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{{short description|Line of smartphones designed and marketed by Apple Inc.}}
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{{About|||IPhone (disambiguation){{!}}iPhone (disambiguation)}}
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{{Use American English|date=September 2024}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=September 2024}}
{{Infobox computing device
| name = iPhone
| name = iPhone
| logo = [[File:IPhone Logo 2016.svg|150px]]
| logo = IPhone new logo.svg
| image = [[File:IPhone 12 Pro Gold.svg|186px]]
| logo_class = skin-invert
| caption = The front face of an [[iPhone 12 Pro]] in Gold
| image = IPhone 17 Pro Vector.svg
| developer = [[Apple Inc.]]
| image_upright =
| manufacturer = [[Foxconn]], [[Pegatron]], [[Wistron]] <br />([[contract manufacturer]]s)
| caption = Front face of the latest [[flagship model]], the [[iPhone 17 Pro]], in Cosmic Orange
| developer = [[Apple Inc.|Apple]]
| manufacturer = [[Contract manufacturer]]s: {{hlist|[[Foxconn]] |[[Pegatron]] |[[Wistron]] | [[Tata Group]]}}
| type = [[Smartphone]]
| type = [[Smartphone]]
| os = [[iOS]]
| os = [[iOS]]
| power = {{Collapsible list
| power = Built-in rechargeable [[lithium-ion battery]]
| title = Built-in rechargeable<br />[[lithium-ion battery]]
| storage = 128, 256, 512&nbsp;GB, 1 or 2&nbsp;TB<ref group=note name=storageunits>1 GB = 1&nbsp;billion bytes; 1&nbsp;TB = 1&nbsp;trillion bytes</ref> [[flash memory]] (current models)
| 1    = '''1st gen:''' {{nowrap|3.7 [[Volt|V]] 5.18&nbsp;[[Kilowatt hour|W·h]] (1400}}&nbsp;[[ampere hour|mA·h]])
| 2    = '''3G:''' {{nowrap|3.7 V}} {{nowrap|4.12 W·h}} (1150&nbsp;mA·h)
| 3    = '''3GS''' {{nowrap|3.7 V}} {{nowrap|4.51 W·h}} (1219&nbsp;mA·h)
| 4    = '''4:''' {{nowrap|3.7 V}} {{nowrap|5.25 W·h}} (1420&nbsp;mA·h)
| 5    = '''4S:''' {{nowrap|3.7 V}} {{nowrap|5.3 W·h}} (1432&nbsp;mA·h)
| 6    = '''5:''' {{nowrap|3.8 V}} {{nowrap|5.45 W·h}} (1440&nbsp;mA·h)
| 7    = '''5C:''' {{nowrap|3.8 V}} {{nowrap|5.73 W·h}} (1510&nbsp;mA·h)
| 8    = '''5S:''' {{nowrap|3.8 V}} {{nowrap|5.92 W·h}} (1560&nbsp;mA·h)
| 9    = '''6:''' {{nowrap|3.82 V}} {{nowrap|6.91 W·h}} (1810&nbsp;mA·h)
| 10    = '''6 Plus:''' {{nowrap|3.82 V}} {{nowrap|11.1 W·h}} (2915&nbsp;mA·h)
| 11    = '''6S:''' {{nowrap|3.82 V}} {{nowrap|6.55 W·h}} (1715&nbsp;mA·h)
| 12    = '''6S Plus:''' {{nowrap|3.8 V}} {{nowrap|10.45 W·h}} (2750&nbsp;mA·h)
| 13    = '''SE (1st):''' {{nowrap|3.82 V}} {{nowrap|6.21 W·h}} (1624&nbsp;mA·h)
| 14    = '''7:''' {{nowrap|3.8 V}} {{nowrap|7.45 W·h}} (1960&nbsp;mA·h)
| 15    = '''7 Plus:''' {{nowrap|3.82 V}} {{nowrap|11.10 W·h}} (2900&nbsp;mA·h)
| 16    = '''8''' and '''SE (2nd):''' {{nowrap|3.82 V}} {{nowrap|6.96 W·h}} (1821&nbsp;mA·h)
| 17    = '''8 Plus:''' {{nowrap|3.82 V}} {{nowrap|10.28 W·h}} (2691&nbsp;mA·h)
| 18    = '''X:''' {{nowrap|3.81 V}} {{nowrap|10.35 W·h}} (2716&nbsp;mA·h)
| 19    = '''XS:''' {{nowrap|3.81 V}} {{nowrap|10.13 W·h}} (2658&nbsp;mA·h)
| 20    = '''XS Max:''' {{nowrap|3.8V}} {{nowrap|12.08 W·h}} (3174&nbsp;mA·h)
| 21    = '''XR:''' {{nowrap|3.81 V}} {{nowrap|11.21 W·h}} (2942&nbsp;mA·h)
| 22    = '''11 Pro:''' {{nowrap|3.83 V}} {{nowrap|11.67 W·h}} (3046&nbsp;mA·h)
| 23    = '''11 Pro Max:''' {{nowrap|3.79 V}} {{nowrap|15.04 W·h}} (3969&nbsp;mA·h)
| 24    = '''11:''' {{nowrap|3.83 V}} {{nowrap|11.91 W·h}} (3110&nbsp;mA·h)
| 25    = '''12 and 12 Pro:''' {{nowrap|3.83 V}} {{nowrap|10.78 W·h}} (2,815&nbsp;mA·h)
}}
| soc = {{Collapsible list
| title = Chips used
| 1    = '''1st gen''' and '''3G:''' [[S5L8900]]
| 2    = '''3GS:''' [[S5PC100]]
| 3    = '''4:''' [[Apple A4]]
| 4    = '''4S:''' [[Apple A5]]
| 5    = '''5''' / '''5C:''' [[Apple A6]]
| 6    = '''5S:''' [[Apple A7]]
| 7    = '''6 / 6 Plus:''' [[Apple A8]]
| 8    = '''6S / 6S Plus''' and '''SE (1st):''' [[Apple A9]]
| 9    = '''7 / 7 Plus:''' [[Apple A10 Fusion]]
| 10    = '''8 / 8 Plus / X:''' [[Apple A11 Bionic]]
| 11    = '''XR / XS / XS Max:''' [[Apple A12 Bionic]]
| 12    = '''11 / 11 Pro / 11 Pro Max''' and '''SE (2nd):''' [[Apple A13 Bionic]]
| 13    = '''12 / 12 mini / 12 Pro / 12 Pro Max:''' [[Apple A14 Bionic]]
}}
| cpu = {{Collapsible list
| title = CPU
| 1    = '''1st gen''' and '''3G:''' [[Samsung]] [[32-bit]] [[Reduced instruction set computing|RISC]] [[ARM architecture|ARM]] 1176JZ(F)-S v1.0<ref>{{cite web|url=http://toucharcade.com/2008/07/07/under-the-hood-the-iphones-gaming-mettle |title=Under the Hood: The iPhone's Gaming Mettle |publisher=Touch Arcade |date=June 14, 2008 |access-date=June 13, 2013}}</ref>
| 2    = '''3GS:''' 600&nbsp;MHz [[ARM Cortex-A8]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.anandtech.com/show/2782/2 |title=The iPhone 3GS Hardware Exposed & Analyzed |publisher=AnandTech |access-date=June 13, 2013}}</ref>
| 3    = '''4:''' 800&nbsp;MHz [[ARM Cortex-A8]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone-4-Teardown/3130/2 |title=iPhone 4 Teardown – Page 2 |publisher=iFixit |access-date=June 13, 2013|date=June 24, 2010 }}</ref>
| 4    = '''4S:''' 800&nbsp;MHz [[multi-core processor|dual-core]] [[ARM Cortex-A9]]<ref>{{cite web |first=Amar |last=Toor |title=Benchmarks clock iPhone 4S' A5 CPU at 800MHz, show major GPU upgrade over iPhone 4 |url=https://www.engadget.com/2011/10/11/benchmarks-clock-iphone-4s-a5-cpu-at-800mhz-show-major-gpu-upg/ |work=[[Engadget]] |date=October 11, 2011 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref>
| 5    = '''5 / 5C:''' 1.3&nbsp;GHz dual-core Apple A6
| 6    = '''5S:''' 1.3&nbsp;GHz 64-bit dual-core Apple A7
| 7    = '''6 / 6 Plus:''' 1.4&nbsp;GHz 64-bit dual-core Apple A8
| 8    = '''6S / 6S Plus''' and '''SE (1st):''' 1.85&nbsp;GHz 64-bit dual-core Apple A9
| 9    = '''7 / 7 Plus:''' 2.34&nbsp;GHz 64-bit quad-core Apple A10 Fusion (2× Hurricane + 2× Zephyr)<ref name="iPhone 7 & 7 Plus">{{cite web | url=http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=8064&idPhone2=8065| publisher= GSMArena| title=iPhone 7 & 7 Plus| access-date=January 14, 2017}}</ref>
| 10    = '''8 / 8 Plus / X:''' 2.39&nbsp;GHz 64-bit hexa-core Apple A11 Bionic (2× Monsoon + 4× Mistral)
| 11    = '''XR / XS / XS Max:''' 2.49&nbsp;64-bit hexa-core Apple A12 Bionic
| 12    = '''11 / 11 Pro / 11 Pro Max''' and '''SE (2nd):''' 2.65&nbsp;64-bit hexa-core Apple A13 Bionic
| 13    = '''12 Mini / 12 / 12 Pro / 12 Pro Max:''' 3.10&nbsp;64-bit hexa-core Apple A14 Bionic
}}
| memory = {{Collapsible list
| title = Memory
| 1    = '''1st gen''' and '''3G:''' 128&nbsp;[[megabyte|MB]] [[LPDDR]] [[Random-access memory|RAM]] (137&nbsp;MHz)
| 2    = '''3GS:''' {{nowrap|256 MB}} LPDDR RAM (200&nbsp;MHz)
| 3    = '''4:''' {{nowrap|512 MB}} [[LPDDR2]] RAM (200&nbsp;MHz)
| 4    = '''4S:''' {{nowrap|512 MB}} LPDDR2 RAM
| 5    = '''5 / 5C:''' 1&nbsp;GB LPDDR2 RAM
| 6    = '''5S''' and '''6 / 6 Plus:''' 1&nbsp;GB [[LPDDR3]] RAM
| 7    = '''6S / 6S Plus, SE (1st)''' and '''7:''' 2&nbsp;GB LPDDR4 RAM
| 8 = '''8:''' 2&nbsp;GB [[Mobile DDR#LPDDR4X|LPDDR4X]] RAM
| 9    = '''7 Plus''': 3&nbsp;GB [[LPDDR4]] RAM
| 10 = '''8 Plus, X, XR''' and '''SE (2nd):''' 3&nbsp;GB LPDDR4X RAM
| 11    = '''XS / XS Max, 11, 11 Pro / 11 Pro Max''' and '''12 Mini / 12:''' 4&nbsp;GB LPDDR4X RAM
| 12    = '''12 Pro / 12 Pro Max''' 6&nbsp;GB LPDDR4X RAM
}}
| storage = 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 or 512&nbsp;GB{{efn|name=storageunits|1 GB {{=}} 1 billion bytes, 1 TB {{=}} 1 trillion bytes}} [[flash memory]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/iphone/specs.html |title=iPhone 5 – View all the technical specifications |publisher=Apple Inc. |access-date=June 13, 2013}}</ref>
| display = {{Collapsible list
| title = Display
| 1    = '''1st gen''' and '''3G:'''
| 2    = {{convert|3.5|in|mm|abbr=on}}
| 3    = 3:2 [[display aspect ratio|aspect ratio]], scratch-resistant<ref name="jun18PressRelease">{{cite press release|publisher=Apple Inc.|date=June 18, 2007|url=https://www.apple.com/pr/library/2007/06/18iphone.html|title=iPhone Delivers Up to Eight Hours of Talk Time|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110521200837/http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2007/06/18iphone.html|archive-date=May 21, 2011|df=mdy-all}}</ref> glossy glass covered screen, 262,144-color ([[Color depth|18-bit]]) [[Liquid crystal display#Twisted nematic (TN)|TN]] LCD, 480 × 320&nbsp;[[pixel|px]] ([[HVGA]]) at 163&nbsp;[[pixel density|ppi]], 200:1 [[contrast ratio]]
| 4    = '''3GS:'''
| 5    = In addition to prior, features a fingerprint-resistant [[lipophobicity|oleophobic]] coating,<ref>{{cite web|first=Eric|last=Slivka|url=http://www.macrumors.com/2009/06/10/more-wwdc-tidbits-iphone-3g-s-oleophobic-screen-find-my-iphone-live|title=More WWDC Tidbits: iPhone 3G S Oleophobic Screen, "Find My iPhone" Live lLP|work=Mac Rumors|date=June 10, 2009|access-date=July 3, 2009}}</ref> and 262,144-color (18-bit) TN LCD with hardware spatial dithering<ref name=edepot>{{cite web|url=http://www.edepot.com/iphone.html|title=iPhone Secrets and iPad Secrets and iPod Touch Secrets|author=Po-Han Lin|work=Technology Depot|access-date=December 8, 2011}}</ref>
| 6    = '''4''' and '''4S:'''
| 7    = {{convert|3.5|in|mm|abbr=on}}; 3:2 aspect ratio, [[aluminosilicate]] glass covered 16,777,216-color (24-bit) [[In-plane switching|IPS]] LCD screen, 960 × 640&nbsp;px at 326&nbsp;[[pixels per inch|ppi]], 800:1 contrast ratio, 500 [[luminance|{{frac|cd|m²}}]] max brightness
| 8    = '''5 / 5C / 5S / SE (1st):'''
| 9    = {{convert|4.0|in|mm|abbr=on}}; 16:9 aspect ratio; 1136 × 640&nbsp;px screen resolution at 326&nbsp;ppi
| 10    = '''6 / 6S / 7 / 8 / SE (2nd):'''
| 11    = {{convert|4.7|in|mm|abbr=on}}; 16:9 aspect ratio; 1334 × 750&nbsp;px screen resolution at 326&nbsp;ppi
| 12    = '''6 Plus / 6S Plus / 7 Plus / 8 Plus:'''
| 13    = {{convert|5.5|in|mm|abbr=on}}; 16:9 aspect ratio; 1920 × 1080&nbsp;px screen resolution at 401&nbsp;ppi
| 14    = '''X / XS / 11 Pro:'''
| 15    = {{convert|5.8|in|mm|abbr=on}}; ≈19.5:9 aspect ratio; OLED screen, 2436 × 1125&nbsp;px screen resolution at 458&nbsp;ppi
| 16    = '''XS Max / 11 Pro Max:'''
| 17    = {{convert|6.5|in|mm|abbr=on}}; ≈19.5:9 aspect ratio; OLED screen, 2688 × 1242&nbsp;px screen resolution at 458&nbsp;ppi
| 18    = '''XR / 11:'''
| 19    = {{convert|6.1|in|mm|abbr=on}}; ≈19.5:9 aspect ratio; 1792 × 828&nbsp;px screen resolution at 326&nbsp;ppi
| 20    = '''12 mini:'''
| 21    = {{convert|5.4|in|mm|abbr=on}}; ≈19.5:9 aspect ratio; OLED screen, 2340 × 1080&nbsp;px screen resolution at 476&nbsp;ppi
| 22    = '''12 / 12 Pro:'''
| 23    = {{convert|6.1|in|mm|abbr=on}}; ≈19.5:9 aspect ratio; OLED screen, 2532 × 1170&nbsp;px screen resolution at 460&nbsp;ppi
| 24    = '''12 Pro Max:'''
| 25    = {{convert|6.7|in|mm|abbr=on}}; ≈19.5:9 aspect ratio; OLED screen, 2778 × 1284&nbsp;px screen resolution at 458&nbsp;ppi
}}
| graphics = {{Collapsible list
| title = Graphics
| 1     = '''1st gen''' and '''3G:'''
| 2    = [[PowerVR]] [[PowerVR#MBX|MBX]] Lite 3D [[graphics processing unit|GPU]]<ref name="GPUmbx">{{cite web|url=http://www.eetimes.com/news/semi/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=200900740|title=Update: UK graphics specialist confirms that iPhone design win|work=[[EE Times]]|access-date=July 8, 2007|archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/68DyboxOh?url=http://eetimes.com/electronics-news/4188648/IPhone-code-trail-points-to-MBX-graphics-core|archive-date=June 6, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> (103&nbsp;MHz)
| 3    = '''3GS:''' PowerVR [[PowerVR#Series 5 (SGX)|SGX535]] GPU
| 4    = (150&nbsp;MHz)<ref name="3G_S_Processor">{{cite web|url=http://www.anandtech.com/gadgets/showdoc.aspx?i=3579&p=2|title=The iPhone 3GS Hardware Exposed & Analyzed|last=Shimpi|first=Anand|date=June 10, 2009|work=AnandTech|access-date=June 10, 2009}}<br />{{cite news|url=https://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/06/t-mobile-accidentally-posts-secret-iphone-3g-s-specs|title=Gadget Lab Hardware News and Reviews T-Mobile Accidentally Posts Secret iPhone 3G S Specs|last=Sorrel|first=Charlie|date=June 10, 2009|work=[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]]|access-date=June 14, 2009}}</ref><ref name="4_Processor">{{cite web|url=http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Apple-A4-Teardown/2204/3|title=Apple A4 Teardown|date=June 10, 2009|work=ifixit.com|access-date=September 9, 2010}}</ref>
| 5    = '''4:''' PowerVR [[PowerVR#Series 5 (SGX)|SGX535]] GPU (200&nbsp;MHz)<ref name="3G_S_Processor" /><ref name="4_Processor" />
| 6    = '''4S:''' PowerVR [[PowerVR#Series 5 (SGX)|SGX543MP2]] (2-core) GPU
| 7    = '''5 / 5C:''' PowerVR SGX543MP3 (3-core) GPU
| 8    = '''5S:''' PowerVR G6430 (4-core) GPU
| 9    = '''6 / 6 Plus:''' PowerVR GX6450 (4-core) GPU
| 10    = '''6S / 6S Plus''' and '''SE (1st):''' PowerVR GT7600 (6-core) GPU<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.anandtech.com/show/9686/the-apple-iphone-6s-and-iphone-6s-plus-review/5|title=A9's GPU: Imagination PowerVR GT7600 – The Apple iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus Review |work=AnandTech |date=November 2, 2015 |access-date=November 4, 2015}}</ref>
| 11    = '''7 / 7 Plus:''' PowerVR Series 7XT Plus (6-core) GPU<ref name="iPhone 7 & 7 Plus"/>
| 12 = '''8 / 8 Plus / X:''' Apple-designed (3-core) GPU
| 13    = '''XR and XS through iPhone 12 and 12 Pro:''' Apple-designed (4-core) GPU
}}
| sound = {{flatlist|
| sound = {{flatlist|
* [[Bluetooth]]
* [[Bluetooth]]
* stereo speaker (iPhone 7 and up)
* Stereo speaker ([[iPhone 7]] and up)
* microphone
* Microphone
* 3.5&nbsp;mm [[Phone connector (audio)|stereo audio jack]] (until the iPhone SE (1st generation))
* 3.5&nbsp;mm [[phone connector (audio)|headphone jack]] (until iPhone 7)
* [[Lightning (connector)|Lightning]] port (requires iOS 10 or later)
* [[30-pin dock connector]] (until [[iPhone 5]])
}}
* [[Lightning (connector)|Lightning]] port (iPhone 5 – [[iPhone 14]])
| connectivity = {{Collapsible list
* [[USB-C]] port ([[iPhone 15]] and up)
| title = [[Wi-Fi]] and [[Bluetooth]]
| 1    = '''1st gen''', '''3G''', and '''3GS:'''<br />
[[Wi-Fi]] ([[IEEE 802.11|802.11]] [[IEEE 802.11b-1999|b]]/[[IEEE 802.11g-2003|g]])
| 2    = '''4''' and '''4S:'''<br />
[[Wi-Fi]] ([[IEEE 802.11|802.11]] [[IEEE 802.11b-1999|b]]/[[IEEE 802.11g-2003|g]]/[[IEEE 802.11n-2009|n]])
| 3    = '''5''', '''5C''', and '''5S:'''<br />
[[Wi-Fi]] ([[IEEE 802.11|802.11]] [[IEEE 802.11a-1999|a]]/[[IEEE 802.11b-1999|b]]/[[IEEE 802.11g-2003|g]]/[[IEEE 802.11n-2009|n]])
| 4    = '''6 / 6 Plus''', '''6S / 6S Plus''', '''SE''', '''7 / 7 Plus''', and '''8 / 8 Plus / X:'''<br />
[[Wi-Fi]] ([[IEEE 802.11|802.11]] [[IEEE 802.11a-1999|a]]/[[IEEE 802.11b-1999|b]]/[[IEEE 802.11g-2003|g]]/[[IEEE 802.11n-2009|n]]/[[IEEE 802.11ac|ac]])
| 5    = <!--- This is a blank placeholder. NO CONTENT goes in this parameter. --->
| 6    = '''1st gen''', '''3G''', '''3GS''', and '''4:'''<br />
[[Bluetooth v2.1+EDR|Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR]]
| 7    = '''4S''', '''5''', '''5C''', '''5S''', and '''6 / 6 Plus:'''<br />
[[Bluetooth v4.0|Bluetooth 4.0]]
| 8    = '''6S / 6S Plus''', '''SE (1st)''' and '''7 / 7 Plus:'''<br />
[[Bluetooth v4.2|Bluetooth 4.2]]
| 9 = '''8 and X through iPhone 12 and 12 Pro:'''<br />
[[Bluetooth 5.0]]
}}
 
'''[[GSM]] models also include:'''
{{flatlist|
* [[LTE (telecommunication)|LTE]] [[LTE frequency bands|700, 2100]]&nbsp;MHz
* {{allow wrap|[[Universal Mobile Telecommunications System|UMTS]] / [[High-Speed Downlink Packet Access|HSDPA]]/[[Evolved HSPA|HSPA+]] / [[Dual-Cell HSDPA|DC-HSDPA]]}} [[UMTS frequency bands|850, 900, 1900, 2100]]&nbsp;MHz
* {{allow wrap|[[GSM]] / [[Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution|EDGE]]}} [[GSM frequency bands|850, 900, 1800, 1900]]&nbsp;MHz
'''[[code division multiple access|CDMA]] model also includes:'''
* [[LTE (telecommunication)|LTE]] [[LTE frequency bands|700]]&nbsp;MHz
* [[code division multiple access|CDMA]]/[[Evolution-Data Optimized|EV-DO Rev. A]] [[Multi-band device|800, 1900]]&nbsp;MHz
* {{allow wrap|[[Universal Mobile Telecommunications System|UMTS]] / [[High-Speed Downlink Packet Access|HSDPA]]/[[Evolved HSPA|HSPA+]]/[[Dual-Cell HSDPA|DC-HSDPA]]}} [[UMTS frequency bands|850, 900, 1900, 2100]]&nbsp;MHz
* {{allow wrap|[[GSM]] / [[Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution|EDGE]]}} [[GSM frequency bands|850, 900, 1800, 1900]]&nbsp;MHz
}}
| dimensions = {{Collapsible list
| title = Dimensions
| 1    = '''1st gen:'''
| 2    = {{convert|115|mm|in|abbr=on}} H
| 3    = {{convert|61|mm|in|abbr=on}} W
| 4    = {{convert|11.6|mm|in|abbr=on}} D
| 5    = '''3G''' & '''3GS:'''
| 6    = {{convert|115.5|mm|in|abbr=on}} H
| 7    = {{convert|62.1|mm|in|abbr=on}} W
| 8    = {{convert|12.3|mm|in|abbr=on}} D
| 9    = '''4''' & '''4S:'''
| 10    = {{convert|115.2|mm|in|abbr=on}} H
| 11    = {{convert|58.6|mm|in|abbr=on}} W
| 12    = {{convert|9.3|mm|in|abbr=on}} D
| 13    = '''5, 5S''' & '''SE (1st):'''
| 14    = {{convert|123.8|mm|in|abbr=on}} H
| 15    = {{convert|58.6|mm|in|abbr=on}} W
| 16    = {{convert|7.6|mm|in|abbr=on}} D
| 17    = '''5C:'''
| 18    = {{convert|124.4|mm|in|abbr=on}} H
| 19    = {{convert|59.2|mm|in|abbr=on}} W
| 20    = {{convert|8.97|mm|in|abbr=on}} D
| 21    = '''6:'''
| 22    = {{convert|138.1|mm|in|abbr=on}} H
| 23    = {{convert|67|mm|in|abbr=on}} W
| 24    = {{convert|6.9|mm|in|abbr=on}} D
| 25    = '''6 Plus:'''
| 26    = {{convert|158.1|mm|in|abbr=on}} H
| 27    = {{convert|77.8|mm|in|abbr=on}} W
| 28    = {{convert|7.1|mm|in|abbr=on}} D
| 29    = '''6S''' & '''7:'''
| 30    = {{convert|138.3|mm|in|abbr=on}} H
| 31    = {{convert|67.1|mm|in|abbr=on}} W
| 32    = {{convert|7.1|mm|in|abbr=on}} D
| 33    = '''6S Plus''' & '''7 Plus:'''
| 34    = {{convert|158.2|mm|in|abbr=on}} H
| 35    = {{convert|77.9|mm|in|abbr=on}} W
| 36    = {{convert|7.3|mm|in|abbr=on}} D
| 37    = '''8''' & '''SE (2nd):'''
| 38    = {{convert|138.4|mm|in|abbr=on}} H
| 39    = {{convert|67.3|mm|in|abbr=on}} W
| 40    = {{convert|7.3|mm|in|abbr=on}} D
| 41    = '''8 Plus:'''
| 42    = {{convert|158.4|mm|in|abbr=on}} H
| 43    = {{convert|78.1|mm|in|abbr=on}} W
| 44    = {{convert|7.5|mm|in|abbr=on}} D
| 45    = '''X''' & '''XS:'''
| 46    = {{convert|143.6|mm|in|abbr=on}} H
| 47    = {{convert|70.9|mm|in|abbr=on}} W
| 48    = {{convert|7.7|mm|in|abbr=on}} D
| 49    = '''XS Max:'''
| 50    = {{convert|157.5|mm|in|abbr=on}} H
| 51    = {{convert|77.4|mm|in|abbr=on}} W
| 52    = {{convert|7.7|mm|in|abbr=on}} D
| 53    = '''XR''' & '''11:'''
| 54    = {{convert|150.9|mm|in|abbr=on}} H
| 55    = {{convert|75.7|mm|in|abbr=on}} W
| 56    = {{convert|8.3|mm|in|abbr=on}} D
| 57    = '''11 Pro:'''
| 58    = {{convert|144|mm|in|abbr=on}} H
| 59    = {{convert|71.4|mm|in|abbr=on}} W
| 60    = {{convert|8.1|mm|in|abbr=on}} D
| 61    = '''11 Pro Max:'''
| 62    = {{convert|158|mm|in|abbr=on}} H
| 63    = {{convert|77.8|mm|in|abbr=on}} W
| 64    = {{convert|8.1|mm|in|abbr=on}} D
| 65    = '''12 mini:'''
| 66    = {{convert|131.5|mm|in|abbr=on}} H
| 67    = {{convert|64.2|mm|in|abbr=on}} W
| 68    = {{convert|7.4|mm|in|abbr=on}} D
| 69    = '''12''' & '''12 Pro:'''
| 70    = {{convert|146.7|mm|in|abbr=on}} H
| 71    = {{convert|71.5|mm|in|abbr=on}} W
| 72    = {{convert|7.4|mm|in|abbr=on}} D
| 73    = '''12 Pro Max:'''
| 74    = {{convert|160.8|mm|in|abbr=on}} H
| 75    = {{convert|78.1|mm|in|abbr=on}} W
| 76    = {{convert|7.4|mm|in|abbr=on}}
}}
| weight = {{Collapsible list
| title = Weight
| 1    = '''1st gen''' and '''3GS:'''
| 2    = {{convert|135|g|oz|abbr=on}}
| 3    = '''3G:''' {{convert|133|g|oz|abbr=on}}
| 4    = '''4:''' {{convert|137|g|oz|abbr=on}}
| 5    = '''4S:''' {{convert|140|g|oz|abbr=on}}
| 6    = '''5''' and '''5S:'''
| 7    = {{convert|112|g|oz|abbr=on}}
| 8    = '''5C:''' {{convert|132|g|oz|abbr=on}}
| 9    = '''6:''' {{convert|129|g|oz|abbr=on}}
| 10    = '''6 Plus:''' {{convert|172|g|oz|abbr=on}}
| 11    = '''6S:''' {{convert|143|g|oz|abbr=on}}
| 12    = '''6S Plus:''' {{convert|192|g|oz|abbr=on}}
| 13    = '''SE (1st):''' {{convert|113|g|oz|abbr=on}}
| 14    = '''7:''' {{convert|138|g|oz|abbr=on}}
| 15    = '''7 Plus:''' {{convert|188|g|oz|abbr=on}}
| 16    = '''8''' & '''SE (2nd):''' {{convert|148|g|oz|abbr=on}}
| 17    = '''8 Plus:''' {{convert|202|g|oz|abbr=on}}
| 18    = '''X:''' {{convert|174|g|oz|abbr=on}}
| 19    = '''XS:''' {{convert|177|g|oz|abbr=on}}
| 20    = '''XS Max:''' {{convert|208|g|oz|abbr=on}}
| 21    = '''XR''' and '''11:''' {{convert|194|g|oz|abbr=on}}
| 22    = '''11 Pro:''' {{convert|188|g|oz|abbr=on}}
| 23    = '''11 Pro Max:''' {{convert|226|g|oz|abbr=on}}
| 24    = '''12 mini:''' {{convert|135|g|oz|abbr=on}}
| 25    = '''12:''' {{convert|164|g|oz|abbr=on}}
| 26    = '''12 Pro:''' {{convert|189|g|oz|abbr=on}}
| 27    = '''12 Pro Max:''' {{convert|228|g|oz|abbr=on}}
}}
}}
| related = {{flatlist|
| related = {{flatlist|
* [[iPad]]
* [[iPad]]
* [[iPod Touch]]
* [[List of iPhone models|Comparison of iPhone models]]
* [[List of iOS and iPadOS devices|Comparison]]
}}
}}
| website = {{URL|apple.com/iphone/}}
| website = {{URL|https://www.apple.com/iphone/|apple.com/iphone}}
| releasedate = {{Collapsible list
| units_sold = >3&nbsp;billion ({{as of|2025|7|lc=y|df=US}})
| title = June 29, 2007
| online_services = {{flatlist|
| 1    = '''[[IPhone (1st generation)|iPhone (1st Generation)]]''': {{Start date|2007|06|29}}
* [[App Store (iOS/iPadOS)|App Store]]
| 2    = '''[[iPhone 3G|3G]]:''' {{Start date|2008|07|11}}
* [[Apple One]]
| 3    = '''[[iPhone 3GS|3GS]]''': {{Start date|2009|06|19}}
| 4    = '''[[iPhone 4|4]]''': {{Start date|2010|06|24}}
| 5    = '''[[iPhone 4S|4S]]''': {{Start date|2011|10|14}}
| 6    = '''[[iPhone 5|5]]''': {{Start date|2012|09|21}}
| 7    = '''[[iPhone 5C|5C]]''', '''[[iPhone 5S|5S]]''': {{Start date|2013|09|20}}
| 8    = '''[[iPhone 6|6 / 6 Plus]]''': {{Start date|2014|09|19}}
| 9    = '''[[iPhone 6S|6S / 6S Plus]]''': {{Start date|2015|9|25}}
| 10    = '''[[iPhone SE (1st generation)|SE (1st)]]''': {{Start date|2016|3|31}}
| 11    = '''[[iPhone 7|7 / 7 Plus]]''': {{Start date|2016|09|16}}
| 12    = '''[[iPhone 8|8 / 8 Plus]]''': {{Start date|2017|09|22}}
| 13    = '''[[iPhone X|X]]''': {{Start date|2017|11|03}}
| 14    = '''[[iPhone XS|XS / XS Max]]''': {{Start date|2018|09|21}}
| 15    = '''[[iPhone XR|XR]]''': {{Start date|2018|10|26}}
| 16    = '''[[iPhone 11|11]] / [[iPhone 11 Pro|11 Pro / 11 Pro Max]]''': {{Start date|2019|09|20}}
| 17    = '''[[iPhone SE (2nd generation)|SE (2nd)]]''': {{Start date|2020|04|24}}
| 18    = '''[[iPhone 12|12]]''' and '''[[iPhone 12 Pro|12 Pro]]''': {{Start date|2020|10|23}}
| 19    = '''[[iPhone 12|12 Mini]]''' and '''[[iPhone 12 Pro|12 Pro Max]]''': {{Start date|2020|11|13}}
}}
| unitssold = 2.2 Billion (as of November 1, 2018)<ref name="Lifewire">{{cite news|url=https://www.lifewire.com/how-many-iphones-have-been-sold-1999500|title= How Many iPhones have been sold |work= Lifewire |access-date= July 27, 2019}}</ref>
| service = {{flatlist|
* [[iTunes Store]]
* [[App Store (iOS)|App Store]]
* [[iCloud]]
* [[iCloud]]
* [[Apple Books]]
* [[Apple Pay]]
* [[Podcasts (software)|Podcasts]]
* [[Apple Music]]
* [[Apple Wallet]]
}}
}}
| release_date = {{start date and age|2007|06|29}}
}}
}}
{{iPhone models}}
{{iPhone models}}
The '''iPhone''' is a line of [[smartphone]]s designed and marketed by [[Apple Inc.]] that use Apple's [[iOS]] [[mobile operating system]]. The [[iPhone (1st generation)|first-generation iPhone]] was announced by former Apple [[Chief executive officer|CEO]] [[Steve Jobs]] on January 9, 2007. Since then Apple has annually released new iPhone models and iOS updates. As of November 1, 2018, more than 2.2 billion iPhones had been sold.


The iPhone has a [[user interface]] built around a [[multi-touch]] screen. It connects to [[cellular network]]s or [[Wi-Fi]], and can make [[Telephone call|calls]], [[web browser|browse the web]], [[camera phone|take pictures]], [[portable media player|play music]] and send and receive [[email]]s and [[text messaging|text messages]]. Since the iPhone's launch further features have been added, including larger screen sizes, [[video camera|shooting video]], [[waterproofing]], the ability to install third-party [[mobile app]]s through an [[app store]], and many [[Computer accessibility|accessibility]] features. Up to 2017, iPhones used a layout with a single button on the front panel that returns the user to the [[Springboard (iPhone)|home screen]]. Since 2017, more expensive iPhone models have switched to a nearly [[Screen bezel|bezel]]-less front screen design with app switching activated by [[gesture recognition]].
The '''iPhone''' is a line of [[smartphone|smartphones]] developed and marketed by [[Apple Inc.|Apple]] that run [[iOS]], the company's own [[mobile operating system]]. The [[iPhone (1st generation)|first-generation iPhone]] was announced by then–Apple CEO and co-founder [[Steve Jobs]] on January 9, 2007, at [[Macworld 2007]], and launched later that year. Since then, Apple has annually released new [[List of iPhone models|iPhone models]] and [[IOS version history|iOS versions]]; the latest models being the [[iPhone 17]], the higher-end [[iPhone 17 Pro]] and 17 Pro Max, the thinner [[iPhone Air]], and the entry-level [[iPhone 17e]]. As of July 2025, more than 3 billion iPhones have been sold, and Apple has been the [[List of best-selling mobile phones#Annual sales by manufacturer|largest vendor of mobile phones since 2023]].


The iPhone is one of the two largest smartphone [[Computing platform|platforms]] in the world alongside [[Android (operating system)|Android]], forming a large part of the [[Luxury goods|luxury market]]. The iPhone has generated large profits for Apple, making it one of the world's [[List of public corporations by market capitalization|most valuable publicly traded companies]]. The first-generation iPhone was described as "revolutionary" and a "game-changer" for the mobile phone industry and subsequent models have also garnered praise. The iPhone has been credited with popularizing the smartphone and [[slate phone|slate form factor]], and with creating a large market for smartphone apps, or "[[Mobile app development|app economy]]". {{As of|2017|1}}, Apple's [[App Store (iOS)|App Store]] contained more than 2.2&nbsp;million applications for the iPhone.
The original iPhone was the first mobile phone to use [[multi-touch]] technology. Throughout [[History of the iPhone|its history]], the iPhone has gained larger, [[Retina display|higher-resolution]] displays, [[video camera|video-recording]] functionality, [[waterproofing]], and many [[Computer accessibility|accessibility]] features. Up to the [[iPhone 8]] and 8 Plus, iPhones had a single button on the front panel, with the [[iPhone 5s]] and later integrating a [[Touch ID]] fingerprint sensor. Since the [[iPhone X]],{{NoteTag|The [[iPhone naming|naming]] of the iPhone X ([[Roman numeral]] "X" pronounced "ten") marked the 10th anniversary of the iPhone, thus skipping the iPhone 9.}} models have switched to a nearly [[Screen bezel|bezel]]-less front screen design with [[Face ID]] facial recognition in place of Touch ID for authentication, and increased use of gestures in place of the home button for navigation.


==History and availability==
The iPhone, which operates using Apple's [[Proprietary software|proprietary]] iOS software, is one of the two major smartphone [[Computing platform|platforms]] in the world, alongside [[Android (operating system)|Android]]. The first-generation iPhone was described by Steve Jobs as a "revolution" for the mobile phone industry. The iPhone has been credited with popularizing the [[slate phone|slate]] smartphone form factor, and with creating a large market for smartphone apps, or "[[Mobile app development|app economy]]"; laying the foundation for the [[Post-PC era|boom of the market for mobile devices]]. In addition to the [[List of built-in iOS apps|apps that come pre-installed on iOS]], there are nearly 2 million apps available for download from Apple's mobile [[App store|distribution marketplace]], the [[App Store (Apple)|App Store]], as of {{As of|2024|August|bare=yes}}.
===History===


== History ==
{{Main|History of the iPhone}}
{{Main|History of the iPhone}}


Development of what was to become the iPhone began in 2004, when Apple started to gather a team of 1,000 employees led by hardware engineer [[Tony Fadell]], software engineer [[Scott Forstall]] and design engineer Sir [[Jonathan Ive]]<ref name=":0">Gladwell, Malcolm (November 14, 2011). [http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2011/11/14/111114fa_fact_gladwell?currentPage=2 "The Tweaker: The real genius of Steve Jobs."] ''[[The New Yorker]]''. p. 2</ref> to work on the highly confidential "Project Purple."<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=The Secret Origin Story of the IPHONE. An exclusive excerpt from the book "The One Device: The secret history of the iPhone"|url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/13/15782200/one-device-secret-history-iphone-brian-merchant-book-excerpt|access-date=|website=The Verge|page=|publication-date=2017}}</ref><ref name="RWW12">{{cite web|last=Rowinski|first=Dan|date=August 7, 2012|title=4 Real Secrets We've Learned So Far About Apple|url=http://www.readwriteweb.com/mobile/2012/08/4-real-secrets-weve-learned-so-far-about-apple.php|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120808131222/http://www.readwriteweb.com/mobile/2012/08/4-real-secrets-weve-learned-so-far-about-apple.php|archive-date=August 8, 2012|access-date=October 25, 2012|work=Readwriteweb.com}}</ref>
===2000s===
Development of an [[Apple Inc.|Apple]] smartphone began in 2004, when the company started to gather a team of 1,000 employees led by hardware engineer [[Tony Fadell]], software engineer [[Scott Forstall]], and design officer [[Jony Ive]],<ref name=":0">Gladwell, Malcolm (November 14, 2011). [http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2011/11/14/111114fa_fact_gladwell?currentPage=2 "The Tweaker: The real genius of Steve Jobs."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130308210758/http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2011/11/14/111114fa_fact_gladwell?currentPage=2 |date=March 8, 2013 }} ''[[The New Yorker]]''. p. 2</ref> to work on the highly confidential "Project Purple".<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=June 13, 2017|title=The Secret Origin Story of the IPHONE. An exclusive excerpt from the book "The One Device: The secret history of the iPhone"|url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/13/15782200/one-device-secret-history-iphone-brian-merchant-book-excerpt|access-date=|website=The Verge|page=|publication-date=2017|archive-date=August 27, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220827040315/http://www.theverge.com/2017/6/13/15782200/one-device-secret-history-iphone-brian-merchant-book-excerpt|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="RWW12">{{cite web|last=Rowinski|first=Dan|date=August 7, 2012|title=4 Real Secrets We've Learned So Far About Apple|url=http://www.readwriteweb.com/mobile/2012/08/4-real-secrets-weve-learned-so-far-about-apple.php|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120808131222/http://www.readwriteweb.com/mobile/2012/08/4-real-secrets-weve-learned-so-far-about-apple.php|archive-date=August 8, 2012|access-date=October 25, 2012|work=Readwriteweb.com}}</ref>


Apple CEO [[Steve Jobs]] steered the original focus away from a tablet (which Apple eventually revisited in the form of the [[iPad]]) towards a phone.<ref>{{cite news|last=Murtazin|first=Eldar|date=June 20, 2010|title=Apple's Phone: From 1980s' Sketches to iPhone. Part 3|work=Mobile-review|url=http://mobile-review.com/articles/2010/iphone-history3-en.shtml|access-date=March 27, 2011}}</ref> Apple created the device during a secretive collaboration with Cingular Wireless (which became [[AT&T Mobility]]) at the time—at an estimated development cost of US$150&nbsp;million<!-- Wired, page 3 --> over thirty months.<ref name="Wired_Untold">{{cite news|date=January 9, 2008|title=The Untold Story: How the iPhone Blew Up the Wireless Industry|work=[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]]|url=http://archive.wired.com/gadgets/wireless/magazine/16-02/ff_iphone?currentPage=all|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150213101032/http://archive.wired.com/gadgets/wireless/magazine/16-02/ff_iphone?currentPage=all|archive-date=February 13, 2015}}</ref>
Then Apple CEO [[Steve Jobs]] steered the original focus away from a tablet (which was later revisited in the form of the [[iPad]]) towards a phone.<ref>{{cite news|last=Murtazin|first=Eldar|date=June 20, 2010|title=Apple's Phone: From 1980s' Sketches to iPhone. Part 3|work=Mobile-review|url=http://mobile-review.com/articles/2010/iphone-history3-en.shtml|access-date=March 27, 2011|archive-date=May 11, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110511134715/http://mobile-review.com/articles/2010/iphone-history3-en.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> Apple created the device during a secretive collaboration with [[Cingular Wireless]] (later renamed [[AT&T Mobility]]) at an estimated development cost of US$150&nbsp;million<!-- Wired, page 3 --> over thirty months.<ref name="Wired_Untold">{{cite news|date=January 9, 2008|title=The Untold Story: How the iPhone Blew Up the Wireless Industry|magazine=[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]]|url=http://archive.wired.com/gadgets/wireless/magazine/16-02/ff_iphone?currentPage=all|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150213101032/http://archive.wired.com/gadgets/wireless/magazine/16-02/ff_iphone?currentPage=all|archive-date=February 13, 2015}}</ref> According to Jobs in 1998, the "i" in "iMac" (and thereafter "iPod", "iPhone" and "iPad") stands for internet, individual, instruct, inform, and inspire.<ref>{{cite web|date=February 18, 2016|title=iPhone: What the "i" in Apple's handset names for|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/iphone-apple-name-imac-i-internet-phone-handset-a6881701.html|access-date=November 12, 2017|work=Andrew Griffin|publisher=The Independent|archive-date=July 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706183659/http://www.independent.co.uk/tech/iphone-apple-name-imac-i-internet-phone-handset-a6881701.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Wei|first=Will|date=September 7, 2016|title=The meaning of the 'i' in 'iPhone' – as explained by Steve Jobs|url=http://www.businessinsider.com/what-i-means-iphone-2016-9|access-date=November 12, 2017|work=[[Business Insider]]|archive-date=June 27, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220627235254/https://www.businessinsider.com/what-i-means-iphone-2016-9|url-status=live}}</ref>


