18 SEP, 2023
Sweta Gupta
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iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus launched globally on September 12, marking the impressive evolution from the original iPhone in 2007 to today's powerful mini computers. Take a look at iPhone evolution.
The first iPhone, introduced on January 9, 2007, was dubbed a "widescreen iPod" with a 3.5-inch display, 2MP camera, and up to 16GB storage – impressive at the time. It had 128MB RAM, weighed just 135 grams, but lacked third-party apps.
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On July 10, 2008, the App Store arrived alongside the iPhone 3G, which introduced GPS. The iPhone 3GS followed, offering speed enhancements and video recording with a 3-megapixel camera.
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In June 2010, Apple released the iPhone 4 with a Retina display, 5MP camera, and FaceTime. Then, on October 4, 2011, the iPhone 4S was introduced, offering an 8MP camera, 64GB storage, Siri, and 1080p video recording.
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In September 2012, Apple released the iPhone 5 with a 4-inch display, LTE, and FaceTime HD camera. Then, on September 10, 2013, the iPhone 5s arrived with Touch ID and an enhanced 8MP camera.
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On September 9, 2014, Apple unveiled the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus with 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch screens. They featured a thinner unibody aluminum design and introduced Apple Pay for contactless payments via Touch ID.
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In September 2015, Apple unveiled the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, a year after the iPhone 6 series. They featured an upgraded A9 Bionic chipset and introduced 3D Touch for additional display options.
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In 2016, Apple launched the first iPhone SE, featuring an A9 Bionic chipset, a 12MP camera, 4K video recording, Live Photos, and 'Hey Siri' capability.
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Six months after the iPhone SE, Apple unveiled the iPhone 7 with up to 256GB storage, dual cameras, and an IP67 water-resistant rating. The larger iPhone 7 Plus introduced dual rear cameras and Portrait mode.
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In 2017, the iPhone 8 brought wireless charging and a glass-aluminum design. The iPhone X introduced Face ID, a full-screen 5.8-inch design, and Animoji (now called animated Memoji).
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In 2018, Apple launched the iPhone XS and XS Max with A12 Bionic chips, better Face ID, and enhanced water resistance (IP68). The iPhone XR, introduced alongside, featured affordability, an A12 Bionic chip and a single rear camera.
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The iPhone 11 series introduced colourful options, wide and ultra-wide dual cameras, and the U1 chip. The iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max featured three rear cameras, Super Retina XDR OLED displays, and better battery life.
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Apple launched the iPhone SE 2 in 2020, four years after the original SE. It had an A13 Bionic chip, resembling the design of the iPhone 8 with a 4.7-inch display and a Home button with Touch ID.
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The iPhone 12 mini featured a compact 5.4-inch display and a full-screen design. It was the first iPhone series to support 5G. iPhone 12 and 12 mini had dual rear cameras, while the Pro models had triple rear cameras.
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In September 2021, Apple unveiled the iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max, featuring a design almost identical to the iPhone 12 with a smaller notch. The iPhone 13 Pro had a 120Hz display.
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Apple launched the iPhone SE 3 with a familiar design, including a 4.7-inch display, thick bezels, and a Home button with Touch ID. It added 5G, an A15 Bionic chip, and improved battery life, but design changes were minimal compared to the iPhone SE 2.
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At Apple's 'Far Out' event in September 2022, they unveiled the iPhone 14 series, including the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus (replacing the mini), iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. The Pro models upgraded to 48MP primary camera, and the A16 Bionic chip.
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Apple introduced the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus with a textured matte finish. Both models feature the Dynamic Island, a 48MP Main camera with three optical zoom levels, and the A16 Bionic chip, along with a USB-C connector.
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