iPhone names. IPhone of all generations (photos and comparison)

In 2007, all mobile phones were clunky bricks with a display on one half and a keyboard on the other. This is not entirely true, but there certainly has never been a device like the iPhone on the market. Apple's phone was a breath of fresh air that everyone breathes to this day. But the iPhone we have now wasn't always like this. It took a lot of time to improve the device. The staff of the popular publication Business Insider decided to remind us what we, lovers of Apple technology, were deprived of.

To understand how much things have changed, you just need to look at the iPhone desktop from 2007. You may not find much there.

The first iPhone did not support 3G networks, much less LTE. While Nokia and Sony Ericsson phones could already make full use of video calls, the iPhone could only offer EDGE (2G, in other words), and the speed of such a connection was not much different from Dial-up. But in addition to the Internet speed, the iPhone was distinguished from other phones by the fact that it was not satisfied with the Internet being connected as needed. The Internet had to work constantly, which, given the development of networks at that time, meant that it was constantly impossible to reach the subscriber.

If the iPhone didn't have the App Store, I probably wouldn't have bought an iPhone. All sorts of instant messengers, Instagram, funny and useful applications are an essential component of a modern smartphone. The one that was not in the first iPhone. Steve Jobs was against such an initiative, since he personally wanted to control the applications reaching the user's eyes, but other phones at that time had long been loaded with applications, which left no choice. It’s hard to even imagine an iPhone now without a single third-party application.

There are a lot of little things in the interface that you can remember. For example: it’s great if the owners of the first iPhone liked the black desktop background, but if not, then there was simply no other choice. Moreover, there was no such choice in the second generation of the device. Only the iPhone 3Gs got the ability to select desktop wallpaper, and even then not right away. It also took three years to add the ability to copy and paste text or images. All Nokia smartphones on Symbian had been able to do this for a long time by that time. By the way, in the same period of time they implemented the horizontal position of the keyboard in the mail application. It doesn’t even occur to me why there could be some kind of delay. And now the most painful memory: the iPhone did not have a notification center. I had to navigate by the numbers above the application icons, and it’s hard to call it convenient now.

Returning from the details of the interface and controls to the direct capabilities of the phone, let us remember that only 5 years after the release of the first model, . If you've been using an iPhone for a while, it might come as a surprise to you that there used to be no way to even turn on the Apple phone you just bought without connecting to the desktop version of iTunes. Now remember: when was the last time you did this?

The 2 megapixel camera of the first iPhone was not inferior only to budget models from Nokia. The pioneer not only did not have a flash, panoramic or slow motion. He couldn't shoot video at all, and he couldn't send the captured images via MMS. Imagine now that you cannot use Vine or , simply because your smartphone does not have video recording capabilities. It's hard to imagine. The navigation needed by many was also unavailable. Built-in maps (still from Google) are not suitable for car navigation, and all third-party applications after their introduction did not have proper access.

And the last thing I would like to remember, although this did not affect us. The first iPhone was not sold in Russia; it was sold in the USA and only with a contract. If now in the US they buy new iPhone models at a price of $200 for 16 gigabytes of memory, in 2007 a 4-gigabyte model cost $499. A very noticeable difference.

What conclusions can be drawn from all this? I think you will agree that if the first iPhone came out in 2013, among the offerings on Android or , you simply would not even consider the possibility of purchasing such a device. But the iPhone showed that really good things take a little time to grow. Having won the hearts of users with a multi-touch display, it got its chance to develop and became the standard of a modern smartphone. It was the same with the MacBook Air, which evolved from a slow little laptop to the leader of a whole new family of "ultrabooks." A particularly striking example is the iPad - a true daredevil and pioneer. Apple gave users confidence that their new product, be it iWatch or iTV, despite possible disadvantages and shortcomings, would be good, and years later - the best.

The first iPhone was introduced to the world at the beginning of 2007. Before entering the market, it was shown at MacWorld Expo, a world conference. Then the iPhone 1 found its first fans, including in Russia, as well as ardent opponents who did not see anything remarkable in the characteristics of the new mobile device. The review will show whether the very first iPhone was a sensation and whether it changed the idea of ​​mobile gadgets.