According to [[Steve Jobs]], the "i" word in "iMac" (and therefore "iPod", "iPhone" and "iPad") stands for internet, individual, instruct, inform, and inspire.<ref>{{cite web|date=February 18, 2016|title=iPhone: What the "i" in Apple's handset names for|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/iphone-apple-name-imac-i-internet-phone-handset-a6881701.html|access-date=November 12, 2017|work=Andrew Griffin|publisher=The Independent}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Wei|first=Will|date=September 7, 2016|title=The meaning of the 'i' in 'iPhone' — as explained by Steve Jobs|url=http://www.businessinsider.com/what-i-means-iphone-2016-9|access-date=November 12, 2017|work=[[Business Insider]]}}</ref>
Apple rejected the "[[design by committee]]" approach that had yielded the [[Motorola ROKR E1]], a largely unsuccessful "iTunes phone" made in collaboration with [[Motorola]]. Among other deficiencies, the ROKR E1's firmware limited storage to only 100 [[iTunes]] songs to avoid competing with Apple's [[iPod nano]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Andreescu|first=Alex|date=September 27, 2005|title=iPod nano: The End of the Motorola-Apple Story – Ed Zander, Motorola CEO: "Screw the nano"|work=[[Softpedia]]|url=http://news.softpedia.com/news/iPod-nano-The-End-of-the-Motorola-Apple-Story-9409.shtml|access-date=June 5, 2010|archive-date=July 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220701181902/https://news.softpedia.com/news/iPod-nano-The-End-of-the-Motorola-Apple-Story-9409.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Rojas|first=Peter|date=September 8, 2005|title=It's official: ROKR E1 iTunes phone can only store max. 100 tracks|url=https://www.engadget.com/2005/09/08/its-official-rokr-e1-itunes-phone-can-only-store-max-100/|access-date=March 23, 2017|work=[[Engadget]]|archive-date=May 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220525225131/https://www.engadget.com/2005-09-08-its-official-rokr-e1-itunes-phone-can-only-store-max-100.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Cingular gave Apple the liberty to develop the iPhone's hardware and software in-house, a rare practice at the time,<ref name="CNN secrets">{{cite news|last=Lewis|first=Peter|date=January 12, 2007|title=How Apple kept its iPhone secrets|publisher=CNN|url=https://money.cnn.com/2007/01/10/commentary/lewis_fortune_iphone.fortune/index.htm|access-date=January 11, 2009|archive-date=December 10, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081210110636/http://money.cnn.com/2007/01/10/commentary/lewis_fortune_iphone.fortune/index.htm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Vogelstein|first=Fred|date=January 9, 2008|title=The Untold Story: How the iPhone Blew Up the Wireless Industry|magazine=[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]]|url=https://www.wired.com/gadgets/wireless/magazine/16-02/ff_iphone|access-date=January 10, 2008|archive-date=May 9, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080509154531/http://www.wired.com/gadgets/wireless/magazine/16-02/ff_iphone|url-status=live}}</ref> and paid Apple a fraction of its monthly service revenue (until the iPhone 3G),<ref>{{cite web|last=Cheng|first=Jacqui|date=June 9, 2008|title=AT&T remains sole iPhone carrier in US, revenue sharing axed (Updated)|url=https://arstechnica.com/apple/2008/06/att-remains-sole-iphone-carrier-in-us-revenue-sharing-axed/|access-date=March 23, 2017|work=[[Ars Technica]]|archive-date=March 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170324090421/https://arstechnica.com/apple/2008/06/att-remains-sole-iphone-carrier-in-us-revenue-sharing-axed/|url-status=live}}</ref> in exchange for four years of exclusive U.S. sales, until 2011.<ref name="arstechnica.com">{{cite web|last=Brodkin|first=Jon|date=June 29, 2017|title=With iPhone, Apple showed AT&T and Verizon who's boss|url=https://arstechnica.com/apple/2017/06/with-iphone-apple-showed-att-and-verizon-whos-boss/|work=[[Ars Technica]]|access-date=July 4, 2017|archive-date=July 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170703090321/https://arstechnica.com/apple/2017/06/with-iphone-apple-showed-att-and-verizon-whos-boss/|url-status=live}}</ref>


Apple rejected the "[[design by committee]]" approach that had yielded the [[Motorola ROKR E1]], a largely unsuccessful collaboration with [[Motorola]]. Among other deficiencies, the ROKR E1's firmware limited storage to only 100 [[iTunes]] songs to avoid competing with Apple's [[iPod nano]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Andreescu|first=Alex|date=September 27, 2005|title=iPod nano: The End of the Motorola-Apple Story – Ed Zander, Motorola CEO: "Screw the nano"|work=[[Softpedia]]|url=http://news.softpedia.com/news/iPod-nano-The-End-of-the-Motorola-Apple-Story-9409.shtml|access-date=June 5, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Rojas|first=Peter|date=September 8, 2005|title=It's official: ROKR E1 iTunes phone can only store max. 100 tracks|url=https://www.engadget.com/2005/09/08/its-official-rokr-e1-itunes-phone-can-only-store-max-100/|access-date=March 23, 2017|work=[[Engadget]]}}</ref>
Jobs unveiled the [[IPhone (1st generation)|first-generation iPhone]] to the public on January 9, 2007, at the [[Macworld Conference & Expo|Macworld]] 2007 convention at the [[Moscone Center]] in [[San Francisco]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Farber|first=Dan|date=January 9, 2014|title=When iPhone met world, 7 years ago today|url=https://www.cnet.com/news/when-iphone-met-world-7-years-ago-today/|access-date=March 23, 2017|publisher=[[CNET]]|archive-date=July 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220705220307/https://www.cnet.com/tech/tech-industry/when-iphone-met-world-7-years-ago-today/|url-status=live}}</ref> The iPhone incorporated a 3.5-inch [[multi-touch]] display with few hardware buttons, and ran the [[IOS|iPhone OS]] operating system with a touch-friendly interface, then marketed as a version of [[MacOS|Mac OS X]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=iPhone (2007) review: A game-changer years in the making |url=https://www.macworld.com/article/186335/original-iphone-review-2.html |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=Macworld |language=en |archive-date=October 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005204304/https://www.macworld.com/article/186335/original-iphone-review-2.html |url-status=live }}</ref> It was the first mobile phone to use multi-touch technology.<ref name=":13">{{Cite book |last=Merchant |first=Brian |author-link=Brian Merchant |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=WVk_DQAAQBAJ |title=The One Device: The Secret History of the iPhone |date=June 22, 2017 |publisher=Transworld |isbn=978-1-4735-4254-9}}</ref> The device launched on June 29, 2007, at a starting price of US$499 in the United States, and required a two-year contract with [[AT&T]].<ref name="AppleQ32007">{{cite press release|url=https://images.apple.com/pr/pdf/q307data_sum.pdf|title=Apple Inc. Q3 2007 Unaudited Summary Data|access-date=June 6, 2008|date=July 25, 2007|publisher=Apple Inc.|quote=Consists of iPhones and Apple-branded and third-party iPhone accessories.|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080529133618/http://images.apple.com/pr/pdf/q307data_sum.pdf|archive-date=May 29, 2008}}</ref> The price was reduced by a third after two months. The resulting complaints forced Jobs to issue an apology and offer a partial rebate to [[early adopter|early purchasers]] of the Phone.<ref>{{cite web |website=[[Wharton Business School]] |url=https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/podcast/knowledge-at-wharton-podcast/the-price-is-right-but-maybe-its-not-and-how-do-you-know/ |title=The Price Is Right, but Maybe It's Not, and How Do You Know? |date=October 3, 2007 |access-date=April 26, 2024 |archive-date=April 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240426145152/https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/podcast/knowledge-at-wharton-podcast/the-price-is-right-but-maybe-its-not-and-how-do-you-know/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


Cingular gave Apple the liberty to develop the iPhone's hardware and software in-house<ref name="CNN secrets">{{cite news|last=Lewis|first=Peter|date=January 12, 2007|title=How Apple kept its iPhone secrets|publisher=CNN|url=https://money.cnn.com/2007/01/10/commentary/lewis_fortune_iphone.fortune/index.htm|access-date=January 11, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Vogelstein|first=Fred|date=January 9, 2008|title=The Untold Story: How the iPhone Blew Up the Wireless Industry|work=[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]]|url=https://www.wired.com/gadgets/wireless/magazine/16-02/ff_iphone|access-date=January 10, 2008}}</ref> and even paid Apple a fraction of its monthly service revenue (until the iPhone 3G),<ref>{{cite web|last=Cheng|first=Jacqui|date=June 9, 2008|title=AT&T remains sole iPhone carrier in US, revenue sharing axed (Updated)|url=https://arstechnica.com/apple/2008/06/att-remains-sole-iphone-carrier-in-us-revenue-sharing-axed/|access-date=March 23, 2017|work=[[Ars Technica]]}}</ref> in exchange for four years of exclusive U.S. sales, until 2011.<ref name="arstechnica.com">{{cite web|last=Brodkin|first=Jon|date=June 29, 2017|title=With iPhone, Apple showed AT&T and Verizon who's boss|url=https://arstechnica.com/apple/2017/06/with-iphone-apple-showed-att-and-verizon-whos-boss/|work=[[Ars Technica]]}}</ref>
[[File:iPhone 3G Availability.svg|upright=1.13|thumb|Worldwide iPhone availability:{{legend|#305ba3|iPhone available since its original release}}{{legend|#7e98ce|iPhone available since the release of the [[iPhone 3G]]}}]]
On July 11, 2008, at Apple's [[Worldwide Developers Conference]] (WWDC) 2008, Apple announced the [[iPhone 3G]], and expanded its launch-day availability to twenty-two countries; it was eventually released in 70 countries and territories.<ref name=3G_countries>{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/iphone/countries/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080721021512/http://www.apple.com/iphone/countries/|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 21, 2008|title=iPhone 3G Coming to countries everywhere|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=April 12, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=iPhone 3G now available in 22 other countries |url=https://www.macworld.com/article/192113/iphone3g_countries.html |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=Macworld |language=en |archive-date=October 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005191602/https://www.macworld.com/article/192113/iphone3g_countries.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The iPhone 3G introduced faster [[3G]] connectivity, and a lower starting price of US$199 (with a two-year AT&T contract).<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Tweney |first=Dylan |title=WWDC Keynote: Steve Jobs Announces a $200, 3G iPhone |language=en-US |magazine=Wired |url=https://www.wired.com/2008/06/liveblog-steve/ |access-date=October 5, 2022 |issn=1059-1028 |archive-date=October 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005191602/https://www.wired.com/2008/06/liveblog-steve/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It proved commercially popular, overtaking [[Motorola Razr V3|Motorola RAZR V3]] as the best selling cell phone in the U.S. by the end of 2008.<ref>{{Cite web |title=iPhone 3G crowned most popular phone in U.S. |url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-3g-crowned-most-popular-phone-in-u-s/ |access-date=October 25, 2023 |website=CNET |language=en |archive-date=November 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231115133851/https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-3g-crowned-most-popular-phone-in-u-s/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Its successor, the [[iPhone 3GS]], was announced on June 8, 2009, at WWDC 2009, and introduced video recording functionality.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Apple iPhone 3GS review: Same clothes, new feel |url=https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_3gs-review-369.php |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=GSMArena.com |language=en-US |archive-date=October 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005191555/https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_3gs-review-369.php |url-status=live }}</ref>


Jobs unveiled the [[iPhone (1st generation)|iPhone]] to the public on January 9, 2007, at the [[Macworld Conference & Expo|Macworld]] 2007 convention at the [[Moscone Center]] in San Francisco.<ref>{{cite web|last=Farber|first=Dan|date=January 9, 2014|title=When iPhone met world, 7 years ago today|url=https://www.cnet.com/news/when-iphone-met-world-7-years-ago-today/|access-date=March 23, 2017|publisher=[[CNET]]}}</ref> The two initial models, a 4&nbsp;GB{{efn|name=storageunits}} model priced at US$499 and an 8&nbsp;GB model at US$599 (both requiring a two-year contract), went on sale in the United States on June 29, 2007, at 6:00&nbsp;pm local time, while hundreds of customers lined up outside the stores nationwide.<ref name="AppleQ32007">{{cite press release|url=https://images.apple.com/pr/pdf/q307data_sum.pdf|title=Apple Inc. Q3 2007 Unaudited Summary Data|access-date=June 6, 2008|date=July 25, 2007|publisher=Apple Inc.|quote=Consists of iPhones and Apple-branded and third-party iPhone accessories.|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080529133618/http://images.apple.com/pr/pdf/q307data_sum.pdf|archive-date=May 29, 2008|df=mdy-all}}</ref> The passionate reaction to the launch of the iPhone resulted in sections of the media dubbing it the 'Jesus phone'.<ref>{{cite news|last=Mackenzie|first=Iain|date=January 26, 2010|title=Speculation that Apple may launch touchscreen 'iSlate'|publisher=BBC|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/10005038/speculation-that-apple-may-launch-touchscreen-islate|access-date=September 27, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=July 5, 2007|title=Where would Jesus queue?|work=The Economist|url=http://www.economist.com/node/9443542|access-date=September 27, 2011}}</ref> Following this successful release in the US, the first generation iPhone was made available in the UK, France, and Germany in November 2007, and Ireland and Austria in the spring of 2008.
===2010s===
[[File:First iPhone Macworld 2007 DSCF1286.agr.jpg|thumb|228x228px|The [[IPhone (1st generation)|original iPhone]] on display under glass at the January 2007 [[Macworld]] show|left]]The [[iPhone 4]] was announced on June 7, 2010, at WWDC 2010, and introduced a redesigned body incorporating a [[stainless steel]] frame and a rear glass panel.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=June 7, 2010 |title=iPhone 4: The Definitive Guide |url=https://gizmodo.com/iphone-4-the-definitive-guide-5557101 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=Gizmodo |language=en |archive-date=July 24, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170724221043/http://gizmodo.com/5557101/iphone-4-the-definitive-guide |url-status=live }}</ref> At release, the iPhone 4 was marketed as the "world's thinnest smartphone";<ref name=":1" /> it uses the [[Apple A4]] processor, being the first iPhone to use an Apple custom-designed chip. It introduced the [[Retina display]], having four times the [[display resolution]] of preceding iPhones, and was the highest-resolution smartphone screen at release;<ref name=":1" /> a front-facing camera was also introduced, enabling video calling functionality via [[FaceTime]].


[[File:iPhone 3G Availability.svg|thumb|Worldwide iPhone availability:{{legend|#305ba3|iPhone available since its original release}}{{legend|#7e98ce|iPhone available since the release of iPhone 3G}}{{legend|#52cf0a|Coming soon}}]]
Users of the iPhone 4 reported dropped/disconnected telephone calls when holding their phones in a certain way, and this issue was nicknamed "[[antennagate]]".<ref>Ionescu, Daniel. (July 17, 2010) [http://www.pcworld.com/article/201297/apples_iphone_4_antennagate_timeline.html Apple's iPhone 4 Antennagate Timeline] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111103182357/http://www.pcworld.com/article/201297/apples_iphone_4_antennagate_timeline.html |date=November 3, 2011 }}. PCWorld. Retrieved November 6, 2011.</ref> In January 2011, as Apple's exclusivity agreement with AT&T was expiring, [[Verizon Wireless|Verizon]] announced that they would be carrying the iPhone 4, with a model compatible with Verizon's [[CDMA2000|CDMA]] network releasing on February 10.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://voices.washingtonpost.com/fasterforward/2011/01/liveblog_the_verizon_iphone.html|newspaper=The Washington Post|title=Liveblog: The Verizon iPhone|access-date=January 11, 2011|archive-date=July 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220718011021/http://voices.washingtonpost.com/fasterforward/2011/01/liveblog_the_verizon_iphone.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052748703791904576075681886276172|work=[[The Wall Street Journal]]|first=Shayndi|last=Raice|title=Verizon Unwraps iPhone|date=January 12, 2011|access-date=August 12, 2017|archive-date=July 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220718001323/https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052748703791904576075681886276172|url-status=live}}</ref>
On July 11, 2008, Apple released the [[iPhone 3G]] in twenty-two countries, including the original six.<ref name="iPhone 3G launch countries">{{cite web|url=http://ipod.about.com/od/iphone3g/a/iphone_3g_rel.htm|title=Initial iPhone 3G Country Availability List|last=Costello|first=Sam|work=about.com|access-date=January 11, 2009}}</ref> Apple released the iPhone 3G in upwards of eighty countries and territories.<!-- A precise number would be great! --><ref name=3G_countries>{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/iphone/countries/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080721021512/http://www.apple.com/iphone/countries/|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 21, 2008|title=iPhone 3G Coming to countries everywhere|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=April 12, 2009}}</ref> Apple announced the [[iPhone 3GS]] on June 8, 2009, along with plans to release it later in June, July, and August, starting with the US, Canada and major European countries on June 19. Many would-be users objected to the iPhone's cost,<ref name="NPD demographics"/> and 40% of users had household incomes over US$100,000.<ref name="Nielsen demographics" />


[[File:First iPhone Macworld 2007 DSCF1286.agr.jpg|thumb|228x228px|First iPhone on display under glass at the January 2007 Macworld show|left]]The back of the original first-generation iPhone was made of aluminum with a black plastic accent. The iPhone 3G and 3GS feature a full plastic back to increase the strength of the [[GSM]] signal.<ref>{{cite web |title=Apple, AT&T mum on iPhone 3G issues |url=https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-at-t-mum-on-iphone-3g-issues/ |publisher=[[CNET]] |date=August 19, 2008 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref> The iPhone 3G was available in an 8&nbsp;GB black model, or a black or white option for the 16&nbsp;GB model. The iPhone 3GS was available in both colors, regardless of storage capacity.
The [[iPhone 4s]] was announced on October 4, 2011, and introduced the [[Siri]] [[virtual assistant]], a dual-core [[Apple A5|A5]] processor, and an 8 megapixel camera with [[1080p]] video recording functionality. The [[iPhone 5]] was announced on September 12, 2012, and introduced a larger 4-inch screen, up from the 3.5-inch screen of all previous iPhone models, as well as faster [[LTE (telecommunication)|4G LTE]] connectivity.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Ziegler |first=Chris |date=September 12, 2012 |title=Apple's iPhone 5 announcement: everything you need to know |url=https://www.theverge.com/2012/9/12/3321568/apples-iphone-5-event-heres-everything-that-happened |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=The Verge |language=en-US |archive-date=October 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005191558/https://www.theverge.com/2012/9/12/3321568/apples-iphone-5-event-heres-everything-that-happened |url-status=live }}</ref> It also introduced a thinner and lighter body made of [[aluminum alloy]], and the [[30-pin dock connector]] of previous iPhones was replaced with the new, reversible [[Lightning (connector)|Lightning]] connector.<ref name=":3" />
[[File:Size comparison of iPhone 5C 5S 4S.jpg|thumb|Bottom angle comparison between [[iPhone 5c]] (top), [[iPhone 5s]] (middle), and [[iPhone 4s]] (bottom)]]
The [[iPhone 5s]] and [[iPhone 5c]] were announced on September 10, 2013. The iPhone 5s included a [[64-bit computing|64-bit]] [[Apple A7|A7]] processor, becoming the first ever 64-bit smartphone;<ref>{{Cite web |last=Koetsier |first=John |date=September 10, 2013 |title=Apple's new iPhone 5s: The world's first 64-bit mobile phone … with fingerprint login |url=https://venturebeat.com/business/apples-new-iphone-5s-the-worlds-first-64-bit-mobile-phone/ |access-date=October 6, 2022 |website=VentureBeat |language=en-US |archive-date=October 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006074328/https://venturebeat.com/business/apples-new-iphone-5s-the-worlds-first-64-bit-mobile-phone/ |url-status=live }}</ref> it also introduced the [[Touch ID]] fingerprint authentication sensor.<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |title=A New Touch for iPhone |url=https://allthingsd.com/20130917/a-new-touch-for-iphone/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220423202230/https://allthingsd.com/20130917/a-new-touch-for-iphone/ |archive-date=April 23, 2022 |access-date=January 5, 2024 |website=AllThingsD |language=en-US}}</ref> The iPhone 5c was a lower-cost device that incorporated hardware from the iPhone 5, into a series of colorful plastic frames.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Tibken |first=Shara |title=Apple launches iPhone 5s and $99 iPhone 5c with five colors |url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/tech-industry/apple-launches-iphone-5s-and-99-iphone-5c-with-five-colors/ |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=CNET |language=en |archive-date=October 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005191558/https://www.cnet.com/tech/tech-industry/apple-launches-iphone-5s-and-99-iphone-5c-with-five-colors/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


The iPhone 4 has an [[aluminosilicate]] glass front and back with a [[stainless steel]] edge that serves as the [[Antenna (radio)|antennas]]. It was at first available in black; the white version was announced, but not released until April 2011, 10 months later.
On September 9, 2014, Apple introduced the [[iPhone 6]] and iPhone 6 Plus, and included significantly larger screens than the iPhone 5s, at 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch respectively; both models also introduced mobile payment technology via [[Apple Pay]].<ref>{{cite news |first1=Dominic |last1=Rushe |first2=Alex |last2=Hern |first3=Samuel |last3=Gibbs |first4=Stuart |last4=Dredge |title=The Apple Watch, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus – as it happened |url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/live/2014/sep/09/apple-announcement-iphone-6-iwatch-ios8-event-live |work=[[The Guardian]] |date=September 9, 2014 |access-date=March 23, 2017 |archive-date=August 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220814080353/https://www.theguardian.com/technology/live/2014/sep/09/apple-announcement-iphone-6-iwatch-ios8-event-live |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Optical image stabilization]] was introduced to the 6 Plus' camera. The [[Apple Watch]] was also introduced on the same day, and is a [[smartwatch]] that operates in conjunction with a connected iPhone. Some users experienced bending issues from normal use with the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, particularly on the latter model, and this issue was nicknamed "[[bendgate]]".<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sacco|first=Al|date=September 29, 2014|title=Apple (Mostly) Not to Blame in iPhone 6 Plus 'Bendgate' Fiasco|url=https://www.cio.com/article/2688437/apple-mostly-not-to-blame-in-iphone-6-plus-bendgate-fiasco.html|access-date=May 28, 2021|website=CIO|language=en|archive-date=June 27, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220627185729/https://www.cio.com/article/250571/apple-mostly-not-to-blame-in-iphone-6-plus-bendgate-fiasco.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


Users of the iPhone 4 reported dropped/disconnected telephone calls when holding their phones in a certain way. This became known as [[antennagate]].<ref>Ionescu, Daniel. (July 17, 2010) [http://www.pcworld.com/article/201297/apples_iphone_4_antennagate_timeline.html Apple's iPhone 4 Antennagate Timeline]. PCWorld. Retrieved November 6, 2011.</ref>
The [[iPhone 6s]] and 6s Plus were introduced on September 9, 2015, and included a more bend-resistant frame made of a stronger aluminum alloy, as well as a higher resolution 12 megapixel main camera capable of [[4K resolution|4K]] video recording.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Chance |date=September 25, 2015 |title=Here's how iPhone 6s Plus handles bendgate brutality |url=https://9to5mac.com/2015/09/24/does-the-iphone-6s-plus-bend/ |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=9to5Mac |language=en-US |archive-date=October 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005191602/https://9to5mac.com/2015/09/24/does-the-iphone-6s-plus-bend/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The [[IPhone SE (1st generation)|first-generation iPhone SE]] was introduced on March 21, 2016, and was a low-cost device that incorporated newer hardware from the iPhone 6s, in the frame of the older iPhone 5s.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Apple Introduces iPhone SE – The Most Powerful Phone with a Four-inch Display |url=https://www.apple.com/sg/newsroom/2016/03/21Apple-Introduces-iPhone-SE-The-Most-Powerful-Phone-with-a-Four-inch-Display/ |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=Apple Newsroom (Singapore) |language=en-SG |archive-date=October 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005204303/https://www.apple.com/sg/newsroom/2016/03/21Apple-Introduces-iPhone-SE-The-Most-Powerful-Phone-with-a-Four-inch-Display/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


On January 11, 2011, [[Verizon Wireless|Verizon]] announced during a media event that it had reached an agreement with Apple and would begin selling a [[CDMA2000|CDMA]] [[iPhone 4]]. Verizon said it would be available for pre-order on February 3, with a release set for February 10.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://voices.washingtonpost.com/fasterforward/2011/01/liveblog_the_verizon_iphone.html|work=The Washington Post|title=Liveblog: The Verizon iPhone}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052748703791904576075681886276172 |work=[[The Wall Street Journal]]|first=Shayndi|last=Raice|title=Verizon Unwraps iPhone|date=January 12, 2011}}</ref> In February 2011, the Verizon iPhone accounted for 4.5% of all iPhone [[Impression (online media)|ad impressions]] in the U.S. on Millennial Media's mobile ad network.<ref name="VB ad network">{{cite web|url=https://venturebeat.com/2011/03/18/report-verizon-iphone-snagged-4-5-of-iphone-mobile-ad-impressions-in-feb|title=Report: Verizon iPhone snagged 4.5% of iPhone mobile ad impressions in February|last=Hardawar|first=Devindra|work=Venturebeat.com|date=March 18, 2011|access-date=March 24, 2011}}</ref>
The [[iPhone 7]] and 7 Plus were announced on September 7, 2016, which introduced larger camera sensors, [[IP code|IP67]]-certified water and dust resistance, and a quad-core [[Apple A10|A10 Fusion]] processor utilizing [[ARM big.LITTLE|big.LITTLE]] technology;<ref>{{cite web |first=Dan |last=Seifert |title=iPhone 7 and 7 Plus announced with water resistance, dual cameras, and no headphone jack |url=https://www.theverge.com/2016/9/7/12758236/apple-iphone-7-announced-features-price-release-date |website=[[The Verge]] |date=September 7, 2016 |access-date=March 23, 2017 |archive-date=April 27, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190427014804/https://www.theverge.com/2016/9/7/12758236/apple-iphone |url-status=live }}</ref> the 3.5&nbsp;mm [[phone connector (audio)|headphone jack]] was removed, and was followed by the introduction of the [[AirPods]] wireless earbuds.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Novet |first=Jordan |date=January 19, 2017 |title=Apple's AirPods are a no-brainer – if you have the latest iPhone |url=https://venturebeat.com/business/airpods-review/ |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=VentureBeat |language=en-US |archive-date=October 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005204305/https://venturebeat.com/business/airpods-review/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Optical image stabilization was added to the 7's camera. A second telephoto camera lens was added on the 7 Plus, enabling two-times optical zoom, and "Portrait" photography mode which simulates [[bokeh]] in photos.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Camera |url=https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/iphone-7-plus-camera-page-3 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=Trusted Reviews |date=March 11, 2020 |language=en |archive-date=October 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005204305/https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/iphone-7-plus-camera-page-3 |url-status=live }}</ref>


From 2007 to 2011, Apple spent $647&nbsp;million on advertising for the iPhone in the US.<ref name=RWW12/>
The [[iPhone 8]], 8 Plus, and [[iPhone X]] were announced on September 12, 2017, in Apple's first event held at the [[Steve Jobs Theater]] in [[Apple Park]]. All models featured rear glass panel designs akin to the iPhone 4, [[Inductive charging|wireless charging]], and a hexa-core [[Apple A11|A11 Bionic]] chip with "Neural Engine" [[AI accelerator]] hardware. The iPhone X additionally introduced a 5.8-inch [[OLED]] "Super Retina" display with a "[[Bezel (screen)|bezel]]-less" design, with a higher [[pixel density]] and [[contrast ratio]] than previous iPhones with LCD displays, and introduced a stronger frame made of stainless steel. It also introduced [[Face ID]] facial recognition authentication hardware, in a "notch" screen cutout, in place of Touch ID;<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2017/09/the-future-is-here-iphone-x/|title=The future is here: iPhone X|work=Apple Inc.|access-date=September 14, 2017|archive-date=September 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170924073859/https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2017/09/the-future-is-here-iphone-x/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Warren |first=Tom |date=September 14, 2017 |title=Apple's iPhone X notch is an odd design choice |url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/9/14/16306298/apple-iphone-x-screen-notch |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=The Verge |language=en-US |archive-date=December 4, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171204223008/https://www.theverge.com/2017/9/14/16306298/apple-iphone-x-screen-notch |url-status=live }}</ref> the home button was removed to achieve the “bezel-less” design, replacing it with a gesture-based navigation system.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stein |first=Scott |title=No home button? No problem: How to do everything on the iPhone X |url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-x-how-to-survive-with-no-home-button/ |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=CNET |language=en |archive-date=October 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221013201552/https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-x-how-to-survive-with-no-home-button/ |url-status=live }}</ref> At its US$999 starting price, the iPhone X was the most expensive iPhone at launch.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clifford |first=Catherine |title=Apple CEO Tim Cook on the $999 new iPhone X: 'We're not trying to charge the highest price we could get or anything like that' |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2017/11/03/tim-cook-buying-a-999-iphone-x-is-like-buying-high-quality-coffee.html |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=CNBC |date=November 3, 2017 |language=en |archive-date=October 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005204303/https://www.cnbc.com/2017/11/03/tim-cook-buying-a-999-iphone-x-is-like-buying-high-quality-coffee.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


On Tuesday, September 27, Apple sent invitations for a press event to be held October 4, 2011, at 10:00&nbsp;am at the [[Cupertino, California|Cupertino]] headquarters to announce details of the next generation iPhone, which turned out to be [[iPhone 4S]]. Over 1&nbsp;million 4S models were sold in the first 24 hours after its release in October 2011.<ref>[https://www.apple.com/pr/library/2011/10/10iPhone-4S-Pre-Orders-Top-One-Million-in-First-24-Hours.html Press Info – iPhone 4S Pre-Orders Top One Million in First 24 Hours]. Apple (October 10, 2011). Retrieved November 6, 2011.</ref> Due to large volumes of the iPhone being manufactured and its high selling price, Apple became the largest mobile handset vendor in the world by revenue, in 2011, surpassing long-time leader [[Nokia]].<ref name="eon.businesswire.com">{{cite press release|url=http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20110421005965/en/Apple/Nokia/revenues|title=Strategy Analytics: Apple Becomes World's Largest Handset Vendor by Revenue in the first quarter of 2011|date=April 21, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120111133615/http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20110421005965/en/Apple/Nokia/revenues|archive-date=January 11, 2012|df=mdy-all}}</ref> American carrier [[C Spire Wireless]] announced that it would be carrying the iPhone 4S on October 19, 2011.<ref name="cspire">{{cite news|url=https://money.cnn.com/2011/10/19/technology/cspire_iphone|title=Tiny regional carrier C Spire lands iPhone 4S|last=Goldman|first=David|date=October 19, 2011|publisher=CNN|access-date=October 18, 2011}}</ref>
[[File:IPhone 13 Pro camera lens group.jpg|thumb|Picture of the cameras on the [[iPhone 13 Pro]]]]
The [[iPhone XR]], [[iPhone XS]], and XS Max were announced on September 12, 2018. All models featured the "Smart HDR" computational photography system, and a significantly more powerful "Neural Engine".<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2018/09/iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-bring-the-best-and-biggest-displays-to-iphone/|title=iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max bring the best and biggest displays to iPhone|work=Apple Inc.|access-date=September 12, 2018|archive-date=April 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190427014807/https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2018/09/iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-bring-the-best-and-biggest-displays-to-iphone/|url-status=live}}</ref> The XS Max introduced a larger 6.5-inch screen. The iPhone XR included a 6.1-inch LCD "Liquid Retina" display, with a "bezel-less" design similar to the iPhone X, but does not include a second telephoto lens; it was made available in a series of vibrant colors, akin to the iPhone 5c, and was a lower-cost device compared to the iPhone X and XS.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2018/09/apple-introduces-iphone-xr/|title=Apple introduces iPhone XR|work=Apple Inc.|access-date=September 12, 2018|archive-date=March 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327101626/https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2018/09/apple-introduces-iphone-xr/|url-status=live}}</ref>


In January 2012, Apple reported its best quarterly earnings ever, with 53% of its revenue coming from the sale of 37&nbsp;million iPhones, at an [[average selling price]] of nearly $660. The average selling price has remained fairly constant for most of the phone's lifespan, hovering between $622 and $660.<ref name="Jordan">{{cite web|last=Jordan|first=Golson|title=iPhone Average Selling Price Remains Steady Even With Free 3GS Offer|url=http://www.macrumors.com/2012/01/26/iphone-average-selling-price-remains-steady-even-with-free-3gs-offer/|publisher=MacRumors|access-date=September 6, 2012|date=January 26, 2012}}</ref> The production price of the iPhone 4S was estimated by [[IHS Inc.|IHS iSuppli]], in October 2011, to be $188, $207 and $245, for the 16&nbsp;GB, 32&nbsp;GB and 64&nbsp;GB models, respectively.<ref>{{cite web|last=Hesseldahl|first=Arik|title=Apple's iPhone 4S Cracked Open, Money Spills Out|url=http://allthingsd.com/20111019/apples-iphone-4s-cracked-open-money-spills-out/|publisher=AllThingsD|access-date=September 6, 2012|date=October 19, 2011}}</ref> Labor costs are estimated at between $12.50 and $30 per unit, with workers on the iPhone assembly line making $1.78 an hour.<ref>{{cite web |first=Eric |last=Mack |title=iPhone manufacturing costs revealed? |url=https://www.cnet.com/news/iphone-manufacturing-costs-revealed/ |publisher=[[CNET]] |date=February 22, 2012 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref>
The [[iPhone 11]], [[IPhone 11 Pro|11 Pro]], and 11 Pro Max were announced on September 10, 2019. The iPhone 11 was the successor to the iPhone XR, while the iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max succeeded the iPhone XS and XS Max. All models gained an Ultra-Wide lens, enabling two-times optical zoom out, as well as larger batteries for longer battery life.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-iphone-11-cheaper-xr-despite-trump-china-tariffs-2019-9|title=Apple's new iPhone 11 is $50 cheaper than last year's model, despite Trump's planned tariffs on Chinese imports|date=September 11, 2019|website=Business Insider|access-date=September 10, 2019|archive-date=June 20, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220620214642/https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-iphone-11-cheaper-xr-despite-trump-china-tariffs-2019-9|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release | title=iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max: the most powerful and advanced smartphones | website=Apple Inc. | date=September 10, 2019 | url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2019/09/iphone-11-pro-and-iphone-11-pro-max-the-most-powerful-and-advanced-smartphones/ | access-date=September 4, 2019 | archive-date=September 10, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190910185030/https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2019/09/iphone-11-pro-and-iphone-11-pro-max-the-most-powerful-and-advanced-smartphones/ | url-status=live }}</ref> The [[IPhone SE (2nd generation)|second-generation iPhone SE]] was introduced on April 17, 2020, and was a low-cost device that incorporated newer hardware from the iPhone 11, in the frame of the older iPhone 8, while retaining the home button and the Touch ID sensor.<ref>{{Cite web |title=iPhone SE: A powerful new smartphone in a popular design |url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/04/iphone-se-a-powerful-new-smartphone-in-a-popular-design/ |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=Apple Newsroom |language=en-US |archive-date=April 28, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200428153235/https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/04/iphone-se-a-powerful-new-smartphone-in-a-popular-design/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


In February 2012, [[ComScore]] reported that 12.4% of U.S. mobile subscribers used an iPhone.<ref name=post2>{{cite news|title=comScore Reports December 2011 US Mobile Subscriber Market Share|date=February 2, 2012|url=http://www.comscore.com/Press_Events/Press_Releases/2012/2/comScore_Reports_December_2011_U.S._Mobile_Subscriber_Market_Share}}</ref> Approximately 6.4&nbsp;million iPhones are active in the U.S. alone.<ref name="Nielsen demographics"/>
===2020s===
The [[iPhone 12]], 12 Mini, [[IPhone 12 Pro|12 Pro]], and 12 Pro Max were announced via a [[Livestreaming|livestream]] event on October 13, 2020. All models featured OLED "Super Retina XDR" displays, introduced faster [[5G]] connectivity, and the [[MagSafe (iPhone)|MagSafe]] magnetic charging and accessory system; a slimmer flat-edged design was also introduced, which combined with stronger [[glass-ceramic]] front glass, added better drop protection compared to previous iPhones.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Apple announces iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini: A new era for iPhone with 5G|url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/10/apple-announces-iphone-12-and-iphone-12-mini-a-new-era-for-iphone-with-5g/|access-date=January 9, 2021|website=Apple Newsroom|language=en-US|archive-date=August 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220814131441/https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/10/apple-announces-iphone-12-and-iphone-12-mini-a-new-era-for-iphone-with-5g/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Apple introduces iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max with 5G|url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/10/apple-introduces-iphone-12-pro-and-iphone-12-pro-max-with-5g/|access-date=January 9, 2021|website=Apple Newsroom|language=en-US|archive-date=October 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013181423/https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/10/apple-introduces-iphone-12-pro-and-iphone-12-pro-max-with-5g/|url-status=live}}</ref> The iPhone 12 Mini introduced a smaller 5.4-inch screen, while the 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max had larger screens of 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch respectively. The iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max additionally added a [[Lidar]] sensor for better accuracy in [[Augmented reality|augumented reality]] (AR) applications.


On September 12, 2012, Apple announced the iPhone 5. It has a {{convert|4|in|mm}} display, up from its predecessors' {{convert|3.5|in|mm}} screen. The device comes with the same 326 pixels per inch found in the iPhone 4 and 4S. The iPhone 5 has the [[system on a chip|SoC]] A6 processor, the chip is 22% smaller than the iPhone 4S' A5 and is twice as fast, doubling the graphics performance of its predecessor. The device is 18% thinner than the iPhone 4S, measuring {{convert|7.6|mm|in|1}}, and is 20% lighter at {{convert|112|g|oz|0}}.
The [[iPhone 13]], 13 Mini, [[IPhone 13 Pro|13 Pro]], and 13 Pro Max were announced via a livestream event on September 14, 2021. All models featured larger camera sensors, larger batteries for longer battery life, and a narrower "notch" screen cutout.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Apple introduces iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, delivering breakthrough camera innovations and a powerhouse chip with an impressive leap in battery life|url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/09/apple-introduces-iphone-13-and-iphone-13-mini/|access-date=October 9, 2021|website=Apple Newsroom|language=en-US|archive-date=June 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220622015723/https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/09/apple-introduces-iphone-13-and-iphone-13-mini/|url-status=live}}</ref> The iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max additionally introduced smoother adaptive 120&nbsp;Hz [[refresh rate]] "ProMotion" technology in its OLED display, and three-times optical zoom in the telephoto lens.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Apple unveils iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max – more pro than ever before|url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/09/apple-unveils-iphone-13-pro-and-iphone-13-pro-max-more-pro-than-ever-before/|access-date=October 9, 2021|website=Apple Newsroom|language=en-US|archive-date=September 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210915145506/https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/09/apple-unveils-iphone-13-pro-and-iphone-13-pro-max-more-pro-than-ever-before/|url-status=live}}</ref> The low-cost [[IPhone SE (3rd generation)|third-generation iPhone SE]] was introduced on March 8, 2022, and incorporated the [[Apple A15|A15 Bionic]] chip from the iPhone 13, but otherwise retained similar hardware to the second-generation iPhone SE.


On July 6, 2013, it was reported that Apple was in talks with Korean mobile carrier [[SK Telecom]] to release the next generation iPhone with LTE Advanced technology.<ref name="hngn 5S rumor 1">{{cite web|url=http://www.hngn.com/articles/7048/20130705/iphone-5S-release-date-rumors-new-phone-will-4g-lte.htm|title=iPhone 5S Release Date Rumors: New Phone Will Have 4G LTE Advanced Capabilities : Tech : Headlines & Global News|publisher=Hngn.com|date=July 5, 2013|access-date=July 30, 2013}}</ref>
The [[iPhone 14]], 14 Plus, [[IPhone 14 Pro|14 Pro]], and 14 Pro Max were announced on September 7, 2022. All models introduced [[satellite phone]] emergency calling functionality. A new 14 Plus model introduced the large 6.7-inch screen size, first seen on the iPhone 12 Pro Max, into a lower-cost device.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Apple introduces iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus |url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-introduces-iphone-14-and-iphone-14-plus/ |access-date=September 24, 2022 |website=Apple Newsroom |language=en-US |archive-date=September 24, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220924172020/https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-introduces-iphone-14-and-iphone-14-plus/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max additionally introduced a higher-resolution 48-megapixel main camera, the first increase in megapixel count since the iPhone 6s; it also introduced [[Always on display|always-on display]] technology to the [[lock screen]], and an interactive status bar interface integrated in a redesigned screen cutout, entitled "Dynamic Island".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Apple debuts iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max |url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-debuts-iphone-14-pro-and-iphone-14-pro-max/ |access-date=September 24, 2022 |website=Apple Newsroom |language=en-US |archive-date=September 24, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220924172007/https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-debuts-iphone-14-pro-and-iphone-14-pro-max/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


On July 22, 2013, the company's suppliers said that Apple is testing out larger screens for the iPhone and iPad. "Apple has asked for prototype smartphone screens larger than {{convert|4|in|mm}} and has also asked for screen designs for a new tablet device measuring slightly less than {{convert|13|in|mm}} diagonally, they said."<ref>{{cite web |first=Darrell |last=Etherington |title=Apple Reportedly Testing Bigger iPhone And iPad Screens, Starting Production On New 9.7" iPad |url=https://techcrunch.com/2013/07/22/apple-reportedly-testing-bigger-iphone-and-ipad-screens-starting-production-on-new-9-7-ipad/ |publisher=[[TechCrunch]] |date=July 22, 2013 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref>
The [[iPhone 15]], 15 Plus, [[iPhone 15 Pro|15 Pro]], and 15 Pro Max were announced on September 12, 2023. Starting with this group of devices, all models switch to using [[USB-C]] as their power connector to comply with [[European Commission]] regulations, replacing Apple's proprietary [[Lightning (connector)|Lightning]] connector after eleven years of use in previous models.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Morrow |first1=Allison |title=Apple just killed the iPhone Lightning connector. What to do with your old chargers |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/12/tech/old-iphone-chargers-dispose-reuse/index.html |website=CNN |date=September 12, 2023 |publisher=Cable News Network |access-date=September 12, 2023 |archive-date=September 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230913021727/https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/12/tech/old-iphone-chargers-dispose-reuse/index.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The 15 and 15 plus now feature the Dynamic Island, which debuted with the iPhone 14 Pro (effectively retiring the "notch" display cutout), a 48-megapixel main camera, slightly curved edges, and a color-infused frosted glass back.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kelly |first1=Samantha Murphy |date=September 12, 2023 |title=The iPhone 15 and five other takeaways from Apple's 'wonderlust' event |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/12/tech/apple-iphone-15-event-wonderlust/index.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230930012341/https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/12/tech/apple-iphone-15-event-wonderlust/index.html |archive-date=September 30, 2023 |access-date=September 12, 2023 |website=CNN}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=September 12, 2023 |title=Apple debuts iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus |url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-debuts-iphone-15-and-iphone-15-plus/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230920002853/https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-debuts-iphone-15-and-iphone-15-plus/ |archive-date=September 20, 2023 |access-date=December 20, 2023 |website=Apple Newsroom |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":11">{{Cite web |date=September 12, 2023 |title=Apple unveils iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max |url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-unveils-iphone-15-pro-and-iphone-15-pro-max/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230920005125/https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-unveils-iphone-15-pro-and-iphone-15-pro-max/ |archive-date=September 20, 2023 |access-date=December 20, 2023 |website=Apple Newsroom |language=en-US}}</ref> The 15 Pro and Pro Max also replace the mute switch with the "Action" button, and stainless-steel material to titanium.<ref name=":11" />


On September 10, 2013, Apple unveiled two new iPhone models during a press event in Cupertino. The iPhone 5C, a mid-range-priced version of the handset that is designed to increase accessibility due to its price is available in five colors (green, blue, yellow, pink, and white) and is made of plastic. The iPhone 5S comes in three colors (black, white, and gold) and the home button is replaced with a fingerprint scanner (Touch ID). Both phones shipped on September 20, 2013.<ref name="cbc two phones released 1">{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2013/09/10/technology-apple-iphone-event.html|title=Apple unveils 2 new iPhones including cheaper model|publisher=[[CBC News]]|date=September 10, 2013|access-date=September 10, 2013}}</ref>
The [[iPhone 16]], 16 Plus, [[IPhone 16 Pro|16 Pro]], and 16 Pro Max were announced on September 9, 2024. The former two introduced a vertical camera layout with refined "Fusion" and Ultra-Wide cameras.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Apple introduces iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus |url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/09/apple-introduces-iphone-16-and-iphone-16-plus/ |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=Apple Newsroom |language=en-US}}</ref> The 16 Pro and Pro Max have larger 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch displays, a 48-megapixel Ultra-Wide camera, and the largest batteries in an iPhone up to that point.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Apple debuts iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max |url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/09/apple-debuts-iphone-16-pro-and-iphone-16-pro-max/ |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=Apple Newsroom |language=en-US}}</ref> All models now include access to new [[Apple Intelligence]] AI features,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Apple Intelligence |url=https://www.apple.com/apple-intelligence/ |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=Apple |language=en-US |archive-date=June 13, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240613233953/https://www.apple.com/apple-intelligence/ |url-status=live }}</ref> a refined thermal system, support for [[Wi-Fi 7]], and a new button dubbed the "Camera Control", allowing easier access to camera features. On February 19, 2025, the 16e was announced as the newest member of the 16 family. This model has a longer battery life thanks to the A18 chip and the new Apple C1, which is the first cellular modem designed by Apple.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Apple debuts iPhone 16e: A powerful new member of the iPhone 16 family |url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/02/apple-debuts-iphone-16e-a-powerful-new-member-of-the-iphone-16-family/ |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=Apple Newsroom |language=en-US |archive-date=February 20, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250220001135/https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/02/apple-debuts-iphone-16e-a-powerful-new-member-of-the-iphone-16-family/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It has a 6.1-inch screen, and the same 48-megapixel camera as previous models, but lacks the wider shot option due to its cheaper purchasing price.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Eadicicco |first=Lisa |date=2025-02-19 |title=Apple launches the iPhone 16e, a cheaper new version of the iPhone 16 {{!}} CNN Business |url=https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/19/tech/apple-iphone-16e-launch/index.html |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=CNN |language=en |archive-date=February 19, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250219232144/https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/19/tech/apple-iphone-16e-launch/index.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


On September 9, 2014, Apple revealed the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus at an event in Cupertino. Both devices had a larger screen than their predecessor, at {{convert|4.7|in|mm}} and {{convert|5.5|in|mm}} respectively.<ref>{{cite news |first1=Dominic |last1=Rushe |first2=Alex |last2=Hern |first3=Samuel |last3=Gibbs |first4=Stuart |last4=Dredge |title=The Apple Watch, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus – as it happened |url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/live/2014/sep/09/apple-announcement-iphone-6-iwatch-ios8-event-live |work=[[The Guardian]] |date=September 9, 2014 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref>
The [[iPhone 17]], [[IPhone 17 Pro|17 Pro]], 17 Pro Max, and [[iPhone Air]] were announced on September 9, 2025. These devices feature the new faster A19 and A19 Pro chip with improved CPU and GPU performance including faster AI tasks. The always on display and ProMotion 120 Hz are standard now in all the new iPhones in the September 2025 lineup.<ref>{{Cite web |title=CNET |url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/which-2025-iphone-has-the-best-battery-ive-crowned-a-new-power-winner/ |access-date=December 25, 2025 |archive-date=December 27, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251227230309/https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/which-2025-iphone-has-the-best-battery-ive-crowned-a-new-power-winner/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The iPhone Air is the thinnest iPhone ever made yet and is the first iPhone to only have a speaker from the earpiece only. The iPhone Air also features the new C1X cellular modem which uses 30% less energy than the previous C1 chips. The iPhone 17 Pro models do not have this and instead uses the Qualcomm's Snapdragon X80 modem.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Christoffel |first=Ryan |date=2025-09-24 |title=Why iPhone 17 Pro doesn’t have Apple’s new C1X modem - 9to5Mac |url=https://9to5mac.com/2025/09/24/why-iphone-17-pro-doesnt-have-apples-new-c1x-modem/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250926001954/https://9to5mac.com/2025/09/24/why-iphone-17-pro-doesnt-have-apples-new-c1x-modem/ |archive-date=September 26, 2025 |access-date=2025-12-25 |work=9to5Mac |language=en-US |url-status=live }}</ref> The new Pro lineup has the distinctive camera plateau bump. The iPhone 17 Pro models also switch back to a aluminum body for better heat dissipation and feature the first for a iPhone, a vapor chamber cooling system which helps regulate the heat in heavy workloads.<ref>{{Cite web |title=iPhone 17 Pro Vapor Chamber: Complete 2025 Guide |url=https://smartish.com/blogs/news/iphone-17-pro-vapor-chamber?srsltid=AfmBOopWr5MUKmRJ6pWb8o1e10GpAbxJF6M643P0MUjBEh_BJbXbcBbM|date=September 12, 2025|website=Smartish|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260113062655/https://smartish.com/blogs/news/iphone-17-pro-vapor-chamber?srsltid=AfmBOopWr5MUKmRJ6pWb8o1e10GpAbxJF6M643P0MUjBEh_BJbXbcBbM|archive-date=January 13, 2026}}</ref> They also have the biggest and best battery life yet in any iPhone model.<ref>{{Cite web |title=CNET |url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/which-2025-iphone-has-the-best-battery-ive-crowned-a-new-power-winner/ |access-date=December 25, 2025 |archive-date=December 27, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251227230309/https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/which-2025-iphone-has-the-best-battery-ive-crowned-a-new-power-winner/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On March 2, 2026, the 17e was announced as the newest member of the 17 family.


