The Evolution of iPhones: A History of Innovation and Disappointment

Apple's iPhone series has come a long way since its release in 2007. The first generation of iPhones was met with significant hype, and it quickly became one of the most popular smartphones on the market. However, Apple had been updating their Flagship iPhone models, and the lower-cost SE continued to see steady sales.

In 2018, Apple released the iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max, which featured a new xdr display with improved contrast ratio and a camera array that included three lenses. The devices also came equipped with Optical image stabilization, multi-camera recording, deep fusion, and night mode. Additionally, the new Midnight green color option was introduced, along with a frosted glass back and a centered Apple logo.

The iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max were highly successful, but Apple had been updating their Flagship iPhone models. In 2020, Apple released the iPhone SE, which featured the same A13 Bionic chip as the standard iPhone 8 but in a completely new design. The device was essentially an iPhone 8 with a new design and a lower price point of $399.

However, the success of the iPhone SE came at the expense of another iPhone model. The iPhone 11 mini, which was announced first, featured many premium features like the A14 Bionic chip, aluminum design, and Magsafe charging. Despite its compact size, the device had a larger price point than expected, starting at $699.

The iPhone 11 mini sales were disappointing, with Apple dramatically slowing down production just two months after its release. The standard iPhone 12 was well-received, despite a $100 price increase over last year's model. However, the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max received an improved telephoto lens with two-and-a-half times optical zoom, as well as the ability to record Apple Pro raw video and use a lidar scanner for augmented reality applications.

In Fall 2020, Apple announced that it would be removing the EarPods and power adapter from iPhone boxes, citing environmental concerns. However, many speculated that the primary reason was cost savings. The following year, in 2021, many expected the Mini model to be discontinued due to poor sales. However, Apple had already prepared its production two years ahead of time and continued with the 13 mini.

The 13 mini featured an improved display and a 15 Bionic chip. It also came equipped with cinematic mode video recording, one-and-a-half hours of extra battery life, and a new photographic style feature. Despite these improvements, the device continued to sell poorly. The iPhone 13 had similar features, along with a larger 6.1-inch display, while the 13 Pro and Pro Max received more substantial features like a 120Hz ProMotion display.

In 2022, Apple finally discontinued the mini model and instead opted for models with a focus on larger displays. The entry-level iPhone 14 was priced at $799 and featured a 6.1-inch display, emergency SOS via satellite, crash detection, improved low-light photos, and action mode stabilization. The new 14 Plus had a 6.7-inch display and the longest battery life ever in an iPhone.

However, it was the Pro models that received significant upgrades. Apple introduced the dynamic Island, similar to the hole-punch bezels found on Android devices. However, Apple's version had a secret weapon – the software built around the new island gave it unexpected functionality. The Island could move like a liquid and expand, contract, separate, and even show color-coded alerts when the microphone or camera was active.

The Pro Models also came equipped with an always-on display that allowed users to see the time and notifications without having to wake up their device. This feature led many to purchase the 14 Pro or Pro Max over the entry-level 14 and 14 Plus. Apple even referred to sales of the 14 and 14 Plus as unexpectedly low, leading some to speculate that production may be slowed down sooner than planned.

As of now, the iPhone series continues to evolve with new features and designs being introduced regularly. From its humble beginnings to the latest flagship models, the iPhone has remained one of the most popular smartphones on the market.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enthe iPhone arguably the most influential product in Apple's history it's been 15 years since its release in 2007 and during that time Apple's made over 30 different models transforming the tech industry and our lives in the process and if that's something that fascinates you I recommend checking out Full Sail University's technology degree programs they're the sponsor of this video and offer a host of tech focused degrees including simulation and visualization user experience cyber security game development and information technology plus their computer science program offers unique concentrations in artificial intelligence or mobile development a unique aspect of full sales tech programs are their ability to flex and adapt as new methods and applications unfold allowing students to remain relevant and informed throughout their entire academic Journey which is important in a fast-moving industry like Tech this approach has proven to be so effective that full sale graduates have gone on to work at companies like Google NASA Unity epic games and more to find out more about these exciting programs and how to get started click the first link in the description below or just head straight to fullsail.edu Apple explained all right now let's take a look at previous technology where the iPhone started and how it ended up where it is today since 2005 there had been rumors that Apple was working on a mobile phone but nothing was officially confirmed until January 9 2007 when Steve Jobs shocked the tech industry by introducing a mobile device unlike anything the world had ever seen its display wasn't two and a half inches like the popular Palm Treo but 29 percent larger at three and a half complete with multi-touch technology there was no physical keyboard and the only button in sight was its circular home button this form factor was already revolutionary but Apple took things even further with software the iPhone ran a version of Mac OS 10 OP optimized for touch for the first time users could flick through their contacts tap to make a call and enjoy visual voicemail which let users choose which voicemail they wanted to hear instead of being forced to listen to all of them in order it was also the first mainstream smartphone with a full software keyboard which appeared when you needed it and disappeared when you didn't it was also optimized with predictive typing which made certain Keys selection area larger based on what you typed previously iPhone also featured full website access except for those built with flash this was a big deal since other smartphones only displayed certain parts of websites but one of iPhone's most anticipated features was the iPod which let users flick through cover flow rate albums with a tap and change the volume by dragging their finger it could also play videos in widescreen format without letterboxing the first for