For more than 5 years, has passed since the first generation of the iPhone. During these years, various models of Apple smartphone appeared, differing from each other not only by characteristics, but also by the appearance. In this selection you can familiarize yourself with the photos and improvements of the various generations of the Apple phone, traceing the stages of development.

List of all generations Apple iPhone phone

iPhone 2G (aluminum)
iPhone 3G.
iPhone 3GS in two varieties - with old and new bud
iPhone 4 in three varieties - the usual model, CDMA model and model 2012
iPhone 4S.
iPhone 5 in two varieties - model for America and "global model"

iPhone 2G.

The very first iPhone smartphone was made of aluminum and was not similar to the following models. In addition to aluminum in the case there was a large black insert for better reception of an antenna signal. The name of 2G itself marked not a generation of a phone, but a generation of cellular communication. The first iPhone supported the second-generation network only.

iPhone 3G.

The housing of the iPhone 3G was completely made of plastic white or black. And the inscriptions themselves were made by gray paint. This generation of iPhone was named so because of the support of the cellular communication of the new generation 3G.

iPhone 3Gs.

With the release of the iPhone 3GS, it completely repeats the appearance of the iPhone 3G, and only one difference in it - the inscriptions on the back wall are applied exactly the same silver mirror paint as the Apple logo.

iPhone 4.

The fourth generation most of all brought with it improvements and innovations. The appearance was completely redone, and the display itself is significantly improved. The front and rear panel are made of glass, and the side part is surrounded by a metal rim-antenna.

iPhone 4S.

iPhone 4S looks almost the same as the last model and few people could see the differences. The main external difference was visible in the model code on the rear wall. If you see the inscription "Model A1387" on the rear panel, then you are iPhone 4S.

iPhone 5.

iPhone 5 outwardly changed, an increase in length, due to which the screen rose to 4 inches. In this case, the width of the smartphone remained the same. The rear panel of the iPhone 5 is made of aluminum, and the glass inserts covering the antennas are placed on top and bottom. Initially, the iPhone 5 went on sale in two versions - "Models for America" \u200b\u200band "Global Model" (the difference between them consists in the list of supported LTE ranges).

iPhone 5S.

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In the apparent Already distant 2007, Apple promised to release a smartphone to the market, which will change the world. The news about it then interests many, and the publications and Internet resources specializing in mobile themes immediately began to analyze, which is so unusual to expect from the novelty. For six months, all over the world was studied the device in absentia, without having a prototype on the hands, while in June, the novelty did not go to the windows.

iPhone (it is also iPhone 2G)

the first generation iPhone was essentially one key innovation around which all the use of the device was built - Multi-Touch. Steve Jobs, who was then the head of Apple, put a lot of personal efforts both during the development of the device and its presentation. It was his charisma that had a huge impact on the success of new sales. In terms of the technical characteristics of the iPhone of the first generation, although it was not a revolution, but corresponded. Of course, among the communicators (then the concepts of "smartphones" and "communicators") had already devices equipped with 3.5 "touchscreens, and the resolution of 480x320 points was far from record. 128 MB of RAM, as well as the internal storage for 4 or 8 GB, and earlier. But it is the relationship of technical characteristics and software that brought the iPhone really to a new level.

The first thing that rushed into the eyes is an interface, entirely-oriented finger-oriented. No stylus! "Stylus? Yes, who needs a stylus? You get it, hiding, lose ... "- spoke about Jobs. Pick up text, view web pages, read mail and work with documents - all this could be done without resorting to the help of additional accessories. This is what Iphon did a revolutionary phone. Another key function was the music player. In the iPhone, it is not just an additional opportunity. Synchronization with iTunes, intuitive control with convenient elements, work with albums, podcasts - all this is implemented at the level with iPod players for which music is the main purpose. And viewing Cover Flow covers for a long time impressed by those who saw the iPhone for the first time.

Of course, avoiding the criticism of the iPhone failed. First of all, it scolded it for the lack of support for 3G and GPS navigation networks, the lack of Adobe Flash support, the inability to recording video and transfer files via Bluetooth. The last "problem", by the way, was caused not to be repaired by the system, but a conscious decision designed to ensure protection from the unauthorized distribution of pirated content. Well, Flash's refusal was initially right - Android has also come to this with time, causing a considerable Batthert on both sides of the barricades. In total, more than 7 million of the first generation iPhones were sold.

iPhone 3G.

Apple listened to some remarks of users and after a year, in 2008, the light saw the iPhone 3G, which received the support of third-generation networks. Also added to its design and GPS module. But the most important innovation was the appearance of the App Store - a single application center, from where you can download any program.