After the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus was released, some users started complaining about the 6 and 6 Plus bending from normal use. This trend became known as "Bendgate",<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sacco|first=Al|date=2014-09-29|title=Apple (Mostly) Not to Blame in iPhone 6 Plus 'Bendgate' Fiasco|url=https://www.cio.com/article/2688437/apple-mostly-not-to-blame-in-iphone-6-plus-bendgate-fiasco.html|access-date=2021-05-28|website=CIO|language=en}}</ref> which later started "Touch Disease." However, they released the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus, a more bend ressistant iPhone than the 6 and 6 Plus, to solve this issue.
== Models ==
{{Main|List of iPhone models}}


On September 7, 2016, Apple unveiled the [[iPhone 7|iPhone 7 and 7 Plus]], which added water and dust resistance, improved system and graphics performance, a new dual-camera setup on the Plus model, new color options, and featured the removal of the 3.5&nbsp;mm headphone jack from the iPhone.<ref>{{cite web |first=Dan |last=Seifert |title=iPhone 7 and 7 Plus announced with water resistance, dual cameras, and no headphone jack |url=https://www.theverge.com/2016/9/7/12758236/apple-iphone-7-announced-features-price-release-date |website=[[The Verge]] |date=September 7, 2016 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref>
52 iPhone models have been produced. The models in '''bold''' are devices of the latest generation:


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. It also unveiled the iPhone X, which features a near bezel-less design, a facial recognition feature dubbed "Face ID" with facial tracking used for Animojis, an OLED screen with the highest pixel density on an iPhone, a new telephoto lens which works better in low light conditions, and improved cameras for AR.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2017/09/the-future-is-here-iphone-x/|title=The future is here: iPhone X|work=Apple Inc. |access-date=2017-09-14}}</ref>
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|+ iPhone models currently in production<ref>{{cite web |title=Apple - Support - Technical Specifications |url=https://support.apple.com/specs/iphone |website=support.apple.com |access-date=December 7, 2022 |archive-date=December 7, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207095745/https://support.apple.com/specs/iphone |url-status=live }}</ref>
On September 12, 2018, Apple officially unveiled the iPhone XS, XS Max<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2018/09/iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-bring-the-best-and-biggest-displays-to-iphone/|title=iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max bring the best and biggest displays to iPhone|work=Apple Inc. |access-date=2018-09-12}}</ref> and XR<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2018/09/apple-introduces-iphone-xr/|title=Apple introduces iPhone XR|work=Apple Inc. |access-date=2018-09-12}}</ref> at the Steve Jobs theater at [[Apple Park]]. The XS and XS Max feature an improved Super Retina Display with Dolby Vision and HDR10 support with the XS Max featuring a larger {{convert|6.5|in|mm}} display, improved cameras with Smart HDR, and the A12 Bionic chip. The iPhone XS and XS Max are [[IP Code|IP68]] water, liquid, and dust resistant which allow the devices to be submerged in up to 2 meters for a duration of 30 minutes, while iPhone XR retained the IP67 certification found in the first-generation iPhone X and also features an IPS LCD display instead of the OLED displays found in the higher-end models. The iPhone XS/XS Max's IP68 certifications were tested using various [[liquid]]s such as [[Water chlorination|chlorinated-water]], saltwater, [[tea]], [[wine]], [[beer]], and [[juices]]. Apple also announced the fourth generation of Apple Watch, the [[Apple Watch Series 4]].
! Release date
 
! Model
On September 10, 2019, Apple officially unveiled the iPhone 11 at [[Steve Jobs Theater]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://social.techcrunch.com/2019/08/29/apple-will-unveil-the-next-iphone-september-10/|title=Apple will unveil the next iPhone September 10|website=TechCrunch|access-date=2019-08-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release | title=Apple introduces dual camera iPhone 11 | website=Apple Inc. | date=September 10, 2019 | url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2019/09/apple-introduces-dual-camera-iphone-11/ | access-date=September 15, 2019}}</ref><ref name="highlights">{{cite press release | title=Highlights from Apple's keynote event | website=Apple Inc. | date=September 10, 2019 | url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2019/09/highlights-from-apples-keynote-event/ | access-date=September 14, 2019}}</ref> along with the iPhone 11 Pro and the iPhone 11 Pro Max.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-iphone-11-cheaper-xr-despite-trump-china-tariffs-2019-9|title=Apple's new iPhone 11 is $50 cheaper than last year's model, despite Trump's planned tariffs on Chinese imports|date=September 11, 2019|website=Business Insider}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release | title=iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max: the most powerful and advanced smartphones | website=Apple Inc. | date=September 10, 2019 | url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2019/09/iphone-11-pro-and-iphone-11-pro-max-the-most-powerful-and-advanced-smartphones/ | access-date=September 4, 2019}}</ref><ref name="highlights" />
! [[System on a chip|System-on-a-chip]]
 
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The iPhone 12 and 12 Pro series were virtually announced on October 13, 2020, featuring a refreshed design, Super Retina XDR Displays across all models, and [[5G]] connectivity.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Apple announces iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini: A new era for iPhone with 5G|url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/10/apple-announces-iphone-12-and-iphone-12-mini-a-new-era-for-iphone-with-5g/|access-date=2021-01-09|website=Apple Newsroom|language=en-US}}</ref>
|rowspan="2"| September 20, 2024
==Production==
|[[iPhone 16]]
Up to the [[iPhone 4]], all iPhone models, as well as other [[iOS device]]s were manufactured exclusively by [[Foxconn]], based in [[Taiwan]]. In 2011, after [[Tim Cook]] became CEO of the company, Apple changed its outsourcing strategy, for the first time increasing its supply partners. The [[iPhone 4s]] in 2012 was the first model to be manufactured simultaneously by two stand-alone companies: Foxconn and [[Pegatron]], both based in Taiwan. Although Foxconn is still responsible for the larger share of production, Pegatron's orders have been slowly increased, with the company being tasked with producing a part of the [[iPhone 5C]] line in 2013, and 30% of the [[iPhone 6]] devices in 2014. The 6 Plus model was produced solely by Foxconn.<ref>{{cite web|title=Taiwan's Pegatron to get most iPhone 6S orders in 2015: brokerage|url=http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aeco/201412020006.aspx|publisher=Focus Taiwan|access-date=December 9, 2014}}</ref> In 2019, there were reports stating that some of Foxconn's managers had used rejected parts to build iPhones, and that Apple was investigating the issue.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://9to5mac.com/2019/12/18/iphones-made-from-rejected-parts/|title=$43M fraud by Foxconn managers selling iPhones made from rejected parts|first=Ben|last=Lovejoy|date=December 18, 2019|website=9to5Mac}}</ref> In [[India]], Apple contracts [[Wistron]], a Taiwan-based manufacturer with a plant located near [[Bangalore]], to assemble iPhones to sell in the region.<ref>{{cite news |title=Arrests as Indian workers ransack iPhone plant over wages |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-55296433 |work=BBC News |date=December 14, 2020}}</ref>
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==Models==
|[[iPhone 16|iPhone 16 Plus]]
{{See also|List of iOS devices#iPhone}}
29 different iPhone models have been produced. The models in '''bold''' are devices of the latest generation:
 
===Current devices===
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* [[iPhone XR]] (2018–present)
* [[iPhone 11]] (2019–present)
* [[iPhone SE (2nd generation)|iPhone SE (2nd)]] (2020–present)
* '''[[iPhone 12]]''' (2020–present)
* '''[[iPhone 12|iPhone 12 Mini]]''' (2020–present)
* '''[[iPhone 12 Pro]]''' (2020–present)
* '''[[iPhone 12 Pro|iPhone 12 Pro Max]]''' (2020–present)
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===Past devices===
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* [[iPhone (1st generation)|iPhone]] (2007–2008)
* [[iPhone 3G]] (2008–2010)
* [[iPhone 3GS]] (2009–2012)
* [[iPhone 4]] (2010–2013)
* [[iPhone 4S]] (2011–2014)
* [[iPhone 5]] (2012–2013)
* [[iPhone 5C]] (2013–2015)
* [[iPhone 5S]] (2013–2016)
* [[iPhone 6]] (2014–2016)
* [[iPhone 6 Plus]] (2014–2016)
* [[iPhone 6S]] (2015–2018)
* [[iPhone 6S Plus]] (2015–2018)
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* [[iPhone SE (1st generation)|iPhone SE (1st)]] (2016–2018)
* [[iPhone 7]] (2016–2019)
* [[iPhone 7 Plus]] (2016–2019)
* [[iPhone 8]] (2017–2020)
* [[iPhone 8 Plus]] (2017–2020)
* [[iPhone X]] (2017–2018)
* [[iPhone XS]] (2018–2019)
* [[iPhone XS Max]] (2018–2019)
* [[iPhone 11 Pro]] (2019–2020)
* [[iPhone 11 Pro|iPhone 11 Pro Max]] (2019–2020)
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{{Timeline of iPhone models}}
 
{{Wide image|IPhone size comparison.svg|900px|A comparison of iPhone sizes from the iPhone 5S to the iPhone 12.}}
 
==Hardware==
 
===Screen and input===
The [[touchscreen]] on the first five generations is a {{convert|3.5|in|mm|-1}} [[liquid crystal display]] with scratch-resistant glass; The one on the iPhone 5, 5C, 5S, and first generation SE is {{convert|4|in|mm}};  The size of the iPhone 6, 6S, 7, 8, and second generation SE is {{convert|4.7|in|mm}}; the iPhone 6 Plus, 6S Plus, 7 Plus, and 8 Plus is {{convert|5.5|in|mm}}; The iPhone X, XS, and 11 Pro with {{convert|5.8|in|mm}}; The iPhone XR, and 11 with {{convert|6.1|in|mm}}; and the iPhone XS Max and 11 Pro Max with {{convert|6.5|in|mm}}.<ref name="jun18PressRelease" /> The [[capacitive touchscreen]] is designed for a bare finger, or multiple fingers for [[multi-touch]] sensing. The screens on the first three generations have a resolution of 320×480 ([[HVGA]]) at 163&nbsp;[[pixel density|ppi]]; those on the [[iPhone 4]] and [[iPhone 4S]] have a resolution of 640×960 at 326&nbsp;ppi; the {{convert|4|in|mm}} models, with 640×1136 at 326&nbsp;ppi; the {{convert|4.7|in|mm}} models, with 750×1334 at 326&nbsp;ppi; the {{convert|5.5|in|mm}} models, with 1080×1920 at 401&nbsp;ppi; and the {{convert|5.8|in|mm}} model X, with 1125×2436 at 458&nbsp;ppi. The initial models were using [[twisted nematic|twisted-nematic (TN) LCDs]]. Starting with iPhone 4, the technology was changed to [[IPS panel|in-plane switching (IPS) LCDs]]. The iPhone 5 model's screen results in an aspect ratio of approximately 16:9. The [[iPhone X]] is the first iPhone to use an [[OLED]] display. It has a near bezel-less screen with a ≈19.5:9 aspect ratio.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/iphone-x/specs/|title=iPhone X – Technical Specifications|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=2017-09-14}}</ref>
 
[[File:iPhone 5s top.jpg|thumb|The top and side of an [[iPhone 5S]], externally identical to the [[iPhone SE (1st generation)|SE (2016)]]. From left to right, sides: wake/sleep button, silence switch, volume up, and volume down.]]
 
The touch and gesture features of the iPhone are based on technology originally developed by [[FingerWorks]].<ref>{{cite web|title=iGesture Game Mode Guide|last=Fingerworks, Inc.|year=2003|publisher=fingerworks.com|url=http://users.erols.com/rwservices/pens/biblio05.html|access-date=April 30, 2009 }}</ref> Most gloves and [[Stylus (computing)|styli]] prevent the necessary electrical conductivity;<ref name=HowiPhoneWorks>{{cite web|last=Wilson|first=Tracy|url=http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/iphone.htm|title=How the iPhone Works|work=[[HowStuffWorks]]|access-date=June 6, 2008|date=June 20, 2007}}</ref><ref name=pogueFAQ>{{cite news|author-link=David Pogue|last=Pogue|first=David|url=http://pogue.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/01/11/the-ultimate-iphone-frequently-asked-questions/|title=The Ultimate iPhone Frequently Asked Questions|work=The New York Times|date=January 11, 2007|access-date=June 6, 2008}}</ref><ref name=pogueFAQ2>{{cite news|author-link=David Pogue|last=Pogue|first=David|url=http://pogue.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/01/13/ultimate-iphone-faqs-list-part-2/|title=Ultimate iPhone FAQs list, Part 2|work=The New York Times|date=January 13, 2007|access-date=June 6, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/iphone2.htm|title=How the iPhone's touchscreen Works|work=[[How Stuff Works]]|access-date=June 6, 2008|date=June 20, 2007}}</ref> although [[capacitive stylus|capacitive styli]] can be used with iPhone's finger-touch screen. The iPhone 3GS and later also feature a [[fingerprint]]-resistant [[Lipophobicity|oleophobic]] coating.<ref>{{cite web|first=Eric|last=Slivka|url=http://www.macrumors.com/2009/06/10/more-wwdc-tidbits-iphone-3g-s-oleophobic-screen-find-my-iphone-live|title=More WWDC Tidbits: iPhone 3G S Oleophobic Screen, "Find My iPhone" Live|work=Mac Rumors|date=June 10, 2009|access-date=July 3, 2009}}</ref>
 
[[File:Iphone back.jpg|thumb|The backs of a gold [[iPhone 6S]], a silver [[iPhone 6 Plus]], and a rose gold iPhone 6S.]]
 
The iPhone has a minimal hardware user interface, with most models featuring five [[Push-button|buttons]]. The only physical menu button is situated directly below the display and is called the "Home button" because its primary function is to close the active app and navigates to the home screen of the interface. Earlier models included a [[Squircle|rounded square]], reminiscent of the shape of icons on the home screen, however, new models which include Apple's [[fingerprint recognition]] feature [[Touch ID]] (which use the Home button as the fingerprint sensor) have no symbol. The [[iPhone X]] and later with the exception of the [[iPhone SE (2nd generation)]] don't have a Home button but instead [[Face ID]], a facial recognition authentication method.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Gibbs|first1=Samuel|title=iPhone X: new Apple smartphone dumps home button for all-screen design|url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/sep/12/iphone-x-release-date-apple-home-button-screen|work=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=September 12, 2017|date=September 12, 2017}}</ref>
 
A multi-function sleep/wake button is located on top of the device on earlier models. In the newer models starting with the iPhone 6, it is on right of the device. It serves as the unit's power button, and also controls [[#Phone|phone calls]]. When a call is received, pressing the sleep/wake button once silences the ringtone, and when pressed twice transfers the call to voicemail. Situated on the left spine are the volume adjustment controls. The iPhone 4 has two separate circular buttons to increase and decrease the volume; all earlier models house two switches under a single plastic panel, known as a rocker switch, which could reasonably be counted as either one or two buttons.
 
Directly above the volume controls is a ring/silent switch that when engaged mutes telephone ringing, alert sounds from new & sent emails, text messages, and other push notifications, camera shutter sounds, Voice Memo sound effects, phone lock/unlock sounds, keyboard clicks, and spoken auto-corrections. This switch does not mute alarm sounds from the Clock application, and in some countries or regions it will not mute the camera shutter or Voice Memo sound effects.<ref>[http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/iphone_user_guide.pdf manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/iphone_user_guide.pdf] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120308105745/http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/iPhone_User_Guide.pdf |date=March 8, 2012 }}. (PDF). Retrieved November 6, 2011.</ref> All buttons except Home were made of plastic on the original first-generation iPhone and metal on all later models. The touchscreen furnishes the remainder of the [[#Interface|user interface]].
 
A software update in January 2008<ref name="Update 1.1.3"/> allowed the first-generation iPhone to use cell tower and Wi-Fi network locations [[trilateration]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.howardforums.com/printthread.php?t=1383413|title=Memo: iPhone does not use triangulation|last=XFF |display-authors=etal |date=June 13, 2008|publisher=HowardForums|access-date=June 1, 2009}}</ref> despite lacking [[Global Positioning System|GPS]] hardware. Since the iPhone 3G generation, the iPhone employs [[Assisted GPS|A-GPS]] operated by the United States. Since the iPhone 4S generation the device also supports the [[GLONASS]] global positioning system, which is operated by Russia. Since the iPhone 8 it supports [[Galileo (satellite navigation)|Galileo]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://galileognss.eu/is-your-phone-using-galileo/|title=Is your phone using Galileo? {{!}} GALILEO|access-date=2019-08-16}}</ref>
 
====3D Touch and Haptic Touch====
{{Main|Force Touch}}
 
The [[IPhone 6S|iPhone 6S and 6S Plus]], introduced in 2015, feature [[Force Touch|3D Touch]] displays which allow the screen to recognize how hard it is being pressed using pressure-sensitive multi-touch technology, and a new Taptic Engine to provide haptic feedback.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Betters |first1=Elyse |title=What is Force Touch? Apple's haptic feedback technology explained - Pocket-lint |url=https://www.pocket-lint.com/laptops/news/apple/133176-what-is-force-touch-apple-s-haptic-feedback-technology-explained |website=Pocket-lint |access-date=November 19, 2018 |date=March 11, 2015}}</ref> In addition to visual cues, 3D Touch uses the Taptic Engine to provide a tactile sensation relative to the force being applied to the display to indicate to the user that a light or deep press action has been completed. An example of how this technology was used is lightly pressing the screen to preview a photograph and deeply pressing to open it, a feature dubbed 'Peek and Pop' by Apple.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-12-04|title=iPhone 6s - 3D Touch - Apple|url=http://www.apple.com/iphone-6s/3d-touch/|access-date=2021-01-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151204044155/http://www.apple.com/iphone-6s/3d-touch/|archive-date=December 4, 2015}}</ref>
 
All iPhones starting with the iPhone 6s (with the exception of the [[IPhone SE (1st generation)|first-generation iPhone SE]] and [[iPhone XR]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Does the iPhone XR have 3D Touch? {{!}} The iPhone FAQ |url=https://www.iphonefaq.org/archives/976797 |website=www.iphonefaq.org }}</ref>) had this feature. Starting in 2019 however, 3D Touch was omitted on all iPhones starting with the [[iPhone 11]]/[[iPhone 11 Pro]], and its software features were removed from [[iOS 13]] and later in favour of Haptic Touch. Haptic Touch retains much of the functionality of 3D Touch but cannot detect pressure, as the display lacks integrated capacitive sensors. Actions that previously required a deep press now only require a long press, and the haptic feedback is no longer associated with the applied pressure but rather the touch duration. Due to the migration from 3D Touch to Haptic Touch, all [[iPad]] models that can update to [[iPadOS 13]], along with the [[iPhone SE (1st generation)|first-generation iPhone SE]] and [[IPod Touch (7th generation)|seventh-generation iPod touch]], which previously did not support 3D Touch, gained similar Haptic Touch functionality with the iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 updates, although without any haptic feedback.
 
===Sensors===
{{More citations needed section|date=December 2017}}
iPhones feature a number of sensors, which are used to adjust the screen based on operating conditions, enable motion-controlled games, [[location-based service]]s, unlock the phone, and authenticate purchases with [[Apple Pay]], among many other things.
 
====Proximity sensor====
A [[proximity sensor]] deactivates the display and [[touchscreen]] when the device is brought near the face during a call. This is done to save battery power and to prevent inadvertent inputs from the user's face and ears.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-turn-off-proximity-sensor-iphone|title=How to fix or reset the proximity sensor on your iPhone if it's not working properly|last=John|first=Steven|website=Business Insider|access-date=2019-11-13|date=August 20, 2019}}</ref> The iPhone's proximity sensors detect the ear and switches off the light, saving power and stopping the face from unintentionally pressing buttons. A phone case, dirt or grime, or a software problem may cause the proximity sensor to malfunction.<ref>{{Cite web|last=John|first=Steven|title=How to fix or reset the proximity sensor on your iPhone if it's not working properly|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-turn-off-proximity-sensor-iphone|access-date=2021-05-15|website=Business Insider|language=en-US}}</ref>
 
====Ambient light sensor====
An [[photodetector|ambient light sensor]] adjusts the display brightness which saves battery power and prevents the screen from being too bright or too dark.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lifewire.com/sensors-that-make-iphone-so-cool-2000370|title=All About the Sensors That Make the iPhone So Cool|last=Costello|first=Sam|date=12 September 2019|website=Lifewire|language=en|access-date=2019-11-13}}</ref> True Tone, which is activated by default, uses advanced sensors to change the colour and intensity of the iPhone screen to match the ambient light, resulting in more natural-looking images. The [[ambient light sensor]] decides how much light is available around the iPhone and other apple products, such as the iPod and iPad. The device changes the screen brightness automatically based on this knowledge to save battery life and minimize eye strain.<ref name="Facebook">{{Cite web|last=Costello|first=Sam|title=All About the Sensors That Make the iPhone So Cool|url=https://www.lifewire.com/sensors-that-make-iphone-so-cool-2000370|access-date=2021-05-15|website=Lifewire|language=en}}</ref>
 
====Accelerometer====
A 3-axis [[accelerometer]] senses the orientation of the phone and changes the screen accordingly, allowing the user to easily switch between [[page orientation|portrait and landscape]] mode.<ref>{{cite news|last=Johnson|first=R. Collin|url=http://www.eetimes.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=200900669|title=There's more to MEMS than meets the iPhone|work=[[EE Times]]|date=July 9, 2007|access-date=June 6, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929095647/http://www.eetimes.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=200900669|archive-date=September 29, 2007}}</ref> Photo browsing, web browsing, and music playing support both upright and left or right widescreen orientations.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/ipodtouch/guidedtour/tour/medium.html|title=iPod touch&nbsp;– A Guided Tour|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=September 23, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080514121314/http://www.apple.com/ipodtouch/guidedtour/tour/medium.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive -->|archive-date=May 14, 2008}}</ref> Unlike the [[iPad]], the iPhone does not rotate the screen when turned upside-down, with the Home button above the screen, unless the running program has been specifically designed to do so. The 3.0 update added landscape support for still other applications, such as email, and introduced shaking the unit as a form of input (generally for [[undo]] functionality).<ref name="3.0 official" /><ref name="3.0 Macworld" /> The accelerometer can also be used to control [[#Third-party applications|third-party apps]], notably games. It is also used for fitness tracking purposes, primarily as a [[pedometer]]. Starting with the iPhone 5S, this functionality was included in the M7 [[Motion coprocessor]] and subsequent revisions of the embedded chip.
 
====Magnetometer====
A [[magnetometer]] is built-in since the iPhone 3GS, which is used to measure the strength and direction of the magnetic field in the vicinity of the device. Sometimes certain devices or radio signals can interfere with the magnetometer requiring users to either move away from the interference or re-calibrate by moving the device in a figure-eight motion. Since the iPhone 3GS, the iPhone also features a Compass app, which was unique at time of release, showing a compass that points in the direction of the magnetic field.
 
====Gyroscopic sensor====
Since the iPhone 4, the 4th Generation iPod touch, and the iPad 2, a three-axis gyroscope was included. This sensor will run on six axes due to the combination of a gyroscope and an accelerometer. One of the main reasons of the implementation was to enhance gaming mechanics such as the sensitivity and responsiveness aspects. It is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.<ref name="Facebook"/>
 
==== Radio ====
Some previous iPhone models contained a chip capable of receiving [[radio|radio signals]];<ref>{{cite journal|url=https://www.wired.com/2016/07/phones-fm-chips-radio-smartphone/|title=Your Phone Has an FM Chip. So Why Can't You Listen to the Radio? |journal=[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]]|date=July 8, 2016 |last1=Glaser |first1=April }}</ref> however, Apple has the FM radio feature switched off because there was no antenna connected to the chip. Later iterations of the iPhone (starting with the iPhone 7), however, do not contain radio chips at all.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://9to5mac.com/2017/09/28/iphone-7-iphone-8-fm-radio-features/|title=Apple says iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 do not contain FM radio chips or antennas, in response to FCC request|date=2017-09-28|work=9to5Mac|access-date=2017-11-17}}</ref> A campaign called "Free Radio On My Phone" was started to encourage cellphone manufacturers such as Apple to enable the radio on the phones they manufacture, reasons cited were that radio drains less power and is useful in an emergency such as the [[2016 Fort McMurray Wildfire]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/fm-radio-cellphone-telecoms-1.3577447|title=Broadcasters push for unlocked radio on smartphones that won't drain your data|last=Harris|first=Sophia|date=May 15, 2016|publisher=Canadian Broadcasting Corporation}}</ref>
 
==== Fingerprint sensor ====
Until 2017, iPhone models starting from [[iPhone 5S]] (excluding the [[iPhone 5C]]) featured Apple's [[fingerprint recognition]] sensor. It is used for unlocking the device and authenticating Apple Pay purchases (since the [[iPhone 6]]) using [[Touch ID]]. It is located in the home button. Touch ID has been replaced by Face ID (excluding the [[iPhone SE (2nd generation)]]), starting with the [[iPhone X]]. The fingerprint sensor uses the user's biometric information to give the user quick access to the device. It can also be used to open applications and approve transactions. It's compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
 
==== Barometer ====
Included on the [[iPhone 6]] and later (excluding the [[iPhone SE (1st generation)]]), a [[barometer]] is used to determine air pressure and elevation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iphonetricks.org/iphone-6-barometer-sensor-features/|title=iPhone 6 Barometer Sensor Features {{!}} iPhoneTricks.org|website=www.iphonetricks.org|access-date=February 19, 2017}}</ref> This sensor is used to provide position and navigational features by determining the altitude through evaluating air pressure. The barometers will allow the device to be pinpointed.
 
==== Facial recognition sensor ====
Starting with the [[iPhone X]], a [[facial recognition system|facial recognition]] sensor, named the TrueDepth camera system, is featured. It is used for unlocking the device and for authenticating purchases using [[Face ID]]. It can also be used for [[Animoji]]s and [[augmented reality|AR]].
 
===Audio and output===
[[File:Bottom of iPhone.jpg|thumb|From left to right is the headphone jack, microphone, Lightning connector, and built-in speaker on the base of the iPhone 5S.]]
 
On the bottom of the iPhone, there is a speaker to the left of the dock connector and a microphone to the right. There is an additional loudspeaker above the screen that serves as an earpiece during phone calls. The iPhone 4 includes an additional [[Noise-canceling microphone|microphone]] at the top of the unit for [[noise cancellation]], and switches the placement of the microphone and speaker on the base on the unit—the speaker is on the right.<ref name="4_tech_specs">{{cite web|title=Apple&nbsp;– iPhone 4&nbsp;– Size, weight, battery life, and other specs|url=https://www.apple.com/iphone/specs.html|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=July 1, 2010|archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/5quBTT6io?url=http://www.apple.com/iphone/specs.html|archive-date=July 1, 2010}}</ref> Volume controls are located on the left side of all iPhone models and as a slider in the iPod application.
 
The 3.5&nbsp;mm [[TRRS connector]]<!-- Not a typo, two Rs --> for the headphones is located on the top left corner of the device for the first five generations (original through 4S), after which time it was moved to the bottom left corner.<ref name="TRRS">{{cite web|url=http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Tip+and+ring|title=tip and ring|publisher=The Computer Language Company Inc.|access-date=March 15, 2009}}</ref> The headphone socket on the first-generation iPhone is recessed into the casing, making it incompatible with most headsets without the use of an adapter.<ref name="CNET original iPhone review"/> Subsequent generations eliminated the problem by using a flush-mounted headphone socket. Cars equipped with an [[electrical connector|auxiliary jack]] allow handsfree use of the iPhone while driving as a substitute for [[Bluetooth]]. The iPhone 7 and later have no 3.5&nbsp;mm headphone jack,<ref name="apple.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/iphone-7/specs/|title=iPhone 7 – Technical Specifications|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=October 20, 2016}}</ref> and instead headsets must connect to the iPhone by [[Bluetooth]], use Apple's [[Lightning (connector)|Lightning port]] (which has replaced the 3.5&nbsp;mm headphone jack), or (for traditional headsets) use the Lightning to 3.5&nbsp;mm headphone jack adapter, which is included with iPhone 7 up until iPhone X and plugs into the Lightning port. This adapter is available for purchase at several leading retailers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://9to5mac.com/2016/09/07/apple-to-sell-replacement-lightning-to-3-5mm-headphone-adapter-for-9/|title=Apple to sell replacement Lightning to 3.5mm headphone adapter for $9|first=Chance|last=Miller|date=September 7, 2016}}</ref>
 
Apple's own [[headset (audio)|headset]] has a multipurpose button near the microphone that can play or pause music, skip tracks, and answer or end phone calls without touching the iPhone. Some third-party headsets designed for the iPhone also include the microphone and control button.<ref name="Review: iPhone headsets">{{cite web|url=http://www.macworld.com/article/133445/2008/05/iphoneheadsets.html|title=Review: iPhone headsets|last=Frakes|first=Dan|date=May 14, 2008|work=Macworld|access-date=January 10, 2009}}</ref> The current headsets also provide volume controls, which are only compatible with more recent models.<!-- 3GS & 4 --><ref name="Earbuds with volume">{{cite web|url=http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB770G/B?fnode=MTY1NDA1MA&mco=MTM3NTI1ODk|title=Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic|publisher=Apple Store|access-date=May 19, 2009}}</ref> A fourth ring in the audio jack carries this extra information.
 
The built-in [[Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR|Bluetooth 2.x+EDR]] supports wireless earpieces and headphones, which requires the [[Bluetooth profile#Headset Profile (HSP)|HSP]] [[Bluetooth profile|profile]]. Stereo audio was added in the 3.0 update for hardware that supports [[A2DP]].<ref name="3.0 official" /><ref name="3.0 Macworld" /> While non-sanctioned third-party solutions exist, the iPhone does not officially support the [[OBEX]] [[Bluetooth protocols#Object exchange (OBEX)|file transfer]] [[Bluetooth protocols|protocol]].<ref>{{cite web |first=Erica |last=Sadun |title=iBluetooth team achieves OBEX file transfer |url=https://arstechnica.com/apple/2009/01/ibluetooth-team-achieves-obex-file-transfer/ |work=[[Ars Technica]] |date=January 26, 2009 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref> The lack of these profiles prevents iPhone users from exchanging multimedia files, such as pictures, music and videos, with other Bluetooth-enabled cell phones.
 
Composite<ref>{{cite web|url=http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC748ZM/A?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY|title=Apple Composite AV Cable|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=September 7, 2011}}</ref> or component<ref>{{cite web|url=http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC917ZM/A?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY|title=Apple Component AV Cable|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=September 7, 2011}}</ref> video at up to [[576i]] and stereo audio can be output from the dock connector using an adapter sold by Apple. iPhone 4 also supports 1024×768 [[Video Graphics Array|VGA]] output<ref>{{cite web|url=http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC552|title=Apple VGA Adapter|publisher=Apple Inc.|date=April 3, 2011|access-date=September 7, 2011}}</ref> without audio, and [[HDMI]] output,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC953ZM/A?fnode=MTc0MjU4NjE&mco=MjE1Mjg1OTQ|title=Apple Digital AV Adapter|publisher=Apple Inc.|date=March 11, 2011|access-date=September 7, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110807043237/http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC953ZM/A?fnode=MTc0MjU4NjE&mco=MjE1Mjg1OTQ|archive-date=August 7, 2011|df=mdy-all}}</ref> with stereo audio, via dock adapters.
 
===Battery===
[[File:IPhone Internals.jpg|thumb|Replacing the battery requires disassembling the iPhone unit and exposing the internal hardware]]
The iPhone features an internal rechargeable [[lithium-ion battery]]. Like an iPod, but unlike most other mobile phones at the time of its launch, the battery is not user-replaceable.<ref name="CNET original iPhone review">{{cite web |first1=Kent |last1=German |first2=Donald |last2=Bell |title=Apple iPhone review |url=https://www.cnet.com/products/apple-iphone/review/ |publisher=[[CNET]] |date=June 30, 2007 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Mobile Burn review">{{cite web|url=http://www.mobileburn.com/review.jsp?Id=3526|title=Review: Apple iPhone, In-Depth|last=Oryl|first=Michael|date=July 3, 2007|work=Mobile Burn|access-date=January 10, 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100106163724/http://www.mobileburn.com/review.jsp?Id=3526|archive-date=January 6, 2010|df=mdy-all}}</ref> The iPhone can be charged when connected to a computer for syncing across the included USB to dock connector cable, similar to [[IPod#Connectivity|charging an iPod]]. Alternatively, a USB to AC adapter (or "wall charger", also included) can be connected to the cable to charge directly from an [[AC power plugs and sockets|AC outlet]]. Some models of the iPhone support wireless charging.<ref>{{cite web | title=How to wirelessly charge your iPhone X, iPhone 8, or iPhone 8 Plus | publisher=Apple Inc. | date=December 7, 2017 | url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208078 | access-date=2017-12-29}}</ref> A distinction to Android devices is that connecting an iPhone to a charger while powered off causes it to power on rather than showing a battery indicator without booting.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/38715/why-does-my-iphone-turn-on-when-i-plug-it-in-to-charge|title=charger - Why does my iPhone turn on when I plug it in to charge?|website=Ask Different}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Is there a way to charge my iPhone while it is turned off? {{!}} The iPhone FAQ |url=https://www.iphonefaq.org/archives/97310 |website=www.iphonefaq.org}}</ref>
 
Apple runs tests on preproduction units to determine battery life. Apple's website says that the battery life "is designed to retain up to 80% of its original capacity after 500 complete charge cycles".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Batteries - Service and Recycling|url=https://www.apple.com/batteries/service-and-recycling/|access-date=2021-01-08|website=Apple|language=en-US}}</ref>
 
The battery life of early models of the iPhone has been criticized by several technology journalists as insufficient and less than Apple's claims.<ref>{{cite web |first=Jacqui |last=Cheng |title=The Second Coming: Ars goes in-depth with the iPhone 3G |url=https://arstechnica.com/apple/2008/07/iphone3g-review/6/ |website=[[Ars Technica]] |date=July 14, 2008 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://gizmodo.com/5024412/iphone-3g-review|title=iPhone 3G Review|author-link=Brian Lam|first=Brian|last=Lam|work=[[Gizmodo]]|date=July 11, 2008|access-date=June 23, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/07/09/AR2008070900177.html|title=First iPhone 3G Reviews: Mossberg: Battery 'Significant Problem'; Pogue: Limited 3G, Good Audio|author=Kramer, Staci D.|work=[[The Washington Post]]|date=July 9, 2008|access-date=June 23, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20080708/newer-faster-cheaper-iphone-3g|title=Newer, Faster, Cheaper iPhone 3G|author-link=Walter Mossberg|first=Walt|last=Mossberg|work=[[All Things Digital]]|date=July 8, 2008|access-date=June 23, 2009}}</ref> This is also reflected by a [[J. D. Power and Associates]] customer satisfaction survey, which gave the "battery aspects" of the iPhone 3G its lowest rating of two out of five stars.<ref name="JD_Power">{{cite web|url=http://www.jdpower.com/corporate/news/releases/pressrelease.aspx?id=2008240|title=2008 Business Wireless Smartphone Customer Satisfaction Study|date=November 6, 2008|publisher=[[J. D. Power and Associates]]|access-date=June 10, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |first=Tom |last=Krazit |title=Apple's iPhone wins J.D. Power award |url=https://www.cnet.com/news/apples-iphone-wins-j-d-power-award/ |publisher=[[CNET]] |date=November 6, 2008 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref>
 
If the battery malfunctions or dies prematurely, the phone can be returned to Apple and replaced for free while still under [[warranty]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/support/iphone/service/faq/|title=iPhone Service Frequently Asked Questions|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=June 6, 2008}}</ref> The warranty lasts one year from purchase and can be extended to two years with [[AppleCare]]. The battery replacement service and its pricing was not made known to buyers until the day the product was launched;<ref name=LeeEllen /><ref>{{cite news|last=Wong|first=May|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/08/AR2007070800562_pf.html|title=Apple Issues Battery Program for IPhone|work=The Washington Post|date=July 8, 2007|access-date=July 8, 2007}}</ref> it is similar to how Apple (and third parties) replace batteries for iPods. The [[Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights]], a [[consumer protection|consumer advocate]] group, has sent a complaint to Apple and [[AT&T]] over the fee that consumers have to pay to have the battery replaced.<ref name=LeeEllen>{{cite news|last=Lee|first=Ellen|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2007/07/11/BUG34QU3921.DTL|title=Will a Cheaper iPhone click before Christmas?|work=San Francisco Chronicle|date=July 11, 2007|access-date=June 6, 2008}}</ref>
 
Since [[iOS 10]].2.1, Apple has instituted a [[Batterygate|policy]] of employing "performance management" techniques (including [[Dynamic frequency scaling|CPU throttling]]) on iPhone devices whose batteries are degraded, in order to maintain device stability and prolong their lifespan. These changes came in the wake of reported issues with unexpected shutdowns on certain iPhone models following the release of iOS 10.1.1. In response to criticism over the practice, including concerns over this being a form of [[planned obsolescence]], Apple announced that it would offer discounted battery replacements for iPhone 6 and newer in 2018, and that it would add additional battery health information on a future version of iOS ([[iOS 11]].3, which also allows users to disable this throttling).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/apple-slowing-down-older-iphones-to-prevent-battery-issues/|title=Apple: Some older iPhones slowed to prevent battery issues|last=Smith|first=Jake|website=ZDNet|language=en|access-date=2019-09-09}}</ref><ref name="verge-iosreplacement">{{Cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/28/16827248/apple-iphone-battery-replacement-price-slow-down-apology|title=Apple apologizes for iPhone slowdown drama, will offer $29 battery replacements for a year|last=Patel|first=Nilay|date=December 27, 2019|website=The Verge|access-date=September 9, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2018/2/7/16984234/how-to-iphone-throttling-ios-11-3|title=How to turn off iPhone throttling in iOS 11.3|last=Byford|first=Sam|date=2018-02-07|website=The Verge|language=en|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref>
 
Since July 2007, third-party battery replacement kits have been available<ref>{{cite web |first=Joshua |last=Topolsky |author-link=Joshua Topolsky |title=iPhone's first sketchy battery replacement kit appears |url=https://www.engadget.com/2007/07/31/iphones-first-sketchy-battery-replacement-kit-appears/ |work=[[Engadget]] |date=July 31, 2007 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref> at a much lower price than Apple's own battery replacement program. These kits often include a small screwdriver and an instruction leaflet, but as with many newer iPod models the battery in the first generation iPhone has been [[solder]]ed in. Therefore, a soldering iron is required to install the new battery. The iPhone 3G uses a different battery fitted with a connector that is easier to replace.<ref name="3G quasi-replaceable battery">{{cite web|url=https://gizmodo.com/5023983/the-iphone-3g-battery-is-quasi+replaceable|title=The iPhone 3G Battery Is Quasi-Replaceable|last=Wilson|first=Mark|date=July 10, 2008|work=[[Gizmodo]]|access-date=January 10, 2009}}</ref> The iPhone X features a different battery, with two battery cells, and the adhesive pull tabs are adhered to the sides instead of folded over the top, therefore making repairs a little more difficult than before.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+X+Teardown/98975|title=iPhone X Teardown|date=2017-11-03|work=iFixit|access-date=2017-11-16}}</ref>
 
A patent filed by the corporation, published in late July 2013, revealed the development of a new iPhone battery system that uses location data in combination with data on the user's habits to moderate the handsets' power settings accordingly. Apple is working towards a power management system that will provide features such as the ability to estimate the length of time a user will be away from a power source to modify energy usage and a detection function that adjusts the charging rate to best suit the type of power source that is being used.<ref>{{cite web |first=Darrell |last=Etherington |title=Apple Working On Location-Aware Battery Management For iPhone |url=https://techcrunch.com/2013/07/25/apple-working-on-location-aware-battery-management-for-iphone/ |work=[[TechCrunch]] |date=July 25, 2013 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref>
 
===Camera===
[[File:iPhone 4 cameras.png|thumb|The iPhone 4 is the first generation to have two cameras. The [[Light-emitting diode|LED]] [[flash (photography)|flash]] for the rear-facing camera (top) and the forward-facing camera (bottom) are available on the iPhone 4 and subsequent models.]]
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The first-generation iPhone (2007) and iPhone 3G (2008) have a [[fixed-focus lens|fixed-focus]] 2.0-[[megapixel]] camera on the back for digital photos. It has no optical zoom, flash or [[autofocus]], and does not natively support video recording. Video recording is possible on the first-generation iPhone and iPhone 3G via a third-party app available on the App Store or through [[#Third-party applications|jailbreaking]]. iPhone OS 2.0 introduced [[geotagging]] for photos.
 
The 2009 iPhone 3GS has a 3.2-megapixel camera with autofocus, auto [[white balance]], and auto macro (up to 10&nbsp;cm). Manufactured by [[OmniVision Technologies|OmniVision]], the camera can also capture 640×480 ([[Display resolution|VGA]] resolution) video at 30 frames per second.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/au/iphone/iphone3gs-specs.html|title=Apple&nbsp;– iPhone 3Gs&nbsp;– Technical Specifications|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=June 21, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100611002036/http://www.apple.com/au/iphone/iphone3gs-specs.html|archive-date=June 11, 2010}}</ref> The video can be [[video editing|cropped]] on the iPhone and directly uploaded to [[YouTube]] or other services.
 
The 2010 iPhone 4 introduced a 5.0-[[megapixel]] camera (2592×1936 pixels) that can record video at [[720p]] resolution, considered [[High-definition video|high-definition]]. It also has a [[Backside illumination|backside-illuminated]] sensor that can capture pictures in low light and an [[Light-emitting diode|LED]] [[Flash (photography)|flash]] that can stay lit while recording video.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/au/iphone/specs.html|title=Apple&nbsp;— iPhone 4&nbsp;— Technical Specifications|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=June 21, 2010}}</ref> It is the first iPhone that can natively do [[High dynamic range imaging|high dynamic range photography]].<ref>{{cite web |first=Chris |last=Foresman |title=HDR photography with iPhone 4 and iOS 4.1: how good is it? |url=https://arstechnica.com/apple/2010/09/hdr-photography-with-iphone-4-and-ios-41/ |work=[[Ars Technica]] |date=September 13, 2010 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref> The iPhone 4 also has a second camera on the front that can take [[Display resolution|VGA]] photos and record [[Standard-definition television|SD]] video. Saved recordings may be synced to the host computer, attached to email, or (where supported) sent by [[Multimedia Messaging Service|MMS]].
 
