Apple iPhone Timeline

  • iPhone

    iPhone
    The first iPhone was created in attempt to create a touch-screen tablet, however, Steve Jobs transformed it into a revolutionary product. "Every once in a while, a revolutionary product comes along that changes everything,” said Jobs. “Well, today, we’re introducing three revolutionary products of this class. The first one is a widescreen iPod with touch controls. The second is a revolutionary mobile phone. The third is a breakthrough internet communications device." - Steve Jobs
  • iPhone 3GS

    iPhone 3GS
    The iPhone 3GS contained all of the revolutionary aspects of the iPhone, but contained 3G networking that was double the speed of the first generation, new and improved software, and built-in GPS.
  • iPhone 4

    iPhone 4
    The iPhone 4 was the thinnest smartphone during it's launch time.
  • iPhone 4S

    iPhone 4S
    The iPhone 4S contained many new and improved features. Siri was first introduced in the iPhone 4S.
  • iPhone 5

    iPhone 5
    The iPhone 5 was the thinnest and lightest iPhone created by Apple in 2012. The exterior was made of aluminum and glass.
  • iPhone 5C & 5S

    iPhone 5C & 5S
    Both the iPhone 5C and 5S were launched on the same day. The iPhone 5S included multiple new and improved features, including Touch ID (fingerprinting).
  • iPhone 6 & iPhone 6 Plus

    iPhone 6 & iPhone 6 Plus
    This double release had over 4 million first-day pre-orders within the first 24 hours. These iPhones had new innovative technologies, and impressive displays.
  • iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus

    iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus
    The additional joint release had even more improvements in it's software and operating system, as well as touch interface.
  • iPhone SE

    iPhone SE
    The iPhone SE was not as much a new release as it was an upgrade of the iPhone 5. These two models looked the same, but was altered so users could not use the same phone cases.
  • iPhone 7 & iPhone 7 Plus

    iPhone 7 & iPhone 7 Plus
    The dual launch of these iPhones caused controversy due to the removal of the headphone jack.
  • iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus

    iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus
    The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus have a glass backing to allow wireless charging, and the A11 bionic processor which was 25% faster than the A10.
  • iPhone X

    iPhone X
    The iPhone X (iPhone 10) was apple's first attempt at an all screen phone design.
  • iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max

    iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max
    The iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max were virtually water and dust resistent. The A11 processor was improved to the A12 processor, which has speeds up to 2.49 GHz.
  • iPhone XR

    iPhone XR
    The iPhone XR was created to be a "budget" choice of the iPhone XS. The iPhone XR is improved from the iPhone 8, but lacks some features of the iPhone XS.