Despite the fact that the resolution and diagonal of the screen remained the same (480x320 points at 3.5 "), the camera retained the sensor for 2 megapions, and the iron was not seriously improved - the popularity of the smartphone was just a giant. Total Apple sold about 35 million iPhone 3G. worldwide.

iPhone 3Gs.

The iPhone 3GS model has become the 3G line upgrade and went on sale in 2009. The appearance did not undergo any important changes, but the internally smartphone significantly "pumped up." The RAM volume doubled to 256 MB, the processor was transferred to a new architecture, the camera resolution rose to 3 megapions, and the smartphone finally received the function of the video.

iPhone 4.

In 2010, Apple pleased fans by releasing a new model. In comparison with the predecessors, the progress turned out to be particularly noticeable. By 2009, the iPhone was often criticized for a small displays permission, which in two years it had time to obscure morally. Therefore, the company decided to correct this shortcoming, equipping the super high resolution device: 960x640 points. At the same time, a fashionable designation of the panels with high PPI - Retina appeared. The camera in the iPhone 4 also underwent improvements: with 3 megapixel resolution increased to 5 megapixel, flash, fast autofocus and video recording in HD. The front camera was also added.

A wave of criticism covered the device due to the fact that cellular antennas, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi were put on the side panel (because of the new design and metal frame) and the communication quality deteriorated sharply if you take a device in a special way. Steve Jobs recommended to take the smartphone "Right", but the public did not understand. Later, Apple was forced to distribute plastic bumpers so that the components of the sidewall do not close her hand.

iPhone 4S.

If, in the case with the 3GS model, the letter S indicated Speed \u200b\u200b("Speed"), then in the iPhone 4S, it indicated the presence of Siri's voice assistant, an elevator voice control to a new level. The processor in the novelty became dual-core, the camera increased to 8 megapixel. The problem with a violation of the quality of communication characteristic of the predecessor was eliminated.

For Apple and Fans Steve Jobs Presentation 4S has become a tragic page in history. For the first time, a new CEO of Tim Cook was engaged in the presentation of production. Steve Jobs, after many years of struggle with severe illness, died the next day: October 5, 2011. Apple's fans immediately unlocked iPhone 4S - 4 (for) Steve, and acquired it including as a sign of reverence of the company's founder.

iPhone 5.

The tendency to increase the screen diagonal did not bypass and Apple. If in the distance 2007 Diagonal 3.5 "seemed big, then by 2012, against the background of the appearance of phacks, this size was not enough. Therefore, the iPhone 5 received 4" display with a resolution of 1136x640 points (again Retina).

Clated changes and iron: The processor became faster, and the amount of RAM reached 1 GB. The smartphone received support for LTE networks, the new Lightning interface connector (old seemed bulky against the background of the MicroUSB competitors) and the Nano-SIM SIM-SIM SIM card. The design was slightly changed, but remained recognizable.

iPhone 5S and 5C

iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C

In 2013, for the first time in the History of Apple, two iPhona came at once: Dear 5S, who became the successor "five", and 5C - the redundant version of the predecessor. The senior device was not just a small improvement in the iPhone 5, but an innovative device, due to the prevention of a new degree of protection - the fingerprint sensor of the new generation embedded in the "Home" button. The iPhone 5C model also received iron fifth model, but was ridicked in a plastic bright colors. Despite the more youth positioning and a smaller price, the main sales fell on the iPhone 5S.

iPhone 6 and 6 Plus

In 2014, Apple again released a couple of models. The iPhone 6 has become a successor of the classic line, and the iPhone 6 Plus was intended to fire for a niche in the market of tablet phones. And the company managed to do this: in the first three days, more than 10 million apparatuses were purchased, which is 1.5 times more than the total sales of the first iPhone. The iPhone 6 screen has received a diagonal of 4.7 "with a resolution of 1334x750 points, and 6 plus - 5.5" when resolving 1920x1080 points. Again and still Retina.

iPhone 6S and 6S Plus

Following the tradition, the new generation of iPhone, presented in September, did not bring fundamental changes, and it became only an improvement in the previous one. The design and quality of the screens of new products has not undergone significant changes. The hardware part has undergone (the processor has become faster, the amount of RAM has doubled to 2 GB), the camera (12 megapixel instead of 8 MP), the touch screen (now it recognizes the levels of pressing 3D Touch technology) and the case that has become a bit stronger and harder, Thanks to the use of aviation aluminum.