The 2011 iPhone 4S' camera can shoot 8-MP stills and 1080p video can be accessed directly from the lock screen and can be triggered using the volume-up button as a shutter trigger. The software makes use of the built-in gyroscope to [[electronic image stabilization|artificially stabilize]] the image while recording video.
 
The [[iPhone 5]] (2012) and [[iPhone 4S]], running [[iOS 6]] or later, can take panoramas using the built-in camera app,<ref name="What's New in iOS 6">{{cite web|title=What's New in iOS 6|url=https://www.apple.com/ios/whats-new/|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=October 7, 2012}}</ref> and the [[iPhone 5]] can also take still photos while recording video, though only at 0.9 megapixels (1280×720), as with the later [[iPhone 5s]].<ref name="iPhone 5 Features">{{cite web|title=iPhone 5 Features|url=https://www.apple.com/iphone/features/|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=October 7, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Snap Photos and Record Video on an iPhone at the Same Time |url=https://www.lifewire.com/take-photo-while-recording-video-iphone-1999621 |website=Lifewire |language=en |first1=sam|last1=Costello |date=2020-01-22}}</ref>
 
The camera on the [[iPhone 5]] reportedly shows purple haze when the light source is just out of frame,<ref name="iPhone 5 Camera Problem">{{Cite web|url=http://pointerbrain.com/iphone-5-camera-has-a-problrm|title=iPhone 5 Camera Problem|access-date=October 9, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130131111646/http://pointerbrain.com/iphone-5-camera-has-a-problrm|archive-date=January 31, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> although Consumer Reports said it "is no more prone to purple hazing on photos shot into a bright light source than its predecessor or than several Android phones with fine cameras..."<ref name="Our tests find 'purple haze' effect isn't limited just to the iPhone 5">{{cite web|url=http://news.consumerreports.org/electronics/2012/10/our-tests-find-purple-haze-problem-isnt-limited-just-to-the-iphone-5.html|title=Our tests find 'purple haze' effect isn't limited just to the iPhone 5|work=[[Consumer Reports]]|date=October 10, 2012|access-date=October 25, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121028140852/http://news.consumerreports.org/electronics/2012/10/our-tests-find-purple-haze-problem-isnt-limited-just-to-the-iphone-5.html|archive-date=October 28, 2012|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
 
On all five model generations, the phone can be configured to bring up the camera app by quickly pressing the home key twice.<ref name=derspiegel>[http://www.spiegel.de/netzwelt/gadgets/0,1518,789946,00.html Neues iPhone 4S], by ''Der Spiegel'', 05.10.2011 ([https://translate.google.com/translate?&sl=de&u=http://www.spiegel.de/netzwelt/gadgets/0,1518,789946,00.html&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=1&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dder%2Bspiegel%2Biphone%2B4s%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG%26biw%3D1024%26bih%3D627%26prmd%3Dimvns Translation by Google])</ref> On all iPhones running [[iOS version history#iOS 5.x: fifth major OS release|iOS 5]], it can also be accessed from the lock screen directly.
 
The 2013 iPhone 5S widens the aperture to {{f/}}2.2 and features ''True Tone Flash'', which has two LED lights, white and amber, that will improve white balance in low light by separately adjusting in 1,000 combinations of brightness level. Its image sensor is now 15 percent larger (1/3") than its previous model (1/3.2") at the same resolution to increase the surface size of individual pixels, allowing them to capture more light in the same time.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Shimpi |first1=Anand Lal |title=The iPhone 5s Review |url=https://www.anandtech.com/show/7335/the-iphone-5s-review/10 |website=www.anandtech.com |access-date=19 April 2021 |page=10 |date=2013-09-17}}</ref> The iPhone 5C, however, has the same camera hardware and features as the iPhone 5.
 
The 2014 iPhone 6 and 6 Plus include [[phase detection autofocus]], while only the 6 Plus has [[Optical Image Stabilization]]. Both models can shoot 1080p videos at 60 frames per second, though optical image stabilization of the latter is unfunctional during video recording, making the iPhone 6s Plus of 2015 the first with optical video stabilization.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Smith |first1=Chris |title=iPhone 6s vs. iPhone 6s Plus: OIS 4K video recording shows the true potential of Apple's new camera |url=https://bgr.com/2015/09/25/iphone-6s-plus-4k-ois-video/ |website=BGR |access-date=17 April 2021 |date=25 September 2015}}</ref>
 
With the release of [[iOS 8]], the iPhone 4S and later models can now shoot [[time-lapse]] videos, with its capability to switch frame rates automatically as the recording increases its time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://9to5mac.com/2014/10/01/iphone-time-lapse/|title=The Secret behind the time-lapse function in the iOS 8 Camera app|date=2014-10-01|work=9to5mac|access-date=2019-06-06}}</ref>
 
The 2015 iPhone 6S and 6S Plus are outfitted with a 12-megapixel camera, with [[4K resolution|4K]] video capability at 30fps, both for the first time on iPhone. The front-facing camera is upgraded from 1.3 to 5 megapixels, though video resolution remains at 720p. Other features added are ''Live Photos'', which captures a short video along a photo, and ''Retina Flash'', which utilises the screen's backlight as front camera flash, though less powerful than the rear LED lamp.<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://appleinsider.com/articles/15/09/10/how-apples-new-retina-flash----5-years-in-the-making----brightens-up-selfies-on-the-iphone-6s |title= How Apple's new Retina Flash — 5 years in the making — brightens up selfies on the iPhone 6s |date=September 10, 2015|work=Apple Insider|access-date=April 24, 2020}}</ref>
 
The user may change the resolution down to 1080p or 720p in the system settings outside of the camera application, where lower resolutions extend the recording duration until exhaustion of internal storage capacity, and reduces power consumption.<ref>{{cite web |title=4K-Videos: iPhone 6s mit 16 GB in wenigen Minuten gefüllt |url=https://www.giga.de/smartphones/iphone-6s/news/4k-videos-iphone-6s-mit-16-gb-in-wenigen-minuten-gefuellt/ |website=GIGA |language=de |date=10 September 2015}}</ref>
 
The first-generation iPhone SE (2016) features the same 12 MP camera found on the iPhone 6S<!--not 6s Plus, as it is optically stabilized-->, with the same 4K and high frame rate video capability, but its front camera only has 1.2 megapixels, like the iPhone 5 and 5s.
 
The 2016 iPhone 7 features optical image stabilization on its rear camera, a feature that was previously exclusive to the Plus models, and the 7 Plus is the first iPhone to feature dual-lens cameras (both 12 MP). Both models have a 7 MP front-facing camera, with video resolution increased from 720p to 1080p.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Beavis |first1=Gareth Beavis |title=iPhone 7 review |url=https://www.techradar.com/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/iphone-7-1327947/review/5 |website=TechRadar |language=en}}</ref> The second camera on the iPhone 7 Plus is a [[telephoto lens]], which enables 2× optical zoom, allowing for the level of detail that the center crop of a 48-megapixel photo with the non-tele camera's field of view would have. The camera software allows up to 10× [[digital zoom]]. The rear cameras on the 7 and 7 Plus both have an {{f/}}1.8 [[aperture]], as compared to {{f/}}2.2 on the iPhones 6 and 6 Plus, though the 7 Plus' tele camera has {{f/}}2.8 and is not optically stabilized.<ref name="apple.com"/><ref>{{cite web |last1=Rehm |first1=Lars |title=iPhone 7 Plus dual-cam only offers stabilization in wide-angle lens, report says |url=https://www.dpreview.com/news/5458766074/iphone-7-plus-dual-cam-only-offers-stabilization-in-wide-anlge-lens |website=DPReview |access-date=19 April 2021 |date=2016-09-12}}</ref> It also has a new quad-LED True Tone flash, which is brighter compared to its predecessors.
 
The 2017 iPhone 8 camera remains largely the same as its predecessor, but it features a larger sensor and a newer color filter. The camera can also now record [[4K resolution|4K]] at 60 and 24 frames per second, [[Slow motion|slow-mo]] at [[1080p]] in 240 frames per second. The new camera system also enables Portrait Lighting, which defines the light in a scene. It also features a quad-LED True Tone flash with 2× better light uniformity and Slow Sync.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_8_plus-8131.php|title=Apple iPhone 8 Plus – Full phone specifications|website=www.gsmarena.com|access-date=2017-11-16}}</ref>
 
The iPhone X (2017) camera is almost the same as the iPhone 8's camera, but the [[Telephoto lens|telephoto]] lens has an [[aperture]] of f/2.4 and optical image stabilization.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_x-8858.php|title=Apple iPhone X – Full phone specifications|website=www.gsmarena.com|access-date=2017-11-16}}</ref> The front camera also has Portrait Mode and Portrait Lighting, due to the new TrueDepth camera system.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.extremetech.com/mobile/255771-apple-iphone-x-truedepth-camera-works|title=How Apple's iPhone X TrueDepth Camera Works|date=2017-09-14|work=ExtremeTech|access-date=2017-12-30}}</ref>
 
The iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR have an updated 12MP (1/2.55") sensor size with a 1.4 μm pixel size. The XS series has a telephoto lens, while the lower end XR has only one lens. It also features Smart HDR, using the power of A12 Bionic chip, along with the Neural Engine, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and some advancements to provide better photos with improved dynamic range.<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.idownloadblog.com/2018/09/19/about-smart-hdr/|date=2018-09-18|work=idownloadblog|access-date=2020-04-24}}</ref> The devices film with [[stereo audio]] instead of mono audio for the first time on iPhone, even though two opposite-sided microphones had been built in since [[iPhone 4]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Apple iPhone XS review |url=https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_xs-review-1827p6.php |website=GSMArena.com |access-date=19 April 2021 |page=6 |language=en |date=2018-04-19 |quote=There is one final improvement in the iPhone XS camera - stereo recording for the video capture.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Apple iPhone XR review |url=https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_xr-review-1842p6.php |website=GSMArena.com |page=6 |date=2018-10-23 |quote=A new addition for iPhones this year is stereo audio recording, which works as you'd expect.  }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=How to Use your iPhone 4/4S Microphones Properly |url=https://www.iphoneincanada.ca/how-to/how-to-use-your-iphone-44s-microphones-properly/ |website=iPhone in Canada Blog |date=22 March 2012 |quote=The iPhone 4 debuted with dual microphones, as announced on stage by Steve Jobs in 2010 at WWDC.}}</ref>
 
The iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max introduced an [[Wide-angle lens|ultrawide]] lens; the latter two became the first triple-camera iPhones. The 11 has a dual-lens setup, lacking the telephoto lens of the 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max. The front camera is now capable of recording video at 4K as a result of a new 12 MP sensor, and can also capture slow-motion footage.
 
The second-generation iPhone SE's camera hardware is the same as the iPhone 8, but adds Portrait mode, Portrait lighting, Smart HDR, extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps, stereo recording and cinematic video stabilization.
 
The iPhone 12 series brought Night Mode brought to all camera lenses, including the TrueDepth camera. It also uses Deep Fusion in more situations, and uses Smart HDR 3. Dolby Vision HDR video recording up to 30 FPS is available for the iPhone 12 and 12 mini, and up to 60 FPS for the 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max. The 12 Pro Max also has a 47% larger sensor and sensor-shift stabilization for better low-light photos and more details. The telephoto camera can now zoom up to 2.5x on the Pro Max, albeit with a f/2.2 aperture instead of the 12 Pro's f/2.0 aperture.
 
A "Keep Normal Photo" option accessible through the system settings allows saving HDR photos in both the high dynamic range and normal variants.<ref>{{cite web |title=How do I save both normal and HDR photos to the iPhone camera roll? |url=https://www.iphonefaq.org/archives/973374 |website=The iPhone FAQ |access-date=29 May 2021 |language=en |date=2014-03-13}}</ref>
 
===Storage===
{{More citations needed section|date=December 2017}}
{| class="wikitable"
|+iPhone storage (iPhone 8 - iPhone 12 Pro / Pro Max)
!iPhone 8 / 8 Plus, iPhone X
!iPhone XR, iPhone 11
!iPhone XS / XS Max, iPhone 11 Pro / Pro Max
!iPhone SE (2nd Gen.)
!iPhone 12 / 12 Mini
!iPhone 12 Pro / Pro Max
|-
|-
|64&nbsp;GB{{efn|name=storageunits}}
|rowspan="4"| September 19, 2025
|64&nbsp;GB
| '''[[iPhone 17]]'''
|64&nbsp;GB
| [[Apple A19]]
|64&nbsp;GB
|64&nbsp;GB
|128&nbsp;GB
|-
|-
|128&nbsp;GB
|128&nbsp;GB
|256&nbsp;GB
|128&nbsp;GB
|128&nbsp;GB
|256&nbsp;GB
|-
|-
|256&nbsp;GB
| '''[[iPhone 17 Pro]]'''
|256&nbsp;GB
|rowspan="3"| [[Apple A19|Apple A19 Pro]]
|512&nbsp;GB
|256&nbsp;GB
|256&nbsp;GB
|512&nbsp;GB
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+iPhone storage (1st Gen iPhone - iPhone 7 / 7 Plus, 6S / 6S Plus (September 2016)
!iPhone (1st Gen.) iPhone 3G
!iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, 5C
!iPhone 4S, 5, 5S
!iPhone 6, 6S
!iPhone SE (1st Gen.)<ref>{{Cite web|title=iPhone - Compare Models|url=https://www.apple.com/iphone/compare/|access-date=2021-05-27|website=Apple|language=en-US}}</ref>
!iPhone 7 / 7 Plus, 6S / 6S Plus (September 2016)<ref>{{Cite web|title=when was the iphone 6s and 6s plus storage doubled - Google Search|url=https://www.google.com/search?q=when+was+the+iphone+6s+and+6s+plus+storage+doubled&rlz=1CATAVM_enUS914&safe=active&ssui=on|access-date=2021-05-27|website=www.google.com}}</ref>
|-
|-
|4&nbsp;GB{{efn|name=storageunits}}
| '''[[iPhone 17 Pro|iPhone 17 Pro Max]]'''
|8&nbsp;GB
|16&nbsp;GB
|16&nbsp;GB
| ---------------------------------
|32&nbsp;GB
|-
|-
|8&nbsp;GB
| '''[[iPhone Air]]'''
|16&nbsp;GB
|32&nbsp;GB
|64&nbsp;GB
|32&nbsp;GB
|128&nbsp;GB
|-
|-
|16&nbsp;GB
| March 11, 2026
|32&nbsp;GB
| '''[[iPhone 17e]]'''
|64&nbsp;GB
| [[Apple A19]]
|128&nbsp;GB
|128&nbsp;GB
|256&nbsp;GB
|}
|}


===SIM card===
{{Anchor|All models}}
[[File:IPhone sim slot.jpg|thumb|An iPhone 5S with the SIM slot open. The SIM ejector is still placed in the eject hole.]]
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[[GSM]] models of the iPhone use a [[Subscriber identity module|SIM card]] to identify themselves to the GSM network. The SIM sits in a tray, which is inserted into a slot at the top of the device. The SIM tray can be ejected with a [[paper clip]] or the "SIM ejector tool" (a simple piece of die-cut sheet metal) included with the iPhone 3G and 3GS in the United States and with all models elsewhere in the world.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1438|title=Removing SIM card|publisher=Apple Inc.|date=July 10, 2008|access-date=June 11, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Diaz|first=Jesus|title=iPhone 3G's New SIM Ejector Tool Makes It Instant Must-Buy|work=[[Gizmodo]]|date=June 9, 2008|url=https://gizmodo.com/5014767/iphone-3gs-new-sim-ejector-tool-makes-it-instant-must+buy|access-date=June 24, 2008}}</ref> Some iPhone models shipped with a SIM ejector tool which was fabricated from an alloy dubbed "[[Liquidmetal]]".<ref>{{cite web|last=Hughes|first=Neil|title=Liquidmetal created SIM ejector tool for Apple's iPhone, iPad|work=AppleInsider|date=August 17, 2010|url=http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/08/17/liquidmetal_created_sim_ejector_tool_for_apples_iphone_ipad.html|access-date=January 1, 2012}}</ref> In most countries, the iPhone is usually sold with a [[#SIM unlocking|SIM lock]], which prevents the iPhone from being used on a different mobile network.<ref name="Carrier unlocking list">{{cite web|url=https://support.apple.com/kb/HT204039|title=Wireless carrier support and features for iPhone|date=December 23, 2016|publisher=Apple Inc. |access-date=January 28, 2017}}</ref>
|+ Availability and support lifespan of all iPhone models
 
!rowspan="3" | Model
The [[GSM]] iPhone 4 features a [[MicroSIM]] card that is located in a slot on the right side of the device.<ref>{{cite web|author=Apple Inc.|url=https://www.apple.com/iphone/specs.html|title=iPhone 4&nbsp;– Size, weight, battery life, and other specs|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=June 23, 2010}}</ref>
!colspan="2" | Release(d)
 
!rowspan="3" | Discontinued
The [[CDMA]] model of the iPhone 4, just the same as any other CDMA-only cell phone, does not use a SIM card or have a SIM card slot.
!colspan="4" | Support
 
!rowspan="3" | Status
An iPhone 4S activated on a CDMA carrier, however, does have a SIM card slot but does not rely on a SIM card for activation on that CDMA network. A CDMA-activated iPhone 4S usually has a carrier-approved roaming SIM preloaded in its SIM slot at the time of purchase that is used for roaming on certain carrier-approved international GSM networks only. The SIM slot is locked to only use the roaming SIM card provided by the CDMA carrier.<ref>{{cite web|last=Slivka|first=Eric|title=Sprint Offers Clarification on iPhone 4S International Micro-SIM Unlocking|url=http://www.macrumors.com/2011/10/13/sprint-offers-clarification-on-iphone-4s-international-micro-sim-unlocking/|work=MacRumors|access-date=July 13, 2012}}</ref>
 
In the case of Verizon, for example, one can request that the SIM slot be unlocked for international use by calling their support number and requesting an international unlock if their account has been in good standing for the past 60 days.<ref>{{cite web|last=Miller|first=Matthew|title=International travelers: Here is how to SIM unlock your Verizon Apple iPhone 4S|url=http://www.zdnet.com/blog/cell-phones/international-travelers-here-is-how-to-sim-unlock-your-verizon-apple-iphone-4s/6712|publisher=ZDNet|access-date=July 13, 2012}}</ref> This method only unlocks the iPhone 4S for use on international carriers. An iPhone 4S that has been unlocked in this way will reject any non-international SIM cards (AT&T Mobility or T-Mobile USA, for example).
 
The iPhone 5 and later iPhones use [[Subscriber identity module#Formats|nano-SIM]] in order to save space internally. The iPhone XS and later iPhones added [[eSIM]] support in addition to nano-SIM, therefore they support Dual SIM functionality.
 
===Liquid contact indicators===
All iPhones (as well as many other devices by Apple) have a small disc at the bottom of the headphone [[jack (connector)|jack]] that changes from white to red on contact with water; the iPhone 3G and later models also have a similar indicator at the bottom of the [[dock connector]].<ref>{{cite web|title=iPhone and iPod: Liquid damage is not covered by warranty|publisher=Apple Inc.|date=August 27, 2010|url=http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3302?viewlocale=en_US|access-date=December 25, 2010}}</ref> Because Apple warranties do not cover water damage, employees examine the indicators before approving [[AppleCare|warranty repair or replacement]].  However, with the adoption of [[Waterproofing|water resistance]] as a feature of the iPhone, this practice is no longer in use by Apple.
 
The iPhone's indicators are more exposed than those in some mobile phones from other manufacturers, which carry them in a more protected location, such as beneath the battery behind a battery cover. These indicators can be triggered during routine use, by an owner's sweat,<ref>{{cite web |first=David |last=Martin |title=Sweaty workouts killing iPhones? |url=https://www.cnet.com/news/sweaty-workouts-killing-iphones/ |publisher=[[CNET]] |date=April 19, 2009 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref> steam in a bathroom, and other light environmental moisture.<ref>{{cite news|last=Respers|first=Lisa|title=Moisture, cold irritate some smart phone users|publisher=CNN|date=April 14, 2009|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2009/TECH/04/14/smart.phones.buggy/index.html|access-date=November 5, 2009}}</ref> Criticism led Apple to change its water damage policy for iPhones and similar products, allowing customers to request further internal inspection of the phone to verify if internal liquid damage sensors were triggered.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bgr.com/2010/11/09/apple-amends-internal-ipod-water-damage-policy/|title=Apple Amends Internal iPod Water Damage Policy|last=Epstein|first=Zach|date=November 9, 2010|work=Boy Genius Report|access-date=January 7, 2011}}</ref>
 
===Included items===
[[File:IPhone 4 box no lid.JPG|thumb|The contents of the box of an iPhone 4. From left to right: iPhone 4 in plastic holder, written documentation, and (top to bottom) headset, USB cable, wall charger.]]
All [[iPhone models]] include written documentation, and a [[dock connector]] to [[Universal Serial Bus|USB]] cable. The first generation and 3G iPhones also came with a cleaning cloth. The first generation iPhone includes a stereo [[Headset (audio)|headset]] ([[headphones|earbuds]] and a microphone) and a plastic dock to hold the unit upright while charging and syncing. The iPhone [[IPhone 3G|3G]] includes a similar headset plus a SIM eject tool (the first generation model requires a [[Paper clip|paperclip]]). The iPhone [[IPhone 3GS|3GS]] includes the [[Subscriber identity module|SIM]] eject tool and a revised headset, which adds volume buttons (not functional with previous iPhone versions).<ref name="Earbuds with volume" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://store.apple.com/uk/product/MB770G/B?fnode=MTY1NDA1MA&mco=MTM3NTMyNDQ|title=Apple&nbsp;Earphones&nbsp;with&nbsp;Remote&nbsp;and&nbsp;Mic|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=January 26, 2011}}</ref>
 
The iPhone 3G and 3GS are compatible with the same dock, sold separately, but not the first generation model's dock.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB484G/A|title=Apple iPhone 3G Dock|publisher=Apple Store|access-date=June 14, 2009}}</ref> All versions include a USB power adapter, or "wall charger", which allows the iPhone to charge from an [[AC power plugs and sockets|AC outlet]]. The iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS sold in North America, Japan, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/support/usbadapter/exchangeprogram/|title=Apple&nbsp;– Support&nbsp;– Apple Ultracompact USB Power Adapter Exchange Program|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=January 9, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/support/usbadapter/exchangeprogram/countries.html|title=Apple&nbsp;– Support&nbsp;– Apple Ultracompact USB Power Adapter Exchange Program&nbsp;– Latin American Countries|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=January 9, 2009}}</ref> include an ultracompact USB power adapter.
 
In October 2020 at the iPhone 12 virtual event, Apple announced that they will be removing the power adapter and EarPods from iPhone packaging.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/sg/newsroom/2020/10/apple-announces-iphone-12-and-iphone-12-mini-a-new-era-for-iphone-with-5g/|title=Apple announces iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini: A new era for iPhone with 5G|website=Apple Newsroom}}</ref>
 
=== Payments ===
{{Main|Apple Pay}}
In September 2014, with the launch of the [[iPhone 6]], Apple announced [[Apple Pay]], a mobile payment system. The feature, aimed to "revolutionize" the way users pay, uses an [[Near field communication|NFC]] chip, [[Touch ID]] fingerprint scanner ([[Face ID]] on iPhone X and later), Apple's [[Apple Wallet|Wallet]] app, and a dedicated "Secure Element" chip for encrypted payment information to make purchases at participating stores, both physical and online.<ref>{{cite web |first=Adrianne |last=Jeffries |title=Apple Pay allows you to pay at the counter with your iPhone 6 |url=https://www.theverge.com/2014/9/9/6084211/apple-pay-iphone-6-nfc-mobile-payment |website=[[The Verge]] |date=September 9, 2014 |access-date=May 28, 2017}}</ref>
 
===Taptic Engine===
All iPhone models have a haptic engine to vibrate when a notification or alert, incoming call, etc. iPhone models before the iPhone 4S use an eccentric rotating mass motor. The iPhone 4S uses a linear resonant actuator vibrator, which usually uses less power and creates a quieter vibration.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ye |first1=Shen |title=The science behind Force Touch and the Taptic Engine |url=https://www.imore.com/science-behind-taptics-and-force-touch |website=iMore |access-date=November 19, 2018 |date=April 8, 2015 }}</ref> However, the iPhone 5, 5C, and 5S uses an eccentric rotating mass motor. It is unsure as to why Apple decided to switch back. However, the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus uses a linear resonant actuator vibrator.
 
iPhone 6S and after uses taptic engine for vibration and haptic feedback, which works similar to the eccentric rotating mass motor.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wuerthele |first1=Mike |title=Inside the iPhone 7: Apple's Taptic Engine, explained |url=https://appleinsider.com/articles/16/09/27/inside-the-iphone-7-apples-taptic-engine-explained |website=AppleInsider}}</ref>
 
== Software ==
{{Main|iOS|iOS version history}}
The iPhone runs an [[operating system]] known as [[iOS]] (formerly iPhone OS).<ref>{{cite web |first=Nilay |last=Patel |author-link=Nilay Patel |title=iPhone OS 4 renamed iOS 4, launching June 21 with 1500 new features |url=https://www.engadget.com/2010/06/07/iphone-os-4-renamed-ios-gets-1500-new-features/ |work=[[Engadget]] |date=June 7, 2010 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref> It is a variant of the [[Darwin (operating system)|Darwin]] operating system core found in [[macOS]]. Also included is the "[[Core Animation]]" software component from [[Mac OS X Leopard|Mac OS X v10.5]] Leopard. Together with the graphics hardware (and on the iPhone 3GS, [[OpenGL ES]] 2.0), it is responsible for the interface's [[motion graphics]]. The iPhone comes with a set of bundled applications developed by Apple,<ref>{{cite web |first=Dan |last=Frommer |title=Here's how to remove Apple's built-in system apps in iOS 10 |url=https://www.recode.net/2016/6/14/11929496/apple-ios-10-system-apps-trash |website=[[Recode]] |date=June 14, 2016 |access-date=May 28, 2017}}</ref> and supports downloading third-party applications through the [[App Store (iOS)|App Store]].<ref>{{cite web |first=Paul |last=Miller |title=Apple announces App Store for iPhone, iPod touch |url=https://www.engadget.com/2008/03/06/apple-announces-app-store-for-iphone-ipod-touch/ |work=[[Engadget]] |date=March 6, 2008 |access-date=May 28, 2017}}</ref>
 
Apple provides free<ref>{{cite press release |title=iOS 9 Available as a Free Update for iPhone, iPad & iPod touch Users September 16 |url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2015/09/09iOS-9-Available-as-a-Free-Update-for-iPhone-iPad-iPod-touch-Users-September-16/ |publisher=[[Apple Inc.]] |date=September 9, 2015 |access-date=May 28, 2017 }}</ref> updates to the operating system for the iPhone either wirelessly or through iTunes.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204204|title=Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch|work=Apple Support|access-date=2018-05-30}}</ref> Major new updates have historically accompanied new models.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.macworld.co.uk/feature/iosapps/which-iphones-ipads-are-compatible-with-ios-11-3521184/|title=Which iPhones & iPads are compatible with iOS 11?|last=Painter|first=Lewis|work=[[Macworld]]|access-date=2018-05-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://9to5mac.com/2017/09/19/apple-releases-ios11-iphone-ipad-ipod-touch-new-features/|title=Apple releases iOS 11 for iPhone and iPad, here's everything new|date=2017-09-19|work=[[9to5Mac]]|access-date=2018-05-30}}</ref>
 
The size of the operating system depends on the version. While [[iOS 8]] required over 4.5&nbsp;GB, [[iOS 9|its successor]] required only 1.3&nbsp;GB.<ref>{{cite web |first1=Lory |last1=Gil |first2=Daniel |last2=Bader |first3=Serenity |last3=Caldwell |first4=Rene |last4=Ritchie |title=iOS 10 FAQ: Everything you need to know |url=http://www.imore.com/ios-10-faq |website=iMore |date=September 7, 2016 |access-date=May 28, 2017}}</ref>
 
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:88%; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:99%"
|+ Operating system support
|-
|-
!rowspan="3" | model
!rowspan="2" | With OS
!colspan="2" | release(d)
!rowspan="2" | Date
!rowspan="3" | discontinued
!rowspan="2" | Ended
!colspan="4" | support
!rowspan="2" | Final OS{{efn|group=remarks|Last regular iOS version (probably with feature updates), in parentheses: last iOS supported}}
!rowspan="3" | launch price ([[United States dollar|$US]])
!colspan="2" | Lifespan{{efn|group=remarks|Min / max amount of time Apple support is/was available}}
|-
|-
!rowspan="2" | with OS
!Max{{efn|group=remarks|Maximal support lifespan {{=}} current or support end date - release date}}
!rowspan="2" | date
!Min{{efn|group=remarks|Minimal support lifespan {{=}} current or support end date - discontinue date}}
!rowspan="2" | ended
!rowspan="2" | final OS
!colspan="2" | lifespan
|-
|-
!max
!min
|- style="background:#ececec;"
![[iPhone (1st generation)|iPhone]]
![[iPhone (1st generation)|iPhone]]
|[[iPhone OS 1|iPhone OS 1.0]]
|[[iPhone OS 1]].0
|{{Start date|2007|06|29}}
|{{Start date|2007|06|29}}
|{{End date|2008|06|09}}
|{{End date|2008|06|09}}
|{{End date|2010|6|20}}
|{{End date|2010|6|21}}
|[[iPhone OS 3|iPhone OS 3.1.3]]
|[[iPhone OS 3]].1.3
|{{age in years and months|2007|06|29|2010|6|20}}
|{{age in years and months|2007|06|29|2010|6|21}}
|'''{{age in years and months|2008|06|09|2010|6|20}}'''
|'''{{age in years and months|2008|06|09|2010|6|21}}'''
|$499/$599*
| rowspan="9" style="background-color: #ececec;" | Discontinued and unsupported
|- style="background:#ececec;"
|-
![[iPhone 3G]]
![[iPhone 3G]]
|[[iPhone OS 2|iPhone OS 2.0]]
|[[iPhone OS 2]].0
|{{Start date|2008|07|11}}
|{{Start date|2008|07|11}}
|{{End date|2010|08|09}}
|{{End date|2010|08|09}}
|{{End date|2011|03|03}}
|{{End date|2011|03|03}}
|[[iOS 4|iOS 4.2.1]]
|[[iOS 4]].2.1
|{{age in years and months|2008|07|11|2011|03|03}}
|{{age in years and months|2008|07|11|2011|03|03}}
|'''{{age in years and months|2010|08|09|2011|03|03}}'''
|'''{{age in years and months|2010|08|09|2011|03|03}}'''
| rowspan="3" |$199/$299*<br />$599/$699
|-
|- style="background:#ececec;"
![[iPhone 3GS]]
![[iPhone 3GS]]
|[[iPhone OS 3|iPhone OS 3.0]]
|[[iPhone OS 3]].0
|{{Start date|2009|06|19}}
|{{Start date|2009|06|19}}
|{{End date|2012|09|12}}
|{{End date|2012|09|12}}
|{{End date|2013|09|18}}
|{{End date|2013|09|18}}<br />(late, single update: {{End date|2014|02|21}})
|[[iOS 6|iOS 6.1.6]]
|[[iOS 6]].1.3<br />(6.1.6)
| rowspan="2" |{{age in years and months|2009|06|19|2013|09|18}}
|{{age in years and months|2009|06|19|2013|09|18}}
| rowspan="2" |'''{{age in years and months|2012|09|12|2013|09|18}}'''
|'''{{age in years and months|2012|09|12|2013|09|18}}'''
|- style="background:#ececec;"
|-
![[iPhone 4]]
![[iPhone 4]]
|[[iOS 4|iOS 4.0]]
|[[iOS 4]].0
|{{Start date|2010|06|24}}
|{{Start date|2010|06|24}}
|{{End date|2013|09|10}}
|{{End date|2013|09|10}}
|{{End date|2014|09|17}}
|{{End date|2014|09|17}}
|[[iOS 7|iOS 7.1.2]]
|[[iOS 7]].1.2
|- style="background:#ececec;"
|{{age in years and months|2010|06|24|2014|09|17}}
![[iPhone 4S]]
|'''{{age in years and months|2013|09|10|2014|09|17}}'''
|[[iOS 5|iOS 5.0]]
|-
![[iPhone 4s]]
|[[iOS 5]].0
|{{Start date|2011|10|14}}
|{{Start date|2011|10|14}}
|{{End date|2014|09|09}}
|{{End date|2014|09|09}}
|{{End date|2016|09|12}}<br>(late, single update: {{End date|2019|07|22}})
|{{End date|2016|09|13}}<br />(late, single update: {{End date|2019|07|22}})
|[[iOS 9|iOS 9.3.5]]<br>(9.3.6)
|[[iOS 9]].3.5<br />(9.3.6)
|{{age in years and months|2011|10|14|2016|09|12}}
|{{age in years and months|2011|10|14|2016|09|13}}
|'''{{age in years and months|2014|09|09|2016|09|12}}'''
|'''{{age in years and months|2014|09|09|2016|09|13}}'''
| rowspan="2" |$199/$299/$399*<br />$649/$749/$849
|-
|- style="background:#ececec;"
![[iPhone 5]]
![[iPhone 5]]
|[[iOS 6|iOS 6.0]]
|[[iOS 6]].0
|{{Start date|2012|09|21}}
|{{Start date|2012|09|21}}
|{{End date|2013|09|10}}
|{{End date|2013|09|10}}
|{{End date|2017|09|18}}<br />(late, single update: {{End date|2019|07|22}})
|{{End date|2017|09|19}}<br />(late, single update: {{End date|2019|07|22}})
|[[iOS 10|iOS 10.3.3]]<br />(10.3.4)
|[[iOS 10]].3.3<br />(10.3.4)
|{{age in years and months|2012|09|21|2017|09|18}}
|{{age in years and months|2012|09|21|2017|09|19}}
|'''{{age in years and months|2013|09|10|2017|09|18}}'''
|'''{{age in years and months|2013|09|10|2017|09|19}}'''
|- style="background:#ececec;"
|-
![[iPhone 5C]]
![[iPhone 5c]]
|[[iOS 7|iOS 7.0]]
|[[iOS 7]].0
|{{Start date|2013|09|20}}
|{{Start date|2013|09|20}}
|{{End date|2015|09|09}}
|{{End date|2015|09|09}}
|{{End date|2017|09|18}}
|{{End date|2017|09|19}}
|[[iOS 10|iOS 10.3.3]]
|[[iOS 10]].3.3
|{{age in years and months|2013|09|20|2017|09|18}}
|{{age in years and months|2013|09|20|2017|09|19}}
|'''{{age in years and months|2015|09|09|2017|09|18}}'''
|'''{{age in years and months|2015|09|09|2017|09|19}}'''
|$99/$199*<br />$549/$649
|-
|- style="background:#ececec;"
![[iPhone 5s]]
![[iPhone 5S]]
|[[iOS 7]].0
|[[iOS 7|iOS 7.0]]
|{{Start date|2013|09|20}}
|{{Start date|2013|09|20}}
|{{End date|2016|03|21}}
|{{End date|2016|03|21}}
| rowspan="2" |{{End date|2019|09|18}}<br />(latest, exclusive update: {{End date|2021|06|14}})
| rowspan="2" |{{End date|2019|09|18}}<br />(last security update: {{Current iOS|12|date}})
| rowspan="2" |[[iOS 12|iOS 12.4.1]]<br />(12.5.4)
| rowspan="2" |[[iOS 12]].4.1<br />(12.5.7)
|{{age in years and months|2013|09|20|2019|09|18}}
|{{age in years and months|2013|09|20|2019|09|18}}
|'''{{age in years and months|2016|03|21|2019|09|18}}'''
|'''{{age in years and months|2016|03|21|2019|09|18}}'''
|$199/$299/$399*<br />$649/$749/$849
|-
|- style="background:#ececec;"
![[iPhone 6]] / 6&nbsp;Plus
![[iPhone 6|iPhone 6 / 6 Plus]]
|[[iOS 8]].0
|[[iOS 8|iOS 8.0]]
|{{Start date|2014|09|19}}
|{{Start date|2014|09|19}}
|{{End date|2016|09|07}}
|{{End date|2016|09|07}}
|{{age in years and months|2014|09|19|2019|09|18}}
|{{age in years and months|2014|09|19|2019|09|18}}
|'''{{age in years and months|2016|09|07|2019|09|18}}'''
|'''{{age in years and months|2016|09|07|2019|09|18}}'''
|$199/$299/$399*<br />$649/$749/$849<br />Plus:$299/$399/$499*<br />Plus:$749/$849/$949
|-
|- style="background:#c1e6f5;"
![[iPhone 6s]] / 6s&nbsp;Plus
![[iPhone 6S|iPhone 6S / 6S Plus]]
|[[iOS 9]].0
|[[iOS 9|iOS 9.0.1]]
|{{Start date|2015|09|25}}
|{{Start date|2015|09|25}}
|{{End date|2018|09|12}}
|{{End date|2018|09|12}}
| rowspan="6" |''current''
| rowspan="3" |{{End date|2022|09|12}}<br />(last security update: {{Current iOS|15|date}})
| rowspan="6" |''[[iOS 14|latest iOS]]''
| rowspan="3" |[[iOS 15]].6.1 (15.8.4)
|> {{age in years and months|2015|09|25}}
|{{age in years and months|2015|09|25|2022|09|12}}
|'''> {{age in years and months|2018|09|12}}'''
|'''{{age in years and months|2018|09|12|2022|09|12}}'''
|$199/$299/$399*<br />$649/$749/$849<br />Plus:$299/$399/$499*<br />Plus:$749/$849/$949
| rowspan="7" style="background-color: #F5F3E4 |Discontinued and unsupported, critical security bug fixes only
|- style="background:#c1e6f5;"
|-
![[iPhone SE (1st generation)|iPhone SE (1st)]]
![[iPhone SE (1st generation)|iPhone SE (1st)]]
|[[iOS 9|iOS 9.3]]
|[[iOS 9]].3
|{{Start date|2016|03|31}}
|{{Start date|2016|03|31}}
|{{End date|2018|09|12}}
|{{End date|2018|09|12}}
|> {{age in years and months|2016|03|31}}
|{{age in years and months|2016|03|31|2022|09|12}}
|'''> {{age in years and months|2018|09|12}}'''
|'''{{age in years and months|2018|09|12|2022|09|12}}'''
|$399/$499<br />
|-
|- style="background:#c1e6f5;"
![[iPhone 7]] / 7&nbsp;Plus
![[iPhone 7|iPhone 7 / 7 Plus]]
|[[iOS 10]].0
|[[iOS 10|iOS 10.0.1]]
|{{Start date|2016|09|16}}
|{{Start date|2016|09|16}}
|{{End date|2019|09|10}}
|{{End date|2019|09|10}}
|> {{age in years and months|2016|09|16}}
|{{age in years and months|2016|09|16|2022|09|12}}
|'''> {{age in years and months|2019|09|10}}'''
|'''{{age in years and months|2019|09|10|2022|09|12}}'''
|$199/$299/$399*<br />$649/$749/$849<br />Plus:$319/$419/$519*<br />Plus:$769/$869/$969
|-
|- style="background:#c1e6f5;"
![[iPhone 8]] / 8&nbsp;Plus
![[iPhone 8|iPhone 8 / 8 Plus]]
|[[iOS 11]].0
|[[iOS 11|iOS 11.0]]
|{{Start date|2017|09|22}}
|{{Start date|2017|09|22}}
|{{End date|2020|04|15}}
|{{End date|2020|04|15}}
|> {{age in years and months|2017|09|22}}
| rowspan="2" |{{End date|2023|09|18}}<br />(last security update: {{Current iOS|16|date}})
|'''> {{age in years and months|2020|04|15}}'''
| rowspan="2" |[[iOS 16]].6.1<br />(16.7.11)
|$699/$849<br />Plus:$799/$949
|{{age in years and months|2017|09|22|2023|09|18}}
|- style="background:#c1e6f5;"
|'''{{age in years and months|2020|07|29|2023|09|18}}'''
|-
![[iPhone X]]
![[iPhone X]]
|[[iOS 11|iOS 11.0.1]]
|[[iOS 11]].0.1
|{{Start date|2017|11|03}}
|{{Start date|2017|11|03}}
|{{End date|2018|09|12}}
|{{End date|2018|09|12}}
|> {{age in years and months|2017|11|03}}
|{{age in years and months|2017|11|03|2023|09|18}}
|'''> {{age in years and months|2018|09|12}}'''
|'''{{age in years and months|2018|07|29|2023|09|18}}'''
|$549/$699*<br />$999/$1149
|-
|- style="background:#c1e6f5;"
![[iPhone XS]] / XS&nbsp;Max
![[iPhone XS|iPhone XS / XS Max]]
|[[iOS 12]].0
|[[iOS 12|iOS 12.0]]
|{{Start date|2018|09|21}}
|{{Start date|2018|09|21}}
|{{End date|2019|09|10}}
|{{End date|2019|09|10}}
|> {{age in years and months|2018|09|12}}
| rowspan="2" |{{End date|2025|09|15}}<br />(last security update: {{Current iOS|18|date}})
|'''> {{age in years and months|2019|09|10}}'''
| rowspan="2" |[[iOS 18]].7<br />({{Current iOS|18|shortlink}})
|$999/$1149/$1349<br />Max:$1099/$1249/$1449
|{{age in years and months|2018|09|12|2025|09|15}}
|- style="background:#d4f4b4;"
|'''{{age in years and months|2019|09|10|2025|09|15}}'''
|-
![[iPhone XR]]
![[iPhone XR]]
|[[iOS 12|iOS 12.0]]
|[[iOS 12]].0
|{{Start date|2018|10|26}}
|{{Start date|2018|10|26}}
|{{End date|||}}
|{{End date|2021|09|14}}
| rowspan="2" |''current''
|{{age in years and months|2018|10|26| 2025|09|15}}
| rowspan="2" |''latest iOS''
|'''{{age in years and months|2021|09|14| 2025|09|15}}'''
|> {{age in years and months|2018|10|26}}
|-
|
|$749/$799/$899
|- style="background:#d4f4b4;"
![[iPhone 11]]
![[iPhone 11]]
|[[iOS 13|iOS 13.0]]
|[[iOS 13]].0
|{{Start date|2019|09|20}}
|{{Start date|2019|09|20}}
|{{End date|||}}
|{{End date|2022|9|7}}
|> {{age in years and months|2019|09|20}}
| rowspan="19" |current: {{Current iOS|shortlink}}
|
| rowspan="19" |–
|$699/$749/$849
|{{age in years and months|2019|09|20}}
|- style="background:#c1e6f5;"
| '''{{age in years and months|2022|09|08}}'''
![[iPhone 11 Pro|iPhone 11 Pro / 11 Pro Max]]
| rowspan="12" style="background-color: #c1e6f5;" | Discontinued, still supported
|[[iOS 13|iOS 13.0]]
|-
![[iPhone 11 Pro]] / 11&nbsp;Pro&nbsp;Max
|[[iOS 13]].0
|{{Start date|2019|09|20}}
|{{Start date|2019|09|20}}
|{{End date|2020|10|13}}
|{{End date|2020|10|13}}
|''current''
|{{age in years and months|2019|09|20}}
|''latest iOS''
|'''{{age in years and months|2020|10|13}}'''
|> {{age in years and months|2019|09|20}}
|-
|'''> {{age in years and months|2020|10|13}}'''
|$999/$1149/$1349<br />Max: $1099/$1249/$1449
|- style="background:#d4f4b4;"
![[iPhone SE (2nd generation)|iPhone SE (2nd)]]
![[iPhone SE (2nd generation)|iPhone SE (2nd)]]
|[[iOS 13|iOS 13.4]]
|[[iOS 13]].4
|{{Start date|2020|04|24}}
|{{Start date|2020|04|24}}
|{{End date|||}}
|{{End date|2022|03|08}}
| rowspan="3" |''current''
|{{age in years and months|2020|04|24}}
| rowspan="3" |''latest iOS''
|'''{{age in years and months|2022|03|08}}'''
|> {{age in years and months|2020|04|24}}
|-
![[iPhone 12]] / 12 Mini
|[[iOS 14]].1
|{{Start date|2020|10|23}} <small>(12)</small><br />{{Start date|2020|11|13}} <small>(12 Mini)</small>
|{{End date|2023|09|12}} <small>(12)</small><br />{{End date|2022|09|07}} <small>(12 Mini)</small>
|{{age in years and months|2020|10|23}}
|'''{{age in years and months|2022|09|12}}'''
|-
![[iPhone 12 Pro]] / 12&nbsp;Pro&nbsp;Max
|[[iOS 14]].1 <small>(12 Pro)</small><br />[[iOS 14]].2 <small>(12 Pro Max)</small>
|{{Start date|2020|10|23}} <small>(12 Pro)</small><br />{{Start date|2020|11|13}} <small>(12&nbsp;Pro&nbsp;Max)</small>
|{{End date|2021|09|14}}
|{{age in years and months|2020|10|23}} <small>(12 Pro)</small><br />{{age in years and months|2020|11|13}} <small>(12&nbsp;Pro&nbsp;Max)</small>
| '''{{age in years and months|2021|09|14}}'''
|-
![[iPhone 13]] / 13&nbsp;Mini
|[[iOS 15]].0
|{{Start date|2021|09|24}}
|{{End date|2024|09|09}} <small>(13)</small><br />{{End date|2023|09|12}} <small>(13 Mini)</small>
|{{age in years and months|2021|09|24}}
|'''{{age in years and months|2023|09|12}}'''
|-
![[iPhone 13 Pro]] / 13&nbsp;Pro&nbsp;Max
|[[iOS 15]].0
|{{Start date|2021|09|24}}
|{{End date|2022|09|07}}
|{{age in years and months|2021|09|24}}
| '''{{age in years and months|2022|09|08}}'''
|-
![[iPhone SE (3rd generation)|iPhone SE (3rd)]]
|[[iOS 15]].4
|{{Start date|2022|03|18}}
| rowspan="2" |{{End date|2025|02|19}}
| {{age in years and months|2022|03|18}}
|'''{{age in years and months|2025|02|19}}'''
|-
![[iPhone 14]] / 14&nbsp;Plus
|[[iOS 16]].0
|{{Start date|2022|09|16}} <small>(14)</small><br />{{Start date|2022|10|07}} <small>(14&nbsp;Plus)</small>
|{{age in years and months|2022|09|16}}
|'''{{age in years and months|2025|02|19}}'''
|-
![[iPhone 14 Pro]] / 14&nbsp;Pro&nbsp;Max
|[[iOS 16]].0
|{{Start date|2022|09|16}}
|{{End date|2023|09|12}}
| {{age in years and months|2022|09|16}}
|'''{{age in years and months|2023|09|12}}'''
|-
![[iPhone 15]] / 15&nbsp;Plus
|[[iOS 17]].0
|{{Start date|2023|09|22}}
|{{End date|2025|09|09}}
| {{age in years and months|2023|09|22}}
| '''{{age in years and months|2025|09|09}}'''
|-
![[iPhone 15 Pro]] / 15 Pro Max
|[[iOS 17]].0
|{{Start date|2023|09|22}}
|{{End date|2024|09|09}}
| {{age in years and months|2023|09|22}}
| '''{{age in years and months|2024|09|09}}'''
|-
![[iPhone 16]] / 16 Plus
|[[iOS 18]].0
|{{Start date|2024|09|20}}
|
|
|$399/$449/$549
|{{age in years and months|2024|09|20}}
|- style="background:#d4f4b4;"
![[iPhone 12|iPhone 12 / 12 Mini]]
|[[iOS 14|iOS 14.1]] (12) / [[iOS 14|iOS 14.2]] (12 Mini)
|October 23, 2020 (12) / November 13, 2020 (12 Mini)
|
|
|> {{age in years and months|2020|10|23}}(12)<br>> {{age in years and months|2020|11|13}}(12 Mini)
| style="background-color: #d4f4b4;" | Current or still sold
|-
![[iPhone 16 Pro]] / 16 Pro Max
|[[iOS 18]].0
|{{Start date|2024|09|20}}
|{{End date|2025|09|09}}
|{{age in years and months|2024|09|20}}
| '''{{age in years and months|2025|09|09}}'''
| rowspan="2" style="background-color: #c1e6f5;" | Discontinued, still supported
|-
![[iPhone 16e]]
|[[iOS 18]].3
|{{Start date|2025|02|28}}
|{{End date|2026|03|02}}
|{{age in years and months|2025|02|28}}
| '''{{age in years and months|2026|03|02}}'''
|-
![[iPhone 17]]
|[[iOS 26]].0
|{{Start date|2025|09|19}}
| rowspan="4" |
|{{age in years and months|2025|09|19}}
|
|
|$829/$879/$979**
| rowspan="4" style="background-color: #d4f4b4;" | Current or still sold
Mini: $729/$779/$879**
|-
|- style="background:#d4f4b4;"
![[iPhone Air]]
![[iPhone 12 Pro|iPhone 12 Pro / 12 Pro Max]]
|[[iOS 26]].0
|[[iOS 14|iOS 14.1]] (12 Pro) / [[iOS 14|iOS 14.2]] (12 Pro Max)
|{{Start date|2025|09|19}}
|October 23, 2020 (12 Pro) / November 13, 2020 (12 Pro Max)
|{{age in years and months|2025|09|19}}
|
|
|> {{age in years and months|2020|10|23}}(12 Pro)<br>> {{age in years and months|2020|11|13}} (12 Pro Max)
|-
![[iPhone 17 Pro]] / 17 Pro Max
|[[iOS 26]].0
|{{Start date|2025|09|19}}
|{{age in years and months|2025|09|19}}
|
|
|$999/$1099/$1299
Max: $1099/$1199/$1399
|-
|-
![[iPhone 17e]]
|[[iOS 26]].3
|{{Start date|2026|03|11}}
|{{age in years and months|2026|03|11}}
|
|-
| colspan="9" |
| colspan="9" |
{|
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===Interface===
== Production ==
The [[Graphical user interface|interface]] is based around the home screen, a graphical list of available applications. iPhone applications normally run one at a time. Starting with the iPhone 4, a primitive version of multitasking came into play. Users could double click the home button to select recently opened applications.<ref>applications</ref> However, the apps never ran in the background. Starting with iOS 7, though, apps can truly multitask, and each open application runs in the background when not in use, although most functionality is still available when making a call or listening to music. The home screen can be accessed by a hardware button below the screen on the iPhone 8 and earlier. iPhone X and later models, with the exception of the second-generation iPhone SE, instead use touch-based gestures.
Up to the [[iPhone 4]], all iPhones and other devices, such as [[iPod Touch]] models and [[iPad]]s, were manufactured by [[Foxconn]], based in [[Taiwan]]. In 2011, new CEO [[Tim Cook]] changed Apple's [[manufacturing strategy]] to diversify its supply base. The [[iPhone 4s]] in 2012 was the first model to be manufactured simultaneously by two stand-alone companies: Foxconn and [[Pegatron]], the latter also based in Taiwan. Although Foxconn still produces more iPhones, Pegatron's orders have been slowly increased: the company made part of the [[iPhone 5c]] line in 2013, and 30% of [[iPhone 6]] devices in 2014. The 6 Plus model was produced solely by Foxconn.<ref>{{cite web|title=Taiwan's Pegatron to get most iPhone 6s orders in 2015: brokerage|date=December 2, 2014 |url=http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aeco/201412020006.aspx|publisher=Focus Taiwan|access-date=December 9, 2014|archive-date=June 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170629211227/http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aeco/201412020006.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2019, Apple investigated reports that some Foxconn managers had used rejected parts to build iPhones.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://9to5mac.com/2019/12/18/iphones-made-from-rejected-parts/|title=$43M fraud by Foxconn managers selling iPhones made from rejected parts|first=Ben|last=Lovejoy|date=December 18, 2019|website=9to5Mac|access-date=December 20, 2019|archive-date=June 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220622150743/https://9to5mac.com/2019/12/18/iphones-made-from-rejected-parts/|url-status=live}}</ref> In [[India]], Apple pays [[Wistron]], a Taiwan-based manufacturer with a plant near [[Bangalore]], to assemble iPhones to sell in the region.<ref>{{cite news |title=Arrests as Indian workers ransack iPhone plant over wages |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-55296433 |work=BBC News |date=December 14, 2020 |access-date=December 15, 2020 |archive-date=July 10, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220710043842/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-55296433 |url-status=live }}</ref>


