When Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPhone on Jan. 9, 2007 at a packed Moscone Center in San Francisco, most did not realize the revolution it was going to spark. The sleek but simple looking device was not just a phone — it changed how we worked, played, slept and lived. It freed us from carrying personal cameras, maps, books, dictionaries, laptops and other physical things. It disrupted and built industries. You can now hail a ride with Uber, take and share your photo on Instagram, and read this article all conveniently in the palm of your hand.
The change had transformed Apple as well. Since its launch, Apple has sold over a billion iPhones around the world. More than half of the company’s revenue is derived from iPhones — helping Apple to become the largest company in the world by market capitalization.
The iPhone itself also evolved. There has been 15 model releases since its inception a decade ago. The 3.5-inch display increased to 5.5 inches — countering Steve Job’s initial mantra that a smaller display would suffice. And instead of the original’s single 2-megapixel camera, the latest iPhone has a dual 12MP camera system in the back as well as an 7MP camera on the front. These and many more features are outlined in our slideshow above.
