Apple is a famous American company that produces computers, tablets, smartphones, and software. The company was one of the first to launch a personal computer and an operating system that has a graphical interface and multitasking.
Innovative technologies and unique design have allowed the company to earn a serious reputation in the field of consumer electronics, it can be compared with a cult. Apple is the most expensive company to date. The price of the company in January 2016 amounted to 537 billion dollars.
Especially popular are Apple phones. By and large, it was they who brought the company such glory. In today's article, we consider smartphone models and their main characteristics.
Start
Apple, phones at a fairly high price, are in great demand all over the world today. However, the first model appeared not so long ago. The first Apple phone was codenamed Purple 1, but users never saw it.
The company then participated in the development of the Motorola ROKR phone, which appeared on sale in 2005. Apple was creating an iTunes player for the device. In general, ROKR was initially positioned as a music player. The mobile phone failed to meet the manufacturer's expectations, it was bought very poorly, did not have decent functionality. Subsequently, he was even recognized as a failure of the year.
Despite the failure of the ROKR, the first Apple phone was already in development. It was conducted in an atmosphere of strict secrecy. Even the developers could not really communicate with each other.
Title
Apple phones are commonly known as the iPhone. By the time the first model appeared, many had no doubt that the device would be named that way. Earlier iPod players had already earned a good reputation, and the i- prefix became a key one in Apple products. Apple phones, however, could not bear a similar name.
In 1996, the iPhone brand was registered by another company, and in 2000 was transferred to Cisco Systems. However, Apple did not abandon the sonorous name and released the first brainchild in 2007. Of course, the owner of the brand sued. Soon, the parties managed to agree on the use of the trademark jointly, the terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
First model
Apple phones, or rather the first model, officially announced themselves in January 2007. In the summer, the first shipments arrived at stores. The smartphone was well made, had an aluminum back cover, and a plastic insert was present at the bottom, which covered the antennas. Apple - phones, the price of the first models of which was $ 500 or $ 600, came out in two versions: 4 and 8 GB, a bit later the version also appeared at 16 GB.
However, in the first generation of smartphones, everything was not so good. The first complaint of users was the lack of 3G, without which it was necessary to work with a very slow Internet. The second claim was the imperfect defense, which was inferior to BlackBerry. Therefore, the phone company "Apple" did not become actively used in the corporate segment. Of course, users immediately after the release of the first model began to wait for the appearance of the second generation, which should fix all the shortcomings.
iPhone 3G
Information about the new brainchild of Apple appeared in 2008. Soon he went on sale. As the name implies, the novelty received support for third-generation networks. In addition, the smartphone has got GPS, which allows you to use maps through access to the Internet. The design has undergone a revision. The back panel was now made of plastic in white or black, and its shape has changed. The operating system device received iOS 2.0. Along with this, a decrease in the price of the model occurred - the second Apple 16GB received a price of $ 299, and 8 GB - $ 199. The novelty was sold in 70 countries. iPhone 3G was the first Apple smartphone to buy in Russia.
iPhone 3GS
The smartphone was introduced in June 2009. The manufacturer assured that the device has become 2 times faster than its predecessor, as evidenced by the letter S (speed). There really were a lot of innovations. A more capacious battery is installed, a 3 megapixel camera, the processor has become more powerful, there is support for voice control. In addition, it was now possible to buy an Apple iPhone 32GB, which made it possible to forget about the lack of memory. There was also a 16 GB version on sale. However, after the release of the iPhone 4, instead of the 32 and 16 GB versions, an 8 GB version began to be released. For the next four years, Apple supported the iPhone 3GS: iOS 7 was not released on the model.
iPhone 4
In June 2010, the 4th iPhone was introduced. The letter lacked the letter G, since there was no support for fourth-generation networks. The cost of the 16 GB version was $ 199, for 32 GB - $ 299. A year later, the company began selling “unlocked” devices that could work with any mobile operator. Apple officially stopped supporting iPhone 4 in mid-September 2016.
The model in terms of functionality and design has taken a serious step forward. The screen size remains the same (3.5 inches), but the resolution has increased significantly - 960 × 640 pixels. It is made using Retina technology, the matrix is IPS. The camera received 5 megapixels, autofocus and the ability to record video in HD-format.
The front and back sides are made of a special material that is coated with a grease-repellent coating. The new generation A4 processor is more productive than the previous one. A new version of the operating system was installed.
Some users are faced with screen defects and poor network. The second issue was soon fixed thanks to an update from the developer.
iPhone 4S
The novelty was presented on October 4, 2011. The presentation was held by Tim Cook, who became the successor to Steve Jobs (died on October 5).
The model has acquired an A5 chip operating at a clock frequency of 1000 MHz. The manufacturer improved the camera to 8 megapixels, it became possible to record video in FullHD-format. A virtual assistant has also appeared. The operating system was updated. 512 MB of RAM were installed, which was enough for the stable operation of the system and the launch of programs.
The model quickly gained popularity among users and took high places in various ratings.
iPhone 5
In September 2012, the 6th generation iPhone was presented at one of the exhibitions. A 4-inch display made of quality materials is installed. The A5 chip was replaced by a 2-core A6 operating at a frequency of 1300 MHz. The RAM capacity was increased to 1024 MB. There was no novelty without an updated operating system. The port was replaced - Lightning began to be used. The phone did not remain without the support of fourth-generation networks.
However, the company failed to avoid minor problems. Some users complained about the flickering screen. Soon the problems were resolved. Buyers who got the smartphones from the first batch were faced with scratches on the case.
iPhone 5C and 5S
Models were presented in September 2013. 5C differed from the original in that it was made of polycarbonate. You can buy a model in 5 color options. The Apple iPhone 5S cell phone has received significantly more innovations. The operating system received an update to version 7. The processor is installed A7. A fingerprint scanner was introduced , which is located in a mechanical button. Improvements were received and cameras. The range of LTE networks was expanded, Russian ones were added. Siri has been updated and learned new features.
iPhone 6 and 6 Plus
It was shown to users in September 2014. The screen diagonal has grown significantly: the Six has 4.7 inches, the 6 Plus has 5.5 inches. The operating system, processor and main camera have been updated.
In the fall of 2015, updated models were presented that received the letter S in the name. The phones received a RAM expansion of up to 2 GB. 3D Touch technology has appeared, which recognizes the force of pressing the screen. Cameras have been improved, as well as the capabilities of the operating system. The case was now made of special aluminum.
iPhone 7 and Plus
It was introduced in September 2016. The main innovation of the model was the rejection of the 3.5 mm input. The Plus version received a dual camera. A laser sensor has been added that allows you to control gestures from a distance. Only 32, 128 and 256 GB versions will be sold. Apple decided to get rid of other amounts of memory. Two stereo speakers will also appear, which are located at the top and bottom of the phone. The minimum cost of the model is 56,000 rubles.