The original iPhone contained the following apps: Messages ([[Short Message Service|SMS]] and [[Multimedia Messaging Service|MMS]] messaging), Calendar, Photos, Camera, YouTube, Stocks, Maps ([[Google Maps]]), Weather, Voice Memos, Notes, Clock, Calculator, Settings and [[iTunes Store|iTunes (store)]]. The [[App Store (iOS)|App Store]] was introduced in iPhone OS 2 for the original iPhone and iPhone 3G. [[Compass]] was added in iPhone OS 3 for the iPhone 3GS. FaceTime and Game Center were added in iOS 4 and 4.1 respectively. In iOS 5, Reminders and Newsstand were added, and the iPod application was split into separate Music and Videos applications. iOS 6 added Passbook as well as a new version of Maps called Apple Maps that relies on data provided by TomTom as well as other sources, and YouTube no longer came as a pre-installed application starting from that version. iOS 7 introduced a modern flat design for the interface and added a motion-based parallax feature to give the device a quasi-3D effect. iOS 8 added Health app. iOS 9 replaced Newsstand and Passbook with [[Apple News|News]] and [[Apple Wallet|Wallet]]. iOS 10 introduced Home and dedicated a page on the home screen for the widgets. iOS 11 added Files. iOS 12 introduced Measure, an app that uses [[Augmented reality|AR]] technology to measure objects and things. It is available on devices with an [[Apple A9|A9]] chip or newer.
In 2022, Apple announced that a portion of the [[iPhone 14]] would be manufactured in [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]], as a response to China's "[[zero-COVID]]" policy that has negatively affected global supply chains for many industries.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-63140815 | title=Apple iPhone: Can India be China's 'plus one' to the world? | date=October 5, 2022 | publisher=BBC News | access-date=October 6, 2022 | archive-date=October 6, 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006000139/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-63140815 | url-status=live }}</ref> Apple also stated that they planned to shift 25% of iPhone production to India by 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Manish |date=September 21, 2022 |title=Apple to move 25% iPhone production to India by 2025, 20% iPad and Apple Watch to Vietnam, analysts say |url=https://techcrunch.com/2022/09/21/apple-to-move-25-iphone-production-to-india-by-2025-20-ipad-and-apple-watch-to-vietnam/ |access-date=October 12, 2022 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US |archive-date=October 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221012051633/https://techcrunch.com/2022/09/21/apple-to-move-25-iphone-production-to-india-by-2025-20-ipad-and-apple-watch-to-vietnam/ |url-status=live }}</ref>{{Update-inline|date=January 2026}}


Docked at the base of the screen, four icons for [[Mobile phone|Phone]], [[Email|Mail]], [[Safari (web browser)|Safari]] (Internet), and Music delineate the iPhone's main purposes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306003|title=iPhone Applications|publisher=Apple Inc.|date=July 11, 2007|access-date=November 4, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080311142319/http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306003|archive-date=March 11, 2008|url-status=dead}}</ref> On January 15, 2008, Apple released software update 1.1.3, allowing users to create "Web Clips", home screen icons that resemble apps that open a user-defined page in Safari. After the update, iPhone users can rearrange and place icons (by holding down on any icon and moving it to the desired location once they start shaking) on up to nine other adjacent home screens, accessed by a horizontal swipe.<ref name="Update 1.1.3">{{cite press release|url=https://www.apple.com/pr/library/2008/01/15iphone.html|title=Apple Enhances Revolutionary iPhone with Software Update|date=January 15, 2008|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=December 13, 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081215230427/http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2008/01/15iphone.html|archive-date=December 15, 2008|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
== Hardware ==
{{Main|iPhone hardware}}


Users can also add and delete icons from the dock, which is the same on every home screen. The dock holds up to four icons and is located at the bottom section of the screen. Each home screen holds up to twenty icons for the [[iPhone (1st generation)|first-generation iPhone]], [[iPhone 3G|3G]], [[iPhone 3GS|3GS]], [[iPhone 4|4]] and [[iPhone 4S|4S]]; The [[iPhone 5]], [[iPhone 5C|5C]], [[iPhone 5S|5S]], and [[iPhone SE (1st generation)|first-generation iPhone SE]] hold up to twenty-four icons; while the [[iPhone 6]] and later iPhone models support up to twenty-eight icons. Users can delete Web Clips and third-party applications at any time and may select only certain applications for transfer from iTunes. Apple's default programs could only be removed since the iOS 10 update. The 3.0 update added a system-wide search, known as [[Spotlight (software)#iOS|Spotlight]], to the left of the first home screen.<ref name="3.0 official"/><ref name="3.0 Macworld"/>
Apple directly sub-contracts [[Computer hardware|hardware]] production to external [[Original equipment manufacturer|OEM]] companies, maintaining a high degree of control over the end product. The iPhone contains most of the hardware parts of a typical modern smartphone. Some hardware elements, such as [[Force Touch|3D Touch]] and the [[Taptic Engine]], are unique to the iPhone. The main hardware of the iPhone is the [[touchscreen]], with current models offering screens of 4.7 inches and larger. All iPhones include a rear-facing camera; the front-facing camera dates back to the [[iPhone 4]]. The [[iPhone 7 Plus]] introduced multiple lenses to the rear-facing camera. A range of sensors are also included on the device, such as a [[proximity sensor]], [[Photodetector|ambient light sensor]], [[accelerometer]], [[Gyroscope|gyroscopic sensor]], [[magnetometer]], [[Face ID|facial recognition sensor]] or [[Touch ID|fingerprint sensor]] (depending on the model) and [[barometer]]. In 2022, Apple added satellite communications to the iPhone, with the release of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Nellis |first1=Stephen |date=September 7, 2022 |title=Apple offers adventure watch, satellite SOS iPhone – and steady prices |url=https://www.reuters.com/technology/apples-new-iphones-watches-are-coming-tough-time-consumers-2022-09-07/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908082118/https://www.reuters.com/technology/apples-new-iphones-watches-are-coming-tough-time-consumers-2022-09-07/ |archive-date=September 8, 2022 |access-date=September 8, 2022 |website=Reuters |language=en}}</ref>


Almost all input is given through the touch screen, which understands complex gestures using [[multi-touch]]. The iPhone's [[interaction technique]]s enable the user to move the content up or down by a touch-drag motion of the finger. For example, zooming in and out of web pages and photos is done by placing two fingers on the screen and spreading them farther apart or bringing them closer together, a gesture known as "[[pinching (technology)|pinching]]".
== Software ==
 
=== Operating system ===
Scrolling through a long list or menu is achieved by sliding a finger over the display from bottom to top, or vice versa to go back. In either case, the list moves as if it is pasted on the outer surface of a wheel, slowly decelerating as if affected by friction. In this way, the interface [[Physics engine|simulates the physics]] of a real object. Unlike previous scrollable views, in which the user pressed a "down" control to move the view "downwards", on iOS the user pushes ''upwards'', as if moving a "plank of wood floating on the water", creating the impression that the user is directly manipulating the content displayed on the screen.<ref name="Siracusa Frontier">{{cite web|last1=Siracusa|first1=John|title=The Frontier|url=https://arstechnica.com/staff/2007/06/the-frontier/|website=Ars Technica|access-date=August 1, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Apple's Mousetrap">{{cite web|last1=Agger|first1=Michael|title=Apple's Mousetrap|url=http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/technology/2011/09/apples_mousetrap.html|website=Slate|access-date=August 1, 2017}}</ref>
{{Main|iOS|iOS version history}}
 
Other [[User-centered design|user-centered]] [[interactive design|interactive]] effects include horizontally sliding sub-selection, the vertically sliding keyboard and bookmarks menu, and widgets that turn around to allow settings to be configured on the other side. Menu bars are found at the top and bottom of the screen when necessary. Their options vary by program but always follow a consistent style motif. In menu hierarchies, a "back" button in the top-left corner of the screen displays the name of the parent folder.
 
===Phone===
[[File:IPhone calling screen.png|thumb|upright|When making a call, the iPhone presents a number of options, including [[FaceTime]] on supported models. The screen is [[Proximity sensor|automatically disabled]] when held close to the face.]]
The iPhone allows audio [[conference call|conferencing]], call holding, call merging, [[caller ID]], and integration with other cellular network features and iPhone functions. For example, if music is playing when a call is received, the music fades out and fades back in when the call has ended.
 
The [[proximity sensor]] shuts off the screen and touch-sensitive circuitry when the iPhone is brought close to the face, both to save battery and prevent unintentional touches. The iPhone does not support [[Videophone|video calling]] or [[videoconferencing]] on versions prior to the fourth generation, as there is only one camera on the opposite side of the screen.<ref>{{cite web |first=Donald |last=Melanson |title=Mirror-based video conferencing developed for iPhone |url=https://www.engadget.com/2007/08/13/mirror-based-video-conferencing-developed-for-iphone/ |work=[[Engadget]] |date=August 13, 2007 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref>
 
The iPhone 4 supports video calling using either the front or back camera over Wi-Fi, a feature Apple calls [[FaceTime]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/iphone/features/facetime.html|title=Apple&nbsp;– iPhone 4&nbsp;– One-tap video calling with FaceTime on iPhone 43|access-date=June 11, 2010}}</ref> Voice control, introduced in the iPhone 3GS, allows users to say a contact's name or number and the iPhone will dial it.<ref name="Voice_Control">{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/iphone/iphone-3g-s/voice-control.html|title=iPhone: Make calls and play music using voice control|date=June 10, 2009|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=June 10, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090610213018/http://www.apple.com/iphone/iphone-3g-s/voice-control.html|archive-date=June 10, 2009}}</ref> The first two models only support [[voice command device|voice dialing]] through third-party applications.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.macworld.com/article/137421/2008/12/voicedialers.html|title=Review: iPhone voice dialers|last=Tessler|first=Franklin|date=December 12, 2008|work=Macworld|access-date=May 9, 2009}}</ref>
 
The iPhone includes a [[visual voicemail]] (in some countries)<ref name="VV_abroad">{{cite web|url=http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/iphone-3g-carriers-apple-vary-on-visual-voicemail|title=iPhone 3G carriers, Apple vary on Visual Voicemail|last=Starrett|first=Charles|date=June 11, 2008|work=iLounge|access-date=May 24, 2009}}</ref> feature allowing users to view a list of current voicemail messages on-screen without having to call into their voicemail. Unlike most other systems, messages can be listened to and deleted in a non-chronological order by choosing any message from an on-screen list.


A music [[ringtone]] feature was introduced in the United States on September 5, 2007. Users can create custom ringtones from songs purchased from the iTunes Store for a small additional fee. The ringtones can be three to 30 seconds long from any part of a song, can fade in and out, pause from half a second to five seconds when looped, or [[infinite loop|loop continuously]]. All customizing can be done in iTunes,<ref>{{cite press release|url=https://www.apple.com/pr/library/2007/09/05itunes.html|title=Apple Unveils the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store|date=November 5, 2007|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=May 24, 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090423162242/http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2007/09/05itunes.html|archive-date=April 23, 2009|df=mdy-all}}</ref> or with Apple's [[GarageBand]] software 4.1.1 or later (available only on [[Mac OS X]])<ref name=GarageBand1>{{cite web|url=http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307108|title=How to create custom ringtones in GarageBand 4.1.1|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=December 15, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071215060626/http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307108|archive-date=December 15, 2007|url-status=dead}}</ref> or third-party tools.<ref name="third party ringtones">{{cite news|last=Gilbertson|first=Scott|title=How to Make Custom IPhone Ringtones Without Paying Apple $2|url=https://www.wired.com/software/coolapps/news/2007/09/ringtone_hacks|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080516092956/http://www.wired.com/software/coolapps/news/2007/09/ringtone_hacks|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 16, 2008|work=[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]]|date=September 12, 2007|access-date=March 8, 2008}}</ref>
The iPhone runs iOS.<ref>{{cite web |first=Nilay |last=Patel |author-link=Nilay Patel |title=iPhone OS 4 renamed iOS 4, launching June 21 with 1500 new features |url=https://www.engadget.com/2010/06/07/iphone-os-4-renamed-ios-gets-1500-new-features/ |work=[[Engadget]] |date=June 7, 2010 |access-date=March 23, 2017 |archive-date=May 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220523171310/https://www.engadget.com/2010-06-07-iphone-os-4-renamed-ios-gets-1500-new-features.html |url-status=live }}</ref> It is based on macOS's [[Darwin (operating system)|Darwin]] and many of its userland [[API]]s, with [[Cocoa (API)|Cocoa]] replaced by [[Cocoa Touch]], and [[AppKit]] replaced by [[Cocoa Touch|UIKit]]. The graphics stack runs on [[Metal (API)|Metal]], Apple's low-level graphics API. The iPhone comes with a set of bundled applications developed by Apple,<ref>{{cite web |first=Dan |last=Frommer |title=Here's how to remove Apple's built-in system apps in iOS 10 |url=https://www.recode.net/2016/6/14/11929496/apple-ios-10-system-apps-trash |website=[[Recode]] |date=June 14, 2016 |access-date=May 28, 2017 |archive-date=April 29, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190429122038/https://www.recode.net/2016/6/14/11929496/apple-ios-10-system-apps-trash |url-status=live }}</ref> and supports downloading third-party applications through the [[App Store (iOS/iPadOS)|App Store]].<ref>{{cite web |first=Paul |last=Miller |title=Apple announces App Store for iPhone, iPod touch |url=https://www.engadget.com/2008/03/06/apple-announces-app-store-for-iphone-ipod-touch/ |work=[[Engadget]] |date=March 6, 2008 |access-date=May 28, 2017 |archive-date=December 31, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171231103226/https://www.engadget.com/2008/03/06/apple-announces-app-store-for-iphone-ipod-touch/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


With the release of [[iOS 6]], which was released on September 19, 2012, Apple added features that enable the user to have options to decline a phone call when a person is calling them. The user can reply with a message, or set a reminder to call them back at a later time.<ref>{{cite web|title=iOS 6 Preview|url=https://www.apple.com/ios/ios6/|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=June 11, 2012}}</ref>
Apple provides free updates to iOS over-the-air, or through [[Finder (software)|Finder]] and [[iTunes]] on a computer.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204204|title=Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch|work=Apple Support|access-date=May 30, 2018|archive-date=August 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220828222102/https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204204|url-status=live}}</ref> Major iOS releases have historically accompanied new iPhone models.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.macworld.co.uk/feature/iosapps/which-iphones-ipads-are-compatible-with-ios-11-3521184/|title=Which iPhones & iPads are compatible with iOS 11?|last=Painter|first=Lewis|work=[[Macworld]]|access-date=May 30, 2018|archive-date=March 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180328211646/https://www.macworld.co.uk/feature/iosapps/which-iphones-ipads-are-compatible-with-ios-11-3521184/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://9to5mac.com/2017/09/19/apple-releases-ios11-iphone-ipad-ipod-touch-new-features/|title=Apple releases iOS 11 for iPhone and iPad, here's everything new|date=September 19, 2017|work=[[9to5Mac]]|access-date=May 30, 2018|archive-date=June 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220622144017/http://9to5mac.com/2017/09/19/apple-releases-ios11-iphone-ipad-ipod-touch-new-features/|url-status=live}}</ref> The most recent version is [[iOS 26]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=iOS 18 |url=https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-18/ |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=Apple |language=en-US |archive-date=September 15, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240915201203/https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-18/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


===Multimedia===
=== App Store and third-party apps ===
The layout of the music library is similar to that of an [[iPod]]. The iPhone can sort its media library by songs, artists, albums, videos, [[playlist]]s, [[genre]]s, composers, [[podcast]]s, [[audiobook]]s, and [[Compilation album|compilations]]. Options are presented alphabetically, except in playlists, which retain their order from [[iTunes]]. The iPhone uses a large font that allows users plenty of room to touch their selection.
{{See also|iOS SDK|App Store (iOS/iPadOS)|l2=App Store}}


Users can rotate their device horizontally to [[Page orientation|landscape mode]] to access [[Cover Flow]]. Like on iTunes, this feature shows the different album covers in a scroll-through photo library. Scrolling is achieved by swiping a finger across the screen. Alternatively, headset controls can be used to pause, play, skip, and repeat tracks. On the iPhone 3GS, the volume can be changed with the included Apple Earphones, and the Voice Control feature can be used to identify a track, play songs in a playlist or by a specific artist, or create a [[Genius (iTunes)|Genius playlist]].<ref name="Voice_Control"/>
At [[Worldwide Developers Conference#2007|WWDC 2007]] on June 11, 2007, Apple announced that the iPhone would support [[third-party developer|third-party]] [[Ajax (programming)|Ajax]] web applications that share the look and feel of the iPhone interface.<ref name="Web apps">{{cite press release|url=https://www.apple.com/pr/library/2007/06/11iphone.html|title=iPhone to Support Third-Party Web 2.0 Applications|date=June 11, 2007|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=December 15, 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081215230338/http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2007/06/11iphone.html|archive-date=December 15, 2008}}</ref> On October 17, 2007, Steve Jobs, in an open letter posted to Apple's "Hot News" [[weblog]], announced that a [[software development kit]] (SDK) would be made available to third-party developers in February 2008.<ref>{{cite web |title=Hot News |url=https://www.apple.com/hotnews |website=Apple |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071018221832/http://www.apple.com/hotnews/ |archive-date=October 18, 2007 |url-status=dead |access-date=September 9, 2017 }}</ref> The iPhone SDK was officially announced and released on March 6, 2008.<ref>{{cite web |first=Ryan |last=Block |author-link=Ryan Block |title=Live from Apple's iPhone SDK press conference |url=https://www.engadget.com/2008/03/06/live-from-apples-iphone-press-conference/ |work=[[Engadget]] |date=March 6, 2008 |access-date=March 23, 2017 |archive-date=March 23, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200323092549/https://www.engadget.com/2008/03/06/live-from-apples-iphone-press-conference/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The App Store was launched with the release of iPhone OS 2.0, on July 11, 2008.<ref name="releasedate">{{cite press release |url=https://www.apple.com/pr/library/2008/06/09iphone.html |title=Apple Introduces the New iPhone 3G |quote=iPhone 2.0 software will be available on July 11 as a free software update via iTunes 7.7 or later for all iPhone customers |publisher=Apple Inc. |date=June 9, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110501035135/http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2008/06/09iphone.html |archive-date=May 1, 2011}}</ref>


The iPhone supports [[gapless playback]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1797 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080508053830/http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1797 |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 8, 2008 |title=What is Gapless Playback? |access-date=May 13, 2008 |publisher=Apple Inc. |df=mdy-all }}</ref> Like the [[iPod classic#Fifth generation|fifth-generation iPods]] introduced in 2005, the iPhone can play [[digital video]], allowing users to watch TV shows and movies in [[widescreen]]. Double-tapping switches between widescreen and [[4:3|fullscreen]] video playback.
Apple requires all third-party apps to be downloaded from the App Store, with exceptions for ad-hoc apps used within enterprises. Developers must pay a yearly $99 fee as part of Apple's Developer Program;<ref>{{Cite web |title=Should Apple raise its $99 developer program fee, or scrap it entirely? |url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/should-apple-raise-its-99-developer-program-fee-or-scrap-it-entirely/ |date=June 19, 2020 |first1= Adrian |last1=Kingsley-Hughes  |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=ZDNET |language=en |archive-date=October 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003211008/https://www.zdnet.com/article/should-apple-raise-its-99-developer-program-fee-or-scrap-it-entirely/ |url-status=live }}</ref> if their membership expires, their apps are removed from the App Store, though existing users retain the ability to redownload the app.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Program Renewal |url=https://developer.apple.com/support/renewal |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=Support – Apple Developer |quote=If your Apple Developer Program membership expires, your apps will no longer be available for download and you won't be able to submit new apps or updates. [...] However, your apps will still function for users who have already installed or downloaded them, and you will still have access to App Store Connect and free development resources. |archive-date=October 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003211013/https://developer.apple.com/support/renewal |url-status=live }}</ref> Developers can release free apps, or paid apps for which Apple takes a 30% cut of proceeds.<ref>{{cite news |last=Quinn |first=Michelle |date=July 10, 2008 |title=Store aims to plug people into iPhones |work=Los Angeles Times |url=http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-iphone10-2008jul10,0,3798678.story |access-date=July 10, 2008 |archive-date=October 16, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081016001509/http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-iphone10-2008jul10,0,3798678.story |url-status=live }}</ref> Developers earning less than $1&nbsp;million in annual sales qualify for the App Store Small Business Program, with Apple only taking a 15% fee.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Statt |first=Nick |date=November 18, 2020 |title=Apple will reduce App Store cut to 15 percent for most developers starting January 1st |url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/18/21572302/apple-app-store-small-business-program-commission-cut-15-percent-reduction |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=The Verge |language=en-US |archive-date=October 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003211007/https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/18/21572302/apple-app-store-small-business-program-commission-cut-15-percent-reduction |url-status=live }}</ref>


The iPhone allows users to purchase and download songs from the iTunes Store directly to their iPhone. The feature originally required a Wi-Fi network, but since 2012, it can be used on a cellular data network.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://daringfireball.net/linked/2007/september#thu-27-wifi|title=The Reason It's Called the Wi-Fi Music Store|date=September 30, 2007|access-date=January 6, 2008|first=John|last=Gruber|work=[[Daring Fireball]]|author-link=John Gruber }}</ref>
Though iOS has far lower market share than Android, its app ecosystem has been described as superior, with higher-quality apps, and more iOS-exclusive releases.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Hill |first1=Simon |last2=Jansen |first2=Mark |date=April 14, 2021 |title=Android vs. iOS: Which Smartphone Platform Is the Best? |url=https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/android-vs-ios/ |access-date=October 12, 2022 |website=Digital Trends |language=en |archive-date=October 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221011221349/https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/android-vs-ios/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Android's [[Android (operating system)#Reception|version fragmentation]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brodkin |first=Jon |date=June 29, 2017 |title=With iPhone, Apple showed AT&T and Verizon who's boss |url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/06/with-iphone-apple-showed-att-and-verizon-whos-boss/ |access-date=October 11, 2022 |website=Ars Technica |language=en-us |archive-date=September 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912164328/https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/06/with-iphone-apple-showed-att-and-verizon-whos-boss/ |url-status=live }}</ref> less uniform hardware, and lower app revenues have been cited as key factors.


The iPhone includes software that allows the user to upload, view, and email photos taken with the [[#Camera|camera]]. The user zooms in and out of photos by sliding two fingers further apart or closer together, much like Safari. The camera application also lets users view the camera roll, the pictures that have been taken with the iPhone's camera. Those pictures are also available in the Photos application, along with any transferred from [[iPhoto]] or [[Aperture (software)|Aperture]] on a Mac, or [[Adobe Photoshop|Photoshop]] on a Windows PC.
All apps must pass Apple's app review process before being distributed in the App Store.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leswing |first=Kif |title=Inside Apple's team that greenlights iPhone apps for the App Store |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2019/06/21/how-apples-app-review-process-for-the-app-store-works.html |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=CNBC |date=June 21, 2019 |language=en |archive-date=October 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003211006/https://www.cnbc.com/2019/06/21/how-apples-app-review-process-for-the-app-store-works.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Apple may also stop distributing apps it deems inappropriate. For example, in 2009, Apple rejected the [[Censorship by Apple#Newspaper and magazine content|Newspapers app]] due to [[The Sun (United Kingdom)|The Sun]]'s "obscene" topless Page 3 girls.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Andrews |first=Robert |date=May 6, 2009 |title=The Sun's 'obscene' Page 3 girls get iPhone newspaper app banned by Apple |url=http://www.theguardian.com/media/pda/2009/may/06/sun-newsinternational |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=the Guardian |language=en |archive-date=October 7, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221007234549/https://www.theguardian.com/media/pda/2009/may/06/sun-newsinternational |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2018, Apple removed [[Tumblr]] from the App Store, citing illegal content, causing Tumblr to ban all adult content from their platform.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tumblr Explains Why It Still Bans Porn: Blame Credit Card Companies, Apple |url=https://www.pcmag.com/news/tumblr-explains-why-it-still-bans-porn-blame-credit-card-companies-apple |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=PCMAG |date=September 29, 2022 |language=en |archive-date=October 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221013201551/https://www.pcmag.com/news/tumblr-explains-why-it-still-bans-porn-blame-credit-card-companies-apple |url-status=live }}</ref> The App Store's review process has been criticized by developers as "frustrating", "[[Anti-competitive practices of Apple Inc.|anti-competitive]]", and "asinine".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lovejoy |first=Ben |date=December 28, 2021 |title=App Store review process perplexing, random, discordant, asinine – ex-Tumblr developer |url=https://9to5mac.com/2021/12/28/app-store-review-process-problems/ |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=9to5Mac |language=en-US |archive-date=October 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221013201551/https://9to5mac.com/2021/12/28/app-store-review-process-problems/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Centers |first=Josh |date=August 13, 2020 |title=Developers v. Apple: Outlining Complaints about the App Store |url=https://tidbits.com/2020/08/13/developers-v-apple-outlining-complaints-about-the-app-store/ |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=TidBITS |language=en |archive-date=October 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003211008/https://tidbits.com/2020/08/13/developers-v-apple-outlining-complaints-about-the-app-store/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Statt |first=Nick |date=November 18, 2020 |title=Apple's biggest App Store critics are not impressed with its new fee cut for small developers |url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/18/21573109/epic-tim-sweeney-apple-app-store-fee-cut-reduction-criticize |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=The Verge |language=en-US |archive-date=October 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003211013/https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/18/21573109/epic-tim-sweeney-apple-app-store-fee-cut-reduction-criticize |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Apple 'Surprised' By Developer Frustration With Its App Review Process |url=https://www.macrumors.com/2021/03/22/apple-surprised-developer-concerns-app-review/ |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=MacRumors |date=March 22, 2021 |language=en |archive-date=October 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003211006/https://www.macrumors.com/2021/03/22/apple-surprised-developer-concerns-app-review/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


The iPhone did not support [[Sound recording and reproduction|voice recording]] until the 3.0 software update.<ref name="3.0 official"/><ref name="3.0 Macworld"/>
Users can also install native apps outside of the App Store through [[IOS jailbreaking|jailbreaking]],<ref>{{cite news|last=Healey|first=Jon|title=Hacking the iPhone|work=Los Angeles Times|date=August 6, 2007|url=http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/la-oew-healey6aug06,0,3456267.story|access-date=June 6, 2008|archive-date=November 12, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131112130736/http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/la-oew-healey6aug06,0,3456267.story|url-status=live}}</ref> or through [[Exploit (computer security)|exploits]], such as TrollStore. Jailbreaking may cause security issues, and is not supported by Apple.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Fitzgerald |first=Thomas J. |date=November 24, 2010 |title=Breaking into the Smartphone (Risks Included) |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/25/technology/personaltech/25basics.html |access-date=October 3, 2022 |issn=0362-4331 |archive-date=October 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003211014/https://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/25/technology/personaltech/25basics.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


===Internet connectivity===
{{As of|2013|10}}, Apple has passed 60&nbsp;billion app downloads.<ref>{{cite web |first=Marc |last=Perton |title=Apple App Store hits 60&nbsp;billion cumulative downloads |url=https://www.engadget.com/2013/10/22/apple-ios-7-downloaded-over-200-million-times-in-5-days/ |work=[[Engadget]] |date=October 22, 2013 |access-date=March 23, 2017 |archive-date=March 30, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330044546/https://www.engadget.com/2013/10/22/apple-ios-7-downloaded-over-200-million-times-in-5-days/ |url-status=live }}</ref> {{As of|2016|9}}, there have been over 140&nbsp;billion app downloads from the App Store.<ref>{{cite web |first=Sarah |last=Perez |title=App Store sees 140&nbsp;billion downloads, 106% year-over-year growth |url=https://techcrunch.com/2016/09/07/app-store-sees-140-billion-downloads-106-year-over-year-growth/ |work=[[TechCrunch]] |date=September 7, 2016 |access-date=March 23, 2017 |archive-date=March 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220319075709/https://techcrunch.com/2016/09/07/app-store-sees-140-billion-downloads-106-year-over-year-growth/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In January 2017, the App Store had over 2.2{{nbsp}}million apps for the iPhone.<ref>{{cite web |first=Lauren |last=Goode |title=Apple's App Store just had the most successful month of sales ever |url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/1/5/14173328/apple-december-2016-app-store-record-phil-schiller |website=[[The Verge]] |date=January 5, 2017 |access-date=May 28, 2017 |archive-date=August 21, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220821185418/https://www.theverge.com/2017/1/5/14173328/apple-december-2016-app-store-record-phil-schiller |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite press release | title=App Store shatters records on New Year's Day | publisher=Apple Inc. | date=January 5, 2017 | url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2017/01/app-store-shatters-records-on-new-years-day/ | access-date=December 31, 2017 | archive-date=July 9, 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220709042435/https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2017/01/app-store-shatters-records-on-new-years-day/ | url-status=live }}</ref> As of August 2024, Apple's [[App Store (iOS/iPadOS)|App Store]] contains nearly 2 million applications.<ref name=":12">{{Cite news |title=The apps you love. From a place you can trust. |url=https://www.apple.com/in/app-store/ |access-date=September 7, 2024 |work=Apple.com |language=en-US |archive-date=September 7, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907154338/https://www.apple.com/in/app-store/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
[[File:Safari on iOS 14 iPhone 12 Pro Max Landscape.png|thumb|Wikipedia on the iPhone [[Safari (web browser)|Safari web browser]] in landscape mode]]


Internet access is available when the iPhone is connected to a local area [[Wi-Fi]] or a wide area [[GSM]] or [[Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution|EDGE]] network, both second-generation ([[2G]]) wireless data standards. Networks accessible from iPhone models include [[1xRTT]] (represented by a 1× on the status bar) and [[GPRS]] (shown as GPRS on the status bar), [[EDGE]] (shown as a capital E on the status bar), [[UMTS]] and [[EV-DO]] (shown as 3G), a faster version of UMTS and 4G (shown as a 4G symbol on the status bar), and [[LTE (telecommunication)|LTE]] (shown as LTE on the status bar).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1976 |title=iOS: Understanding cellular data networks |publisher=Support.apple.com |date=September 24, 2013 |access-date=February 3, 2014}}</ref>  The iPhone 3G introduced support for third-generation [[Universal Mobile Telecommunications System|UMTS]] and [[High-Speed Downlink Packet Access|HSDPA]] 3.6,<ref>{{cite web|title=Apple's Joswiak: iPhone 3G Runs Fast HSDPA 3.6, Not Slower 1.8|url=http://www.gearlog.com/2008/07/apples_joswiak_iphone_3g_runs.php|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081004215201/http://www.gearlog.com/2008/07/apples_joswiak_iphone_3g_runs.php|archive-date=October 4, 2008|access-date=October 12, 2008|work=Gearlog}}</ref> the iPhone 4S introduced support for [[High-Speed Uplink Packet Access|HSUPA]] networks (14.4&nbsp;Mbit/s), and support for HSDPA 7.2 was introduced in the iPhone 3GS.<ref name="Macworld_3G_S">{{cite web|last=Michaels|first=Philip|author2=Jason Snell|date=June 8, 2009|title=iPhone 3GS offers speed boost, video capture|url=http://www.macworld.com/article/141031/2009/06/iphone3gs.html|access-date=June 8, 2009|work=Macworld}}</ref> and the iPhone 5 introduced support for 4G LTE. 5G Evolution is now supported on AT&T in areas where implemented and stylized as a larger 5G and reduced size capital E.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.att.com/5g/consumer/5g-evolution|title=5G Evolution: What it Means for You|website=AT&T|access-date=2019-08-06}}</ref> 5GE uses the 4x4 [[MIMO]] doubling the number of antennas, 256-QAM, and three-way [[carrier aggregation]]. True 5G support was added starting with the iPhone 12 series in fall 2020. All iPhone 12 models support sub-6&nbsp;GHz frequencies, but only models purchased in the United States support mmWave.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Tibken|first=Shara|title=iPhone 12 and 5G: All the answers to your questions about the super-fast connectivity|url=https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-iphone-12-and-5g-faq-answers-to-questions-about-super-fast-connectivity/|access-date=2021-01-08|website=CNET|language=en}}</ref>
=== Jailbreaking ===
{{Main|iOS jailbreaking}}


AT&T introduced [[3G]] in July 2004,<ref>{{cite web |first=Peter |last=Rojas |title=AT&T Wireless introduces 3G wireless |url=https://www.engadget.com/2004/07/20/at-t-wireless-introduces-3g-wireless/ |work=[[Engadget]] |date=July 20, 2004 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref> but as late as 2007, [[Steve Jobs]] stated that it was still not widespread enough in the US, and the chipsets not energy efficient enough, to be included in the iPhone.<ref name=pogueFAQ /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.macnn.com/articles/07/09/18/jobs.uk.cell.carrier.qa/|title=Jobs: battery life issues delaying 3G iPhone|publisher=MacNN|access-date=June 6, 2008}}</ref> Support for [[IEEE 802.1X|802.1X]], an authentication system commonly used by university and corporate Wi-Fi networks, was added in the 2.0 version update.<ref name="802.1x">{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/au/iphone/enterprise/|title=Apple&nbsp;– iPhone&nbsp;– Enterprise|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=June 11, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080721025159/http://www.apple.com/au/iphone/enterprise/|archive-date=July 21, 2008}}</ref>
Apple restricts the installation of unapproved third-party apps and does not allow full access to the iPhone's filesystem. According to [[Jonathan Zittrain]], the emergence of closed devices like the iPhone has made computing more [[proprietary software|proprietary]] than it was in the PC era.<ref>{{cite web |last=Braiker |first=Brian |date=May 2, 2008 |title=A Killer Product: Will closed devices like Apple's iPhone murder the Web? |url=http://www.newsweek.com/id/135150 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100413072716/http://www.newsweek.com/id/135150 |archive-date=April 13, 2010 |access-date=June 16, 2009 |website=[[Newsweek]]}}</ref> Jailbreaking allows users to install apps not available on the App Store, customize their device in ways not allowed by Apple, and bypass SIM locks without carrier approval.<ref>{{cite web |last=Krazit |first=Tom |date=October 29, 2007 |title=iPhone jailbreak for the masses released |url=https://www.cnet.com/news/iphone-jailbreak-for-the-masses-released/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220319195927/https://www.cnet.com/tech/tech-industry/iphone-jailbreak-for-the-masses-released/ |archive-date=March 19, 2022 |access-date=March 23, 2017 |publisher=[[CNET]]}}</ref> Some jailbreak tweaks were later copied by Apple and implemented into iOS, like multitasking, widgets, and copy and paste.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Love |first=Dylan |title=13 iPhone Features Apple Stole From Jailbreak Developers |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-steal-jailbreak-2011-6 |access-date=October 20, 2022 |website=Business Insider |language=en-US |archive-date=October 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020092655/https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-steal-jailbreak-2011-6 |url-status=live }}</ref>


By default, the iPhone will ask to join newly discovered [[Wi-Fi]] networks and prompt for the password when required. Alternatively, it can join closed Wi-Fi networks manually.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306249|title=iPhone: About Connections Settings|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=November 4, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071019015540/http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306249|archive-date=October 19, 2007|url-status=dead}}</ref> The iPhone will automatically choose the strongest network, connecting to Wi-Fi instead of EDGE when it is available.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305711|title=iPhone: Connecting to the Internet with EDGE or Wi-Fi|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=November 4, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071011042909/http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305711|archive-date=October 11, 2007|url-status=dead}}</ref> Similarly, the iPhone 3G and onwards prefer [[3G]] to [[2G]], and Wi-Fi to either.<ref name="3GSpeeds">{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/iphone/features/wireless.html|title=Apple – iPhone&nbsp;– Features&nbsp;– 3G|year=2008|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=December 14, 2008}}</ref>
Apple attempted to use the [[Digital Millennium Copyright Act|DMCA]] to fight jailbreaking; however in 2010, the U.S. found jailbreaking to be legal.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Milian |first=Mark |date=July 27, 2010 |title='Jailbreaking' Apple iPhones is legal, government says |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2010-jul-27-la-fi-iphone-apps-20100727-story.html |access-date=October 20, 2022 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US |archive-date=October 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020092655/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2010-jul-27-la-fi-iphone-apps-20100727-story.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Jailbroken iPhones are at higher risk of malware due to Apple's lesser control of the app ecosystem.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The pros and cons of iPhone jailbreaking |url=https://www.macworld.com/article/670893/is-jailbreaking-an-iphone-or-ipad-safe.html |access-date=October 20, 2022 |website=Macworld |language=en |archive-date=October 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020092655/https://www.macworld.com/article/670893/is-jailbreaking-an-iphone-or-ipad-safe.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In the United States, Apple cannot void an iPhone's warranty solely due to jailbreaking.<ref>[http://eshop.macsales.com/Search/displayFAQDetails.cfm?ID=656 FAQ Details] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140804114415/http://eshop.macsales.com/Search/displayFAQDetails.cfm?ID=656|date=August 4, 2014}}. Eshop.macsales.com (March 27, 2013). Retrieved on July 30, 2013.</ref> Jailbreaks rely on [[Exploit (computer security)|exploits]]. Apple has improved the iPhone's hardware and software security, making these exploits harder to find; as a result, recent iPhones cannot currently be jailbroken.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brandom |first=Russell |date=September 30, 2016 |title=The rising cost of cracking the iPhone |url=https://www.theverge.com/2016/9/30/13123790/iphone-crack-remote-jailbreak-price-bug-bounty |access-date=October 20, 2022 |website=The Verge |language=en-US |archive-date=January 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111154746/https://www.theverge.com/2016/9/30/13123790/iphone-crack-remote-jailbreak-price-bug-bounty |url-status=live }}</ref>


Wi-Fi, [[Bluetooth]], and 3G (on the iPhone 3G onwards) can all be deactivated individually. [[Airplane mode]] disables all wireless connections at once, overriding other preferences. However, once in Airplane mode, one can explicitly enable Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth modes to join and continue to operate over one or both of those networks while the cellular network transceivers remain off.
=== Accessibility ===
The iPhone contains a range of accessibility features to support users' visual, auditory, and motor needs. iPhones can notify users through onscreen banners, audio alerts, vibrations, or the LED flash; vibration patterns can be customized by users. Since [[iOS 15]], [[Siri]] can read notifications out loud through earphones, and, since [[iOS 16]], through the device's speakers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hardwick |first=Tim |date=August 19, 2022 |title=iOS 16: How to Make Siri Announce Notifications Through Your iPhone's Speaker |url=https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/make-siri-announce-notifications-iphone-speaker/ |access-date=October 20, 2022 |website=MacRumors |language=en |archive-date=January 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111154753/https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/make-siri-announce-notifications-iphone-speaker/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