an Apple device and its built-in speaker made casual listening more enjoyable since headphones were no longer necessary everyone was shocked by the original iPhone's capabilities as Apple took a radically different approach to smartphones as the competition but what may have been the biggest shocker was its price back then it was typical to pay three to four hundred dollars for a flagship smartphone but iPhone started at five hundred dollars significantly higher than anything else on the market this caused industry experts to question whether the demand for the device would be strong enough for customers to justify its exorbitant price well customers made their position clear buying over 6 million units in just a year this was due in part to a two hundred dollar price cut made just a few months after its release and this set the stage for the release of the next model in 2008 the iPhone 3G despite its popularity the original iPhone did have some drawbacks first it only ran on att's edge Network which was waning in popularity due to the Advent of 3G a newer Network standard that delivered faster speeds it was also still more expensive than the competition who were already working to catch up finally the original iPhone was only available in the US and apple wanted to bring it to as many International markets as possible so when iPhone 3G was announced it not only satisfied those goals with 3G connectivity a much lower 200 starting price and availability in 20 countries at launch but it took things further with a completely new design instead of aluminum and plastic the 3G had a 100 plastic backing this was due to the antenna system that required a strong connection to cell towers something that metal like aluminum would inhibit and for the first time third-party apps would come to iPhone but not in the form you might expect initially Apple announced web apps which were essentially websites optimized for iPhone so you could simply go to a website to play a mobile game instead of downloading an app but users and developers alike were disappoint it since they wanted to build native iPhone apps instead despite this iPhone 3G went on to sell over twice as well as its predecessor at 20 million units in a year the following year the 3Gs was released which was the model's first incremental s update although it had the same design it featured improved performance thanks to the faster arm cortex processor which allowed for better app launch times and smoother multitasking it also had double the ram of the iPhone 3G which further improved its performance the 3Gs also featured an improved 3 megapixel camera with autofocus and the ability to record video for the first time voice control acted as a primitive version of Siri and allowed users to control certain aspects of the device using voice commands like making calls playing music or setting reminders plus the iPhone 3GS was the first Model to feature a digital compass which improved its ability to provide location-based Services the iPhone 3GS was available in black and white with two storage options 16 gigabytes and 32 gigabytes despite being an incremental update it sold faster than any other model reaching 1 million units in its first weekend the iPhone 4 was the fourth generation of iPhone released in 2010 it featured a major design change from the 3Gs with a Sleek new glass and stainless steel body the iPhone 4 also introduced the retina display which had a resolution of 960 by 640 pixels at 326 pixels per inch making it one of the most pixel dense phone displays on the market at the time the iPhone 4 was powered by Apple's first custom-made A4 processor and had 512 megabytes of ram it was available in two storage options 16 and 32 despite the display's increased resolution its size still measured three and a half inches while the competition was moving to larger four and a half and five inch displays another major new feature was the introduction of a front-facing camera which allowed for Facetime video calling while the rear camera was upgraded to 5 megapixels with the ability to record high definition video there was also a gyroscopic sensor for improved gaming and a three axis accelerometer for improved motion sensing and a new noise canceling microphone improved the clarity of phone calls despite its many new features and improvements iPhone 4 was not without its share of problems one of the most noticeable was the antenna Gate scandal which involved a design flaw in the phone's antenna system that caused drop calls when the phone was held a certain way Apple eventually offered free cases to affected customers to remedy the issue despite this iPhone 4 was a huge success with over 20 million units sold in just three months after its release the iPhone 4S was another incremental upgrade over the four released in 2011. its upgrades included a new dual core A5 chip which provided significant improvements in processing power and Graphics Siri a voice controlled personal assistant which allowed users to perform tasks and access information using natural language commands and there was a new camera system the 4S was still only offered in 16 and 32 gigabyte capacities and had the same three and a half inch retina display the device's 8 megapixel rear-facing camera was a notable upgrade also it featured a larger sensor which allowed for better low light performance and had improved noise reduction which helped produce clearer more detailed images plus the camera was able to record 1080p HD for the first time and the front-facing camera which was used for video calls and selfies also received an upgrade with an improved resolution and faster shutter speeds the model was well received with 4 million units sold in the first three days of its release making it the most successful iPhone launch to date at the time that was until the iPhone 5 in 2012 which was perhaps the biggest update since the original for the first time ever Apple increased the display size from three and a half inches to four which may not sound like much by today's standards but it did allow for an extra row of apps on the home screen and more room to display content in a way that wasn't possible before it was also the first iPhone to run on 4G networks which delivered 5 to 10 times faster speeds than 3G its new A6 processor was faster too and allowed for quicker app launches smoother scrolling and better overall performance its camera was also improved with a 8 megapixel sensor and a f 2.4 aperture which delivered better low light performance and if all those changes weren't enough the iPhone 5 also had a completely new design anodized aluminum was reintroduced to the back panel with a strip of glass at the top and bottom for radio signal pass-through it had Diamond chamfered edges that aligned seamlessly with the display panel and for the first time Apple replaced the 30 pin connector with the lightning Port this new connector was smaller and more durable but it meant that users would need to purchase new accessories or adapters for compatibility with their new phone this caused substantial outrage on the internet with people accusing Apple of changing the port just to sell more power cables and adapters