On January 9, 2007, Apple presented the iPhone to the general public for the first time. It was Steve Jobs himself who was responsible at the time for revealing it on stage, during a conference that has become legendary over time.
We particularly remember the introduction of the machine: a 3-in-1 device, an iPod with large screen, an internet communication device and a telephone.
Today, January 9, the iPhone celebrates its 16th birthday. The opportunity to look back on its history in a few points.
iPhone: what key dates?
- 2007 :release of the first model
- 2008 :launch of the iPhone 3G, compatible with 3G cellular internet networks
- 2011 :the iPhone 4s is released this year, it is the first iPhone to integrate the Siri voice assistant
- 2012 :change of connections, the iPhone 5 no longer has a 30-pin socket, replaced by Lightning
- 2014 :the first large model iPhone was released, the iPhone 6 Plus, released alongside the iPhone 6
- 2015 :iPhone 6s is the first iPhone with 3D Touch technology
- 2016 :no more headphone jack on iPhone, with the model at number 7
- 2017 :launch of the first iPhone with Face ID facial sensor, the iPhone X, and integration of wireless charging
- 2020 :Apple no longer ships a power adapter in iPhone boxes and launches the first 5G compatible iPhones in the 12 range
- 2022 :The iPhone 14 is the first iPhone to no longer include a SIM card tray. It only works, in certain areas of the world, including the United States, with a virtual SIM card or eSIM. Apple is also changing the Face ID notch with a new, more rounded shape and taking the opportunity to introduce the Dynamic Island functionality, playing with this pill-shaped opening.
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What's planned for the iPhone 15?
Still no foldable iPhone this year, but an iPhone 15 all in all quite interesting, according torecent rumors about him. The following characteristics are expected:
- Change of socket:switching to USB-C instead of Lightning for the Pro and Pro Max models
- A more economical processor:thanks to engraving in only 3 nm for the A17 chip supposed to arrive on iPhone 15
- Even more powerful photo zoom:LG would be in charge of providing new periscope sensors to zoom even more in photos and videos on iPhone
- Always better in night photography:Sony would work on improving night photography on iPhone 15
- A titanium composition:for increased shock and drop resistance
- Lower prices:iPhone 15 could cost less than iPhone 14 when released
Happy birthday to the iPhone! Do you still have a copy from 2007 in your drawers?
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Editor-in-chief for iPhon.fr. Pierre is like Indiana Jones, looking for the lost iOS trick. Also a long-time Mac user, Apple devices hold no secrets for him. Contact: pierre[a]iphon.fr.
