What is the oldest iPhone?

The iPhone (also known as the iPhone 2G, iPhone 1 or original iPhone) is the first iPhone model and the first smartphone designed and marketed by Apple Inc. After years of rumors and speculation, it was officially announced on January 9, 2007, and was released in the United States on June 29, 2007.
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What is the oldest model of iPhone?

After months of rumors and speculation, Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPhone on Jan. 9, 2007. The device, which didn't actually go on sale until June, started at $499 for a 4GB model, $599 for the 8GB version (with a two-year contract). It offered a 3.5-in.
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Will an iPhone 1 still work?

And yes, the original iPhone still works as a phone.
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Was there ever an iPhone 1 or 2?

After Apple created the first generation iPhone, the one that came after that was all about 3G internet connectivity, so the iPhone 2 was skipped. Why did Apple skip iPhone 9?
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Was there an iPhone 3?

The iPhone 3GS (originally styled iPhone 3G S, also known as iPhone 3) is a smartphone that was designed and marketed by Apple Inc. It is the third generation iPhone and the successor to the iPhone 3G. It was unveiled on June 8, 2009 at the WWDC 2009 which took place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Apple Inc.
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Was there an iPhone 1?

The iPhone (also known as the iPhone 2G, iPhone 1 or original iPhone) is the first iPhone model and the first smartphone designed and marketed by Apple Inc. After years of rumors and speculation, it was officially announced on January 9, 2007, and was released in the United States on June 29, 2007.
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Is there an iPhone 9?

Here are the most likely reasons Apple skipped the iPhone 9 and jumped straight from iPhone 8 to iPhone X. Apple fan or not, you probably noticed there's been a number missing from the iPhone lineup over the years. Why is there no iPhone 9? Apple didn't give a statement as to why it skipped the iPhone 9.
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Was iPhone the first touchscreen phone?

The LG Prada was the first mobile phone with a capacitive touchscreen, but there are reasons why you don't remember it. There's no question that the iPhone radically changed the smartphone industry.
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When did the XR come out?

The iPhone XR, introduced on September 12, 2018, was sold alongside more expensive iPhones up until 2021, when it was discontinued by Apple.
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What is the biggest iPhone?

The iPhone 13 Pro Max has the biggest screen of any iPhone with a diagonal display of 6.7 inches. The next largest iPhones are the 12, 13, and 13 Pro with 6.1 inch displays.
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Do iPhone 3GS still work?

The 3GS was discontinued in 2012, and caps out at iOS 6.1. 6. Most modern apps will not run at all on this device, and the 2009 design has too little memory, CPU power, or screen real estate to do anything but the most basic of tasks.
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Is my iPhone 3 worth anything?

Although newer iPhones get substantial value (iPhone 4S + 64GB AT&T is up to $150 today), iPhone 3 and 3GS are rapidly becoming worthless in the US. Your phone is may still be worth money in a rebate or gift cart in USA if you exchange it as part of a phone purchase.
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What was the price of iPhone 1?

When the first iPhone was released, 11 years ago, the starting price was $499.
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Which is newer SE or XR?

But with such different looks and specs, there's a lot of ground to cover in figuring out which suits you best. The cheaper and newer iPhone SE exceeds the iPhone XR in some ways. The iPhone SE 2020 packs a faster processor, and it offers more max storage.
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What Apple phone is 2017?

On September 12, 2017, Apple officially unveiled the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, which features a new glass design, camera improvements, a True Tone display, wireless charging, and improved system performance.
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What does XR stand for?

In a nutshell, XR is “reality-plus” tech using any kind of display. XR is VR plus AR. XR stands for “extended reality,” an umbrella term that covers VR, AR, and MR.
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Is Apple copying Samsung?

Apple had expressed gratitude to the jury for agreeing "that Samsung should pay for copying our products." The company said in a statement, "This case has always been about more than money." It further added, "Apple ignited the smartphone revolution with iPhone and it is a fact that Samsung blatantly copied our design. ...
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Did first iPhone have a camera?

Front Camera: While selfies are now ubiquitous, there was no front camera on the original iPhone. In fact, there was no front camera until the iPhone 4 launched in 2010 with new FaceTime video calling. Video Recording: The original iPhone can only shoot photos, with video recording introduced on the iPhone 3GS in 2009.
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Who bought the first iPhone?

The first to emerge victorious was Joe Fitrzyk, an advertising executive who had paid $100 to snag the No. 2 spot in line. He desperately wanted an iPhone to show off in New York, where he was heading that evening. He bought a $599 phone for a friend and one for himself.
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Is there an iPhone SE?

The iPhone SE is Apple's entry-level iPhone, starting at $429. The device offers an affordable entry point to the iPhone lineup, with many important features such as a powerful A-series chip, a high-quality camera with 4K video recording, Haptic Touch, wireless charging, water and dust resistance, and more.
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Why wasnt there an iPhone 2?

Apple skipped iPhone 2 because it wouldn't have appealed the same way as iPhone 3G. Apple only began its numerical naming sequence from iPhone 4. It was a mere coincidence that the 3rd generation iPhone was called the iPhone 3GS. Apple didn't backtrack and filled up the gap of iPhone 2, they just moved along.
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What does the S in iPhone 6s stand for?

If you want it to mean something then have it mean “second”. The 4 was released, then a 4s (second 4), the 5, then the 5s (second 5), the 6, then the 6s (second 6).
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