Safari is the iPhone's native [[web browser]], and it displays pages similar to its Mac and Windows counterparts. Web pages may be viewed in portrait or landscape mode and the device supports automatic zooming by pinching together or spreading apart fingertips on the screen, or by double-tapping text or images.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305899|title=iPhone: Zooming In to See a Page More easily|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=November 4, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071225113959/http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305899|archive-date=December 25, 2007|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://solution.allthingsd.com/20070626/the-iphone-is-breakthrough-handheld-computer/|title=The iPhone Is a Breakthrough Handheld Computer|author=Walter S. Mossberg|author2=Katherine Boehret|author-link=Walter Mossberg|work=The Mossberg Solution|quote=The iPhone is the first smartphone we've tested with a real, computer-grade Web browser, a version of Apple's Safari. It displays entire Web pages, in their real layouts, and allows you to zoom in quickly by either tapping or pinching with your finger.|date=June 26, 2007}}</ref> Safari does not allow file downloads except for predefined extensions.
Users with motor needs can use [[AssistiveTouch]] to customize the way they navigate through menus; it can assist users who have difficulties with some gestures, like pinching, and makes these gestures available by tapping on a menu. The user can create their own gestures and customize the layout of the AssistiveTouch menu. If the user has trouble pressing the Home button, it can be set so that it can be activated with an onscreen tap. Gestures, like rotate and shake, are available even when if the iOS device is mounted on a [[wheelchair]]. Head Tracking can be used to control an iPhone using facial movements recognized by the front camera.<ref name=":9">{{Cite news |last=Biersdorfer |first=J. D. |date=September 21, 2022 |title=The Settings That Make Smartphones Easier for Everyone to Use |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/21/technology/personaltech/smartphone-accessibility-features.html |access-date=October 20, 2022 |issn=0362-4331 |archive-date=October 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019233827/https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/21/technology/personaltech/smartphone-accessibility-features.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


The iPhone does not support [[Adobe Flash|Flash]], which was still popular when the iPhone was introduced.<ref>{{cite web|last=Chartier|first=David|url=http://www.tuaw.com/2007/06/12/its-official-no-flash-support-on-the-iphone-yet/|title=It's official: No Flash support on the iPhone (yet)|publisher=The Unofficial Apple Weblog|date=June 12, 2007|access-date=June 6, 2008}}</ref> Consequently, the [[Advertising Standards Authority (United Kingdom)|UK's Advertising Standards Authority]] adjudicated that an advertisement claiming the iPhone could access "all parts of the internet" should be withdrawn in its current form, on grounds of [[false advertising]]. In a [[Thoughts on Flash|rare public letter]] in April 2010, Apple CEO [[Steve Jobs]] outlined the reasoning behind the absence of Flash on the iPhone (and [[iPad]]).<ref name="Thoughts on Flash">{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/hotnews/thoughts-on-flash/|title=Thoughts on Flash|last=Jobs|first=Steve|date=April 2010|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=May 1, 2010}}</ref> The iPhone supports [[Scalable Vector Graphics|SVG]], [[Cascading Style Sheets|CSS]], [[HTML]] [[Canvas element|Canvas]], and [[Bonjour (software)|Bonjour]].<ref>{{cite web |first=Ben |last=Wilson |title=iPhone OS 2.0 will include Bonjour, full-screen Safari mode, more |url=https://www.cnet.com/news/iphone-os-2-0-will-include-bonjour-full-screen-safari-mode-more/ |publisher=[[CNET]] |date=December 5, 2008 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref> [[Google Chrome]] was introduced to the iOS on June 26, 2012, and Opera mini is also available.
Low-vision users can enable VoiceOver, a [[screen reader]] which describes what is on the screen, while [[Siri]] allows for hands-free interaction. The iPhone also supports wireless [[Refreshable braille display|braille displays]] to help users read its interface. Text can be enlarged system-wide. The Magnifier app uses the iPhone's [[Lidar]] scanner to identify objects, for example doors, people, and objects, and can describe them to the user, as well as their distance. Door Detection can alert the user through sound, speech, and haptics.<ref name=":9" />


The Maps application can access [[Google Maps]] in map, [[satellite imagery|satellite]], or hybrid form. It can also generate directions between two locations, while providing optional real-time traffic information. During the iPhone's announcement, Jobs demonstrated this feature by searching for nearby [[Starbucks]] locations and then placing a [[prank call]] to one with a single tap.<ref name="keynoteMacworld">{{cite news|last=Cohen|first=Peter|url=http://www.macworld.com/news/2007/01/09/liveupdate/index.php|title=Macworld Expo Keynote Live Update|work=Macworld|date=January 9, 2007|access-date=February 1, 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |first=Ryan |last=Block |author-link=Ryan Block |title=Live from Macworld 2007: Steve Jobs keynote |url=https://www.engadget.com/2007/01/09/live-from-macworld-2007-steve-jobs-keynote/ |work=[[Engadget]] |date=January 9, 2007 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref> Support for walking directions, public transit, and [[Google Street View|street view]] was added in the version 2.2 software update, but no voice-guided navigation.<ref name="2.2" />
Hearing aids that are part of the Made for iPhone program can be controlled from an iPhone. These hearing aids also feature Live Listen, which enables the iPhone to act as a directional microphone, beaming its audio to compatible hearing aids.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Use Live Listen with Made for iPhone hearing aids |url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203990 |access-date=October 12, 2022 |website=Apple Support |language=en |archive-date=April 27, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190427034926/https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203990 |url-status=live }}</ref> Live Listen can help the user hear a conversation in a noisy room or hear someone speaking across the room.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203990|title=Use Live Listen with Made for iPhone hearing aids|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=April 3, 2016|archive-date=April 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190427034926/https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203990|url-status=live}}</ref> Apple built Live Listen support into all AirPods, which can also relay audio from a connected iPhone's microphone. [[Closed captioning]] and external [[Telecommunications device for the deaf|TTY]] devices are supported, while Live Caption can transcribe audio across all apps and display it onscreen. Sound Recognition can recognize surrounding noises, including door bells, kettles, water running, and babies crying, and notify the user with an onscreen alert.<ref name=":9" />


The iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 can orient the map with its digital compass.<ref name="Compass">{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/iphone/iphone-3g-s/maps-compass.html|title=Apple&nbsp;— iPhone&nbsp;— Get directions with GPS maps and a new compass|date=June 8, 2009|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=June 8, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090612042234/http://www.apple.com/iphone/iphone-3g-s/maps-compass.html|archive-date=June 12, 2009}}</ref> Apple also developed a separate application to view YouTube videos on the iPhone, which streams videos after encoding them using the [[H.264/MPEG-4 AVC|H.264]] codec. Simple weather and [[stock quote]]s applications also tap into the Internet.
Guided Access helps people with [[autism]], [[Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder|ADHD]], or [[Sensory processing disorder|sensory challenges]] stay focused on a single app. With Guided Access, a parent, teacher, or therapist can limit an iOS device to stay on one app by disabling the Home button and limit the amount of time spent in an app. The user can restrict access to the keyboard or touch input on certain areas of the screen.


iPhone users can and do access the Internet frequently, and in a variety of places. According to [[Google]], in 2008, the iPhone generated 50 times more search requests than any other mobile handset.<ref name="GoogleSearches">{{cite web|last=Lane|first=Slash|url=http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/02/14/google_iphone_usage_shocks_search_giant.html|title=Google iPhone usage shocks search giant|work=[[AppleInsider]]|date=February 14, 2008|access-date=February 18, 2008}}</ref> According to [[Deutsche Telekom]] CEO René Obermann, "The average [[Internet usage]] for an iPhone customer is more than 100&nbsp;[[megabyte]]s. This is 30 times the use for our average contract-based consumer customers."<ref name="iPhoneDataBoom">{{cite web|url=http://www.lightreading.com/ethernet-ip/iphone-data-booms-at-t-mobile/d/d-id/651767|title=iPhone Data Booms at T-Mobile|work=Unstrung|date=January 30, 2008|access-date=February 18, 2008}}</ref> [[Nielsen Company|Nielsen]] found that 98% of iPhone users use data services, and 88% use the internet.<ref name="Nielsen demographics">{{cite web |title=iPhone Users Watch More Video... and are Older than You Think |url=http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/online_mobile/iphone-users-watch-more-video-and-are-older-than-you-think |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090614082958/http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/online_mobile/iphone-users-watch-more-video-and-are-older-than-you-think |publisher=[[Nielsen Media Research]] |date=June 10, 2009 |archive-date=June 14, 2009 |access-date=November 28, 2016}}</ref> In China, the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS were built and distributed without Wi-Fi.<ref name="Wired">{{cite news|url=https://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/08/iphone-china|title=iPhone Goes to China Without Wi-Fi|work=Wired|first=Brian X.|last=Chen|date=August 28, 2009}}</ref>
== Marketing ==
The original iPhone was heavily promoted before its official announcement, creating buzz and anticipation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Heisler |first=Yoni |date=June 8, 2016 |title=This was the first iPhone rumor. Ever. |url=https://nypost.com/2016/06/08/this-was-the-first-iphone-rumor-ever/ |access-date=October 11, 2022 |website=New York Post |language=en-US |archive-date=October 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221011185759/https://nypost.com/2016/06/08/this-was-the-first-iphone-rumor-ever/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Upon its release, it was marketed heavily in television, web and print ads created in partnership with [[TBWA/Chiat/Day|TBWA\Chiat\Day]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Graham |first=Jefferson |date=March 9, 2010 |title=Apple buffs marketing savvy to a high shine |url=http://news.yahoo.com/s/usatoday/20070309/tc_usatoday/applebuffsmarketingsavvytoahighshine |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070324010755/http://news.yahoo.com/s/usatoday/20070309/tc_usatoday/applebuffsmarketingsavvytoahighshine |archive-date=March 24, 2007 |access-date=October 11, 2022 |website=[[USA Today]] }}</ref>


With the introduction of the Verizon iPhone in January 2011, the issue of using the internet while on the phone was brought to the public's attention. Under the two U.S. carriers, internet and phone could be used simultaneously on AT&T networks, whereas Verizon networks only support the use of each separately.<ref name="TUAW">{{cite web|url=http://www.tuaw.com/2011/01/11/verizon-iphone-cant-handle-data-and-voice-simultaneously|title=Verizon iPhone Can't Handle Data and Voice Simultaneously|last=Sande|first=Steven|date=January 11, 2011|work=The Unofficial Apple Weblog }}</ref> However, in 2014, Verizon announced that the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus would allow simultaneous voice and data over its LTE Network.<ref>{{Cite news|title=You can finally talk and use data simultaneously on new Verizon iPhones|work=The Verge|url=https://www.theverge.com/2014/9/20/6661887/you-can-finally-talk-and-use-data-simultaneously-on-new-verizon|access-date=2017-11-10}}</ref> T-Mobile and Sprint have enabled calls over Wi-Fi, with Verizon and AT&T soon doing the same.<ref name="Techlicious">{{cite web|last=Van Allen|first=Fox|date=December 2014|title=Here's When Your Carrier will Support the iPhone 6's Wi-Fi Calling|url=http://www.techlicious.com/blog/iphone-6-wifi-calling-carrier-plans-actiontec-underwritten-story/}}</ref>
Apple's [[Premium pricing|premium market positioning]] has led the iPhone to be seen as a status symbol.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stieg |first=Cory |title=The psychology behind a new iPhone release—and why it's so hard to resist |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/08/the-psychology-of-new-iphone-releases-apple-marketing.html |access-date=October 20, 2022 |website=CNBC |date=December 8, 2020 |language=en |archive-date=January 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111154746/https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/08/the-psychology-of-new-iphone-releases-apple-marketing.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=DeNinno |first=Nadine |date=May 22, 2014 |title=Forget Fashion: Teens Spend Their Money On Food And Phones |url=https://www.ibtimes.com/teen-clothing-retail-trumped-gadgets-food-status-symbol-1588959 |access-date=October 20, 2022 |website=International Business Times |language=en-US |archive-date=February 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230208045702/https://www.ibtimes.com/teen-clothing-retail-trumped-gadgets-food-status-symbol-1588959 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Bertrand |first1=Marianne |last2=Kamenica |first2=Emir |date=July 5, 2018 |title=Coming Apart? Cultural Distances in the United States Over Time |url=https://papers.ssrn.com/abstract=3208730 |journal=NBER Working Paper |language=en |location=Rochester, NY |ssrn=3208730 |access-date=October 20, 2022 |archive-date=January 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111154748/https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3208730 |url-status=live }}</ref>


===Text input===
The [[Apple ecosystem]] has been described as a key [[Moat (economics)|moat]] that increases iPhone [[brand loyalty]]. [[iMessage]] has especially been singled out with its "green bubbles" phenomena. In iMessage, SMS messages from Android users appear as green bubble, rather than the blue bubbles used for texts from other iPhone users. Until the introduction of [[Rich Communication Services]] (RCS) support in [[iOS 18]] in 2024, group chats between iOS and Android were poorly supported, with reactions displayed as text rather than bubbles, and images being sent through [[Multimedia Messaging Service|MMS]], which degraded image quality. Some teens described being "ostracized" after switching to Android,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Higgins |first=Tim |title=Why Apple's iMessage Is Winning: Teens Dread the Green Text Bubble |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-apples-imessage-is-winning-teens-dread-the-green-text-bubble-11641618009 |access-date=October 20, 2022 |newspaper=Wall Street Journal |date=January 8, 2022 |language=en-US |archive-date=October 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020010550/https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-apples-imessage-is-winning-teens-dread-the-green-text-bubble-11641618009 |url-status=live }}</ref> which Google labeled "bullying".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nieva |first=Richard |title=Google Calls On Apple To Fix Hated Green Bubbles On iMessage |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/richardnieva/2022/08/09/google-calls-on-apple-to-fix-hated-green-bubbles-on-imessage/ |access-date=October 20, 2022 |website=Forbes |language=en |archive-date=January 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111154747/https://www.forbes.com/sites/richardnieva/2022/08/09/google-calls-on-apple-to-fix-hated-green-bubbles-on-imessage/ |url-status=live }}</ref> This has been described by critics as a key factor leading 88% of U.S. teenagers to use iPhones.<ref name=":10" />
[[File:IPhone keyboard unblurred.jpg|thumb|The [[virtual keyboard]] on the first generation iPhone [[touchscreen]]]]


For text input, the iPhone implements a [[virtual keyboard]] on the touchscreen. It has automatic [[spell checker|spell checking]] and correction, [[Predictive text|predictive word]] capabilities, and a dynamic dictionary that learns new words. The keyboard can predict what word the user is typing and complete it, and correct for the accidental pressing of keys near the presumed desired key.<ref name=hasAKeyboard>{{cite news|author-link=John Markoff|last=Markoff|first=John|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/13/technology/13phone.ready.html|title=That iPhone Has a Keyboard, but It's Not Mechanical|work=The New York Times|date=June 13, 2007|access-date=June 6, 2008}}</ref>
== Retail ==
=== SIM unlocking ===


The keys are somewhat larger and spaced farther apart when in [[landscape mode]], which is supported by only a limited number of applications. Touching a section of text for a brief time brings up a [[magnifying glass]], allowing users to place the [[cursor (computers)|cursor]] in the middle of existing text. The virtual keyboard can accommodate 21 languages, including character recognition for Chinese.<ref name="Keyboard">{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/ios/feature-availability/#quickType-keyboard-language-support|title=Apple&nbsp;– iPhone&nbsp;– Features&nbsp;– Keyboard|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=December 15, 2008}}</ref>
Many iPhones bought through a monthly [[Mobile network operator|carrier]] contract are [[SIM lock]]ed, restricting their use to one particular carrier.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |last=Hattersley |first=Lucy |date=July 22, 2022 |title=How to check an iPhone is unlocked before buying it |url=https://www.macworld.com/article/671715/how-to-check-if-an-iphone-is-locked-or-unlocked.html |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Macworld |language=en |archive-date=October 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221014223645/https://www.macworld.com/article/671715/how-to-check-if-an-iphone-is-locked-or-unlocked.html |url-status=live }}</ref> While the iPhone was initially [[AT&T, the iPhone, and Tying of Smartphones and Service Providers|sold in the U.S. only on the AT&T network]] with a SIM lock in place, various hackers found methods to bypass that SIM lock.<ref>{{cite web |last=Farivar |first=Cyrus |date=November 14, 2007 |title=Unlocking an iPhone |url=http://www.macworld.com/article/1060045/iphone_sim_unlocking.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220319195927/https://www.macworld.com/article/1060045/iphone_sim_unlocking.html |archive-date=March 19, 2022 |access-date=May 25, 2009 |work=Macworld}}</ref> More than a quarter of first-generation iPhones sold in the U.S. were not registered with AT&T. Apple speculated that they were likely shipped overseas and unlocked, a lucrative market before the iPhone 3G's worldwide release.<ref name="NPD demographics">{{cite web |date=June 22, 2009 |title=iPhone 3G Price Decrease Addresses Key Reason Consumers Exhibit Purchase Resistance |url=http://www.npd.com/press/releases/press_090622.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090626074446/http://www.npd.com/press/releases/press_090622.html |archive-date=June 26, 2009 |access-date=June 27, 2009 |publisher=[[NPD Group]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=January 28, 2008 |title=Quarter of US iPhones 'unlocked' |publisher=[[BBC News]] |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7214873.stm |url-status=live |access-date=January 29, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090212222147/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7214873.stm |archive-date=February 12, 2009}}</ref> Today,{{When|date=July 2025}} many carriers either remove the SIM lock automatically after a certain period, or do it upon request, either for free or for a small fee.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sim lock laws by country – ChimeraTool help |url=https://chimeratool.com/en/docs/sim-lock-laws-by-country |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=ChimeraTool |language=en |archive-date=January 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111154750/https://chimeratool.com/en/docs/sim-lock-laws-by-country |url-status=live }}</ref> iPhones bought from Apple are not SIM locked.<ref name=":7" /> Many carriers also sell the iPhone unlocked when purchased outright rather than on a long-term contract.


Alternative characters with accents (for example, letters from the alphabets of other languages) and [[emoji]] can be typed from the keyboard by pressing the letter for two seconds and selecting the alternative character from the popup.<ref name="KeyboardAlternateLetters">{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/iphone/tips/|title=Apple – iPhone – Tips and Tricks|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=November 11, 2011}}</ref> The 3.0 update brought support for [[cut, copy, and paste|cut, copy, or pasting]] text, as well as landscape keyboards in more applications.<ref name="3.0 official" /><ref name="3.0 Macworld" /> On iPhone 4S and above, Siri allows dictation.
=== Retail strategy ===
Since 2013, iPhone buyers can obtain a trade in discount when buying a new iPhone directly from Apple. The program aims to increase the number of customers who purchase iPhones at Apple Stores rather than carrier stores.<ref>{{cite web |last=Fiegerman |first=Seth |date=September 1, 2013 |title=Apple Rolls Out iPhone Trade-In Program Nationwide |url=http://mashable.com/2013/08/30/apple-iphone-trade-ins/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220901190052/https://mashable.com/archive/apple-iphone-trade-ins |archive-date=September 1, 2022 |access-date=September 1, 2013 |work=Mashable }}</ref> In 2015, Apple unveiled the iPhone Upgrade Program, a 24-month leasing agreement, which [[Fortune (magazine)|Fortune]] described as a "change [in] iPhone owners' relationships with mobile carriers".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Here's Why Apple Is Offering An iPhone Upgrade Plan |url=https://fortune.com/2015/09/15/apple-upgrade-iphone/ |access-date=October 18, 2022 |website=Fortune |language=en |archive-date=February 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230208045625/https://fortune.com/2015/09/15/apple-upgrade-iphone/ |url-status=live |date=September 15, 2015|last=Kokalitcheva|first=Kia}}</ref>


Since iOS 8, third party keyboards, distributed through the App Store, are allowed. Previously, they were only available on jailbroken iPhones.<ref name="ThirdPartyKeyboard">{{cite web|url=http://www.idownloadblog.com/2014/06/02/third-party-keyboards-will-be-available-in-ios-8/|title=iOS 8 supports third-party keyboards|access-date=January 25, 2018}}</ref>
=== Repairability ===
[[File:IPhone 6s - opened-92987.jpg|thumb|[[iPhone 6s]]'s interior; the side on the left contains the display and the side on the right contains hardware and battery]]
Only [[Apple Store]]s and [[Apple Authorized Service Provider]]s are allowed by Apple to perform genuine replacements.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About genuine iPhone displays |url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210321 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220805174620/https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210321 |archive-date=August 5, 2022 |access-date=June 1, 2021 |website=Apple Support |language=en}}</ref> Apple has taken steps to make third-party repairs more difficult. iPhone components are soldered, and many are glued together.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chugh |first=Ritesh |title=Screwed over: how Apple and others are making it impossible to get a cheap and easy phone repair |url=http://theconversation.com/screwed-over-how-apple-and-others-are-making-it-impossible-to-get-a-cheap-and-easy-phone-repair-156871 |access-date=October 20, 2022 |website=The Conversation |date=March 11, 2021 |language=en |archive-date=October 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221022115748/https://theconversation.com/screwed-over-how-apple-and-others-are-making-it-impossible-to-get-a-cheap-and-easy-phone-repair-156871 |url-status=live }}</ref> iPhones receive low repairability scores, in part due to the difficulty of obtaining genuine parts, and the difficulty undertaking each repair.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Buskirk |first=Chris Van |title=Apple products get low marks in new repairability index |url=https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/story/business/2022/03/13/apple-laptops-cellphones-score-low-new-repairability-index/9451411002/ |access-date=October 20, 2022 |website=MetroWest Daily News |language=en-US |archive-date=October 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020104231/https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/story/business/2022/03/13/apple-laptops-cellphones-score-low-new-repairability-index/9451411002/ |url-status=live }}</ref> This has given rise to the [[right to repair]] movement, aimed at giving users cheaper options for repairing their phones. Apple has lobbied against right to repair legislation.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Apple Is Lobbying Against Your Right to Repair iPhones, New York State Records Confirm |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/apple-is-lobbying-against-your-right-to-repair-iphones-new-york-state-records-confirm/ |access-date=October 20, 2022 |website=Vice.com |date=May 18, 2017 |language=en |archive-date=October 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020104232/https://www.vice.com/en/article/nz85y7/apple-is-lobbying-against-your-right-to-repair-iphones-new-york-state-records-confirm |url-status=live |last=Koebler|first=Jason}}</ref> Multiple jurisdictions aim to introduce right to repair laws, including the [[European Union|EU]],<ref>{{Cite news |last=Abnett |first=Kate |date=March 30, 2022 |title=Reduce, repair, recycle as EU plans 'circular' rules for everyday items |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/reduce-repair-recycle-eu-plans-circular-rules-everyday-items-2022-03-30/ |access-date=October 20, 2022 |archive-date=October 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020104230/https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/reduce-repair-recycle-eu-plans-circular-rules-everyday-items-2022-03-30/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[United Kingdom|UK]],<ref>{{Cite news |last=Swinford |first=Steven |date=March 10, 2021 |title='Right to repair' means spare parts for household appliances |language=en |work=[[The Times]] |url=https://www.thetimes.com/article/right-to-repair-means-spare-parts-for-household-appliances-mr5gmkjxr |access-date=October 20, 2022 |archive-date=October 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020104232/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/right-to-repair-means-spare-parts-for-household-appliances-mr5gmkjxr |url-status=live }}</ref> and U.S.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Shepardson |first=David |date=February 3, 2022 |title=U.S. lawmakers introduce 'Right to Repair' bills to spur competition |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-lawmakers-introduce-right-repair-bills-spur-competition-2022-02-03/ |access-date=October 20, 2022 |archive-date=October 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020104232/https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-lawmakers-introduce-right-repair-bills-spur-competition-2022-02-03/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


===Email and text messages===
In the past, Apple bricked [[iPhone 6]] models after their home buttons were replaced, displaying an ''Error 53'' message; Apple called this a bug, and released an update to address the issue.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Macro |first1=Ashleigh |date=July 26, 2018 |title=Apple apologises, releases fix for iPhones bricked by Error 53 |url=https://www.macworld.co.uk/feature/what-is-iphone-error-53-3634865/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220319075709/https://www.macworld.co.uk/feature/what-is-iphone-error-53-3634865/ |archive-date=March 19, 2022 |access-date=April 20, 2021 |website=Macworld UK}}</ref> On iPhones with a Touch ID sensor, the home button cannot be replaced by users or independent repair shops without losing Touch ID functionality, since Apple has not made their calibration tool public.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 13, 2017 |title=iPhone 8 Plus Home/Touch ID Sensor Replacement |url=https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iPhone+8+Plus+Home-Touch+ID+Sensor+Replacement/100950 |access-date=October 20, 2022 |website=iFixit |language=en |archive-date=October 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020104232/https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iPhone+8+Plus+Home-Touch+ID+Sensor+Replacement/100950 |url-status=live }}</ref>
The iPhone also features an email program that supports [[HTML email]], which enables the user to embed photos in an email message. [[Portable Document Format|PDF]], [[Microsoft Word|Word]], [[Microsoft Excel|Excel]], and [[Microsoft PowerPoint|PowerPoint]] attachments to mail messages can be viewed on the phone.<ref name=autogenerated2>{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/iphone/specs-3g.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090612042413/http://www.apple.com/iphone/specs-3g.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 12, 2009 |title=Apple&nbsp;– iPhone&nbsp;– Technical Specifications |publisher=Apple Inc. |access-date=June 10, 2009 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> [[Yahoo!]] offers a free push-email service for the iPhone. [[Internet Message Access Protocol|IMAP]] (although not [[Push-IMAP]]) and [[Post Office Protocol|POP3]] mail standards are also supported, including [[Microsoft Exchange Server|Microsoft Exchange]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/iphone/enterprise/|title=Apple&nbsp;– iPhone&nbsp;– Enterprise|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=May 16, 2009}}</ref> and [[Kerio Connect]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Anthony|last=Frausto-Robledo|url=http://www.architosh.com/news/2007-07/2007a0724_an-kerioiphone.html|title=Analysis: Kerio MailServer delivers email to Apple iPhone|date=July 24, 2007|access-date=June 6, 2008}}</ref>


In the first versions of the iPhone firmware, this was accomplished by opening up IMAP on the Exchange server. Apple has also licensed [[ActiveSync|Microsoft ActiveSync]] and supports the platform (including push email) with the release of iPhone 2.0 firmware.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://blogs.barrons.com/techtraderdaily/2008/03/06/apple-iphone-sdk-event/|title=iPhone to support Exchange|date=March 6, 2008|work=TechTraderDaily}}</ref><ref name=releasedate /> The iPhone will sync email account settings over from Apple's own [[Mail (OS X)|Mail]] application, [[Microsoft Outlook]], and [[Microsoft Entourage]], or it can be manually configured on the device itself. The email program can access almost any IMAP or POP3 account.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/iphone/features/mail.html|title=iPhone – Features – Mail|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=May 16, 2009}}</ref>
Starting with the [[iPhone XR]], Apple displays warnings in the Settings app if the battery, display, or camera are replaced by a third party.<ref>{{Cite web |title=iOS 14.4 Will Introduce Warning on iPhones With Non-Genuine Cameras |url=https://www.macrumors.com/2021/01/14/ios-14-4-non-genuine-camera-warning/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524173102/https://www.macrumors.com/2021/01/14/ios-14-4-non-genuine-camera-warning/ |archive-date=May 24, 2022 |access-date=June 1, 2021 |website=MacRumors |date=January 14, 2021 |language=en|last=Rossingnol|first=Joe|last2=Moser|first2=Steve}}</ref> Additionally, some features are disabled when a part labeled "non-genuine" is detected, like True Tone, or the battery health measurement. [[iFixit]] notes that a proprietary, cloud-linked System Configuration tool is required to "complete" a part repair, meaning that even replacing a genuine part with another genuine part will fail Apple's "genuine parts" check unless said tool is used.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 1, 2021 |title=Is This the End of the Repairable iPhone? |url=https://www.ifixit.com/News/45921/is-this-the-end-of-the-repairable-iphone |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220826224329/https://www.ifixit.com/News/45921/is-this-the-end-of-the-repairable-iphone |archive-date=August 26, 2022 |access-date=June 1, 2021 |website=iFixit |language=en|last=Purdy|first=Kevin}}</ref>


Text messages are presented chronologically in a mailbox format similar to Mail, which places all text from recipients together with replies. Text messages are displayed in speech bubbles (similar to [[iChat]]) under each recipient's name. The iPhone has built-in support for email message forwarding, drafts, and direct internal camera-to-email picture sending. Support for multi-recipient SMS was added in the 1.1.3 software update.<ref name="1.1.3">{{cite web|url=http://www.macworld.com/article/131616/2008/01/iphone_update.html|title=First Look: iPhone 1.1.3|last=Moren|first=Dan|date=January 16, 2008|work=Macworld|access-date=June 10, 2009}}</ref> Support for [[Multimedia Messaging Service|MMS]] was added in the 3.0 update, but not for the original first generation iPhone<ref name="3.0 official">{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/iphone/preview-iphone-os/|title=The most advanced mobile OS. Now even more advanced|date=March 17, 2009|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=April 1, 2009}}</ref><ref name="3.0 Macworld">{{cite web|url=http://www.macworld.com/article/139438/2009/03/iphone30user.html|title=Cut and paste, MMS highlight iPhone 3.0 improvements|last=Cohen|first=Peter|date=March 17, 2009|work=Macworld|access-date=April 1, 2009}}</ref> and not in the U.S. until September 25, 2009.<ref name="AT&T_MMS_tethering">{{cite web|url=http://www.macworld.com/article/141070/att_tethering_mms.html|title=AT&T tight-lipped on MMS, tethering|last=Mies|first=Ginny|date=June 9, 2009|work=Macworld|access-date=June 10, 2009}}</ref><ref name="ComputerATT">{{cite news|url=http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9138475/AT_T_slates_iPhone_MMS_launch_for_Friday?taxonomyId=78|title=AT&T slates iPhone MMS launch for Friday|date=September 24, 2009|work=ComputerWorld|access-date=September 25, 2009}}</ref>
In 2022, Apple rolled out a self-service repair program, allowing any user to buy parts, rent repair tools from Apple, and obtain repair manuals. The program received a degree of praise by iFixit and repair advocates, who also critically noted that Apple maintains control over the parts supply.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adorno |first=José |date=April 27, 2022 |title=iFixit praises Apple Self Service Repair program, but says it falls short of Right to Repair goals |url=https://9to5mac.com/2022/04/27/ifixit-praises-apple-self-service-repair-program-but-says-it-falls-short-of-right-to-repair-goals/ |access-date=October 20, 2022 |website=9to5Mac |language=en-US |archive-date=October 21, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221021012506/https://9to5mac.com/2022/04/27/ifixit-praises-apple-self-service-repair-program-but-says-it-falls-short-of-right-to-repair-goals/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=December 7, 2021 |title=Apple Fixes Its DIY Repair Stance |url=https://spectrum.ieee.org/right-to-repair-apple |access-date=October 20, 2022 |website=IEEE Spectrum |language=en |archive-date=October 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020104237/https://spectrum.ieee.org/right-to-repair-apple |url-status=live }}</ref>


===Third-party applications===
== Privacy ==
{{see also|iOS SDK|App Store (iOS)|l2=App Store}}
=== Tracking prevention ===
Apple introduced App Tracking Transparency (ATT) with iOS 14.5 in April 2021. ATT requires apps to ask for explicit permission before being allowed to track the user across other apps and websites. If the user refuses, the app cannot access Apple's [[Identifier for Advertisers]] (IDFA), an identifier used to serve personalized ads.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cross |first=Jason |date=April 29, 2021 |title=What is App Tracking Transparency and how do you block app tracking? |url=https://www.macworld.com/article/344420/app-tracking-transparency-privacy-ad-tracking-iphone-ipad-how-to-change-settings.html |access-date=October 19, 2022 |website=Macworld |language=en |archive-date=October 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019201249/https://www.macworld.com/article/344420/app-tracking-transparency-privacy-ad-tracking-iphone-ipad-how-to-change-settings.html |url-status=live }}</ref> ATT does not prevent personalized ads that are based on the user's behavior within the app itself.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bechade |first=Corentin |date=April 30, 2021 |title=App Tracking Transparency : tout savoir sur le contrôle du suivi publicitaire d'Apple |url=https://www.numerama.com/tech/707374-tout-comprendre-a-lapp-tracking-transparency-loutil-dapple-pour-brouiller-le-pistage-publicitaire.html |access-date=October 19, 2022 |website=Numerama |language=fr-FR |archive-date=October 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019201245/https://www.numerama.com/tech/707374-tout-comprendre-a-lapp-tracking-transparency-loutil-dapple-pour-brouiller-le-pistage-publicitaire.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The feature has been criticized by some as anti-competitive, including Facebook, whose shares fell by 26% after its rollout.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Howley |first=Daniel |date=February 3, 2022 |title=What to know about the Apple privacy changes that crushed Facebook parent Meta |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/how-apple-app-tracking-transparency-works-162225922-220141435.html |access-date=October 19, 2022 |website=Yahoo Finance |language=en-US |archive-date=October 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019201249/https://finance.yahoo.com/news/how-apple-app-tracking-transparency-works-162225922-220141435.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Apple exempts their own apps from their anti-tracking measures, which has led to anti-trust investigations by the French and German governments.<ref>{{Cite news |date=March 17, 2021 |title=Apple gets boost in French privacy fight, but still faces probe |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-apple-antitrust-idUSKBN2B914D |access-date=October 19, 2022 |archive-date=October 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019201250/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-apple-antitrust-idUSKBN2B914D |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=June 14, 2022 |title=German cartel office examining Apple's tracking rules |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/germany-cartel-idCAKBN2NV0JM |access-date=October 19, 2022 |archive-date=October 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019201249/https://www.reuters.com/article/germany-cartel-idCAKBN2NV0JM |url-status=live }}</ref>


At [[Worldwide Developers Conference#WWDC 2007|WWDC 2007]] on June 11, 2007, Apple announced that the iPhone would support [[third-party developer|third-party]] web applications using [[Ajax (programming)|Ajax]] that share the look and feel of the iPhone interface.<ref name="Web apps">{{cite press release|url=https://www.apple.com/pr/library/2007/06/11iphone.html|title=iPhone to Support Third-Party Web 2.0 Applications|date=June 11, 2007|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=December 15, 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081215230338/http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2007/06/11iphone.html|archive-date=December 15, 2008|df=mdy-all}}</ref> On October 17, 2007, Steve Jobs, in an open letter posted to Apple's "Hot News" [[weblog]], announced that a [[software development kit]] (SDK) would be made available to third-party developers in February 2008.<ref>{{cite web |title=Hot News |url=https://www.apple.com/hotnews |website=Apple |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071018221832/http://www.apple.com/hotnews/ |archive-date=October 18, 2007 |url-status=dead |access-date=September 9, 2017 }}</ref> The iPhone SDK was officially announced and released on March 6, 2008, at the Apple Town Hall facility.<ref>{{cite web |first=Ryan |last=Block |author-link=Ryan Block |title=Live from Apple's iPhone SDK press conference |url=https://www.engadget.com/2008/03/06/live-from-apples-iphone-press-conference/ |work=[[Engadget]] |date=March 6, 2008 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref>
=== Location tracking controversy ===
In July 2010, Apple claimed that it collected iPhone users' GPS coordinates and nearby Wi-Fi networks twice a day; a [[The Wall Street Journal|''Wall Street Journal'']] investigation found that Google's Android sent this data "several times an hour".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Valentino-DeVries |first=Julia Angwin And Jennifer |title=Apple's iPhones and Google's Androids Send Cellphone Location |url=http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703983704576277101723453610.html |access-date=October 19, 2022 |newspaper=Wall Street Journal |date=April 21, 2011 |language=en-US |archive-date=September 28, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928012407/http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703983704576277101723453610.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sewell |first=Bruce |date=July 12, 2010 |title=Apple Inc.'s Response to Request for Information Regarding Its Privacy Policy and Location-Based Services |url=http://markey.house.gov/docs/applemarkeybarton7-12-10.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101208141602/http://markey.house.gov/docs/applemarkeybarton7-12-10.pdf |archive-date=December 8, 2010 |access-date=October 19, 2022 |website=}}</ref>


It is a free download, with an Apple registration, that allows developers to develop native applications for the iPhone and iPod Touch, then test them in an "iPhone simulator". However, loading an application onto a real device is only possible after paying an [[Apple Developer Connection]] membership fee. Developers are free to set any price for their applications to be distributed through the [[App Store (iOS)|App Store]], of which they will receive a 70% share.<ref>{{cite news|first=Michelle|last=Quinn|title=Apple will open App Store in bid to boost iPhone sales|url=http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-iphone10-2008jul10,0,3798678.story|work=Los Angeles Times|date=July 10, 2008|access-date=July 10, 2008}}</ref>
In September 2010, forensic expert Christopher Vance discovered a [[hidden file and hidden directory|hidden]] unencrypted file named "consolidated.db" that contained a record of iPhone users' locations.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vance |first=Christopher |date=October 9, 2010 |title=iPhone iOS4 GPS Data |url=http://blog.csvance.com/?p=39 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101009004414/http://blog.csvance.com/?p=39 |archive-date=October 9, 2010 |access-date=October 19, 2022 |website=Cellular.Sherlock}}</ref><ref name="Keizer">{{Cite web |last=Keizer |first=Gregg |date=April 21, 2011 |title=Apple faces questions from Congress about iPhone tracking |url=https://www.computerworld.com/article/2507868/apple-faces-questions-from-congress-about-iphone-tracking.html |access-date=October 19, 2022 |website=Computerworld |language=en |archive-date=October 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019214406/https://www.computerworld.com/article/2507868/apple-faces-questions-from-congress-about-iphone-tracking.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The file was added with the June 2010 [[iOS4|iOS 4]] update, though previous versions of iOS stored similar information in a file called "h-cells.plist".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rooney |first=Ben |date=April 21, 2011 |title=Apple New Secret Tracking File Neither New Nor Secret |language=en-US |work=[[The Wall Street Journal]] |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-TEB-2446 |access-date=October 20, 2022 |issn=0099-9660 |archive-date=October 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020031710/https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-TEB-2446 |url-status=live }}</ref> On April 20, 2011, ''[[The Guardian]]'' publicized research by Alasdair Allan and Pete Warden, who found that anyone with physical access to an iPhone could obtain a detailed record of its owner's location and movements over the past year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Arthur |first=Charles |date=April 20, 2011 |title=iPhone keeps record of everywhere you go |url=http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2011/apr/20/iphone-tracking-prompts-privacy-fears |access-date=October 19, 2022 |website=[[The Guardian]] |language=en |archive-date=October 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019214520/https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2011/apr/20/iphone-tracking-prompts-privacy-fears |url-status=live }}</ref> Moreover, the file was automatically backed up by iTunes onto any computer the iPhone was synchronized with.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Allan |first=Alasdair |title=Got an iPhone or 3G iPad? Apple is recording your moves |url=http://radar.oreilly.com/2011/04/apple-location-tracking.html |access-date=October 19, 2022 |website=O'Reilly Radar |language=en-US |archive-date=October 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019214411/http://radar.oreilly.com/2011/04/apple-location-tracking.html |url-status=live }}</ref> A ''Wall Street Journal'' investigation found that users' locations were still stored when location services are disabled.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Valentino-DeVries |first=Jennifer |date=April 25, 2011 |title=IPhone Stored Location Even if Disabled |url=http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704123204576283580249161342.html |access-date=October 19, 2022 |website=WSJ |language=en-US |archive-date=September 27, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927220036/http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704123204576283580249161342.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The controversy led to U.S. congressional scrutiny and an FCC investigation,<ref name="Keizer"/> and was dubbed "Locationgate" by the media.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Elmer-Dewitt |first=Philip |date=April 27, 2011 |title=LocationGate was a "bug," says Apple |url=https://fortune.com/2011/04/27/locationgate-was-a-bug-says-apple/ |access-date=October 19, 2022 |website=Fortune |language=en |archive-date=October 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019214408/https://fortune.com/2011/04/27/locationgate-was-a-bug-says-apple/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


Developers can also opt to release the application for free and will not pay any costs to release or distribute the application beyond the membership fee. The App Store was launched with the release of iPhone OS 2.0, on July 11, 2008.<ref name=releasedate>{{cite press release|url=https://www.apple.com/pr/library/2008/06/09iphone.html|title=Apple Introduces the New iPhone 3G|quote=iPhone 2.0 software will be available on July 11 as a free software update via iTunes 7.7 or later for all iPhone customers|publisher=Apple Inc.|date=June 9, 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110501035135/http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2008/06/09iphone.html|archive-date=May 1, 2011|df=mdy-all}}</ref> The update was free for iPhone users; owners of older iPod Touches were required to pay US$10 for it.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.macworld.com/article/134502/2008/07/ipodtouch.html|title=Is the iPod touch 2.0 update worth $10?|last=Breen|first=Christopher|date=July 15, 2008|work=Macworld|access-date=May 16, 2009}}</ref>
Apple responded on April 27, 2011, claiming that the data was used to cache nearby Wi-Fi hotspots and cell towers in order to improve location speed and accuracy. The company also claimed that locations being collected when location services were off, and being stored for more than a year, were both bugs.<ref name=":8" /> Apple issued an update for iOS (version [[iOS 4|4.3.3]], or 4.2.8 for the CDMA iPhone 4) which reduced the size of the cache, encrypted it, stopped it being backed up to iTunes, and erased it entirely whenever location services were turned off.<ref name="Apple-location-FAQ">{{cite press release |url=https://www.apple.com/pr/library/2011/04/27location_qa.html |date=April 27, 2011 |access-date=June 7, 2011 |publisher=Apple Inc. |title=Apple Q&A on Location Data |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607035322/http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2011/04/27location_qa.html |archive-date=June 7, 2011}}</ref> Nevertheless, in July 2014, a report on state-owned China Central Television called iPhone tracking a "national security concern".<ref name="iPhoneChina">{{cite news|title=Influential China TV alleges iPhone exposing 'state secrets'|url=http://www.beijingnews.net/index.php/sid/223727225/scat/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/ht/Influential-China-TV-alleges-iPhone-exposing-state-secrets|access-date=July 10, 2014|work=Beijing News.Net|archive-date=July 14, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714141821/http://www.beijingnews.net/index.php/sid/223727225/scat/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/ht/Influential-China-TV-alleges-iPhone-exposing-state-secrets|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Once a developer has submitted an application to the App Store, Apple holds firm control over its distribution. Apple can halt the distribution of applications it deems inappropriate, for example, ''[[I Am Rich]]'', a US$1000 program that simply demonstrated the wealth of its user, and ''[[Send Me To Heaven]]'', a game that encouraged users to throw their phones in the air.<ref name="wsj_article">{{cite news|url=http://wsj.com/article/SB121842341491928977.html|title=IPhone Software Sales Take Off: Apple's Jobs|access-date=September 3, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090108093119/http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121842341491928977.html|archive-date=January 8, 2009|work=The Wall Street Journal|date=August 11, 2008|first=Nick|last=Wingfield}} [http://justamp.blogspot.com/2008/08/iphone-software-sales-take-off-apples.html Alt URL]</ref><ref name=NBCLeJacq>{{cite news |last=LeJacq |first=Yannick |date=August 5, 2013 |title=Smartphone game may destroy your smartphone |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/technolog/smartphone-game-may-destroy-your-smartphone-6C10853059 |work=[[NBC News]] |access-date=January 13, 2021}}</ref> Apple has been criticized for banning third-party applications that enable a functionality that Apple does not want the iPhone to have: In 2008, Apple rejected [[Podcaster]], which allowed iPhone users to download podcasts directly to the iPhone claiming it duplicated the functionality of iTunes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.macworld.com/article/135527/2008/09/appstore.html|date=September 12, 2008|title=Podcasting app rejected from App Store|work=Macworld|access-date=January 23, 2009}}</ref> Apple has since released a software update that grants this capability.<ref name="2.2">{{cite web|url=http://www.macworld.com/article/137023/2008/11/iphone_22.html|title=Apple releases iPhone 2.2 update|last=Snell|first=Jason|date=November 21, 2008|work=Macworld|access-date=June 10, 2009}}</ref>
Currently, iPhones contain a "Frequent Locations" database which records where users have been, along with exact times they arrived and left, raising concerns that the data could be used in court.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 2, 2014 |title=iPhone Feature Tracks Your Movement, Learns Your 'Home' |url=https://www.newsweek.com/your-iphone-knows-exactly-where-youve-been-and-how-long-you-spent-there-249475 |access-date=October 19, 2022 |website=Newsweek |language=en |archive-date=October 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019215429/https://www.newsweek.com/your-iphone-knows-exactly-where-youve-been-and-how-long-you-spent-there-249475 |url-status=live }}</ref> This feature can be turned off.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Waterson |first=Jim |title=Your iPhone Knows Exactly Where You've Been And This Is How To See It |url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/jimwaterson/your-iphone-knows-exactly-where-youve-been-and-this-is-how-t |access-date=October 19, 2022 |website=BuzzFeed News |date=April 29, 2014 |language=en-gb |archive-date=March 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220323201034/https://www.buzzfeed.com/jimwaterson/your-iphone-knows-exactly-where-youve-been-and-this-is-how-t |url-status=live }}</ref>