despite its larger display and additional features the iPhone 5 was 18 percent thinner than the 4 and 20 percent lighter it went on to become Apple's best-selling model at that point achieving 150 million total worldwide sales compared to the iPhone 4S's 72 million it was a sales success although there were complaints about the iPhone 5's durability since its screen appeared to crack more often than previous models and its aluminum chassis scratched easily leaving noticeable blemishes the following 5S took the same design as the five but refined a few features like the new A7 chip which was the first 64-bit processor used in a smartphone delivering up to twice the speed as A6 the A7 chip also included a new motion co-processor called the M7 which was able to track a user's Movement Like automatically counting steps throughout the day another refined feature of the 5S was its rear camera which featured a larger 2.2 aperture for even better low-light performance alongside a new true tone flash which added a second warmer LED that way the iPhone could change the warmth and intensity of The Flash depending on the ambient lighting giving flash photography a more natural look plus there was a new slow motion video video mode which allowed users to record videos at 120 frames per second although its design was virtually identical to the 5S it did introduce a new gold color in addition to a new home button with Touch ID this allowed users to unlock their phone and make purchases with just a touch of their finger during this same event Apple introduced a second lower cost iPhone model called the 5c instead of a premium aluminum design it featured plastic that came in five different colors with matching wallpaper internally the 5c was essentially a previous gen iPhone 5 with the same processor display storage options and memory but one difference was its one hundred dollar price making 5c the lowest cost iPhone Apple ever made but despite its affordability the 5c didn't sell as well as Apple had hoped with an estimated 5 million units in its first quarter compared to the 5S selling around 31 million units by 2014 Android phone had grown very large and featured immersive displays something many iPhone users wanted for themselves the four inch screen on Apple's Flagship iPhone was no longer cutting it so they gave customers what they wanted with iPhone 6 and 6 plus the entry model had a 4.7 inch screen 15 percent larger than the 5S while the 6 Plus had a 5.5 inch screen significantly larger than any iPhone before their designs were thinner lighter and rounder with a new antenna layout on the back not only were there displays larger but they also featured multiple domain LCD panels which arranged pixels in a specific pattern to improve viewing angles Apple's A8 chip powered both models which featured improved performance and better battery life giving users up to 14 hours of talk time and 10 days of standby time they rear-facing camera added the ability to shoot 1080p full HD video at either 30 or 60 frames per second and 720P HD slow motion video at either 120 or 240 frames per second but one change some users didn't like was that the camera protruded from the device instead of being flushed like previous models near field communication made its debut on iPhone 6 and 6 Plus which was initially only used for Apple pay a new 128 gigabyte storage option was added while the M8 co-processor included a barometer to measure altitude change the 6 and 6 Plus were the first models to be sold by Apple unlocked by default so their prices didn't include the carrier subsidies of previous models that meant the six started at 649 dollars while the 6 Plus started at 8.49 Apple ended up selling over 220 million iPhone 6 units and over 56 million six plus units making this generation of iPhone the most successful up to this point the following year Apple again added an incremental s upgrade with the 6s and 6s plus they featured an updated A9 chip which allowed for faster Touch ID recognition and the ability to use Siri hands-free while unplugged from Power there was also a new 12 megapixel rear camera lens capable of recording 4K video a tougher 7000 series aluminum to combat bending issues that went viral with the previous iPhone 6 and something called 3D touch which used pressure sensitive technology to detect different levels of pressure on the screen allowing for new gestures and interactions like Peak and pop to preview content access menus and more the feature required a new hardware layer built into the display panel and apple added interactive display tables at their stores to showcase the feature in addition to the gold color introduced with iPhone 6 the 6s featured rose gold for the first time its pricing remained the same as the previous year and the new models proved to be a sales success although not quite as many units were sold as the previous generation at this point the iPhone was reaching record high prices with the highest capacity 128 gigabyte 6s plus retailing for 949 dollars this put the flagship iPhone out of many smartphone customers budget especially in countries like India and China so Apple created their most affordable iPhone yet with the SE it was essentially an iPhone 5s with the new A9 chip available in the same gold and rose gold as the 6s models and at a retail price of 399 dollars the SE was one of the best value smartphones on the market despite having a relatively small 4-inch display Apple never released specific sales numbers but the model appeared to be very popular surpassing even Apple's expectations the seven and seven plus was expected to be a major upgrade the following year but it was much more incremental than the jump from the 5S to 6. the iPhone 7's design remained largely unchanged with only a different antenna layout and a new capacitive home button that vibrated when pressed the feature was enabled by Apple's taptic engine which took up space near the bottom of the device where the headphone jack would be except Apple removed the Jack altogether with iPhone 7. citing the courage it took to abandon an old technology despite customers wishing for the opposite many users were upset by this change since wireless headphones hadn't yet become popular to help prevent blowback Apple included a lightning to headphone jack adapter with every iPhone 7 but users were still frustrated that they'd no longer be able to charge the device while listening with headphones other changes made to the device were improved water and dust resistance better battery life a new 256 gigabyte storage option stereo speakers a 7 megapixel selfie camera and a new color option apple called jet black the 7 plus received a significant rear camera upgrade with a new telephoto lens allowing for portrait mode a photo feature that imitated the bokeh effect of high-end DSLR cameras reception to the 7 and 7 plus were mixed since removing the headphone jack at an inconvenience for users and the devices themselves weren't a huge leap from the previous generation despite this the 7 became the best-selling iPhone in the world during its first quarter and helped Apple achieve record high Revenue in 2017 there was a lot of confusion with