The history of the development and release of the iPhone 1 smartphone model is directly related to the iPad player. The first generation iPhone had 2 more predecessors, which, before they even appeared on the market, failed to succeed. But Apple founder Steve Jobs decided not to give up and was sure to bring his idea of ​​combining a player into one device to life. Computer and phone. In 2007, it was crowned with success when a device called the iPhone appeared. Of course, the technical characteristics of the first model were far from perfect. And the first iPhone looked so-so in terms of design.

But the most important thing is that when the first iPhone came out (and this is 2007), it marked the beginning of a new era in the world of mobile gadgets - the era of iPhones.

In general, the date of the first idea for a new device takes us back even further - 2005. This year, Steve Jobs worked hard on the tablet project, trying to modernize conventional computers, making them more user-friendly and compact in size. Therefore, a date such as 2005 can rightfully be considered the time of the birth of iPhones.

Another six months later, Jobs began to create a device based on the tablet, which in the future was supposed to become an iPhone, but did not yet have even a working name. In addition to him, about two hundred Apple employees worked on the development of the device. The work took place in conditions of strict secrecy: none of the company’s departments had the right to communicate with another. Each structural unit worked on creating a specific part of the future iPhone.

But the most difficult task faced the creators of the new iOS operating system, which was developed on the basis of the desktop Mac OS. Moreover, the head of Apple gave the developers the task of preparing a system project within an unrealistically short period of 14 days.

When almost everything was ready, and the year of release of the new gadget to the market was approaching, difficulties arose in assigning it an official name. Apple marketers were confident that the device should have the prefix “i” in its name, like all the company’s previous products. But it turned out that the most suitable name for the gadget, “iPhone,” approved by the head of the company himself, had already been registered by another company. Jobs was not afraid to take risks here either, arbitrarily assigning the chosen name to the gadget. After this, a scandal erupted with legal proceedings, the details of which are still unknown. The most important thing is that the two companies were able to somehow agree and the “iPhone” trademark remained with Apple.

The office in which work was carried out on the first iPhone, in its original form:

Main characteristics of the first iPhone

In 2007, sales of a new gadget began - iPhone version 1. This happened in June, i.e. about six months after the official presentation of the device to the general public.

As promised to the manufacturers, the gadget combined 3 devices at once:

• mp3 player;
• Telephone.

The phone was released in 2 variations - with memory capacities of 4 and 8 GB.

The price of the device varied from 500 to 600 dollars. Those wishing to buy an iPhone lined up in stores three days before sales began. After some time, the gadget began to be actively sold in the Russian Federation, where it also found its fans.

Unique features of the first generation iPhone

The first iPhone differed from other mobile devices, firstly, in the presence of voice mail, the development of which took many years and cost Apple a lot of effort and money.

The dimensions of the device also significantly distinguished the device from other devices. But the large dimensions did not bother potential buyers who liked its design and shape. But the dimensions of the iPhone 1 were not too large. The developers envisaged that it could be placed in a trouser pocket, and they kept their promise - indeed, the first model easily fit into a jeans pocket.

The iPhone 1 was the first to feature a pull-out compartment for installing a SIM card. In other phones it was always inserted under the battery, for which the user had to remove the back panel of the device.

As for battery power, in the first version of the gadget it had the following characteristics:

• work in standby mode – up to 250 hours;
• listening to music – up to 24 hours;
• talk time – up to 8 hours.

The device's camera was primitive - 2MP. It was impossible to take high-quality photographs with such a camera. But it was quite suitable for amateur photography.

On the display of iPhone 1 there were 16 icons, under which were hidden mail, SMS, browser, player, calculator and links to other necessary functions.

Disadvantages of the first version of iPhone

Among the disadvantages of the first generation iPhone, the following points should be highlighted:

• inability to send MMS due to the lack of this function;
• lack of 3G network;
• weak defense.

The last drawback had the greatest negative impact on the sales level of the device, because Because of this, many companies have chosen BlackBerry as their corporate phone.

So, despite its shortcomings, the first iPhone made a breakthrough in the world of mobile gadgets and marked the beginning of the production of multifunctional devices that combine a phone, a player, a computer and many other functions. Working for many months on the model of the future device, Steve Jobs pursued the main goal - to create the most comfortable and convenient gadget for consumers, so that they did not have to carry a lot of different equipment with them. As a result. the efforts were not wasted. A team of 200 people who worked hard to design and build the iPhone 1 achieved their goal.