NetShare, another rejected app, would have enabled users to [[Tethering|tether]] their iPhone to a laptop or desktop, using its cellular network to load data for the computer.<ref name="Banned apps">{{cite web|url=http://blogs.pcworld.com/staffblog/archives/007748.html |title=Apple App Store Ban: Android, Here's Your Chance |last=Raphael |first=JR |date=September 15, 2008 |work=[[PC World]] |access-date=December 13, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081207035309/http://blogs.pcworld.com/staffblog/archives/007748.html |archive-date=December 7, 2008 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> Many carriers of the iPhone later globally allowed tethering before Apple officially supported it with the upgrade to the iPhone OS 3.0, with [[AT&T Mobility]] being a relative latecomer in the United States.<ref>{{cite news|author=<!-- start post navigation --> Previous post Next post|url=https://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/06/att-adds-iphone-tethering-kills-unlimited-data-for-ipad-smartphones|title=AT&T Adds iPhone Tethering, Kills Unlimited Data for iPad, Smartphones |work=Wired|access-date=November 11, 2010|date=June 2, 2010}}</ref> In most cases, the carrier charges extra for tethering an iPhone.
=== Child safety controversy ===
In August 2021, Apple announced plans to scan iCloud Photos for [[child pornography|child abuse imagery]] (through an algorithm called "NeuralHash"), and filter explicit images sent and received by children using iPhones (dubbed "Conversation Safety"), to be rolled out later that year.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Marcos |first1=Coral Murphy |last2=Browning |first2=Kellen |date=September 3, 2021 |title=Apple delays the rollout of child-safety features over privacy concerns. |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/03/business/apple-child-safety.html |access-date=October 20, 2022 |issn=0362-4331 |archive-date=October 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020085913/https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/03/business/apple-child-safety.html |url-status=live }}</ref> More than 90 policy and human rights groups wrote an open letter to condemn both features.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Menn |first=Joseph |date=August 19, 2021 |title=Policy groups ask Apple to drop plans to inspect iMessages, scan for abuse images |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/technology/exclusive-policy-groups-ask-apple-drop-plans-inspect-imessages-scan-abuse-images-2021-08-19/ |access-date=October 20, 2022 |archive-date=January 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111154749/https://www.reuters.com/technology/exclusive-policy-groups-ask-apple-drop-plans-inspect-imessages-scan-abuse-images-2021-08-19/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Apple's plan to implement NeuralHash on-device rather than in the cloud led the EFF and security experts to call it a "backdoor" that could later be expanded to detect other types of contents, and would decrease users' privacy.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Portnoy |first=India McKinney and Erica |date=August 5, 2021 |title=Apple's Plan to "Think Different" About Encryption Opens a Backdoor to Your Private Life |url=https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2021/08/apples-plan-think-different-about-encryption-opens-backdoor-your-private-life |access-date=October 20, 2022 |website=Electronic Frontier Foundation |language=en |archive-date=October 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018221139/https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2021/08/apples-plan-think-different-about-encryption-opens-backdoor-your-private-life |url-status=live }}</ref> Apple claimed the system was "misunderstood",<ref>{{Cite web |last=Simon |first=Michael |date=April 21, 2022 |title=Apple CSAM detection: Conversation Safety for Messages is coming to the UK |url=https://www.macworld.com/article/352875/ios-15-csam-scanning-icloud-photos-messages-siri-search-faq.html |access-date=October 20, 2022 |website=Macworld |language=en |archive-date=October 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020085924/https://www.macworld.com/article/352875/ios-15-csam-scanning-icloud-photos-messages-siri-search-faq.html |url-status=live }}</ref> but announced in December 2022 that the photo-scanning feature would never be implemented.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Newman |first=Lily Hay |title=Apple Kills Its Plan to Scan Your Photos for CSAM. Here's What's Next |language=en-US |magazine=Wired |url=https://www.wired.com/story/apple-photo-scanning-csam-communication-safety-messages/ |access-date=January 24, 2023 |issn=1059-1028 |archive-date=January 17, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117204253/https://www.wired.com/story/apple-photo-scanning-csam-communication-safety-messages/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The other feature, Conversation Safety, was added in [[iOS 15|iOS 15.2]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Malik |first=Aisha |date=November 9, 2021 |title=iOS 15.2 includes Apple's new safety feature for kids in Messages |url=https://techcrunch.com/2021/11/09/apple-safety-feature-messages/ |access-date=October 20, 2022 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US |archive-date=October 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020085913/https://techcrunch.com/2021/11/09/apple-safety-feature-messages/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


Before the SDK was released, third parties were permitted to design "Web Apps" that would run through Safari.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://developer.apple.com/library/safari/referencelibrary/GettingStarted/GS_iPhoneWebApp/_index.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110319061309/http://developer.apple.com/library/safari/referencelibrary/GettingStarted/GS_iPhoneWebApp/_index.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 19, 2011 |title=Apple&nbsp;– Web apps |publisher=Apple Inc. |access-date=May 16, 2009 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> Unsigned native applications are also available for "jailbroken" phones.<ref>{{cite news|last=Healey|first=Jon|title=Hacking the iPhone|work=Los Angeles Times|date=August 6, 2007|url=http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/la-oew-healey6aug06,0,3456267.story|access-date=June 6, 2008}}</ref> The ability to install native applications onto the iPhone outside of the App Store is not supported by Apple, the stated reason being that such native applications could be broken by any software update, but Apple has stated it will not design software updates specifically to break native applications other than those that perform SIM unlocking.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gearlog.com/2007/09/apples_joswiak_we_dont_hate_ip.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070914203243/http://www.gearlog.com/2007/09/apples_joswiak_we_dont_hate_ip.php |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 14, 2007 |title=Apple's Joswiak: We Do not Hate iPhone Coders |date=September 2007 |publisher=gearlog.com |df=mdy-all }}</ref>
== Security ==
Apple's iOS operating system is regarded by some security experts as more secure against common malware than Android.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bary |first=Emily |title=Android vs. iOS: Are iPhones Really Safer? |url=https://www.barrons.com/articles/android-vs-ios-are-iphones-really-safer-1496254475 |access-date=October 20, 2022 |website=[[Barron's (newspaper)|Barron's]] |language=en-US |archive-date=January 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111154806/https://gum.criteo.com/syncframe?origin=publishertag&topUrl=www.barrons.com&gdpr=0&gdpr_consent= |url-status=live |date=31 May 2017}}</ref> Less than 1% of mobile malware targets iOS.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Do iPhones get viruses? We bust the myths |url=https://www.macworld.com/article/672485/do-iphones-get-viruses.html |access-date=October 20, 2022 |website=Macworld |language=en |archive-date=January 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111154749/https://www.macworld.com/article/672485/do-iphones-get-viruses.html |url-status=live |last=Casserly|first=Martyn|date=15 March 2024}}</ref>


{{As of|2013|10}}, Apple has passed 60&nbsp;billion app downloads.<ref>{{cite web |first=Marc |last=Perton |title=Apple App Store hits 60 billion cumulative downloads |url=https://www.engadget.com/2013/10/22/apple-ios-7-downloaded-over-200-million-times-in-5-days/ |work=[[Engadget]] |date=October 22, 2013 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref> {{As of|2016|9}}, there have been over 140&nbsp;billion app downloads from the App Store.<ref>{{cite web |first=Sarah |last=Perez |title=App Store sees 140 billion downloads, 106% year-over-year growth |url=https://techcrunch.com/2016/09/07/app-store-sees-140-billion-downloads-106-year-over-year-growth/ |work=[[TechCrunch]] |date=September 7, 2016 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref>
Prior to 2014, the iPhone stored all "messages, pictures and videos, contacts, audio recordings [...] and call history" in unencrypted form, enabling easy access by law enforcement.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cunningham |first=Andrew |date=May 8, 2014 |title=New guidelines outline what iPhone data Apple can give to police |url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2014/05/new-guidelines-outline-what-iphone-data-apple-can-give-to-police/ |access-date=October 20, 2022 |website=Ars Technica |language=en-us |archive-date=October 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020055142/https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2014/05/new-guidelines-outline-what-iphone-data-apple-can-give-to-police/ |url-status=live }}</ref> This changed with iOS 8, which adopted [[Filesystem-level encryption|file-based encryption]]. Apple does not hold the decryption key, and cannot be compelled to turn over user data, even when presented with a government warrant.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Farivar |first=Cyrus |date=September 18, 2014 |title=Apple expands data encryption under iOS 8, making handover to cops moot |url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2014/09/apple-expands-data-encryption-under-ios-8-making-handover-to-cops-moot/ |access-date=October 20, 2022 |website=Ars Technica |language=en-us |archive-date=January 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111154748/https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2014/09/apple-expands-data-encryption-under-ios-8-making-handover-to-cops-moot/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Companies like [[Grayshift]] and [[Cellebrite]] developed [[Exploit (computer security)|exploits]] that enable law enforcement to extract user data from iPhones without needing the user's passcode.<ref>{{cite news |last=Cox |first=Joseph |date=July 5, 2018 |title=Leaked Emails Show Cops Trying to Hide Emails About Phone Hacking Tools |publisher=[[Vice Media]] |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/leaked-emails-cops-hiding-graykey-grayshift-phone-hacking-emails/ |url-status=live |access-date=July 6, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220320044712/https://www.vice.com/en/article/wjken4/leaked-emails-cops-hiding-graykey-grayshift-phone-hacking-emails |archive-date=March 20, 2022 |quote=Leaked emails from one of these communities showed how some members were confident that Grayshift, the company behind the GrayKey product, had already found a workaround to a new security feature from Apple called USB Restricted Mode.}}</ref><ref name="Nicas">{{Cite news |last=Nicas |first=Jack |date=October 21, 2020 |title=The Police Can Probably Break Into Your Phone |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/21/technology/iphone-encryption-police.html |access-date=October 20, 2022 |issn=0362-4331 |archive-date=October 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020055141/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/21/technology/iphone-encryption-police.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


{{As of|2017|1}}, the App Store has over 2.2{{nbsp}}million apps for the iPhone.<ref>{{cite web |first=Lauren |last=Goode |title=Apple's App Store just had the most successful month of sales ever |url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/1/5/14173328/apple-december-2016-app-store-record-phil-schiller |website=[[The Verge]] |date=January 5, 2017 |access-date=May 28, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release | title=App Store shatters records on New Year's Day | publisher=Apple Inc. | date=January 5, 2017 | url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2017/01/app-store-shatters-records-on-new-years-day/ | access-date=December 31, 2017}}</ref>
In 2015 and 2016, [[Apple–FBI encryption dispute|a dispute]] unfolded between Apple and the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation|FBI]]. The FBI had recovered the iPhone 5c of one of the [[2015 San Bernardino attack|San Bernardino attackers]], and [[iCloud]] backups of that phone from a month and a half before the shooting. The U.S. government attempted to obtain a court order under the [[All Writs Act]] compelling Apple to produce a modified version of iOS that would allow investigators to [[brute force attack|brute force]] the device passcode.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-02-19/secret-memo-details-u-s-s-broader-strategy-to-crack-phones|title=Secret Memo Details U.S.'s Broader Strategy to Crack Phones|author1=Michael Riley|author2=Jordan Robertson|date=February 19, 2016|work=[[Bloomberg News]]|access-date=March 7, 2017|archive-date=August 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220826235933/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-02-19/secret-memo-details-u-s-s-broader-strategy-to-crack-phones|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |first=Cyrus |last=Farivar |title=Judge: Apple must help FBI unlock San Bernardino shooter's iPhone |url=https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2016/02/judge-apple-must-help-fbi-unlock-san-bernardino-shooters-iphone/ |work=[[Ars Technica]] |date=February 17, 2016 |access-date=March 23, 2017 |archive-date=June 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220623200114/https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2016/02/judge-apple-must-help-fbi-unlock-san-bernardino-shooters-iphone/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Tim Cook responded on the company's website, outlining a need for encryption, arguing that a [[backdoor (computing)|backdoor]] would compromise the privacy of all iPhone users.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/customer-letter/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160217084120/http://www.apple.com/customer-letter/|archive-date=February 17, 2016|title=A Message to Our Customers|quote=The United States government has demanded that Apple take an unprecedented step which threatens the security of our customers. We oppose this order, which has implications far beyond the legal case at hand.|author=Tim Cook}}</ref> The [[United States Department of Justice|DOJ]] withdrew its request after the FBI bought an exploit to bypass the iPhone's passcode.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Nakashima |first1=Ellen |last2=Albergotti |first2=Reed |date=April 14, 2021 |title=The FBI wanted to unlock the San Bernardino shooter's iPhone. It turned to a little-known Australian firm. |language=en-US |newspaper=[[Washington Post]] |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/04/14/azimuth-san-bernardino-apple-iphone-fbi/ |access-date=October 20, 2022 |archive-date=November 24, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221124085649/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/04/14/azimuth-san-bernardino-apple-iphone-fbi/ |url-status=live }}</ref> As a countermeasure, Apple implemented USB Restricted Mode,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Nicas |first=Jack |date=June 13, 2018 |title=Apple to Close iPhone Security Hole That Law Enforcement Uses to Crack Devices |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/13/technology/apple-iphone-police.html |access-date=October 20, 2022 |issn=0362-4331 |archive-date=October 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020055142/https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/13/technology/apple-iphone-police.html |url-status=live }}</ref> which was subsequently exploited too.<ref name="Nicas"/>


===Accessibility features===
In 2016, researchers discovered the [[Pegasus (spyware)|Pegasus]] suite of [[Exploit (computer security)|exploits]] targeting iOS and Android, which led to significant international media coverage.<ref name="WP-20210719">{{cite news |last1=Timberg |first1=Craig |last2=Albergotti |first2=Reed |last3=Guéguen |first3=Elodie |date=July 19, 2021 |title=Despite the hype, iPhone security no match for NSO spyware – International investigation finds 23 Apple devices that were successfully hacked |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/07/19/apple-iphone-nso/ |url-status=live |accessdate=July 19, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210719121837/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/07/19/apple-iphone-nso/ |archive-date=July 19, 2021}}</ref> Some Pegasus exploits are [[Exploit (computer security)#Zero-click|zero-click]], meaning that they can fully compromise the device with no user interaction, for example by sending a malformed [[iMessage]] to the user that would not even trigger a notification.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Priest |first1=Dana |last2=Timberg |first2=Craig |last3=Mekhennet |first3=Souad |title=Private Israeli spyware used to hack cellphones of journalists, activists worldwide |language=en |newspaper=Washington Post |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/interactive/2021/nso-spyware-pegasus-cellphones/ |access-date=October 20, 2022 |archive-date=January 2, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102225119/https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/interactive/2021/nso-spyware-pegasus-cellphones/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Pegasus can collect most data, including chats, passwords, and photos, and can turn on the phone's microphone and camera remotely.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Cox |first=Joseph |date=May 12, 2020 |title=NSO Group Pitched Phone Hacking Tech to American Police |work=Vice |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/nso-group-pitched-phone-hacking-tech-american-police/ |url-status=live |access-date=January 30, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220130025302/https://www.vice.com/en/article/8899nz/nso-group-pitched-phone-hacking-tech-american-police |archive-date=January 30, 2022}}</ref><ref name=":17">{{Cite news |last1=Bergman |first1=Ronen |last2=Mazzetti |first2=Mark |date=January 28, 2022 |title=The Battle for the World's Most Powerful Cyberweapon |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/28/magazine/nso-group-israel-spyware.html |url-status=live |access-date=January 30, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220130025302/https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/28/magazine/nso-group-israel-spyware.html |archive-date=January 30, 2022}}</ref> Apple quickly issued an update fixing [[FORCEDENTRY]] and other known Pegasus exploits,<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 14, 2021 |title=Israeli spyware firm targeted Apple devices via iMessage, researchers say |url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/sep/13/nso-group-iphones-apple-devices-hack-patch |access-date=November 1, 2022 |website=the Guardian |language=en |archive-date=November 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221101130803/https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/sep/13/nso-group-iphones-apple-devices-hack-patch |url-status=live }}</ref> though Pegasus continued to be used, relying on new exploits.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kirchgaessner |first=Stephanie |date=April 5, 2022 |title=Victim's iPhone hacked by Pegasus spyware weeks after Apple sued NSO |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/apr/05/apple-iphone-pegasus-spyware-nso-group-israel-jordan |access-date=November 1, 2022 |website=[[The Guardian]] |language=en |archive-date=February 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230208045711/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/apr/05/apple-iphone-pegasus-spyware-nso-group-israel-jordan |url-status=live }}</ref> Apple announced a new [[Bug bounty program|bug bounty]] for vulnerabilities, and added an optional Lockdown Mode to [[iOS 16]] that reduces the iPhone's [[attack surface]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Nellis |first=Stephen |date=July 6, 2022 |title=Apple to release new 'Lockdown Mode' as it battles spyware firms |language=en |work=[[Reuters]] |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/apple-cyber-idTRNIKBN2OH1J7 |access-date=November 1, 2022 |archive-date=November 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221101130804/https://www.reuters.com/article/apple-cyber-idTRNIKBN2OH1J7 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Newman |first=Lily Hay |title=iOS 16 Has 2 New Security Features for Worst-Case Scenarios |language=en-US |magazine=Wired |url=https://www.wired.com/story/apple-ios-16-safety-check-lockdown-mode/ |access-date=November 1, 2022 |issn=1059-1028 |archive-date=February 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230208045710/https://www.wired.com/story/apple-ios-16-safety-check-lockdown-mode/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Many security researchers have criticized Apple's bug bounty for underpaying researchers, being uncommunicative, and being slow to fix vulnerabilities, and two Apple employees told ''The Washington Post'' that the company "has a massive backlog of bugs that it hasn't fixed".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Albergotti |first=Reed |date=2021-09-13 |title=Apple pays hackers six figures to find bugs in its software. Then it sits on their findings. |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/09/09/apple-bug-bounty/ |access-date=2024-09-27 |newspaper=Washington Post |language=en-US |issn=0190-8286 |archive-date=July 19, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240719073000/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/09/09/apple-bug-bounty/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
Starting with the iPhone 4S, Apple added an [[accessibility]] feature to optimize the function of the iPhone with [[hearing aid]]s.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202186|title=About Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) requirements for iPhone |publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=April 3, 2016}}</ref> Apple released a program of Made for iPhone Hearing Aids.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201466|title=Use Made for iPhone hearing aids |publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=April 3, 2016}}</ref> These hearing aids deliver a power-efficient, high-quality digital audio experience and allow the user to manage the hearing aid right from the iPhone. Made for iPhone hearing aids also feature [http://support.apple.com/kb/HT203990 Live Listen]. With Live Listen the iPhone acts as a remote [[microphone]] that sends sound to a Made for iPhone hearing aid. Live Listen can help the user hear a conversation in a noisy room or hear someone speaking across the room.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203990|title=Use Live Listen with Made for iPhone hearing aids|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=April 3, 2016}}</ref>


The [[Refreshable braille display|Braille Displays]] for the iOS program was announced by Apple coinciding with the release of the iPhone 3GS, [[iPad]] and [[IPod Touch (3rd generation)|iPod Touch (3rd Generation)]]. This program added support for more than 50 Bluetooth wireless braille displays that work with iOS out of the box. The user only needs to pair the keyboard to the device to start using it to navigate the iOS device with [[VoiceOver]] without any additional software. iOS supports [[Braille|braille tables]] for more than 25 languages.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/accessibility/ios/braille-display.html|title=Accessibility – iOS – Braille Displays |publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=April 5, 2016}}</ref>
Prominent victims of Pegasus include [[Jamal Khashoggi]], and numerous activists, businessmen and politicians.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Benjakob |first=Omer |date=April 5, 2022 |title=The NSO File: A Complete (Updating) List of Individuals Targeted With Pegasus Spyware |language=en |work=Haaretz |url=https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/tech-news/2022-04-05/ty-article-magazine/nso-pegasus-spyware-file-complete-list-of-individuals-targeted/0000017f-ed7a-d3be-ad7f-ff7b5a600000 |access-date=October 20, 2022 |archive-date=October 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020055142/https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/tech-news/2022-04-05/ty-article-magazine/nso-pegasus-spyware-file-complete-list-of-individuals-targeted/0000017f-ed7a-d3be-ad7f-ff7b5a600000 |url-status=live }}</ref> Pegasus has been widely used since 2011,<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Bergman |first1=Ronen |last2=Mazzetti |first2=Mark |date=January 28, 2022 |title=The Battle for the World's Most Powerful Cyberweapon |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/28/magazine/nso-group-israel-spyware.html |access-date=October 20, 2022 |issn=0362-4331 |archive-date=January 30, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220130025302/https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/28/magazine/nso-group-israel-spyware.html |url-status=live }}</ref> and is still used by law enforcement and governments as of July 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ingleton |first=Danna |date=July 18, 2022 |title=A year on from the Pegasus project, governments still have access to surveillance technology {{!}} Danna Ingleton |url=https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jul/18/pegasus-project-surveillance-tech-spying-nso-group |access-date=October 20, 2022 |website=[[The Guardian]] |language=en |archive-date=October 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020055141/https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jul/18/pegasus-project-surveillance-tech-spying-nso-group |url-status=live }}</ref>


iPhone lets the user know when an alert is sent to it, in a variety of notice methods. It delivers both [[Sensory cue|visual]] and [[vibrating alert]]s for incoming phone and [[FaceTime]] calls, new text messages, new and sent mail, and calendar events. Users can set an [[Light-emitting diode|LED light flash]] for incoming calls and alerts or have incoming calls display a photo of the caller. Users can choose from different vibration patterns or even create their own.<ref name="Accessibility – iOS – Apple">{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/accessibility/ios/|title=Accessibility – iOS |publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=April 5, 2016}}</ref>
== Reception and legacy ==
The [[IPhone (1st generation)|original iPhone]] has been described as "revolutionary",<ref>{{cite news |first=David |last=Pogue |title=The iPhone Matches Most of Its Hype |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/27/technology/circuits/27pogue.html |website=[[The New York Times]] |date=June 27, 2007 |access-date=March 23, 2017 |archive-date=September 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220901085353/http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/27/technology/circuits/27pogue.html |url-status=live }}</ref> a "breakthrough handheld computer",<ref>{{Cite news |last=Boehret |first=Walter S. Mossberg and Katherine |date=June 28, 2007 |title=Testing Out the iPhone |language=en-US |work=[[The Wall Street Journal]] |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB118289311361649057 |access-date=October 11, 2022 |issn=0099-9660 |archive-date=October 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221013201552/https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB118289311361649057 |url-status=live }}</ref> and "the best phone that anybody has ever made".<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Grossman |first=Lev |date=June 30, 2007 |title="I Take the iPhone Home" |language=en-US |magazine=Time |url=http://content.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1639068,00.html |access-date=October 11, 2022 |issn=0040-781X |archive-date=October 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221013201559/http://content.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1639068,00.html |url-status=live }}</ref> It is now Apple's bestselling product, and has been credited with helping to make Apple one of the world's [[List of public corporations by market capitalization|most valuable publicly traded companies]] by 2011.<ref>{{cite web |first=Adam |last=Satariano |title=Apple Surpasses Exxon as World's Most Valuable Company Before Retreating |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-08-09/apple-rises-from-near-bankruptcy-to-become-most-valuable-company.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110810082324/http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-08-09/apple-rises-from-near-bankruptcy-to-become-most-valuable-company.html |work=[[Bloomberg News]] |date=August 10, 2011 |archive-date=August 10, 2011 |access-date=May 28, 2017}}</ref> Newer iterations have also received praise and awards.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clover |first=Juli |date=September 27, 2022 |title=iPhone 14 Pro Max Earns Best Smartphone Display Award, Replacing iPhone 13 Pro Max |url=https://www.macrumors.com/2022/09/27/iphone-14-pro-max-best-smartphone-display/ |access-date=October 11, 2022 |website=MacRumors |language=en |archive-date=October 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221011165229/https://www.macrumors.com/2022/09/27/iphone-14-pro-max-best-smartphone-display/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Stevenson |first=Alastair |date=October 11, 2021 |title=Trusted Reviews Awards: The iPhone 12 Pro Max is 2021's Best Camera Phone |url=https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/trusted-reviews-awards-the-iphone-12-pro-max-is-2021s-best-camera-phone-4171979 |access-date=October 11, 2022 |website=Trusted Reviews |language=en |archive-date=October 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221013201553/https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/trusted-reviews-awards-the-iphone-12-pro-max-is-2021s-best-camera-phone-4171979 |url-status=live }}</ref>


The iPhone can enlarge text to make it more [[accessibility|accessible]] for vision-impaired users,<ref name="access vision">{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/accessibility/iphone/vision.html|title=Apple&nbsp;— Accessibility&nbsp;— iPhone&nbsp;— Vision|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=December 15, 2008}}</ref> and can accommodate hearing-impaired users with [[closed captioning]] and external [[Telecommunications device for the deaf|TTY]] devices.<ref name="access hearing">{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/accessibility/iphone/hearing.html|title=Apple&nbsp;– Accessibility&nbsp;– iPhone&nbsp;– Hearing|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=December 15, 2008}}</ref> The iPhone 3GS also features white on black mode, [[VoiceOver]] (a [[screen reader]]), and zooming for impaired vision, and mono audio for [[Deafness|limited hearing]] in one ear.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/accessibility/|title=Apple&nbsp;– iPhone&nbsp;– Accessibility|date=June 8, 2009|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=June 8, 2009}}</ref> Apple regularly publishes Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates which explicitly state compliance with the U.S. regulation "[[Section 508 Amendment to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973|Section 508]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/accessibility/resources/|title=Apple&nbsp;– Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates|date=July 18, 2009|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=July 18, 2009}}</ref>
Before the iPhone, smartphones were mostly used for texting, calls, and email; more advanced functions were harder to use and inconvenient on a small screen.<ref name="Time">{{Cite magazine |title=Why The iPhone Upended The Tech Industry |url=https://time.com/4837176/iphone-10th-anniversary/ |access-date=October 11, 2022 |magazine=Time |language=en |archive-date=July 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220720210128/https://time.com/4837176/iphone-10th-anniversary/ |url-status=live }}</ref> They were also hard to develop for,<!-- citation needed for this, but it was a widespread view after Apple unveiled the iPhone OS SDK in 2008 --> and lacked a thriving app ecosystem like the [[App Store (iOS/iPadOS)|App Store]] (released in 2008).<ref name="Symbian_collapse">{{cite web |title=Why does Symbian collapse? |url=http://pixelstech.net/article/1359363948_Why_does_Symbian_collapse_ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220320044718/https://www.pixelstech.net/article/1359363948-Why-does-Symbian-collapse |archive-date=March 20, 2022 |access-date=June 13, 2013 |publisher=Pixelstech.net}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Streitfeld|first=David|title=As Boom Lures App Creators, Tough Part Is Making a Living|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/18/business/as-boom-lures-app-creators-tough-part-is-making-a-living.html|access-date=April 2, 2013|newspaper=The New York Times|date=November 17, 2012|archive-date=September 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220901190132/https://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/18/business/as-boom-lures-app-creators-tough-part-is-making-a-living.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Many phones were heavily customized by mobile carriers, which led to feature fragmentation and prevented these phones from turning into thriving [[Computing platform|software platforms]].<ref>{{cite web |first=John |last=Siracusa |title=Let a million iPhones bloom |url=https://arstechnica.com/staff/2007/07/let-a-million-iphones-bloom/ |website=[[Ars Technica]] |date=July 2, 2007 |access-date=March 23, 2017 |archive-date=March 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220319075713/https://arstechnica.com/staff/2007/07/let-a-million-iphones-bloom/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In contrast, Apple's [[IOS SDK|iPhone SDK]] provided a wide range of APIs, made mobile development far more accessible,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hackett |first=Stephen |date=March 15, 2018 |title=The Initial iPhone SDK |url=https://www.macstories.net/stories/the-initial-iphone-sdk/ |access-date=October 11, 2022 |website=MacStories |language=en-US |archive-date=October 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221011185806/https://www.macstories.net/stories/the-initial-iphone-sdk/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Timmer |first=John |date=June 28, 2017 |title=A touch of Cocoa: Inside the original iPhone SDK |url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/06/iphone-sdk/ |access-date=October 11, 2022 |website=Ars Technica |language=en-us |archive-date=October 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221013201802/https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/06/iphone-sdk/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and was instrumental in turning the iPhone into a "Swiss army knife" with a wide range of features and apps.<ref name="Time"/>


With the release of iOS 9 for all iPhones, users have the ability to choose between two different screen view options. The user can choose to have a standard view or zoomed view. When the iPhone is placed in a standard view setting, the icons are normal size and the text remains the same. With a zoomed view option, the icons on the screen and the text become slightly larger. This enables the user to have a more customized appearance and it can potentially help some users read the screen easier.
Successive [[List of iPhone models|iPhone models]] have generated significant fan enthusiasm, with many customers queuing up in front of Apple Stores on launch day.<ref>{{cite web |last=Etherington |first=Darrell |date=September 20, 2013 |title=Apple's iPhone 5s And 5c Launch Draws Big Crowds, Including Biggest Ever Line at NYC Flagship Store |url=https://techcrunch.com/2013/09/20/apples-iphone-5s-and-5c-launch-draws-big-crowds-including-biggest-ever-line-at-nyc-flagship-store/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220901190044/https://techcrunch.com/2013/09/20/apples-iphone-5s-and-5c-launch-draws-big-crowds-including-biggest-ever-line-at-nyc-flagship-store/ |archive-date=September 1, 2022 |access-date=March 23, 2017 |publisher=[[TechCrunch]]}}</ref> As of 2021, the iPhone has higher brand loyalty than any other smartphone.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 29, 2021 |title=Apple has most loyal smartphone customers in US, study finds |url=https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/10/29/apple-has-most-loyal-smartphone-customers-in-us-study-finds |access-date=October 12, 2022 |website=AppleInsider |language=en |archive-date=October 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221012082620/https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/10/29/apple-has-most-loyal-smartphone-customers-in-us-study-finds |url-status=live }}</ref>


AssistiveTouch helps to adapt the [[Multi-touch|Multi-Touch]] screen of an iOS device to a user's unique physical needs. This can be of great assistance to those who have difficulty with some gestures, like pinch, one can make them accessible with just a tap of a finger. The user can create their own gestures and customize the layout of the AssistiveTouch menu. If the user has trouble pressing the Home button, it can be set so that it can be activated with an onscreen tap. Gestures, like rotate and shake, are available even when if the iOS device is mounted on a [[wheelchair]].<ref name="Accessibility – iOS – Apple"/>
The iPhone's success has led to the decline of incumbents [[Nokia]], [[BlackBerry Limited|BlackBerry]], and [[Motorola]].<ref>{{Cite report |url=https://canalys-prod-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/static/press_release/2007/r2007024.pdf |title=64&nbsp;million smart phones shipped worldwide in 2006 |date=February 12, 2007 |publisher=Canalys |access-date=October 11, 2022 |archive-date=October 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221013201557/https://canalys-prod-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/static/press_release/2007/r2007024.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref> RIM, [[Symbian]] and [[Microsoft]] all attempted to develop more modern operating systems to compete with the iPhone, like [[Maemo]], [[Windows Phone]], and [[BlackBerry 10]]; all were unsuccessful. Google successfully started over on their Android project,<ref name="Time"/> and designed it for mass adoption by carriers and phone hardware manufacturers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Amadeo |first=Ron |date=August 6, 2015 |title=Waiting for Android's inevitable security Armageddon |url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/08/waiting-for-androids-inevitable-security-armageddon/ |access-date=October 11, 2022 |website=Ars Technica |language=en-us |archive-date=March 12, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312065601/https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/08/waiting-for-androids-inevitable-security-armageddon/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Today,{{When|date=July 2025}} iOS and Android account for 99% of smartphones used worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Global mobile OS market share 2012–2022 |url=https://www.statista.com/statistics/272698/global-market-share-held-by-mobile-operating-systems-since-2009/ |access-date=October 11, 2022 |website=Statista |language=en |archive-date=October 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221011192809/https://www.statista.com/statistics/272698/global-market-share-held-by-mobile-operating-systems-since-2009/ |url-status=live }}</ref><!-- add a paragraph or two on its legacy -->
 
Guided Access helps people with [[autism]] or other [[Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder|attention]] and [[Sensory processing disorder|sensory challenges]] stay focused on the task (or app) at hand. With Guided Access, a parent, teacher, or therapist can limit an iOS device to stay on one app by disabling the Home button and limit the amount of time spent in an app. The user can restrict access to the keyboard or touch input on certain areas of the screen.
 
In 2019 Apple began developing satellites so that the iPhone could skip wireless carriers.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Axon |first1=Samuel |title=Report: Apple is developing satellites so the iPhone can skip wireless carriers |url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/12/report-apple-is-developing-satellites-so-the-iphone-can-skip-wireless-carriers/?bxid=5be9fceb2ddf9c72dc8994b7&cndid=30462369 |website=Ars Technica |access-date=26 December 2019 |language=en-us |date=20 December 2019}}</ref>
 
== iPhone Upgrade Program ==
The iPhone Upgrade Program is a 24-month program designed for consumers to be able to get the latest iPhone every year, without paying the whole price up-front. The program consists of "low monthly payments", where consumers will gradually pay for the iPhone they have over a 24-month period, with an opportunity to switch (upgrade) to the new iPhone after 12 months of payment have passed. Once 12 months have passed, consumers can trade their current iPhone with a new one, and the payments are transferred from the old device to the new device, and the program "restarts" with a new 24-month period.<ref name="iPhone Upgrade Program"/>
 
Additional features of the program include unlocked handsets, which means consumers are free to pick the network carrier they want, and two-year AppleCare+ protection, which includes "hardware repairs, software support, and coverage for up to two incidents of accidental damage".<ref name="iPhone Upgrade Program">{{cite web |title=iPhone Upgrade Program |url=https://www.apple.com/shop/iphone/iphone-upgrade-program |publisher=[[Apple Inc.]] |access-date=November 28, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=Cole | first=Lauren Lyons | title=Apple's iPhone X starts at $999 — and there's a smarter way to buy it | work=Business Insider | date=October 26, 2017 | url=http://www.businessinsider.com/apple-iphone-upgrade-program-2017-8 | access-date=December 31, 2017}}</ref>
 
Criticism of the program includes the potential endless cycle of payments, with ''[[The Huffington Post]]''{{'}}s Damon Beres writing, "Complete the full 24-month payment cycle, and you're stuck with an outdated phone. Upgrade every 12 months, and you'll never stop owing Apple money for iPhones". Additionally, the program is limited to just the iPhone hardware; cell phone service from a network operator is not included.<ref>{{cite web |first=Damon |last=Beres |title=Apple Could Trap You Forever With Its New 'Upgrade Program' |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/apple-upgrade-plan-trap_us_55f719cfe4b063ecbfa52b95 |work=[[The Huffington Post]] |date=September 16, 2015 |access-date=November 28, 2016}}</ref>
 
==Intellectual property==
Apple has filed more than 200 [[patent application]]s related to the technology behind the iPhone.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ishimaru |first=Heather |url=http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/business&id=4920783 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090206203752/http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news%2Fbusiness&id=4920783 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 6, 2009 |title=Apple Options Not An Issue At Macworld |publisher=[[KGO-TV|abc7news.com]] |date=January 9, 2007 |access-date=January 11, 2007 |df=mdy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/support/iphone/features/|publisher=Apple Inc.|title=iPhone&nbsp;– Features&nbsp;– High Technology|access-date=June 6, 2008}}</ref>
 
LG Electronics claimed the design of the iPhone was copied from the [[LG Prada]]. Woo-Young Kwak, head of LG Mobile Handset R&D Center, said at a press conference: "we consider that Apple copied Prada phone after the design was unveiled when it was presented in the iF Design Award and won the prize in September 2006."<ref name="am">{{cite news|url=http://www.applematters.com/article/the-iphone-lawsuits/|title=The iPhone Lawsuits|work=Apple Matters|first=Aaron|last=Wright|date=February 20, 2007|access-date=June 25, 2007}}</ref> Conversely, the iPhone has also inspired its own share of high-tech clones.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.consumerreports.org/electronics/2008/04/send-in-the-icl.html|title=Send in the iClones|last=Gikas|first=Mike|date=April 8, 2008|work=[[Consumer Reports]]|access-date=June 10, 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090609115114/http://blogs.consumerreports.org/electronics/2008/04/send-in-the-icl.html|archive-date=June 9, 2009|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
 
On September 3, 1993, [[Infogear]] filed for the U.S. trademark "I PHONE"<ref name="IPhoneReg96">{{cite web|url=http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=74431935|title=Trademark Applications and Registrations Retrieval, serial number 74431935 (I PHONE)|publisher=[[United States Patent and Trademark Office]]|date=January 12, 2007|access-date=June 6, 2008}}</ref> and on March 20, 1996, applied for the trademark "IPhone".<ref name="CiscoSuesAppleOver">{{cite news|last=Berlind |first=David |url=http://blogs.zdnet.com/Berlind/?p=284 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070210041453/http://blogs.zdnet.com/Berlind/?p=284 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 10, 2007 |title=On the eve of a new phone, Apple appears to want in on the Cisco "iPhone" trademark |date=January 7, 2007 |access-date=January 10, 2009 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> "I Phone" was registered in March 1998,<ref name="IPhoneReg96" /> and "IPhone" was registered in 1999.<ref name="CiscoSuesAppleOver" /> Since then, the I PHONE mark had been abandoned.<ref name="IPhoneReg96" /> Infogear trademarks cover "communications terminals comprising computer hardware and software providing integrated telephone, data communications and personal computer functions" (1993 filing),<ref name="IPhoneReg96" /> and "computer hardware and software for providing integrated telephone communication with computerized global information networks" (1996 filing).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=75076573|title=Trademark Applications and Registrations Retrieval, serial number 75076573 (IPHONE)|publisher=[[United States Patent and Trademark Office]]|date=July 31, 2006|access-date=June 6, 2008}}</ref>
 
In 2000, Infogear filed an infringement claim against the owners of the iPhones.com domain name.<ref name="InfogearTechnologyV">{{cite web|url=http://www.arb-forum.com/domains/decisions/94369.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000817014541/http://www.arb-forum.com/domains/decisions/94369.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 17, 2000 |title=InfoGear Technology Corporation v iPhones |publisher=National Arbitration Forum |date=April 13, 2000 |access-date=June 6, 2008 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> The owners of the iPhones.com domain name challenged the infringement claim in the Northern District Court of California.  In June 2000, Cisco Systems acquired Infogear, including the [[Linksys iPhone|iPhone]] trademark.<ref name="CiscoFacesiPhone">{{cite news|last=Kawamoto|first=Dawn|url=http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9595_22-6153865.html|title=Cisco faces iPhone trademark challenge in Canada|publisher=[[ZDNet]]|date=January 26, 2007|access-date=June 6, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080424032521/http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9595_22-6153865.html |archive-date=April 24, 2008}}</ref>  In September 2000, Cisco Systems settled with the owners of iPhones.com and allowed the owners to keep the iPhones.com domain name along with intellectual property rights to use any designation of the iPhones.com domain name for the sale of cellular phones, cellular phones with Internet access (WAP PHONES), handheld PDAs, storage devices, computer equipment (hardware/software), and digital cameras (hardware/software).  The intellectual property rights were granted to the owners of the iPhones.com domain name by Cisco Systems in September 2000.
 
In October 2002, Apple applied for the "iPhone" trademark in the United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, and the European Union. A Canadian application followed in October 2004, and a New Zealand application in September 2006. As of October 2006, only the Singapore and Australian applications had been granted.
 