Hello everyone! The new iPhone model comes out every year and Apple strictly adheres to this rule. However, "once a year" is too vague wording, do not find? Therefore, I suggest today to find out the exact date of the output of absolutely all existing iPhone models. Collect, so to speak, all these diquses in one place.

What for? First, it is always curious to trace how much time passes from the moment of the presentation until the start of sales in Russia and the world. Secondly, a similar cheat sheet can come in handy many (I, as the author of the blog about Apple, for sure :)). Third, why not? Content, in my opinion, useful - let it be. Go!

For a more visual understanding, all information is presented in the table. Small explanation:

• The date of the start of sales in the world - under the "world" means countries of the so-called "first wave" (USA, European countries, etc.)
• The start date of sales in Russia is the beginning of sales certified (PCT) iPhones.
• the iPhone 2G in Russia "Legally" was not sold, and the 3G model was the first official iPhone in the Russian Federation (a little more about it).

Device model	Presentation date	Date of start of sales in the world	Date of start of sales in Russia
iPhone 2G.	09.01.2007	29.06.2007	Not
iPhone 3G.	10.06.2008	11.07.2008	03.10.2008
iPhone 3Gs.	08.06.2009	19.06.2009	05.03.2010
iPhone 4.	07.06.2010	24.06.2010	22.09.2010
iPhone 4S.	04.10.2011	14.10.2011	16.12.2011
iPhone 5.	19.09.2012	21.09.2012	14.12.2012
iPhone 5S, 5C	10.09.2013	20.09.2013	25.10.2013
iPhone 6 (Plus)	09.09.2014	19.09.2014	26.09.2014
iPhone 6S (Plus)	09.09.2015	25.09.2015	09.10.2015
iPhone SE	21.03.2016	31.03.2016	05.04.2016
iPhone 7 (Plus)	07.09.2016	16.09.2016	23.09.2016
iPhone 8 (Plus)	12.09.2017	22.09.2017	29.09.2017
iPhone X.	12.09.2017	03.11.2017	03.11.2017
iPhone XS (MAX)	12.09.2018	21.09.2018	28.09.2018
iPhone XR.	12.09.2018	26.10.2018	26.10.2018
iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max	10.09.2019	20.09.2019	20.09.2019

As you can see, an increase in Apple's loyalty to our country is very well traced. The deadlines for the appearance of gadgets in Russia, compared with the global start of sales, decreased every year. And to the exit of the "six" reached its apogee. The difference was just a week!

For comparison - the official iPhone 3GS appeared in Russia after almost 9 months! At this time, the whole world was already waiting for the "four" :)

And my opinion that everything went to ensure that this year Russia fell into a list of those countries where "apple" devices appear first. However, this did not happen and we all know why:

• Dollar instability.
• Large prices.
• Low purchasing activity.

Well, wait and see and possibly, it is for the iPhone 7th model that will add a string with two identical numbers in the last two columns in the table :)

Updated! Well, concerning the iPhone 7, then miracles did not happen, but in the "second wave" sales of Russia still fell. In the Russian Federation, the new Apple smartphone will appear just a week later than in the "First Wave" countries. And this is very good! After all, the case is going to the fact that since the iPhone 7S, our country should be among those who will receive it the first.

Updated 2! The preliminary data (which is known immediately after presentation) on the release of the iPhone 8 and iPhone X are added to the table. At the moment, opinions differ only about the "eight" - will Russia fall into the number of "first waves" countries? Or sales of iPhone 8 in the Russian Federation start a week later than all over the world? Let's wait for more accurate information ... waited. Still, a week later. But Russia fell into the "First Wave" sales of the iPhone X - it is very cool!

Updated 3! The name of the iPhone XS and iPhone XR exit date is added to the tablet. As for the most advanced iPhone XS, Russia again fell into the "second wave of sales". The novelty will be delivered to the Russian Federation a week later than in the countries of the "first wave". Nothing terrible, survive somehow :) But the sale of the iPhone XR in Russia begins simultaneously with the rest of the world - October 26, 2018. Normul!

Updated 4!Added data on the release date of the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max. Well ... We can congratulate us all! Now, in order to buy a new iPhone, among the very first, the Russian fan of "apples" is at all optional to go to another country. Official sales of iPhone 11 in the Russian Federation will start simultaneously with the rest of the world. Hurray, comrades! :)

The first iPhone was represented by the world in early 2007. Before entering the market, it was shown on the MacWorld Expo-World Conference. Then the iPhone 1 found the first of his fans, including in Russia, as well as Yarny opponents who did not see anything remarkable in the characteristics of the new mobile device. Was the very first iPhone sensation and whether he changed the idea of \u200b\u200bmobile gadgets, the review will show.