Today, iPhones provide the user with a wide range of different options for making calls, sending SMS and mms, taking photographs, shooting videos, listening to films and videos, and much more. Despite the device being tied to a foreign operator, the iPhone also found fans in Russia. Of course, today they buy the latest versions of the gadget - 5, 6, 7 and others. Version 1 has long been considered a rarity and some collectors are keen to buy it in its original box, viewing it as a long-term financial investment.

Every year Apple presents a new iPhone model, which is sure to have a couple of interesting features. Next year marks the 10th anniversary of the start of sales of the first iPhone. So we decided to remember how it was until today.

And at the same time we want find out from you: Which of these iPhones was your first?

Go, Let's get nostalgic.

1. iPhone (2007)

The first iPhone was innovative in its own right. Restrained design, a minimum of elements on the body, a strict front panel.

Remember what smartphones looked like before the advent of the iPhone: protruding antennas, joysticks, a bunch of buttons under the screen (sometimes even above it), styluses, a sliding qwerty keyboard and indecent thickness. Now look at the windows of any electronics store. Most of the devices are very similar to what Steve Jobs showed off on January 9, 2007.

The company showed what Apple smartphones would look like in the next few years, and subsequently followed the laid down principle.

What was upsetting: Unfortunately, there are no drawbacks, the first generation iPhone did not receive a number of functions that competitors had (3G support, video recording, multitasking, etc.), the operating system was closed to the user, there were many Apple restrictions (you cannot transfer pictures and music to other users, limited support for data formats, downloading files only through iTunes).

The big problem was that the headphone jack was too deep, which did not allow the use of many 3.5 mm headsets.

2. iPhone 3G (2008)

The smartphone began to acquire functions, primarily due to the update of the mobile operating system. In iOS 2.0 we saw the App Store. Since then, third-party developers have been able to earn money from us by releasing applications for the iPhone. Tim Cook reported on more than 2 million applications in the store.

And with the release of the iPhone 3G, we saw support for UMTS, HSDPA, A-GPS and different body colors (black and white).

What was upsetting: plastic case and its low wear resistance. After just a few months, the back panel was covered with scratches, cracks appeared near the cable connector, and pieces even broke off during active use.

3. iPhone 3GS (2009)

In 2009, we first learned that Apple wasn't going to update the design every year. After that, in odd-numbered years, “eski” began to be released with last year’s design, but new hardware.

The model was remembered for the appearance of a camera with autofocus and the ability to shoot video. For the first time, the iPhone received a digital compass. Of the software innovations, multitasking and voice control (Voice Control) should be noted.

What was upsetting: old design.

4. iPhone 4 (2010)

With this model we learned about a high pixel density screen - Retina Display. After holding such a device in my hands for 5 minutes, I didn’t want to use previous generation screens. Until now, a pixel density of over 300 per inch is considered the standard. The technology began to be used not only in the iPhone, it appeared on Apple tablets and computers.

The device is also memorable for its front camera, LED flash and gyroscope.

What was upsetting: antennagate was a big failure for Apple. With a certain grip, the iPhone 4 lost the network and this was widespread. Jobs and company had to apologize and hastily “invent” bumpers.

5. iPhone 4s (2011)

The main innovation of the last smartphone released under Jobs (the event was hosted by Tim Cook, and Steve died the day after the presentation) was the Siri voice assistant.

Then the feature seemed unsuitable for use. Later, Siri learned a number of commands, learned several poems and jokes, and even mastered the Russian language.

The iPhone itself was able to distribute the Internet via Wi-Fi, shoot Full-HD video, and broadcast images via AirPlay. The developers also combined GSM and CDMA models in one device.

What was upsetting: Lack of Russian language support in Siri.

6. iPhone 5 (2012)

In 2012, we learned that Apple could produce a device with a screen diagonal larger than 3.5 inches. The 30-pin connector is retired, replaced by Lightning, which is with us to this day.

With this model, many first learned about the nano-Sim format (remember how you cut your cards with scissors?) and the EarPods headset.

What was upsetting: strange paint on the back panel that quickly peeled off.

7. iPhone 5s (2013)

This device has a Touch ID fingerprint scanner. It's hard to imagine how much time these sensors save us every day. Instead of entering a long password, simply use your finger.

iPhone 5s was the first Apple smartphone to be released in gold.

