The iPhone (1st generation) was the first smartphone model designed and marketed by Apple Inc. It was announced by then-Apple CEO Steve Jobs on January 9, 2007, and released on June 29, 2007. The iPhone (1st generation) marked a significant milestone in the technology and telecommunications industry, as it completely revolutionized the concept of the smartphone and set the benchmark for future smartphone devices.
Here are the main specifications and features:
General
- Operating System: iOS, upgradable to iOS 3.1.3
- CPU: 412 MHz 32-bit ARM11
- GPU: PowerVR MBX Lite 3D
- Memory: 128 MB eDRAM
Display
- Size: 3.5 inches
- Type: LCD IPS, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
- Resolution: 320 x 480 pixels (~165 ppi density)
- Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating
Storage
- Internal: 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB, non-expandable
Camera
- Rear Camera: 2 MP, no flash
- Video: No
- Front Camera: No
Connectivity
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
- Bluetooth: 2.0, A2DP
- GPS: No
- Radio: No
- USB: 2.0
Battery
- Type: Non-removable Li-Ion battery
- Stand-by: Up to 250 h
- Talk time: Up to 8 h
- Music play: Up to 24 h
Other Features
- Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, ambient light
- Browser: HTML (Safari)
The iPhone (1st generation) integrated three products into one: a mobile phone, a widescreen iPod with touch controls, and a breakthrough Internet communications device with desktop-class email, web browsing, maps, and searching. Its multi-touch interface completely reimagined how people interact with their phones and was a pivotal feature in setting new standards for the smartphone market. The iPhone’s importance to Apple and its influence on the technology industry at large cannot be overstated.