The history of the development and output of the model of the smartphone iPhone 1 is directly related to the player of the ipad. The first generation iPhone had 2 more predecessors who, who did not have time to appear on the market, failed their success. But Apple's founder Steve Jobs decided not to give up and be sure to bring to the realization of his idea to unite the player in one device. Computer and phone. In 2007, it was crowned with success when the device appeared called by an iPhone. Of course, the technical characteristics of the first model were far from perfect. Yes, and the first iPhone looked in the design plan so-so.

But the most important thing is that when the first iPhone came out (and this is 2007 year), it was necessary to start the new era in the world of mobile gadgets - Aiphona Ere.

In general, the date of the first idea of \u200b\u200bthe new device relates us to even more distant - 2005. At this year, Steve Jobs worked hard on the project to create a tablet, seeking to upgrade ordinary computers, making them more convenient for the user and compact in size. Therefore, such a date, as the 2005th year, can rightly be considered the time of the origin of iPhones.

Even six months later, Jobs began to create a device on the basis of a tablet, which in the future should have become an iPhone, but not yet even the working name. In addition to him, about two hundred Apple employees worked on the development of the Device. The work proceeded in conditions of strict secrecy: none of the departments of the company had the right to communicate with the other. Each structural unit was led to work on creating a specific detail of the future iPhone.

But the most difficult task was facing the creators of the new IOS operating system, which was developed on the basis of the stationary OS MAC. Moreover, the head of Apple gave developers the task to prepare the system project during an unrealistic short period - 14 days.

When almost everything was ready, and the year of release of a new gadget to the market was approaching, difficulties arose with the appropriation of the official name. Apple's marketers were confident that the device in the title should have the prefix "I", like the entire preceding product of the company. But it turned out that the most suitable for the gadget name "iPhone", approved by the head of the company himself, was already registered with another company. Jobs and here was not afraid to take a chance, self-defining the gadget of the selected name. After that, the scandal with legal proceedings broke out, the details of which are still unknown. The most important thing is that two firms were able to somehow agree and the brand "iPhone" remained for the epple.

Cabinet, in which work was carried out on the first iPhone, in the original form:

The main characteristics of the first iPhone

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

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

• mP3 player;
• Telephone.

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

The price of the device varied from 500-to 600 dollars. Those who wish to buy an iPhone for three days before the start of sales lined up in the stores. After some time, the gadget began to be actively sold in the Russian Federation, where he also gained his fans.

Unique features of the first generation iPhone

From other mobile devices, the first iphone was distinguished, firstly, the presence of voice mail, the development of which was carried out for many years and cost Apple's high costs and money.

The dimensions of the device also significantly distinguished the device from other devices. But large dimensions did not confuse potential buyers who liked his design and form. But the dimensions of iPhone 1 were not too large. The developers have provided that it can be placed in a pocket pocket, and kept his promise - indeed, the first model easily placed in the pocket of jeans.

The iPhone 1 first appeared a retractable compartment for installing a SIM card. In other phones, it has always been inserted under the battery, for which the user needed to remove the rear panel of the device.

What swings the battery power, in the first version of the gadget, the following characteristics corresponded to it:

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

The device chamber was primitive - 2MP. High-quality photos such a camera could not be done. But for amateur shooting, she was quite suitable.

The display of the iPhone 1 contained 16 icons under which Mail, SMS, browser, player, calculator and references to other necessary functions were hidden.

Cons of the first version of iPhone

Among the shortcomings of the first generation iPhone, such moments should be allocated as:

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

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

So, despite the presence of shortcomings, the first iPhone has made a breakthrough in the world of mobile gadgets and laid the release of multifunctional devices that combine the phone, player, computer and many other functions. For a long month, working on the model of the future device, Steve Jobs pursued the main goal - to create a maximum comfortable and convenient gadget for consumers so that they do not have to wear many different equipment with them. As a result. Efforts were not spent in vain. A team of 200 people who worked hard on the development and creation of iphone 1 reached its goal.

Today, iPhones provide a wide range of various calls for calling, sending SMS and MMS, photographing, shooting video, listening to movies and videos and much more. Despite the binding of the apparatus to the overseas operator, the iPhone found fans and in Russia. Of course, today they buy the newest versions of the gadget - 5, 6, 7 and others. Version 1 has long been considered a rarity and some collectors seek to buy it in the factory box, considering how the investment of finances in the long run.