the new generation of iPhones since Apple broke from tradition in a few different ways first everyone was expecting an iPhone 7S but instead Apple skipped to iPhone 8 and for the first time ever Apple increased the base prices for all models with the entry-level iPhone 8 costing 50 more than the seven both of these factors led customers to believe that the new device would be radically different since it was named 8 instead of 7s and it was priced higher but iPhone 8 and 8 plus was the most insignificant upgrade in the product's history the only changes were glass back panel instead of aluminum and a 11 chip the addition of Qi wireless charging 25 percent louder speakers and a portrait lighting feature that allowed users to pick from a handful of lighting effects after taking a portrait mode photo these changes hardly seemed worth it and apple was about to confuse customers even further by revealing a third iPhone model alongside the 8 and 8 plus it was called the 10 but instead of using the traditional number 10 they opted for the Roman numeral which was an X so this had people calling it the iPhone x and wondering if it was a new generation compared to the 8 and then wondering if there was ever an iPhone 9. it turned out apple called it the 10 since 2017 was the iPhone's 10-year anniversary but despite all the confusion iPhone 10 was the big upgrade people have been looking forward to for years it had an edge to edge OLED display a stainless steel design a new face ID system no home button a new gesture navigation system and a big display ever in an iPhone at 5.8 inches iPhone 10 represented a new direction for apple and while you may have expected it to receive a warm welcome it was actually the most criticized iPhone ever the first issue was its price it started at one thousand dollars a number several people laughed at during its reveal since that was a 350 dollar increase over the iPhone 7 starting price from the previous year the second problem was the notch a feature you may not think is odd today but something countless people were disgusted by back in 2017. in fact several Tech YouTubers refused to buy the iPhone 10 as a boycott against Apple's ridiculous one thousand dollar asking price and their decision to include an ugly Notch but as it usually happens this small group of critical voices didn't represent the public at large who ended up becoming so hyped for the iPhone 10 it ended up selling over 60 million units driving Apple's Revenue to record highs and proving that customers were willing to pay a premium for smartphones with more advanced features with that in mind Apple introduced the 10s and 10s Max in 2018 which set a new record high screen size for iPhone with the max measuring in at a whopping 6.5 inches although there weren't many other new features the 10s and 10s Max had a 12 chip a 512 gigabyte storage option smart HD photos depth control which allowed users to change the bokeh effect of portrait photos and stereo audio recording while capturing videos the entry level price of the 10s remained the same as the 10 but the new 10s Max cost 100 more at 1100 the lack of significant new features let customers to purchase used iPhone 10 units which were more affordable and the iPhone 10r which was a new lower cost version of the modern form factor introduced the previous year the 10r cost 749 dollars significantly less than the 10s while still offering a large 6.1 inch edge to edge display face ID and similar camera features plus the color options made the device even more appealing although it didn't have premium features like an OLED display a stainless steel design dual rear cameras or depth control the 10r hit this sweet spot for most iPhone customers and it ended up becoming Apple's best-selling model and the most popular smartphone in the world in 2019 with the success of Apple's 3 Model strategy they took the same approach in 2019 with the iPhone 11 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max the entry level 11 had a lower price than the 10r at 699 dollars and included even more features like dual rear cameras that included a wide angle lens significantly improved battery life thanks to the a13 bionic chip more memory and the ability to place spatial audio it went on to become the most popular model globally for 20 19 in less than four months after its launch the 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max were also a success with a new xdr display that had improved contrast ratio and improved camera array that included three lenses Optical image stabilization multi-camera recording deep fusion and night mode plus a new midnight green color option its design was changed slightly with a frosted glass back a centered Apple logo and a square shaped camera bump that protruded from the device even further than before while Apple had been updating their Flagship iPhone models the lower cost SE continued to see steady sales so Apple updated the device in 2020 with a completely new design it was essentially an iPhone 8 with the new a13 bionic chip its price remained 399 dollars and was actually beating out the 1400 Galaxy Ultra in mini processing benchmarks making it an even better value than the original SE in the fall of 20 2020 Apple announced a new generation of Flagship iPhones that many people didn't expect first was the iPhone 12 mini a super small and compact iPhone that featured the same premium features as the standard 12 like the A14 Bionic chip and aluminum design with flat edges magsafe charging more durable ceramic Shield front glass 5G connectivity and Dolby Vision video recording but its price wasn't lower than the previous iPhone 11. it was actually the same at 699 dollars despite having a smaller display while many people were excited for a small Flagship iPhone that could easily be used one-handed most smartphone customers were used to the large displays of the last several generations and the 5.4 inch screen on the 12 mini just wasn't appealing as a result the mini sales were very disappointing with apple dramatically slowing production just two months after its release and later stopping it entirely this standard iPhone 12 was well received though despite its 100 price increase over last year's model while the 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max received an improved telephoto lens with two and a half times optical zoom the ability to record Apple Pro raw video and the addition of a lidar scanner that allowed for new augmented reality applications and improved portrait mode photography but there was one last change that affected all iPhone models being sold by Apple beginning in Fall of 2020. the removal of the earpods and power adapter that had always been included with iPhones since the original in 2007. apple cited environmental concerns as the reason for leaving out the accessories since it would reduce E-Waste but many speculated the primary reason was for cost savings since including 5G and iPhones was more expensive than Apple had hoped and they needed to offset the cost the following year in 2021 many expected the Mini model to be discontinued but Apple had already prepared its production two years ahead of time without