Apple has been re-inventing the phone since June 29, 2007 when it first released its iPhone.
The first generation iPhone was an 8GB model exclusive to AT&T and cost $599 on a two-year contract. Now, the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are available on all carriers, come with minimum of 16GB memory space and sell anywhere between $299 and $749-depending on memory space and if the consumer gets it on a contract.
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Exactly eight years later, the iPhone is still re-inventing itself and shaping the industry with new updates and models. This is the visual history of how the iPhone has been redesigned over the years:
iPhone (first generation)
The first generation iPhone was a sleek smartphone with the trademark home button, a metal round rear casing and a 3.5-inch display. It also had 2.0 megapixel camera integrated in the back and had 2G networking capabilities— which nowadays is extremely slow. The smartphone was also one of the first to introduce a multi-touch screen.
iPhone 3G
After the first generation-often referred to as the 2G-Apple released the 3G in 2008. The 3G notably added a higher connection speed and GPS functionality. The second model also included two options in memory, 8 GB or 16GB, and it came in two colors: black or white. The 3G kept the same design and camera from the first.
iPhone 3GS
Apple’s 3GS model had just an internal update, rather than a facelift in 2009. The 3GS looked exactly like the 3G, but it had a 3.0 megapixel camera with video recording capabilities, voice control functionality and enhanced speed. Apple’s third model of the iPhone also offered a new memory option of 32GB.
iPhone 4
The iPhone 4 was the first big release since the original iPhone since it received a significant update and new look. The iPhone 4 was a squared model (rather than rounded) with an all stainless steel body and covered in glass. Apple also introduced the retina display for the first time, the front facing camera with the iPhone 4 and 64GB memory capacity. The back camera also received an update with a 5 megapixel camera.
iPhone 4S
As it would become tradition with and ‘S’ model, the iPhone 4S kept the same design from the 4 and just updated its internal hardware and software. The 4S was the first iPhone to introduce the powerful voice assistant Siri. The iPhone 4S also got an updated 8 megapixel camera with 1080p video.
iPhone 5
The iPhone 5 once again brought a new look to the iPhone. The new classy look introduced a bigger 4-inch display with retina display. The casing went back to being aluminum and it was available in black or white. The iPhone 5 also got a new 8 megapixel rear-facing camera with a Sapphire crystal and a 1.2 megapixel front-facing camera capable of HD FaceTime. Along with the new look, the phone also got a new Lightning power connector and re-designed headphones.
iPhone 5C
Apple introduced multiple iPhone colors for the first time with the iPhone 5C— which stands for color. The 5C has the same functions the iPhone 5 has, but comes in pastel colors: pink, yellow, blue, green and white. The 5C became a cheaper alternative to all other iPhone models due to its plastic casing.
iPhone 5S
The iPhone 5S kept the same design from the iPhone 5, but it introduced one new color: gold. The 5S also introduced Apple’s new home button, which is now equipped with a fingerprint Touch ID sensor used to unlock the phone.
iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
Apple’s most recent iPhone models are the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus, which both are bigger than all previous models. The iPhone 6 has a 4.7-inch display and the 6 Plus has a 5.5-inch display. The new phones were also redesigned with a curved body and have integrated Retina HD screens. Apple also integrated near field communication chips to introduce its Apple Pay feature in the iPhone 6 line.