The very first iPhone, oddly enough, received the official name of the iPhone 2G. He came out in 2007 in a shining aluminum building. He had dimensions of 115.5 × 61 × 11.6 mm, and weighed 135. The screen diagonal was 3.5 inches, the camera is 2 megapixel.
Undoubtedly, advanced, he first presented a qualitatively new level of sensory displays based on multi-touch technology. In addition, it is equipped with a sensor blocking the sensor when the display approaches the ear, and the light sensor adapting the display contrast.

On his "aboard" 128 MB of RAM, and variations on 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB - flash memory.
Truly, icon!

3G.

The next was iPhone 3G. He was submitted to the public in 2008. This is how he looked in comparison with the "pioneer" (3G - right).

The diagonal remained the same - 3.5 ", the remaining parameters slightly" grown ": 115.5 × 62.1 × 12.3 mm, and the weight decreased to 133 g, due to the light of the plastic case. RAM remained unchanged, but flash memory was 8 and 16 GB.

His streamlined lacquer housing gained two colors - black and white.

So coincided that it was he who was endowed with the ability to maintain a 3G network. He also received an updated OS - iPhone OS 2, presented to users a corporate application store - the App Store from which you could download software directly to the iPhone.

Of the disadvantages - the inability to take the video to the camera.

3Gs.

By 2009, he saw the light of its improved modification - iPhone 3GS.

Externally, the iPhone has not changed at all, but his "filling" was thoroughly improved. Forwarding "S" appeared at the end - a derivative of the word speed (Speed, Eng.). And he really "flew" with a new processor from Samsung - Cortex-A8. RAM also expanded to 256 MB, and in the integrated memory - a model with 32 GB was added to an existing 8 and 16 GB.

The camera was improved - up to 3 MP, with video support and autofocus. The 3GS screen is equipped with a oleophobic coating to reduce the contamination of fingerprints.

Added a new sensor Magnetometer - with him a gadget gained a compass. There appeared voice management teams.

I.Phone 4.

Iphon 4 was published in 2010. Its updated aluminosilicate housing was also thinner than the predecessor (115.2 × 58.66 × 9.3 mm), although the diagonal remained unchanged - 3.5 ".

Brilliant stainless steel frame - "Made" a new image of a smartphone, and also served as an external antenna, that's why the weight increased to 137.
Together with him, the operating system of the iPhone OS was finally renamed now the usual IOS. Improved processor to A4, RAM has expanded to 512 MB, and the camera has become 5 meters. For the first time it became possible to carry out video calls

4S.

The iPhone 4S published in 2011 - externally remained unchanged, but its hardware was improved.

He received a dual-core A5 processor, working faster in conjunction with 512MB RAM. Siri appeared and support for Wi-Fi - with the possibility of its distribution. Improvements were affected and the camera - now it has become 8 megapixel, it remains and donne.

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

5

« Pyted "was released in 2012. It is, starting with her, the iPhones began to "grow", picked up a world-wide tendency.

Now the diagonal was 4 inches, but in general it came out more flat - 58.6× 123.8.× 7.6 mm, and light - only 112The housing of the iPhone again became aluminum and stylish.

It used for the first time a new, compact Lightning connector. The powerful A6 processor with RAM on 1 GB provided the commercial success of the model. Although this did not prevent Apple in a year to remove it from production. The price started with $ 199 (with a contract) and $ 649 without it.

5S.

The most ambiguous version was the version of the iPhone 5C, published in 2013 - an attempt to release the "budget" iPhone came out not quite successful.

Initially, 5c was positioned as a bright youth option, with a plastic case, at an affordable price. However, the difference in price is 5 and 5 seconds, in basic versions, amounted to only $ 100 ($ 549 against $ 649 without a contract). But this did not prevent high levels of sales, in the first days after the exit - he became a record holder among smartphones of the company.
It is at millimeters thicker of the predecessor and heavier to 20 g, due to the overall polycarbonate.In technical terms - repeated the filling of the "Pyats".

iPhone 5S.

Fast in the same 2013 - 5s - became a qualitatively to another smartphone. The developers have endowed it with an advanced 64-bit A7 processor, in a bundle with coprocessor M7. It partially unloaded A7, taking the work of all the built-in sensors. This made it possible to significantly increase the speed of processing operations.

Contributed to this and optimized iOS 7, with a new interface and a mass of additions. For the first time, the touch ID and a double flash in the chamber appeared. The price started with $ 199 - with a contract and $ 649 - without.