knowing its sales would be so disappointing so they continued as planned with a 13 mini it had an improved display and a 15 bionic chip cinematic mode video recording one and a half hours of extra battery life and a new photographic style feature despite the improvements it continued to sell poorly the iPhone 13 had the same features along with a larger 6.1 inch display while the 13 pro and pro Max received more substantial features like a 120 hertz Pro motion display which made scrolling through websites and home screen apps much smoother a new three times optical zoom and a macro photo and video mode with iPhone 14 Apple finally discontinued the mini and instead opted for models with a focus on larger displays the entry-level iPhone 14 was one hundred dollars more than the previous year at 799 dollars and featured a 1.6 inch display emergency SOS via satellite crash detection improved low light photos and action mode stabilization the new 14 plus was 899 dollars and had a 6.7 inch display and the longest battery life ever in an iPhone while the pro and pro Max had the same pricing as the previous year and included the most radical change to iPhone's design since the 10. instead of a smaller Notch Apple introduced the dynamic Island similar to the hole punch bezels found on Android devices although Apple's version had a secret weapon the software built around the new island gave it unexpected functionality it moved like a liquid and could expand contract separate and even show color-coded alerts when the microphone or camera was active it gave the Pro Models an additional level of multitasking that others didn't have then there was the always-on display which allowed users to see the time and notifications without having to wake up the device two features were significant upgrades and led many to purchase the 14 pro or Pro Max over the entry 14 and 14 plus Apple even called sales of the 14 and 14 plus unexpectedly low and they may end up slowing production of the models sooner than planned so that is the history of the iPhone up to this point this is Greg with apple explained thanks for watching till the end and I'll see you in the next videothe iPhone arguably the most influential product in Apple's history it's been 15 years since its release in 2007 and during that time Apple's made over 30 different models transforming the tech industry and our lives in the process and if that's something that fascinates you I recommend checking out Full Sail University's technology degree programs they're the sponsor of this video and offer a host of tech focused degrees including simulation and visualization user experience cyber security game development and information technology plus their computer science program offers unique concentrations in artificial intelligence or mobile development a unique aspect of full sales tech programs are their ability to flex and adapt as new methods and applications unfold allowing students to remain relevant and informed throughout their entire academic Journey which is important in a fast-moving industry like Tech this approach has proven to be so effective that full sale graduates have gone on to work at companies like Google NASA Unity epic games and more to find out more about these exciting programs and how to get started click the first link in the description below or just head straight to fullsail.edu Apple explained all right now let's take a look at previous technology where the iPhone started and how it ended up where it is today since 2005 there had been rumors that Apple was working on a mobile phone but nothing was officially confirmed until January 9 2007 when Steve Jobs shocked the tech industry by introducing a mobile device unlike anything the world had ever seen its display wasn't two and a half inches like the popular Palm Treo but 29 percent larger at three and a half complete with multi-touch technology there was no physical keyboard and the only button in sight was its circular home button this form factor was already revolutionary but Apple took things even further with software the iPhone ran a version of Mac OS 10 OP optimized for touch for the first time users could flick through their contacts tap to make a call and enjoy visual voicemail which let users choose which voicemail they wanted to hear instead of being forced to listen to all of them in order it was also the first mainstream smartphone with a full software keyboard which appeared when you needed it and disappeared when you didn't it was also optimized with predictive typing which made certain Keys selection area larger based on what you typed previously iPhone also featured full website access except for those built with flash this was a big deal since other smartphones only displayed certain parts of websites but one of iPhone's most anticipated features was the iPod which let users flick through cover flow rate albums with a tap and change the volume by dragging their finger it could also play videos in widescreen format without letterboxing the first for an Apple device and its built-in speaker made casual listening more enjoyable since headphones were no longer necessary everyone was shocked by the original iPhone's capabilities as Apple took a radically different approach to smartphones as the competition but what may have been the biggest shocker was its price back then it was typical to pay three to four hundred dollars for a flagship smartphone but iPhone started at five hundred dollars significantly higher than anything else on the market this caused industry experts to question whether the demand for the device would be strong enough for customers to justify its exorbitant price well customers made their position clear buying over 6 million units in just a year this was due in part to a two hundred dollar price cut made just a few months after its release and this set the stage for the release of the next model in 2008 the iPhone 3G despite its popularity the original iPhone did have some drawbacks first it only ran on att's edge Network which was waning in popularity due to the Advent of 3G a newer Network standard that delivered faster speeds it was also still more expensive than the competition who were already working to catch up finally the original iPhone was only available in the US and apple wanted to bring it to as many International markets as possible so when iPhone 3G was announced it not only satisfied those goals with 3G connectivity a much lower 200 starting price and availability in 20 countries at launch but it took things further with a completely new design instead of aluminum and plastic the 3G had a 100 plastic backing this was due to the antenna system that required a strong connection to cell towers something that metal like aluminum would inhibit and for the first time third-party apps would come to iPhone but not in the form you might expect initially Apple announced web apps which were essentially websites optimized for iPhone so you could simply go to a website to play a mobile game instead of downloading an app but users and developers alike were disappoint it since they wanted to build native iPhone apps instead despite this iPhone 3G went on to sell over twice