We will not consider the iPhone 5c model. Apple went for an experiment that was never repeated; the device had no innovations, but was only a cheaper copy of the iPhone 5 in a colored plastic case.

What was upsetting: 64-bit processor and 32-bit applications, the App Store was not ready for the release of a model with a new processor. Until developers adapted programs and games, many 32-bit applications performed worse on the iPhone 5s than on the iPhone 5.

8. iPhone 6/6 Plus (2014)

In 2014, we saw the first “shovels” from Apple. Two years later we got used to this size of the smartphone, but then it was too much.

Thin body, powerful hardware, camera with Full HD shooting at 60 frames per second and optical stabilization (in the Plus model).

What was upsetting: We haven't forgotten Apple's advertising with the ideal screen size for a smartphone. And for the first time we saw iPhones being bent en masse.

9. iPhone 6s/6s Plus (2015)

Last year's new products include a pressure-sensitive screen with 3D Touch and software innovations associated with the use of this technology. There was also a new color “rose gold”.

What was upsetting: too little innovation and software features of dubious benefit (“live” photos, pop-up menus).

There was also a “tuned” iPhone 5S with a clever name "SE"(who forgot), but the model can hardly be called innovative. The device did not bring anything new to the line, although it became the most powerful 4-inch smartphone on the market.

10. iPhone 7/7 Plus (2016)

This year, the iPhone stopped being afraid of water, began to use battery power more wisely, and began to produce stereo sound. A rather controversial decision was the rejection of the 3.5 mm jack. Now headphones are only Bluetooth or Lightning.

And in the line there are as many as 5 body colors, this has not happened since the iPhone 5c.

What was upsetting: practically unchanged design and scratchy “black onyx”, which is impossible to buy.


Now try to remember how you reacted to the innovations of each model when it appeared. No one ran headlong for the iPhone just because it had 3G or LTE support, a front camera or flash, Siri or a big screen. At the time these features appeared, many people thought they were unnecessary, but now we use them several times a day.

The very first iPhone, oddly enough, received the official name iPhone 2G. It came out in 2007 in a shiny aluminum case. It had dimensions of 115.5 × 61 × 11.6 mm and weighed 135 g. The screen diagonal was 3.5 inches, the camera was 2 MP.
Undoubtedly cutting-edge, it was the first to present a qualitatively new level of touch screens based on multi-touch technology. In addition, it is equipped with a sensor that blocks the sensor when the display approaches the ear, and a light sensor that adapts the contrast of the display.

It has 128 MB of RAM on board, and variations of 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB of flash memory.
Truly an iconic device!

3G

Next was the iPhone 3G. It was presented to the public in 2008. This is what it looked like in comparison with the “pioneer” (3G - on the right).

The diagonal remains the same - 3.5″, the other parameters have grown a little: 115.5 × 62.1 × 12.3 mm, and the weight has decreased - to 133 g, thanks to the lightweight plastic case. The RAM remained unchanged, but the flash memory became 8 and 16 GB.

Its streamlined lacquer body has two colors - black and white.

Coincidentally, it was he who was endowed with the ability to support 3G networks. It also received an updated OS - iPhone OS 2, which presented users with a proprietary application store - the App Store, from which it was possible to download software directly to the iPhone.

One of the disadvantages is the inability to shoot video on camera.

3GS

By 2009, its improved modification, the iPhone 3GS, was released.

Externally, the iPhone has not changed at all, but its “filling” has been thoroughly improved. It’s not for nothing that the prefix “S” appeared at the end - a derivative of the word speed (Speed, English). And it really “flyed” with the new processor from Samsung - Cortex-A8. The RAM has also expanded to 256 MB, and in the built-in memory a 32 GB model has been added to the existing 8 and 16 GB.

The camera has also been improved - up to 3 MP, with video support and autofocus. The 3GS's screen has an oleophobic coating to reduce fingerprint smudges.

A new magnetometer sensor has been added - with it the gadget has a compass. Voice control of commands has also appeared.

i Phone 4

iPhone 4 was released in 2010. Its updated aluminosilicate body has become narrower and thinner than its predecessor (115.2 × 58.66 × 9.3 mm), although the diagonal remains unchanged - 3.5 ".

