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Timeline of the iPhone

  • The first iPhone is announced

    The first iPhone is announced
    On this day the first iPhone was announced after years of speculation
  • The first iPhone is released to the public

    The first iPhone is released to the public
    Apple stores reported stock shortages within an hour. "Six out of ten Americans surveyed said they knew the iPhone was coming before its release." (Johnson, Bobbie, June 30, 2007)
  • 1 million Iphones sold

    After only 3 months of the first generation being released to public the iPhone hit 1 million sales!
  • The iPhone 3G is announced

    The iPhone 3G is announced
    On this day the iPhone 3G was announced, it boasted better data connection, GPS functions and 'Push' notifications.
  • The iPhone 3G was released

    The iPhone 3G was released
    On this day the iPhone 3G was released to public.
  • 'App-Store' is released on the new iPhone 3G

    'App-Store' is released on the new iPhone 3G
    'App-Store' an app which enables people to purchase and download apps directly to their phone.
  • iOS 3.0 Beta is released

    iOS 3.0 Beta is released offering improved bluetooth and connectivity features, as well as other improvements.
  • iPhone 3GS is released

    iPhone 3GS is released
    The iPhone 3GS which boasts a better camera and longer battery life is introduced, over 1 million iPhone 3GS' were sold over the weekend of it's release.
  • iPhone makes it onto the cover of Time Magazine

    iPhone makes it onto the cover of Time Magazine
  • iPhone 4 is introduced

    iPhone 4 is introduced
    The introduction of the iPhone 4 came with the introduction of FaceTime, an easily accessible way to speak to people all over the world over videochat. The iPhone 4 had a noticeably different design, being square and glass.
  • The iPhone 4S is introduced

    The iPhone 4S is introduced
    The iPhone 4s is introduced along with virtual assistant 'Siri' and 'iCloud' an online storage program.
  • App-Store downloads hit 25 million

    App-Store downloads hit 25 million
    With over 100,000 apps available to download
  • iPhone 5C and 5S are introduced

    iPhone 5C and 5S are introduced
    The iPhone 5C was introduced as a budget iPhone and available in many bright colours, the iPhone 5C is made entirely out of plastic which is more durable. The iPhone 5S is a higher priced iPhone made of the usual glass, available in a range of colours such as black and white, as well as limited edition gold and rose gold.
  • Iphone 6 and 6S are introduced

    Iphone 6 and 6S are introduced
    The iPhone 6S is the largest iPhone to date and both the iPhone 6 and 6S boast longer battery time and a better camera as well as finger print reading and a long list of added features, the most advanced iPhone yet.
  • Apple Watch introduced

    Apple Watch introduced
    The Apple Watch was introduced on this day allowing customers to access apps, alarms, text messages and so on, on their wrists. The watches connect wirelessly to Apple products such as the iPhone, iPad and iPod.
  • Apple Music introduced

    Apple Music introduced
    Apple Music entered the streaming music market to provide customers with access to a wide variety of music through their iPhones and other iTunes enabled devices for a monthly fee.