as well as its predecessor at 20 million units in a year the following year the 3Gs was released which was the model's first incremental s update although it had the same design it featured improved performance thanks to the faster arm cortex processor which allowed for better app launch times and smoother multitasking it also had double the ram of the iPhone 3G which further improved its performance the 3Gs also featured an improved 3 megapixel camera with autofocus and the ability to record video for the first time voice control acted as a primitive version of Siri and allowed users to control certain aspects of the device using voice commands like making calls playing music or setting reminders plus the iPhone 3GS was the first Model to feature a digital compass which improved its ability to provide location-based Services the iPhone 3GS was available in black and white with two storage options 16 gigabytes and 32 gigabytes despite being an incremental update it sold faster than any other model reaching 1 million units in its first weekend the iPhone 4 was the fourth generation of iPhone released in 2010 it featured a major design change from the 3Gs with a Sleek new glass and stainless steel body the iPhone 4 also introduced the retina display which had a resolution of 960 by 640 pixels at 326 pixels per inch making it one of the most pixel dense phone displays on the market at the time the iPhone 4 was powered by Apple's first custom-made A4 processor and had 512 megabytes of ram it was available in two storage options 16 and 32 despite the display's increased resolution its size still measured three and a half inches while the competition was moving to larger four and a half and five inch displays another major new feature was the introduction of a front-facing camera which allowed for Facetime video calling while the rear camera was upgraded to 5 megapixels with the ability to record high definition video there was also a gyroscopic sensor for improved gaming and a three axis accelerometer for improved motion sensing and a new noise canceling microphone improved the clarity of phone calls despite its many new features and improvements iPhone 4 was not without its share of problems one of the most noticeable was the antenna Gate scandal which involved a design flaw in the phone's antenna system that caused drop calls when the phone was held a certain way Apple eventually offered free cases to affected customers to remedy the issue despite this iPhone 4 was a huge success with over 20 million units sold in just three months after its release the iPhone 4S was another incremental upgrade over the four released in 2011. its upgrades included a new dual core A5 chip which provided significant improvements in processing power and Graphics Siri a voice controlled personal assistant which allowed users to perform tasks and access information using natural language commands and there was a new camera system the 4S was still only offered in 16 and 32 gigabyte capacities and had the same three and a half inch retina display the device's 8 megapixel rear-facing camera was a notable upgrade also it featured a larger sensor which allowed for better low light performance and had improved noise reduction which helped produce clearer more detailed images plus the camera was able to record 1080p HD for the first time and the front-facing camera which was used for video calls and selfies also received an upgrade with an improved resolution and faster shutter speeds the model was well received with 4 million units sold in the first three days of its release making it the most successful iPhone launch to date at the time that was until the iPhone 5 in 2012 which was perhaps the biggest update since the original for the first time ever Apple increased the display size from three and a half inches to four which may not sound like much by today's standards but it did allow for an extra row of apps on the home screen and more room to display content in a way that wasn't possible before it was also the first iPhone to run on 4G networks which delivered 5 to 10 times faster speeds than 3G its new A6 processor was faster too and allowed for quicker app launches smoother scrolling and better overall performance its camera was also improved with a 8 megapixel sensor and a f 2.4 aperture which delivered better low light performance and if all those changes weren't enough the iPhone 5 also had a completely new design anodized aluminum was reintroduced to the back panel with a strip of glass at the top and bottom for radio signal pass-through it had Diamond chamfered edges that aligned seamlessly with the display panel and for the first time Apple replaced the 30 pin connector with the lightning Port this new connector was smaller and more durable but it meant that users would need to purchase new accessories or adapters for compatibility with their new phone this caused substantial outrage on the internet with people accusing Apple of changing the port just to sell more power cables and adapters despite its larger display and additional features the iPhone 5 was 18 percent thinner than the 4 and 20 percent lighter it went on to become Apple's best-selling model at that point achieving 150 million total worldwide sales compared to the iPhone 4S's 72 million it was a sales success although there were complaints about the iPhone 5's durability since its screen appeared to crack more often than previous models and its aluminum chassis scratched easily leaving noticeable blemishes the following 5S took the same design as the five but refined a few features like the new A7 chip which was the first 64-bit processor used in a smartphone delivering up to twice the speed as A6 the A7 chip also included a new motion co-processor called the M7 which was able to track a user's Movement Like automatically counting steps throughout the day another refined feature of the 5S was its rear camera which featured a larger 2.2 aperture for even better low-light performance alongside a new true tone flash which added a second warmer LED that way the iPhone could change the warmth and intensity of The Flash depending on the ambient lighting giving flash photography a more natural look plus there was a new slow motion video video mode which allowed users to record videos at 120 frames per second although its design was virtually identical to the 5S it did introduce a new gold color in addition to a new home button with Touch ID this allowed users to unlock their phone and make purchases with just a touch of their finger during this same event Apple introduced a second lower cost iPhone model called the 5c instead of a premium aluminum design it featured plastic that came in five different colors with matching wallpaper internally the 5c was essentially a previous gen iPhone 5 with the same processor display storage options and memory but one difference was its one hundred dollar price making 5c the lowest cost iPhone Apple ever made but despite its affordability the 5c didn't sell as well as Apple had hoped with an estimated 5 million units in its first quarter compared to the 5S selling around 31 million units by 2014 Android phone had grown very large and