The document outlines a timeline of key events in the history of the iPhone from its launch in 2007 to the release of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus in 2014. It details the release of new iPhone models each year along with important features and sales milestones such as the sale of the 1 millionth iPhone within 74 days of launch and over 10 million iPhone 6 and 6 Plus models sold in the first weekend. The timeline shows the iPhone's evolution over the years from its original launch to becoming one of the most popular and best selling phones worldwide.
2. Apple
releases the
first iPhone
“A revolutionary and
magical product that is
literally five years ahead of
any other mobile phone”
!- Steve Jobs
2007
JUNE 29
4. Apple
releases the
iPhone 3G
The App Store feature
was introduced and
had 500 applications
available for download
at the time of its
release.
2008
JULY 11
5. 3G
1 MILLION
iPhone 3G’s sold on
the first weekend
2008
JULY 14
6. Apple
releases the
iPhone 3GS
The first model to
have a built-in
compass. This feature
led to an increase in
navigational app
development.
2009
JUNE 19
7. 1 Billion
App Store
downloads
Over
100,000
Apps available
2009
APRIL 24
2009
NOV 4
8. Apple
releases the
iPhone 4
FaceTime, a
“videotelephony”
software application
is introduced
allowing users to
make video calls.
2010
JUNE 7
9. iPhone Goes
to Space
NASA’s astronauts use
the iPhone to help track
their scientific results.
2011
JULY 8
10. Apple
releases the
iPhone 4s
Included in the iPhone
4s was Siri, a personal
assistant application
that allows you to use
your voice to send
messages, make calls
and more.
2011
OCT 14
11. The iPhone
4s Arrives in
China and
21 other
countries +
21
2012
JAN 13
12. 25 BILLIONTH
app download was the
“Where’s My Water? Free”
app.
The download was made by China’s
Chunli Fu, who also won a $10,000
iTunes gift card.
2012
MARCH 5
13. Apple
releases the
iPhone 5
18% thinner, 20%
lighter, and 12% less
volume than its
predecessor.
2012
SEP 21
14. Apple
releases the
iPhone 5C,
iPhone 5S
The iPhone 5C was the
only model made of
polycarbonate and came
in 5 colours: blue, green,
pink, yellow, and white.
2013
SEP 20
15. 5C 5s
9 MILLION
iPhone 5s and 5c
models sold just after
3 days
2013
SEP 23
16. Apple
releases the
iPhone 6,
iPhone 6 Plus
The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus
included NFC circuitry
allowing the purchase
of items using the new
Apple Pay technology.
2014
SEP 19
17. 6 6+
10 MILLION
iPhone 6 and 6 Plus
sold in its first weekend
Surpassing the previous record of 9
million for the iPhone 5s and 5c models.
2014
SEP 22
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SOURCES http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/22/apples-app-store-hits-10-billion-downloads/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_Apple_Inc._products
http://www.itpro.co.uk/611452/timeline-a-short-history-of-the-apple-iphone
http://time.com/2934526/apple-iphone-timeline/
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