The shiny stainless steel frame “gave” a new look to the smartphone and also served as an external antenna, which is why the weight increased to 137 g.
Along with it, the iPhone OS operating system was finally renamed into the now familiar iOS. The processor has been improved to A4, RAM has been expanded to 512 MB, and the camera has become 5 megapixels. For the first time, it became possible to make video calls

4S

The iPhone 4s, released in 2011, remained unchanged in appearance, but its hardware was improved.

It received a dual-core A5 processor, which works faster in conjunction with 512MB of RAM. Siri and wi-fi support appeared - with the ability to distribute it. Improvements also affected the camera - now it has become 8 MP, and remains so to this day.

This is the first iPhone presented without its ideological inspirer - S. Jobs - he died shortly after its presentation to the public.

5

« Five" was released in 2012. It was with this that iPhones began to “grow”, picking up the worldwide trend.

Now the diagonal is 4 inches, but overall it comes out flatter - 58.6×123.8×7.6 mm, and light - only 112 g. The iPhone case has again become aluminum and stylish.

It is the first to use a new, compact Lightning connector. A powerful A6 processor with 1 GB of RAM ensured the commercial success of the model. Although this did not stop Apple from discontinuing it a year later. The price started at $199 (with a contract) and $649 without it.

5C

The most controversial version was the iPhone 5C, released in 2013 - the attempt to release a “budget” iPhone was not entirely successful.

Initially, the 5C was positioned as a bright youth option, with a plastic body, at an affordable price. However, the difference in price between the 5 and 5 C, in the basic versions, was only $100 ($549 versus $649 without a contract). But this did not prevent high sales levels in the first days after its release - it became a record holder among the company’s smartphones.
It is millimeters thicker than its predecessor and 20 g heavier, due to the overall polycarbonate. In technical terms, I repeated the filling of the “five”.

iPhone 5S

Released in the same 2013 - 5S - became a qualitatively different smartphone. The developers equipped it with an advanced 64-bit A7 processor, coupled with an M7 coprocessor. He partially relieved the A7 by taking over the work of all the built-in sensors. This made it possible to significantly increase the speed of processing operations.

This was also facilitated by the optimized iOS 7, with a new interface and a lot of additions. Touch ID and dual flash in the camera appeared for the first time. The price started at $199 with a contract and $649 without.

Today the iPhone turns 10 years old. On January 9, 2007, Steve Jobs announced the first iPhone, and 10 years later, the iPhone generates more than half of the company's revenue.

In 2005-2007, the iPod for Apple was like the iPhone for Apple today, i.e. it accounted for most of the revenue. It was in 2005 that the development of the iPhone began. Initially it was planned to use the developments of the Purple 1 project, i.e. The iPod was supposed to act as the base of the iPhone.

Purple 1

In parallel with the development of the first iPod, Steve Jobs was haunted by the idea of ​​​​creating his own phone. It was assumed that the iPod would serve as the basis, and the proprietary ClickWheel was supposed to be used to control the system.

The phone had to be completely devoid of the usual control buttons, which was unusual at that time. Judging by the patents, dialing should have happened like on old wired phones. Interestingly, this option could well have a right to life. The biggest problem with this solution is working with text. Scrolling the wheel to type the desired letter is not the best idea; Apple understood this and offered to use hints as help, which would still be inconvenient. The project was closed in 2002.

What does the iPad have to do with it?

Few people know, but the idea of ​​​​the touch screen in the iPhone was taken from the iPad. The idea of ​​creating your own tablet predates the idea of ​​creating an iPhone. Here's what Steve Jobs said at the WSJ's D: All Things Digital conference in 2010:

“I’ll tell you a secret. Actually, I started with a tablet. I had the idea to get rid of the keyboard so that I could type directly on a glass multi-touch display. And I asked our guys if we could offer such a glass multi-touch display. On which you could type, just put your hands on it and type. And six months later they invited me and showed me a prototype of such a screen. And I took it to one of our wonderful guys who do user interfaces. A few weeks later he invited me. he had inertial scrolling ready. After seeing the tape, inertial scrolling and a couple of other things, I thought, “Oh my god, we can make a phone out of this!” And I put the tablet project on the shelf. Because the phone was more important. For the next few years we worked on the iPhone."

