Description
The iPhone 1st Generation: A Revolution Begins
The first-generation iPhone was released by Apple on June 29, 2007. Announced by Steve Jobs, it combined a phone, an iPod, and an internet browser into one sleek device — something no other phone had done before.
Design and Features
The iPhone had a 3.5-inch touchscreen, a simple home button, and a minimalist design. It featured a 2MP rear camera, ran on iPhone OS 1, and offered either 4GB or 8GB of storage. It didn’t support apps yet — only built-in software and web browsing.
Impact
Although it lacked modern features like 3G, video recording, or an App Store, the original iPhone changed how people use phones. It set the foundation for all smartphones that followed.
Price
At launch, it cost $499 USD (4GB) and $599 USD (8GB) with a contract. Today, sealed units have sold for tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars as collector’s items.
The iPhone 1st generation wasn’t just a phone — it was the beginning of a new digital era.