featured immersive displays something many iPhone users wanted for themselves the four inch screen on Apple's Flagship iPhone was no longer cutting it so they gave customers what they wanted with iPhone 6 and 6 plus the entry model had a 4.7 inch screen 15 percent larger than the 5S while the 6 Plus had a 5.5 inch screen significantly larger than any iPhone before their designs were thinner lighter and rounder with a new antenna layout on the back not only were there displays larger but they also featured multiple domain LCD panels which arranged pixels in a specific pattern to improve viewing angles Apple's A8 chip powered both models which featured improved performance and better battery life giving users up to 14 hours of talk time and 10 days of standby time they rear-facing camera added the ability to shoot 1080p full HD video at either 30 or 60 frames per second and 720P HD slow motion video at either 120 or 240 frames per second but one change some users didn't like was that the camera protruded from the device instead of being flushed like previous models near field communication made its debut on iPhone 6 and 6 Plus which was initially only used for Apple pay a new 128 gigabyte storage option was added while the M8 co-processor included a barometer to measure altitude change the 6 and 6 Plus were the first models to be sold by Apple unlocked by default so their prices didn't include the carrier subsidies of previous models that meant the six started at 649 dollars while the 6 Plus started at 8.49 Apple ended up selling over 220 million iPhone 6 units and over 56 million six plus units making this generation of iPhone the most successful up to this point the following year Apple again added an incremental s upgrade with the 6s and 6s plus they featured an updated A9 chip which allowed for faster Touch ID recognition and the ability to use Siri hands-free while unplugged from Power there was also a new 12 megapixel rear camera lens capable of recording 4K video a tougher 7000 series aluminum to combat bending issues that went viral with the previous iPhone 6 and something called 3D touch which used pressure sensitive technology to detect different levels of pressure on the screen allowing for new gestures and interactions like Peak and pop to preview content access menus and more the feature required a new hardware layer built into the display panel and apple added interactive display tables at their stores to showcase the feature in addition to the gold color introduced with iPhone 6 the 6s featured rose gold for the first time its pricing remained the same as the previous year and the new models proved to be a sales success although not quite as many units were sold as the previous generation at this point the iPhone was reaching record high prices with the highest capacity 128 gigabyte 6s plus retailing for 949 dollars this put the flagship iPhone out of many smartphone customers budget especially in countries like India and China so Apple created their most affordable iPhone yet with the SE it was essentially an iPhone 5s with the new A9 chip available in the same gold and rose gold as the 6s models and at a retail price of 399 dollars the SE was one of the best value smartphones on the market despite having a relatively small 4-inch display Apple never released specific sales numbers but the model appeared to be very popular surpassing even Apple's expectations the seven and seven plus was expected to be a major upgrade the following year but it was much more incremental than the jump from the 5S to 6. the iPhone 7's design remained largely unchanged with only a different antenna layout and a new capacitive home button that vibrated when pressed the feature was enabled by Apple's taptic engine which took up space near the bottom of the device where the headphone jack would be except Apple removed the Jack altogether with iPhone 7. citing the courage it took to abandon an old technology despite customers wishing for the opposite many users were upset by this change since wireless headphones hadn't yet become popular to help prevent blowback Apple included a lightning to headphone jack adapter with every iPhone 7 but users were still frustrated that they'd no longer be able to charge the device while listening with headphones other changes made to the device were improved water and dust resistance better battery life a new 256 gigabyte storage option stereo speakers a 7 megapixel selfie camera and a new color option apple called jet black the 7 plus received a significant rear camera upgrade with a new telephoto lens allowing for portrait mode a photo feature that imitated the bokeh effect of high-end DSLR cameras reception to the 7 and 7 plus were mixed since removing the headphone jack at an inconvenience for users and the devices themselves weren't a huge leap from the previous generation despite this the 7 became the best-selling iPhone in the world during its first quarter and helped Apple achieve record high Revenue in 2017 there was a lot of confusion with the new generation of iPhones since Apple broke from tradition in a few different ways first everyone was expecting an iPhone 7S but instead Apple skipped to iPhone 8 and for the first time ever Apple increased the base prices for all models with the entry-level iPhone 8 costing 50 more than the seven both of these factors led customers to believe that the new device would be radically different since it was named 8 instead of 7s and it was priced higher but iPhone 8 and 8 plus was the most insignificant upgrade in the product's history the only changes were glass back panel instead of aluminum and a 11 chip the addition of Qi wireless charging 25 percent louder speakers and a portrait lighting feature that allowed users to pick from a handful of lighting effects after taking a portrait mode photo these changes hardly seemed worth it and apple was about to confuse customers even further by revealing a third iPhone model alongside the 8 and 8 plus it was called the 10 but instead of using the traditional number 10 they opted for the Roman numeral which was an X so this had people calling it the iPhone x and wondering if it was a new generation compared to the 8 and then wondering if there was ever an iPhone 9. it turned out apple called it the 10 since 2017 was the iPhone's 10-year anniversary but despite all the confusion iPhone 10 was the big upgrade people have been looking forward to for years it had an edge to edge OLED display a stainless steel design a new face ID system no home button a new gesture navigation system and a big display ever in an iPhone at 5.8 inches iPhone 10 represented a new direction for apple and while you may have expected it to receive a warm welcome it was actually the most criticized iPhone ever the first issue was its price it started at one thousand dollars a number several people laughed at during its reveal since that was a 350 dollar increase over the iPhone 7 starting price from the previous year the second problem was the notch a feature you may not think is odd today but something countless people were disgusted by back in 2017. in fact several Tech YouTubers refused to buy the iPhone 10 as a boycott against