Purple 2
Development of the first iPhone began in early 2005. In February, Steve Jobs begins negotiations with AT&T. To release its own phone, the company needed to enlist the support of an operator. At the beginning of negotiations, Apple did not even have a prototype; the iPhone was then at the discussion stage. Negotiations dragged on for a year, but in the end the operator gave his consent. At the same time, the development of the telephone was underway. The first half of 2005 was a time of preparations: recruiting engineers, discussing ideas. Development itself begins at the end of 2005. The iPhone had to have a touch screen and a minimum of buttons. The idea of ​​a touch screen is taken from the iPad. All the complexity was in the interface. Steve Jobs hated styluses, this is what he said about them: “If you offer a stylus, you’re dead.” The user had to interact with the phone using a finger. The company took two paths: P1 became the code name for a phone developed using the proprietary iPod control wheel, and P2 was an alternative new product using a multi-touch screen.

Development of P1 was stopped after six months. Tony Fadell, responsible for P1, admitted that he and his team could not find a simple dialing solution.

Recently, screenshots of a prototype of the first iPhone surfaced online. It is not clear whose prototype this is. On the one hand, the iPod's scroll wheel, and indeed the entire iPod interface, is used as control, but it's all on the touch screen. Perhaps this is still one of the prototypes of the P2 shell.

All efforts were devoted to the development of P2. In 2005, Apple bought a small company, FingerWorks, which owned patents for multi-touch technology. Since the phone must be controlled with a finger, certain difficulties arose, for example how to type text. Some employees suggested introducing a physical keypad or QWERTY keyboard, but Steve Jobs vetoed these ideas.

"The keypad seems like a simple solution, but it limits what we can do. Think of all the innovations we could do if we put a keyboard on the screen using software. Let's bet on that and then we'll find a way to make it work." .

The result was a device that could display different layouts depending on the task. Many solutions were new for 2007, such as the proximity sensor.

Design

Initially, they planned to install a plastic screen in the iPhone, but Jobs decided to make a glass screen, so the phone would seem more solid and elegant. Steve Jobs didn't like the original iPhone design and decided to completely change the design. I even had to change the location of the device's internals. The result was a smartphone with an elegant metal body and a metal frame that connected the screen and body.

iPhone OS

In the first version of iOS, then still iPhone OS, the phone was inferior to its competitors in terms of functionality. What was so special about him? It was a pleasure to work with, all applications launched smoothly and ran quickly, and some familiar things were simplified. The operating system was completely closed, again at the initiative of Steve Jobs, he wanted to completely control the phone. There was not even an App Store; the ability to install applications appeared only in the iPhone 3G. Apple didn't know what to call their operating system, so they said "iPhone runs OS X." The specifications also listed OS X as the operating system.

Interesting Facts

• The development of the first iPhone, like the development of any new product at Apple, took place in the strictest secrecy.

Here's what Apple engineer Greg Christie said:

"Interim meetings on progress in smartphone development were held twice a month. Jobs personally listened to reports from his subordinates in a small windowless room."

Developer Terry Lambert, responsible for developing the core of iOS and OS X, recalls the following:

"I wrote about 6% of the Mac OS X kernel in lines of code over 8 years. That's about 100 thousand lines of code per year. iOS has the same kernel. I was not involved in Project Purple, but I was unofficially in touch with it since I was an excellent kernel debugger, and the kernel must be well debugged. At some point you have to give up, because releasing the product is more important than maintaining excessive secrecy. In the end, I ended up in a zone where everything is covered with black fabrics. Those who when. -worked at Apple, they know that secret projects are hidden under the black fabrics. You have to pretend that you don’t notice them. I will only be able to see the device for remote debugging, not the product, but it was obvious that work was being done on a system based on. ARM If you want to make a witty Halloween costume at Apple, take a black sheet, cut out the holes for the eyes and walk around like a "secret project". The understanding comes when you sign the NDA. You won't be able to see it. until you agree not to disclose it. Apple also gives different code names to different groups of workers. You and someone else may be working on the same project and not know it, or you may simply not be allowed to discuss it. After signing, you get access to the “secret laboratory”. This is a laboratory within the main laboratory. Not everyone with access to the main laboratory has access to the “secret laboratory.” You have no way to see the form factor. Initial work is being done with plexiglass prototypes. Were there special cables to communicate with the prototypes? Yes, they were purple.