not satisfied with this, welcome to the club of the thinker Grisha.

PS: write in the comments which iPhone you started with. And what we were left with in the end.

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