Apple's ridiculous one thousand dollar asking price and their decision to include an ugly Notch but as it usually happens this small group of critical voices didn't represent the public at large who ended up becoming so hyped for the iPhone 10 it ended up selling over 60 million units driving Apple's Revenue to record highs and proving that customers were willing to pay a premium for smartphones with more advanced features with that in mind Apple introduced the 10s and 10s Max in 2018 which set a new record high screen size for iPhone with the max measuring in at a whopping 6.5 inches although there weren't many other new features the 10s and 10s Max had a 12 chip a 512 gigabyte storage option smart HD photos depth control which allowed users to change the bokeh effect of portrait photos and stereo audio recording while capturing videos the entry level price of the 10s remained the same as the 10 but the new 10s Max cost 100 more at 1100 the lack of significant new features let customers to purchase used iPhone 10 units which were more affordable and the iPhone 10r which was a new lower cost version of the modern form factor introduced the previous year the 10r cost 749 dollars significantly less than the 10s while still offering a large 6.1 inch edge to edge display face ID and similar camera features plus the color options made the device even more appealing although it didn't have premium features like an OLED display a stainless steel design dual rear cameras or depth control the 10r hit this sweet spot for most iPhone customers and it ended up becoming Apple's best-selling model and the most popular smartphone in the world in 2019 with the success of Apple's 3 Model strategy they took the same approach in 2019 with the iPhone 11 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max the entry level 11 had a lower price than the 10r at 699 dollars and included even more features like dual rear cameras that included a wide angle lens significantly improved battery life thanks to the a13 bionic chip more memory and the ability to place spatial audio it went on to become the most popular model globally for 20 19 in less than four months after its launch the 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max were also a success with a new xdr display that had improved contrast ratio and improved camera array that included three lenses Optical image stabilization multi-camera recording deep fusion and night mode plus a new midnight green color option its design was changed slightly with a frosted glass back a centered Apple logo and a square shaped camera bump that protruded from the device even further than before while Apple had been updating their Flagship iPhone models the lower cost SE continued to see steady sales so Apple updated the device in 2020 with a completely new design it was essentially an iPhone 8 with the new a13 bionic chip its price remained 399 dollars and was actually beating out the 1400 Galaxy Ultra in mini processing benchmarks making it an even better value than the original SE in the fall of 20 2020 Apple announced a new generation of Flagship iPhones that many people didn't expect first was the iPhone 12 mini a super small and compact iPhone that featured the same premium features as the standard 12 like the A14 Bionic chip and aluminum design with flat edges magsafe charging more durable ceramic Shield front glass 5G connectivity and Dolby Vision video recording but its price wasn't lower than the previous iPhone 11. it was actually the same at 699 dollars despite having a smaller display while many people were excited for a small Flagship iPhone that could easily be used one-handed most smartphone customers were used to the large displays of the last several generations and the 5.4 inch screen on the 12 mini just wasn't appealing as a result the mini sales were very disappointing with apple dramatically slowing production just two months after its release and later stopping it entirely this standard iPhone 12 was well received though despite its 100 price increase over last year's model while the 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max received an improved telephoto lens with two and a half times optical zoom the ability to record Apple Pro raw video and the addition of a lidar scanner that allowed for new augmented reality applications and improved portrait mode photography but there was one last change that affected all iPhone models being sold by Apple beginning in Fall of 2020. the removal of the earpods and power adapter that had always been included with iPhones since the original in 2007. apple cited environmental concerns as the reason for leaving out the accessories since it would reduce E-Waste but many speculated the primary reason was for cost savings since including 5G and iPhones was more expensive than Apple had hoped and they needed to offset the cost the following year in 2021 many expected the Mini model to be discontinued but Apple had already prepared its production two years ahead of time without knowing its sales would be so disappointing so they continued as planned with a 13 mini it had an improved display and a 15 bionic chip cinematic mode video recording one and a half hours of extra battery life and a new photographic style feature despite the improvements it continued to sell poorly the iPhone 13 had the same features along with a larger 6.1 inch display while the 13 pro and pro Max received more substantial features like a 120 hertz Pro motion display which made scrolling through websites and home screen apps much smoother a new three times optical zoom and a macro photo and video mode with iPhone 14 Apple finally discontinued the mini and instead opted for models with a focus on larger displays the entry-level iPhone 14 was one hundred dollars more than the previous year at 799 dollars and featured a 1.6 inch display emergency SOS via satellite crash detection improved low light photos and action mode stabilization the new 14 plus was 899 dollars and had a 6.7 inch display and the longest battery life ever in an iPhone while the pro and pro Max had the same pricing as the previous year and included the most radical change to iPhone's design since the 10. instead of a smaller Notch Apple introduced the dynamic Island similar to the hole punch bezels found on Android devices although Apple's version had a secret weapon the software built around the new island gave it unexpected functionality it moved like a liquid and could expand contract separate and even show color-coded alerts when the microphone or camera was active it gave the Pro Models an additional level of multitasking that others didn't have then there was the always-on display which allowed users to see the time and notifications without having to wake up the device two features were significant upgrades and led many to purchase the 14 pro or Pro Max over the entry 14 and 14 plus Apple even called sales of the 14 and 14 plus unexpectedly low and they may end up slowing production of the models sooner than planned so that is the history of the iPhone up to this point this is Greg with apple explained thanks for watching till the end and I'll see you in the next video\n"