In September 2006, a company called Ocean Telecom Services applied for an "iPhone" trademark in the United States, United Kingdom, and Hong Kong, following a filing in Trinidad and Tobago.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ipo.gov.uk/tm/t-find/t-find-number?detailsrequested=C&trademark=E5341301|archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080911023553/http://www.ipo.gov.uk/tm/t-find/t-find-number?detailsrequested=C&trademark=E5341301|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 11, 2008|title=Case details for Community Trade Mark E5341301|publisher=[[Intellectual Property Office (United Kingdom)|UK Intellectual Property Office]]|access-date=June 6, 2008}}</ref> As the Ocean Telecom trademark applications use exactly the same wording as the New Zealand application of Apple, it is assumed that Ocean Telecom is applying on behalf of Apple.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://10layers.com/2006/10/apple-filing-for-iphone-trademarks-worldwide/|title=Apple filing for iPhone trademarks worldwide|work=10layers.com|date=October 17, 2006|access-date=January 28, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070113014820/http://10layers.com/2006/10/apple-filing-for-iphone-trademarks-worldwide/|archive-date=January 13, 2007}}</ref> The Canadian application was opposed in August 2005, by a Canadian company called [[Comwave]] who themselves applied for the trademark three months later. Comwave has been selling VoIP devices called iPhone since 2004.<ref name="CiscoFacesiPhone" />
 
Shortly after Steve Jobs' January 9, 2007 announcement that Apple would be selling a product called iPhone in June 2007, Cisco issued a statement that it had been negotiating trademark licensing with Apple and expected Apple to agree to the final documents that had been submitted the night before.<ref name="AppleHelloiPhone">{{cite news|author-link=Owen Thomas (journalist)|last=Thomas|first=Owen|url=https://money.cnn.com/2007/01/09/technology/apple_jobs/index.htm|title=Apple: Hello, iPhone|publisher=CNN|date=January 9, 2007|access-date=January 27, 2007}}</ref> On January 10, 2007, Cisco announced it had filed a lawsuit against Apple over the infringement of the trademark iPhone, seeking an injunction in federal court to prohibit Apple from using the name.<ref name="CiscoTrademark">{{cite press release|url=http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2007/corp_011007.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070112065035/http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2007/corp_011007.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 12, 2007 |title=Cisco Sues Apple for Trademark Infringement |publisher=[[Cisco Systems]] |date=January 10, 2007 |access-date=June 6, 2008 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> In February 2007, Cisco claimed that the trademark lawsuit was a "minor skirmish" that was not about money, but about interoperability.<ref>{{cite web |title=Report: Cisco CEO calls iPhone suit 'minor skirmish' |url=https://www.cnet.com/news/report-cisco-ceo-calls-iphone-suit-minor-skirmish/ |publisher=[[CNET]] |date=February 24, 2007 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref>
 
On February 2, 2007, Apple and Cisco announced that they had agreed to temporarily suspend litigation while they held settlement talks,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2003552200_iphone02.html|title=Cisco, Apple decide to talk over iPhone|first=May|last=Wong|agency=Associated Press|work=[[The Seattle Times]]|date=February 2, 2007|access-date=June 6, 2008}}</ref> and subsequently announced on February 20, 2007, that they had reached an agreement. Both companies will be allowed to use the "iPhone" name<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB117211001262715655|title=Apple, Cisco Reach Accord Over iPhone|first=Nick|last=Wingfield|work=The Wall Street Journal|date=February 22, 2007|access-date=June 6, 2008}}</ref> in exchange for "exploring interoperability" between their security, consumer, and business communications products.<ref>{{cite press release|url=https://www.apple.com/pr/library/2007/02/21iphone.html|title=Cisco and Apple Reach Agreement on iPhone Trademark|publisher=Apple Inc.|date=February 21, 2007|access-date=April 1, 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080325220021/http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2007/02/21iphone.html|archive-date=March 25, 2008|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
 
On October 22, 2009, [[Nokia]] filed a lawsuit against Apple for infringement of its GSM, UMTS and WLAN patents. Nokia alleges that Apple has been violating ten Nokia patents since the iPhone initial release.<ref name="nokia-lawsuit">{{cite web|url=http://www.nokia.com/press/press-releases/showpressrelease?newsid=1349562|title=Nokia sues Apple in Delaware District Court for infringement of Nokia GSM, UMTS and WLAN patents|publisher=Nokia|date=October 22, 2009|access-date=October 24, 2009}}</ref>
 
In December 2010, [[Reuters]] reported that some iPhone and [[iPad]] users were suing [[Apple Inc.]] because some applications were passing user information to third-party advertisers without permission. Some makers of the applications such as Textplus4, [[Paper Toss]], [[The Weather Channel]], [[Dictionary.com]], Talking Tom Cat and Pumpkin Maker have also been named as co-defendants in the lawsuit.<ref name="Thomson Reuters">{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6BR1Y820101228|title=IPhone and iPad users sue Apple over privacy issues|date=December 28, 2010|work=Reuters|access-date=December 28, 2010}}</ref>
 
In August 2012, Apple won a [[Apple Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co.|smartphone patent lawsuit]] in the U.S. against [[Samsung Electronics|Samsung]], the world's largest maker of smartphones;<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/25/technology/a-verdict-that-alters-an-industry.html|newspaper=[[The New York Times]]|title=A Verdict That Alters an Industry|date=August 24, 2012|first1=Brian X.|last1=Chen}}</ref> however, on December 6, 2016, [[Supreme Court of the United States|SCOTUS]] reversed the decision that awarded nearly $400 million to Apple and returned the case to Federal Circuit court to define the appropriate legal standard to define "article of manufacture" because it is not the smartphone itself but could be just the case and screen to which the design patents relate.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Mann|first1=Ronald|title=Opinion analysis: Justices tread narrow path in rejecting $400 million award for Samsung's infringement of Apple's cellphone design patents|url=http://www.scotusblog.com/2016/12/opinion-analysis-justices-tread-narrow-path-in-rejecting-400-million-award-for-samsungs-infringement-of-apples-cellphone-design-patents/#more-249662|website=SCOTUS Blog|access-date=December 14, 2016}}</ref>
 
In March 2013, an Apple patent for a wraparound display was revealed.<ref>{{cite news| url= http://www.3news.co.nz/Apple-seeks-patent-for-wraparound-display/tabid/412/articleID/292656/Default.aspx| work= 3 News NZ| title= Apple seeks patent for wraparound displayl| date= April 2, 2013| access-date= April 1, 2013| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130730170724/http://www.3news.co.nz/Apple-seeks-patent-for-wraparound-display/tabid/412/articleID/292656/Default.aspx| archive-date= July 30, 2013| url-status= dead}}</ref>
 
==Restrictions==
{{see also|Hardware restrictions#Apple devices}}
Apple tightly controls certain aspects of the iPhone. According to [[Jonathan Zittrain]], the emergence of [[Proprietary hardware|closed devices]] like the iPhone have made computing more [[proprietary software|proprietary]] than early versions of [[Microsoft Windows]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Brian|last=Braiker|title=A Killer Product: Will closed devices like Apple's iPhone murder the Web?|date=May 2, 2008|url=http://www.newsweek.com/id/135150|access-date=June 16, 2009|quote=Through historical accident, we've ended up with a global network that pretty much allows anybody to communicate with anyone else at any time. Devices could be reprogrammed by them at any time, including code written by other people, so you don't have to be a nerd to get the benefits of reprogramming it. [But] this is a historical accident. Now, I see a movement away from that framework—even though it doesn't feel like a movement away. [For example,] an iPhone can only be changed by Steve Jobs or soon, with the software development kit, by programmers that he personally approves that go through his iPhone apps store. Or whimsical applications that run on the Facebook platform or the new Google apps. These are controllable by their vendors in ways that Bill Gates never dreamed of controlling Windows applications. [...] That's the ironic thing. Bill Gates is Mr. Proprietary. But for my purposes, even under the standard Windows operating system from 1990, 1991, you write the code, you can hand it to somebody else and they can run it. Bill Gates has nothing to say about it. So it's funny to think that by moving in Steve Jobs's direction it actually ends up far more proprietary.}}</ref>
 
The [[hacker (hobbyist)|hacker]] community has found many workarounds, most of which are disallowed by Apple and make it difficult or impossible to obtain warranty service.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iphonealley.com/news/do-iphone-hacks-void-your-warranty|title=Do iPhone Hacks Void Your Warranty?|last=Johnston|first=Michael|date=October 20, 2007|work=iPhone Alley|access-date=May 14, 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100607043644/http://www.iphonealley.com/news/do-iphone-hacks-void-your-warranty|archive-date=June 7, 2010|df=mdy-all}}</ref> "[[iOS jailbreaking|Jailbreaking]]" allows users to install apps not available on the App Store or modify basic functionality. SIM unlocking allows the iPhone to be used on a different carrier's network.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.macworld.com/article/132675/2008/03/iphone_sdk_jailbreak.html|title=iPhone hackers look to an uncertain future|last=Moren|first=Dan|date=May 28, 2008|work=Macworld|access-date=May 25, 2009}}</ref> However, in the United States, Apple cannot void an iPhone's warranty unless it can show that a problem or component failure is linked to the installation or placement of an after-market item such as unauthorized applications, because of the [[Federal Trade Commission]]'s [[Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act of 1975]].<ref>[http://eshop.macsales.com/Search/displayFAQDetails.cfm?ID=656 FAQ Details]. Eshop.macsales.com (March 27, 2013). Retrieved on July 30, 2013.</ref>
 
Users can set restrictions or parental controls<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201304|title=How to use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch|work=Apple Support|access-date=2018-05-30}}</ref> on apps that can be downloaded or used within the iPhone. The restrictions area requires a password.<ref name="restrictions">{{cite web|url=http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4213|title=IOS Understanding Restrictions|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=September 26, 2012}}</ref>
 
===Activation===
The iPhone normally prevents access to its media player and web features unless it has also been activated as a phone with an authorized carrier. On July 3, 2007, [[Jon Lech Johansen]] reported on his blog that he had successfully bypassed this requirement and unlocked the iPhone's other features with a combination of custom software and modification of the iTunes binary. He published the software and offsets for others to use.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://nanocr.eu/2007/07/03/iphone-without-att/|title=iPhone Independence Day|work=nanocr.eu|first=Jon Lech|last=Johansen|author-link=Jon Lech Johansen|date=July 3, 2007|access-date=June 6, 2008}}</ref>
 
Unlike the first generation iPhone, the iPhone 3G must be activated in the store in most countries.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.maclife.com/article/iphone_3g_in_store_activation_only|title=iPhone 3G&nbsp;– In-Store Activation Only|work=[[MacLife]]|first=Roberto|last=Baldwin|date=June 9, 2008|access-date=June 13, 2008}}</ref> This makes the iPhone 3G more difficult, but not impossible, to hack. The need for in-store activation, as well as the huge number of first-generation iPhone and [[iPod Touch]] users upgrading to iPhone OS 2.0, caused a worldwide [[Web server#Overload causes|overload]] of Apple's [[server (computing)|servers]] on July 11, 2008, the day on which both the iPhone 3G and iPhone OS 2.0 updates as well as [[MobileMe]] were released. After the update, devices were required to connect to Apple's servers to authenticate it, causing many devices to be temporarily unusable.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/12/business/12iphone.html|title=iPhone Users Plagued by Software Problems|work=The New York Times|first=John|last=Markoff|author-link=John Markoff|date=July 12, 2008|access-date=July 13, 2008}}</ref>
 
Users on the [[O2 (United Kingdom)|O2]] network in the United Kingdom, however, can buy the phone online and activate it via iTunes as with the previous model.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://store.apple.com/uk/browse/home/shop_iphone/family/iphone|title=iPhone 3G|publisher=Apple Store (UK)|access-date=May 14, 2009}}{{Unreliable source?|date=December 2017}}</ref> Even where not required, vendors usually offer activation for the buyer's convenience. In the US, Apple has begun to offer free shipping on both the iPhone 3G and the iPhone 3GS (when available), reversing the in-store activation requirement. [[Best Buy]] and [[Walmart]] will also sell the iPhone.<ref name="Buy iPhone">{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/iphone/buy/|title=Apple&nbsp;– iPhone&nbsp;– Buy iPhone 3G|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=June 14, 2009}}{{verify source|date=April 2012}}</ref>
 
===Unapproved third-party software and jailbreaking===
{{See also|iOS jailbreaking|iPhone Dev Team}}
 
The iPhone's operating system is designed to only run software that has an Apple-approved [[code signing|cryptographic signature]]. This restriction can be overcome by "jailbreaking" the phone,<ref>{{cite web |first=Tom |last=Krazit |title=iPhone jailbreak for the masses released |url=https://www.cnet.com/news/iphone-jailbreak-for-the-masses-released/ |publisher=[[CNET]] |date=October 29, 2007 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref> which involves replacing the iPhone's [[firmware]] with a slightly modified version that does not enforce the signature check. Doing so may be a circumvention of Apple's [[technical protection measures]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.wired.com/politics/onlinerights/commentary/circuitcourt/2007/08/circuitcourt_0829|title=Legal or Not, IPhone Hacks Might Spur Revolution|last=Granick|first=Jennifer|date=August 28, 2007|work=Wired|access-date=May 14, 2009}}</ref> Apple, in a statement to the [[United States Copyright Office]] in response to [[Electronic Frontier Foundation]] (EFF) lobbying for a DMCA exception for this kind of hacking, claimed that jailbreaking the iPhone would be [[copyright infringement]] due to the necessary modification of system software.<ref>{{cite web |first=Tom |last=Krazit |title=Apple: iPhone jailbreaking violates our copyright |url=https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-iphone-jailbreaking-violates-our-copyright/ |publisher=[[CNET]] |date=February 13, 2009 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref> However, in 2010, Jailbreaking was declared officially legal in the United States by the [[Digital Millennium Copyright Act|DMCA]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.redmondpie.com/jailbreak-unlock-iphone-officially-legal/|title=Jailbreaking and Unlocking is Now Officially Legal in United States|first=Tweet Subscribe to our RSS|last=Feed !|date=July 26, 2010}}</ref> Jailbroken iPhones may be susceptible to computer viruses, but few such incidents have been reported.<ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/11/09/2737673.htm Australian admits creating first iPhone virus], Brigid Andersen, [[ABC Online]], November 9, 2009. Retrieved November 10, 2009.</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.computerworld.com/article/2521171/jailbreaking-puts-iphone-owners-at-risk--says-researcher.html|title=Jailbreaking puts iPhone owners at risk, says researcher|first=Gregg|last=Keizer|date=November 9, 2009|website=Computerworld}}</ref>
 
iOS and [[Android (operating system)|Android]] 2.3.3 'Gingerbread' may be set up to dual boot on a jailbroken iPhone with the help of [[OpeniBoot]] or iDroid.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/196595/how_to_install_android_on_your_iphone.html|title=How to Install Android on Your iPhone|last=Wang|first=David|work=[[PC World]]|date=May 19, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idroidproject.org|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714041446/http://www.idroidproject.org/|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 14, 2011|title=iDroid Project Wiki|work=Idroidproject.org|access-date=August 8, 2011}}</ref>
 
In 2007, 2010, and 2011, developers released a series of tools called [[JailbreakMe]] that used security vulnerabilities in Mobile Safari rendering to [[iOS jailbreaking|jailbreak]] the device (which allows users to install any compatible software on the device instead of only App Store apps).<ref>{{cite web |first=Ben |last=Wilson |title=One-step method for adding third-party apps to iPhone 1.1.1, iPod Touch debuts |url=https://www.cnet.com/news/one-step-method-for-adding-third-party-apps-to-iphone-1-1-1-ipod-touch-debuts/ |publisher=[[CNET]] |date=December 5, 2008 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |first=Sean |last=Hollister |title=Official: iPhone 4 jailbreak hits from iPhone Dev Team (updated with video) |url=https://www.engadget.com/2010/08/01/official-iphone-4-jailbreak-hits-from-iphone-dev-team/ |work=[[Engadget]] |date=August 1, 2010 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref><ref name="jailbreakme-informationweek">{{cite news|title=Apple iOS Zero-Day PDF Vulnerability Exposed |author=Mathew J. Schwartz |url=http://www.informationweek.com/news/231001147 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110710123801/http://www.informationweek.com/news/231001147 |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 10, 2011 |newspaper=InformationWeek |date=July 7, 2011 |access-date=October 23, 2011 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> Each of these exploits were quickly fixed by iOS updates from Apple. Theoretically these flaws could have also been used for malicious purposes.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.news-record.com/content/2011/07/08/article/security_holes_discovered_in_iphones_ipads|title=Security holes discovered in iPhones, iPads|last=Robertson|first=Jordan|work=[[News & Record]]|agency=[[Associated Press]]|date=July 8, 2011|access-date=July 9, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711154914/http://www.news-record.com/content/2011/07/08/article/security_holes_discovered_in_iphones_ipads|archive-date=July 11, 2011|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
 
In July 2011, Apple released iOS 4.3.5 (4.2.10 for CDMA iPhone) to fix a security vulnerability with certificate validation.<ref>{{cite web | first=Lex | last=Friedman | title=Apple releases iOS 4.3.5 to fix certificate validation | website=Macworld | date=July 25, 2011 | url=https://www.macworld.com/article/1161328/ios435.html | access-date=January 19, 2017}}</ref>
 
Following the release of the iPhone 5S model, a group of German hackers called the [[Chaos Computer Club]] announced on September 21, 2013, that they had bypassed Apple's new Touch ID fingerprint sensor by using "easy everyday means." The group explained that the security system had been defeated by photographing a fingerprint from a glass surface and using that captured image as verification. The spokesman for the group stated: "We hope that this finally puts to rest the illusions people have about fingerprint biometrics. It is plain stupid to use something that you can't change and that you leave everywhere every day as a security token."<ref>{{cite web |first=Steven |last=Musil |title=Hackers claim to have defeated Apple's Touch ID print sensor |url=https://www.cnet.com/news/hackers-claim-to-have-defeated-apples-touch-id-print-sensor/ |publisher=[[CNET]] |date=September 22, 2013 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref><ref name="name=touch-ccc">{{cite web | title=Chaos Computer Club breaks Apple TouchID | publisher=Chaos Computer Club | author=Frank | url=http://www.ccc.de/en/updates/2013/ccc-breaks-apple-touchid | date=September 21, 2013 | access-date=December 31, 2017}}</ref>
 
===SIM unlocking===
 
====United States====
[[File:IPhone sim slot.jpg|thumb|[[iPhone 5S]] shown with the [[Subscriber Identity Module|SIM]] tray partially ejected and SIM ejector tool in the eject hole.]]
 
Most iPhones were and are still{{citation needed|date=December 2017}} sold with a [[SIM lock]], which restricts the use of the phone to one particular carrier, a common practice with subsidized [[GSM]] phones. Unlike most GSM phones, however, the phone cannot be officially unlocked by entering a code.{{citation needed|date=December 2017}}  The locked/unlocked state is maintained on Apple's servers{{citation needed|date=December 2017}} per [[International Mobile Equipment Identity|IMEI]] and is set when the iPhone is activated.<ref>{{cite web|title=How to unlock your iPhone|url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201328|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=November 10, 2016}}</ref>{{failed verification|reason=Doesn't mention code or where locked/unlocked state is stored|date=December 2017}}
 
While the iPhone was initially [[AT&T, the iPhone, and Tying of Smartphones and Service Providers|sold in the U.S. only on the AT&T network]] with a SIM lock in place, various hackers have found methods to "[[Unlock phone|unlock]]" the phone from a specific network.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.macworld.com/article/1060045/iphone_sim_unlocking.html|title=Unlocking an iPhone|last=Farivar|first=Cyrus|date=November 14, 2007|work=Macworld|access-date=May 25, 2009}}</ref> Although AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon are the only authorized iPhone carriers in the United States{{citation needed|date=December 2017}}, unlocked iPhones can be used with other carriers.<ref name=bw>{{cite news|url=http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/sep2008/tc2008091_106953.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080904125629/http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/sep2008/tc2008091_106953.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 4, 2008 |title=What's Hot: Used Apple iPhones: After the iPhone 3G launch, consumers want the original, hackable iPhone, and vendors are springing up to sell them—for a premium |last=Kharif |first=Olga |work=BusinessWeek |date=September 2, 2008 |access-date=March 17, 2009 |df=mdy-all }}{{failed verification|reason=More carriers are authorized https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204039|date=December 2017}}</ref> For example, an unlocked iPhone may be used on the T-Mobile network in the U.S. but, while an unlocked iPhone is compatible with T-Mobile's ''voice'' network, it may not be able to make use of 3G or 4G functionality (i.e. no mobile web or e-mail, etc.).<ref name="AppleInsider, January 11, 2012">[http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/11/t_mobile_ceo_says_frequency_band_issue_is_key_reason_for_lack_of_iphone.html T-Mobile CEO says frequency band issue is 'key reason' for lack of iPhone]. Appleinsider.com. Retrieved January 19, 2012.</ref> {{failed verification|reason=Article doesn't say no mobile web or e-mail. Article does say some can take "advantage of 3G speeds".  (AFAIK, any iPhone on T-mobile can do mobile web and e-mail, just not always over 3G or better.)|date=September 2013}}  More than a quarter of the original first generation iPhones sold in the U.S. were not registered with AT&T. Apple speculates that they were likely shipped overseas and unlocked, a lucrative market before the iPhone 3G's worldwide release.<ref name="NPD demographics">{{cite web|url=http://www.npd.com/press/releases/press_090622.html|title=iPhone 3G Price Decrease Addresses Key Reason Consumers Exhibit Purchase Resistance|date=June 22, 2009|publisher=[[NPD Group]]|access-date=June 27, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7214873.stm|publisher=[[BBC News]]|date=January 28, 2008|title=Quarter of US iPhones 'unlocked'}}</ref>
 
On March 26, 2009, AT&T in the United States began selling the iPhone without a contract, though still SIM-locked to their network.<ref>{{cite web |first=Tom |last=Krazit |title=AT&T: No-contract iPhones coming next week |url=https://www.cnet.com/news/at-t-no-contract-iphones-coming-next-week/ |publisher=[[CNET]] |date=March 19, 2009 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref> The up-front purchase price of such iPhone units is often twice as expensive as those bundled with contracts.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.pcretailmag.com/news/29052/Orange-to-sell-iPhone-SIM-free-for-749|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080117165605/http://www.pcretailmag.com/news/29052/Orange-to-sell-iPhone-SIM-free-for-749|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 17, 2008|title=Orange to sell iPhone SIM-free for €749|date=November 29, 2007|access-date=January 6, 2008|work=PC Retail Magazine}}</ref>
 
Outside of the United States, policies differ, especially in U.S. territories and insular areas like [[Guam]]; [[GTA Teleguam]] was the exclusive carrier for the iPhone since its introduction, as none of the four U.S. carriers (AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon) have a presence in the area.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20091212205317/http://www.gta.net/guam-cell-phones/phones/iPhone/overview iPhone overview] from GTA TeleGuam</ref> Since 2013, [[Docomo Pacific]] ended GTA's exclusivity starting with the iPhone 5.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.docomopacific.com/mobile/iphone|title=iPhone overview|publisher=[[Docomo Pacific]]|access-date=February 20, 2017}}</ref>
 
Beginning April 8, 2012, AT&T began offering a factory SIM unlock option (which Apple calls a "whitelisting", allowing it to be used on any carrier the phone supports) for iPhone owners.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.att.com/support/|title=AT&T Customer Service & Support - AT&T Official Site|website=AT&T}}</ref>
 
It has been reported that all of the Verizon 4G&nbsp;LTE phones come factory unlocked. After such discovery, Verizon announced that all of their 4G&nbsp;LTE phones, including iPhones, would remain unlocked. This is due to the regulations that the FCC has placed on the 700&nbsp;MHz C-Block spectrum,{{citation needed|date=December 2017}} which is used by Verizon.<ref>[https://archive.today/20130411110410/http://m.nbcnews.com/technology/gadgetbox/verizon-wireless-says-iphone-5-wont-be-relocked-1B6078242 Verizon Wireless says iPhone 5 won't be 'relocked' ]. NBC Nnws.com (September 24, 2012). Retrieved on July 10, 2013.{{failed verification|reason=Doesn't mention 700 MHz spectrum.|date=December 2017}}</ref> [[Apple Inc.|Apple]] loses more [[money]] than it makes on repair services in the US.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-50505342|title=Apple 'loses money on phone repairs'|date=2019-11-21|access-date=2019-11-25|language=en-GB}}</ref>
 
====Other countries====
In the United Kingdom, [[O2 (United Kingdom)|O2]], [[EE (telecommunications company)|EE]], [[Hutchison 3G|3]], [[Vodafone UK|Vodafone]], and [[Tesco Mobile]] sell the device under subsidized contracts, or for use on a pay as you go. They are locked to the network initially, though they can usually be unlocked either after a certain period of contract length has passed, or for a small fee (with the exception of the [[Hutchison 3G|3]] network, which will unlock the device at any time for no charge).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-telecoms-and-internet/advice-for-consumers/advice/mobile-phone-locking-and-unlocking|title=Mobile phone locking and unlocking|date=December 12, 2019|website=Ofcom}}</ref> However, all current versions of iPhone are available for purchase [[SIM-free]] from the Apple Store or Apple's Online Store, consequently, they are unlocked for use on any GSM network too.<ref name="iPhone is sold SIM-free and a customer can choose carrier.">{{cite web|url=http://store.apple.com/uk/browse/home/shop_iphone/family/iphone|title=Buy iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=August 6, 2011}}{{Unreliable source?|date=December 2017}}</ref>
 
In Canada, all iPhones purchased for full retail price at an [[Apple Store]] or online at apple.com come unlocked which allows customer selection of carriers. iPhones sold in [[Canada]] purchased through mobile carries such as [[Telus Mobility|TELUS]], [[Rogers Wireless|Rogers]], or [[Bell Mobility|Bell]] were locked to their respective networks and unlocking required visiting a carrier store and paying an unlocking fee. Third-party methods to unlock iPhones existed but were highly unreliable and sometimes rendered phones unusable.{{Citation needed|date=April 2020}} However, in 2017 the [[Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission|CRTC]] abolished SIM-locking and required that all mobile devices sold after December 1, 2017, come unlocked.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/crtc-wireless-code-cellphone-1.4161711|title=CRTC bans cellphone unlocking fees, orders all new devices be unlocked |last=Harris|first=Sophia Harris|date=16 June 2017 |website=CBC|access-date=2018-12-16}}</ref> The [[Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission|CRTC]] also mandated that carriers must offer unlocking services of existing devices for free to consumers, regardless of whether or not they had purchased the phone themselves. In Australia, the three major carriers ([[Optus]], [[Telstra]] and [[Vodafone Australia|Vodafone]])<ref name="Apple Store Australia">{{cite web|url=http://store.apple.com/au/browse/home/shop_iphone/family/iphone|title=iPhone 3G & iPhone 3GS&nbsp;– Apple Store (Australia)|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=May 19, 2010}}{{Unreliable source?|date=December 2017}}</ref> offer legitimate unlocking, now at no cost for all iPhone devices, both current and prior models.
 
Internationally, policies vary, but many carriers sell the iPhone unlocked for full retail price.<ref name="Carrier unlocking list" />
 
=== Prevention of repair ===
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Apple takes numerous measures that make third-party repairs difficult. Only Apple and service providers / independent repair providers explicitly authorized by Apple are able to perform genuine replacements.<ref>{{Cite web|title=About genuine iPhone displays|url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210321|access-date=2021-06-01|website=Apple Support|language=en}}</ref>
 
In the past (with models as early as the [[iPhone 6]]), there have been reports such as denial of operation if the home button is detected to have been tampered with, upon which an ''Error 53'' is indicated instead.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Macro |first1=Ashleigh |title=Apple apologises, releases fix for iPhones bricked by Error 53 |url=https://www.macworld.co.uk/feature/what-is-iphone-error-53-3634865/ |website=Macworld UK |date=2018-07-26}}</ref> There have also been issues caused by swapping a display made by one manufacturer with one made by another, as Apple uses multiple suppliers for its displays.<ref>{{Cite web|title=SOLVED: How do you fix the iPhone 7 ghost touch issue after screen replacement - iPhone 7|url=https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/415186/How+do+you+fix+the+iPhone+7+ghost+touch+issue+after+screen+replacement|access-date=2021-06-01|website=iFixit|language=en}}</ref>
 
In more recent models (starting with the [[iPhone XR]]), Apple displays non-removable warnings if the battery, display, or camera is replaced by a third party.<ref>{{Cite web|title=iOS 14.4 Will Introduce Warning on iPhones With Non-Genuine Cameras|url=https://www.macrumors.com/2021/01/14/ios-14-4-non-genuine-camera-warning/|access-date=2021-06-01|website=MacRumors|language=en}}</ref> Additionally, features are disabled upon detection of a "non-genuine" replacement such as disabling true tone or hiding the battery health feature. [[iFixit]] notes that a proprietary, cloud-linked System Configuration tool is required to "complete" a part repair, meaning that even replacing a genuine part with another genuine part will fail Apple's "genuine parts" check unless said tool is used.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-01|title=Is This the End of the Repairable iPhone?|url=https://www.ifixit.com/News/45921/is-this-the-end-of-the-repairable-iphone|access-date=2021-06-01|website=iFixit|language=en}}</ref>
 
==Legal battles over brand name==
In [[Mexico]], the trademark iFone was registered in 2003 by a communications systems and services company, iFone.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://appadvice.com/appnn/2012/11/apple-losing-the-battle-over-the-iphone-brand-name-in-mexico|title=Apple Losing The Battle Over The iPhone Brand Name In Mexico|last=Author|first=AppAdvice Staff|date=2012-11-02|work=AppAdvice|access-date=2018-05-30}}</ref> Apple tried to gain control over its brand name, but a Mexican court denied the request. The case began in 2009, when the Mexican firm sued Apple. The [[Supreme Court (Mexico)|Supreme Court of Mexico]] upheld that iFone is the rightful owner and held that Apple iPhone is a trademark violation.<ref>{{cite news|title=Mexican Supreme Court upholds iFone ruling|url=http://www.worldipreview.com/news/mexican-supreme-court-upholds-ifone-ruling|access-date=November 11, 2013|newspaper=WIPR|date=March 19, 2013}}{{Subscription required}}</ref>
 
In [[Brazil]], the brand IPHONE was registered in 2000 by the company then called Gradiente Eletrônica S.A., now IGB Eletrônica S.A. According to the filing, Gradiente foresaw the revolution in the convergence of voice and data over the Internet at the time.<ref name=reuters-2012>{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/snippet-idUSL1E8NI2BR20121218|title=STXNEWS LATAM-Brazil's IGB says registered brand 'IPHONE' in Brazil-filing|date=December 18, 2012|work=Reuters|access-date=February 5, 2013}}</ref> The final battle over the brand name concluded in 2008. On December 18, 2012, IGB launched its own line of Android smartphones under the tradename to which it has exclusive rights in the local market.<ref name=reuters-2012/> In February 2013, the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (known as "Instituto Nacional da Propriedade Industrial") issued a ruling that Gradiente Eletrônica, not Apple, owned the "iPhone" mark in Brazil. The "iPhone" term was registered by Gradiente in 2000, seven years before Apple's release of its first iPhone. This decision came three months after Gradiente Eletrônica launched a lower-cost smartphone using the iPhone brand.<ref>{{cite news|last=Vergara del Carril|first=Marcos|title=Apple is Fighting Back in Brazilian Courts to Get its iPhone Trademark|url=http://www.natlawreview.com/article/apple-fighting-back-brazilian-courts-to-get-its-iphone-trademark|access-date=November 6, 2013|newspaper=[[National Law Review]]|date=October 11, 2013|author2=Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP}}</ref> In June 2014, Apple won, for the second time, the right to use the brand name in Brazil. The court ruling determined that the Gradiente's registration does not own exclusive rights on the brand. Although Gradiente intended to appeal, with the decision Apple can use freely the brand without paying royalties to the Brazilian company.<ref>{{cite news|title=Apple volta a vencer Gradiente em ação pela marca iPhone (English: ''Apple defeats Gradiente again in lawsuit for the iPhone brand'') |url=http://veja.abril.com.br/noticia/vida-digital/apple-vence-gradiente-na-justica-e-pode-usar-marca-iphone-no-brasil/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150414060613/http://veja.abril.com.br/noticia/vida-digital/apple-vence-gradiente-na-justica-e-pode-usar-marca-iphone-no-brasil |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 14, 2015 |access-date=August 27, 2015 |newspaper=Veja |df=mdy-all }}</ref>
 
In the [[Philippines]], Solid Group launched the [[MyPhone]] brand in 2007. Stylized as "my|phone", Solid Broadband filed a trademark application of that brand. Apple later filed a trademark case at the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) against Solid Broadband's MyPhone for "confusingly similar" to the iPhone and that it may likely "deceive" or "cause confusion" among consumers. Apple lost the trademark battle to Solid Group in a 2015 decision made by IPO director Nathaniel Arevalo, who also reportedly said that it was unlikely that consumers would be confused between the "iPhone" and the "MyPhone". "This is a case of a giant trying to claim more territory than what it is entitled to, to the great prejudice of a local 'Pinoy Phone' merchant who has managed to obtain a significant foothold in the mobile phone market through the marketing and sale of innovative products under a very distinctive trademark", Arevalo later added.<ref>{{cite news |last=Beltran |first=Sam |title=iPhone vs. MyPhone: Apple Loses in Trademark Case |url=http://www.wheninmanila.com/iphone-vs-myphone-apple-loses-in-trademark-case/ |access-date=June 4, 2015|date=June 3, 2015 |work=[[When In Manila]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Gonzales |first=Yuji |title=Apple Loses Trademark Case vs PH's MyPhone|url=http://technology.inquirer.net/42511/apple-loses-trademark-case-vs-phs-myphone |access-date=June 4, 2015 |newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |date=June 2, 2015}}</ref>
 
==Privacy issues==
===Location tracking controversies===
Around April 20, 2011, a [[hidden file and hidden directory|hidden]] [[encryption|unencrypted]] file on the iPhone and other iOS devices was widely discussed in the media.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.csvance.com/?p=136|title=Consolidated.db: Final Thoughts|last=Vance|first=Christopher|date=April 20, 2011|access-date=April 25, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110424034023/http://blog.csvance.com/?p=136|archive-date=April 24, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="Wired1">{{cite news|url=https://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/04/iphone-tracks|title=iPhone Tracks Your Every Move, and There's a Map for That|work=Wired|date=April 20, 2011|access-date=April 22, 2011|author=Chen, Brian X.}}</ref> It was alleged that the file, labeled "consolidated.db", constantly stores the iPhone user's movement by approximating geographic locations calculated by [[Mobile phone tracking|triangulating nearby cell phone towers]], a technology proven to be inaccurate at times.<ref name="O'Reilly">{{cite web|url=http://radar.oreilly.com/2011/04/more-iphone-tracking-research.html|title=Additional iPhone tracking research|publisher=[[O'Reilly Media]]|date=April 24, 2011|access-date=April 25, 2011|author=Warden, Pete}}</ref> The file was released with the June 2010 update of Apple [[iOS4]] and may contain almost a year's worth of data. Previous versions of iOS stored similar information in a file called "h-cells.plist".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://alexlevinson.wordpress.com/2011/04/21/3-major-issues-with-the-latest-iphone-tracking-discovery|title=3 Major Issues with the Latest iPhone Tracking "Discovery"|last=Levinson|first=Alex|date=April 21, 2011|access-date=April 25, 2011}}</ref>
 
[[F-Secure]] discovered that the data is transmitted to Apple twice a day and postulate that Apple is using the information to construct their global location database similar to the ones constructed by Google and [[Skyhook Wireless|Skyhook]] through [[wardriving]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/00002145.html|title=Actually, iPhone sends your location to Apple twice a day|last=Hyppönen|first=Mikko|author-link=Mikko Hyppönen|date=April 21, 2011|access-date=April 25, 2011 }}</ref> Nevertheless, unlike the [[Google]] "Latitude" application, which performs a similar task on [[Android (operating system)|Android]] phones, the file is not dependent upon signing a specific [[End-user license agreement|EULA]] or even the user's knowledge, but it is stated in the 15,200 word-long [[terms and conditions]] of the iPhone that "Apple and [their] partners and licensees may collect, use, and share precise location data, including the real-time geographic location of [the user's] Apple computer or device".<ref>{{cite news |first=Charles |last=Arthur |title=iPhone keeps record of everywhere you go |url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2011/apr/20/iphone-tracking-prompts-privacy-fears |work=[[The Guardian]] |date=April 20, 2011 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref>
 
The file is also automatically copied onto the user's computer once synchronized with the iPhone. An [[open-source software|open-source application]] named "iPhoneTracker", which turns the data stored in the file into a visual map, was made available to the public in April 2011.<ref name="GitHub">{{cite web|url=https://petewarden.github.com/iPhoneTracker|title=iPhone Tracker|work=[[GitHub]]|access-date=April 22, 2011|author=Allan, Alasdair|author2=Warden, Pete}}</ref> While the file cannot be erased without [[iOS jailbreaking|jailbreaking]] the phone, it can be encrypted.<ref name="Time">{{cite news|url=http://techland.time.com/2011/04/22/how-to-encrypt-your-iphones-location-data-consolidated-db|title=How to Encrypt The Location Data of your iPhone (Consolidated.db)|work=Time|date=April 22, 2011|access-date=April 22, 2011|author=Aamoth, Doug}}</ref>
 
Apple gave an official response on their web site on April 27, 2011,<ref name="Apple-location-FAQ">{{cite press release|url=https://www.apple.com/pr/library/2011/04/27location_qa.html|date=April 27, 2011|access-date=June 7, 2011|publisher=Apple Inc.|title=Apple Q&A on Location Data|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607035322/http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2011/04/27location_qa.html|archive-date=June 7, 2011|df=mdy-all}}</ref> after questions were submitted by users, the [[Associated Press]] and others. Apple clarified that the data is a small portion of their crowd-sourced location database cache of Wi-Fi hotspots and cell towers which is downloaded from Apple into the iPhone for making location services faster than with only GPS, therefore the data does not represent the locations of the iPhone. The volume of data retained was an error. Apple issued an update for iOS (version [[IOS version history#4.3.3|4.3.3]], or [[IOS version history#4.2.8|4.2.8]] for the CDMA iPhone 4) which reduced the size of the cache, stopped it being backed up to iTunes, and erased it entirely whenever location services were turned off.<ref name="Apple-location-FAQ" /> The upload to Apple can also be selectively disabled from "System services", "Cell Network Search." Regardless, in July 2014, a report on state-owned China Central Television labeled the iPhone a "national security concern."<ref name="iPhoneChina">{{cite news|title=Influential China TV alleges iPhone exposing 'state secrets'|url=http://www.beijingnews.net/index.php/sid/223727225/scat/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/ht/Influential-China-TV-alleges-iPhone-exposing-state-secrets|access-date=July 10, 2014|work=Beijing News.Net}}</ref>
 
The "Frequent Locations" feature found in "Settings" under "Location Services" stores commonly visited locations locally on the device.<ref>{{cite web|title=About privacy and Location Services in iOS 8 and later|url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203033|website=Apple|access-date = September 4, 2018}}</ref> This feature is said to help the accuracy of the GPS and Apple Maps since it can log information about the locations the user has frequently visited. However, this feature also keeps track of the number of times that the user has been to that location, the dates, and the exact times. Media outlets have publicized instructions on how this can be disabled for concerned users.<ref>{{cite web|title = Your iPhone Knows Exactly Where You've Been And This Is How To See It|url = https://www.buzzfeed.com/jimwaterson/your-iphone-knows-exactly-where-youve-been-and-this-is-how-t |website = BuzzFeed|access-date = October 27, 2015}}</ref>
 
===Transmission of private and technical data===
A privacy experiment conducted by the Washington Post determined that the iPhone transmitted a host of personal data without the user's knowledge or consent, including phone number, email, exact location, device model and [[IP address]], to "a dozen marketing companies, research firms and other personal data guzzlers" via 5,400 hidden app trackers.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Fowler|first=Geoffrey A.|title=Perspective {{!}} It's the middle of the night. Do you know who your iPhone is talking to?|language=en-US|work=[[The Washington Post]]|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/05/28/its-middle-night-do-you-know-who-your-iphone-is-talking/|access-date=2020-09-16|issn=0190-8286}}</ref> Some of the information shared with third parties was found to be in violation of the apps' own privacy regulations.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lakshmanan|first=Ravie|date=2019-05-29|title=Your iPhone is leaking personal info to tracking companies|url=https://thenextweb.com/apps/2019/05/29/your-iphone-is-leaking-personal-info-to-tracking-companies/|access-date=2020-09-16|website=The Next Web|language=en-us}}</ref>
 
===Encryption and intelligence agency access===
It was revealed as a part of the [[2013 mass surveillance disclosures]] that the American and British intelligence agencies, the [[National Security Agency]] (NSA) and the [[Government Communications Headquarters]] (GCHQ) have access to the user data in iPhones, BlackBerrys, and Android phones, respectively. They can read almost all smartphone information, including SMS, location, emails, and notes.<ref name="spiegel20130907">{{cite news|url=http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/a-920971.html|title= Privacy Scandal: NSA Can Spy on Smart Phone Data|date=September 7, 2013|access-date=September 7, 2013|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->}}</ref>
 
According to an article in ''[[The New York Times]]'' titled "Signaling Post-Snowden Era, New iPhone Locks Out N.S.A.", Apple has developed a new encryption method for iOS 8, described as "so deep that Apple could no longer comply with government warrants asking for customer information to be extracted from devices."<ref name="postsnowden">{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/27/technology/iphone-locks-out-the-nsa-signaling-a-post-snowden-era-.html|title= Signaling Post-Snowden Era, New iPhone Locks Out N.S.A.|date=September 27, 2014|access-date=September 27, 2014|author1=David E Sanger |author2=Brian X Chen |work=The New York Times}}</ref>
 
Throughout 2015, prosecutors in the United States argued for the U.S. government to be able to compel decryption of iPhone contents.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wired.com/2015/07/manhattan-da-iphone-crypto-foiled-cops-74-times/|title=Manhattan DA: iPhone Crypto Locked Out Cops 74 Times|date=July 8, 2015|work=[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://online.wsj.com/articles/encrypted-smartphones-challenge-investigators-1444692995|title=Encrypted Smartphones Challenge Investigators|last=Zakrzewski|first=Cat|date=October 12, 2015|work=[[The Wall Street Journal]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/08/12/prosecutors-press-on-with-think-of-the-children-campaign-against-encryption-in-ios-android|title=Prosecutors press on with 'think of the children' campaign against encryption in iOS, Android|date=August 12, 2015|work=AppleInsider}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-11-18/n-y-prosecutor-calls-for-phone-access-in-wake-of-paris-attacks|title=Apple, Google Urged to Crack Encrypted Phones in Terror Probes|author1=Tiffany Kary |author2=Chris Dolmetsch |date=November 18, 2015|work=[[Bloomberg News]]}}</ref> After the [[2015 San Bernardino attack]], the [[FBI]] recovered an [[iPhone 5C]] that was issued to one of the shooters by his employer, and [[iCloud]] backups of that phone from a month and a half before the shooting. (The shooters had destroyed their personal phones.) The U.S. government attempted to obtain a court order under the [[All Writs Act]] compelling Apple to produce an [[IPSW]] file that would allow investigators to [[brute force attack|brute force]] the device passcode.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-02-19/secret-memo-details-u-s-s-broader-strategy-to-crack-phones|title=Secret Memo Details U.S.'s Broader Strategy to Crack Phones|author1=Michael Riley |author2=Jordan Robertson |date=February 19, 2016|work=[[Bloomberg News]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |first=Cyrus |last=Farivar |title=Judge: Apple must help FBI unlock San Bernardino shooter's iPhone |url=https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2016/02/judge-apple-must-help-fbi-unlock-san-bernardino-shooters-iphone/ |work=[[Ars Technica]] |date=February 17, 2016 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/san-bernardino-shooting/judge-forces-apple-help-unlock-san-bernardino-shooter-iphone-n519701|title=Judge Forces Apple to Help Unlock San Bernardino Shooter iPhone|last=Blankstein|first=Andrew|work=NBC News|date=February 16, 2016}}</ref> [[Tim Cook]] responded on the company's website, outlining a need for encryption, arguing that if they produce a [[backdoor (computing)|backdoor]] for one device, it would inevitably be used to compromise the privacy of other iPhone users.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/customer-letter/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160217084120/http://www.apple.com/customer-letter/|archive-date=February 17, 2016|title=A Message to Our Customers|quote=The United States government has demanded that Apple take an unprecedented step which threatens the security of our customers. We oppose this order, which has implications far beyond the legal case at hand.|author=Tim Cook}}</ref> On February 19, Apple communicated to journalists that the password for the Apple ID for the iPhone had been changed within a day of the government obtaining it, preventing Apple from producing a workaround that would only target older devices.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://venturebeat.com/2016/02/19/apple-fbi-timeline/|title=Apple vs. FBI: A timeline of the iPhone encryption case |last =Novet|first =Jordan|work=VentureBeat|access-date=February 20, 2017}}</ref> ''See'' [[FBI–Apple encryption dispute]].
 
The GrayKey, manufactured by [[Grayshift]], can unlock iPhones, even if they are disabled.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blog.malwarebytes.com/security-world/2018/03/graykey-iphone-unlocker-poses-serious-security-concerns/|title=GrayKey iPhone unlocker device |access-date=March 15, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |publisher=[[Vice Media]] |url=https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/wjken4/leaked-emails-cops-hiding-graykey-grayshift-phone-hacking-emails |title=Leaked Emails Show Cops Trying to Hide Emails About Phone Hacking Tools |first=Joseph |last=Cox |date=July 5, 2018 |quote=Leaked emails from one of these communities showed how some members were confident that Grayshift, the company behind the GrayKey product, had already found a workaround to a new security feature from Apple called USB Restricted Mode.}}</ref> As a countermeasure, Apple implemented USB Restricted Mode.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.macrumors.com/2018/06/14/grayshift-usb-restricted-mode-solution/|title=Grayshift usb restricted mode solution |access-date=September 21, 2018}}</ref>
 
{{as of|2016|April|}}, Apple's [[privacy policy]] addresses requests from government agencies for access to customers' data: "Apple has never worked with any government agency from any country to create a 'backdoor' in any of our products or services. We have also never allowed any government access to our servers. And we never will."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/privacy/government-information-requests/|title=Privacy – Government Information Requests |publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=April 23, 2016}}</ref> In 2015 the [[Electronic Frontier Foundation]] awarded Apple five out of five stars "commend[ing] Apple for its strong stance regarding user rights, transparency, and privacy."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eff.org/who-has-your-back-government-data-requests-2015|title=Who Has Your Back? Government Data Requests 2015|website=Electronic Frontier Foundation|access-date=April 23, 2016}}</ref>
 
Apple iOS in combination with their specific hardware uses [[crypto-shredding]] when activating the "Erase all content and settings" by [[wiktionary:en:obliterate|obliterating]] all the keys in '[[wiktionary:en:efface|effaceable]] storage'. This renderes all user data on the device cryptographically inaccessible.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://uit.stanford.edu/security/data-sanitization|title=Data Sanitization &#124; University IT|website=uit.stanford.edu}}</ref>
 
== Reception and legacy==
The original iPhone has been described as "revolutionary",<ref>{{cite news |first=David |last=Pogue |title=The iPhone Matches Most of Its Hype |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/27/technology/circuits/27pogue.html |website=[[The New York Times]] |date=June 27, 2007 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref> a "game-changer" for the mobile phone industry,<ref>{{cite web |first=Dan |last=Farber |title=When iPhone met world, 7 years ago today |url=https://www.cnet.com/news/when-iphone-met-world-7-years-ago-today/ |publisher=[[CNET]] |date=January 9, 2014 |access-date=May 28, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |first=Mike |last=Elgan |title=How iPhone Changed the World |url=http://www.cultofmac.com/103229/how-iphone-changed-the-world/ |website=Cult of Mac |date=July 2, 2011 |access-date=May 28, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |first=Lauren |last=Goode |title=The original iPhone changed phones as we knew them, but iPhone 4S was a game-changer, too |url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/1/16/14286168/iphone-4s-launch-bigger-than-first-iphone-siri-icloud-camera |website=[[The Verge]] |date=January 16, 2017 |access-date=May 28, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |first=Galen |last=Gruman |title=5 years of iPhone: Evolution of a game-changer |url=http://www.networkworld.com/article/2289719/smartphones/5-years-of-iphone--evolution-of-a-game-changer.html |website=Networkworld |publisher=[[International Data Group]] |date=January 10, 2012 |access-date=May 28, 2017}}</ref> and has been credited with helping to make Apple one of the world's most valuable publicly traded companies by 2011.<ref>{{cite web |first=Adam |last=Satariano |title=Apple Surpasses Exxon as World's Most Valuable Company Before Retreating |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-08-09/apple-rises-from-near-bankruptcy-to-become-most-valuable-company.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110810082324/http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-08-09/apple-rises-from-near-bankruptcy-to-become-most-valuable-company.html |work=[[Bloomberg News]] |date=August 10, 2011 |archive-date=August 10, 2011 |access-date=May 28, 2017}}</ref> Newer iterations have also received praise, such as being called "the best phone",<ref>{{cite web |first=Nilay |last=Patel |title=iPhone 6S Review |url=https://www.theverge.com/2015/9/22/9368415/apple-iphone-6s-iphone-6s-plus-review |website=[[The Verge]] |date=September 22, 2015 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref> although in more recent years this has often not been the case.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.androidauthority.com/apple-fast-charging-storage-1028543/|title=Apple shouldn't be praised for doing the bare minimum|date=September 12, 2019|website=Android Authority}}</ref>
 
The iPhone attracts users of all ages,<ref name="Nielsen demographics"/> and besides consumer use, the iPhone has also been adopted for [[Mobile business intelligence|business purposes]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.informationweek.com/early-signs-of-iphone-adoption-in-business/d/d-id/1057082|title=Early Signs Of iPhone Adoption In Business - InformationWeek|work=InformationWeek|access-date=2018-05-30}}</ref> Research has shown that iPhones are commonly associated with wealth, and that the average iPhone user has 40% more annual income than the average Android user.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.comscore.com/ita/Public-Relations/Infographics/iPhone-Users-Earn-Higher-Income-Engage-More-on-Apps-than-Android-Users|title=iPhone Users Earn Higher Income, Engage More on Apps than Android Users|website=Comscore, Inc.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gizmodo.com/want-to-appear-rich-buy-an-iphone-1827431776|title=Want to Appear Rich? Buy an iPhone|website=Gizmodo}}</ref> Women are more likely than men to own an iPhone.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/apple/iphone/11335574/Women-more-likely-to-own-an-iPhone-than-men.html|url-access=registration|title=Women more likely to own an iPhone than men|first=Rhiannon|last=Williams|date=January 9, 2015|newspaper=[[The Daily Telegraph]]}}</ref>
 
Before the release of the iPhone, handset manufacturers such as [[Nokia]] and [[Motorola Mobility|Motorola]] were enjoying record sales of [[feature phone|cell phones]] based more on fashion and brand rather than technological innovation.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Peter Burrows |author2=Olga Kharif |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2013-03-04/apple-s-planned-iwatch-could-be-more-profitable-than-tv|title=Apple's Planned 'IWatch' Could Be More Profitable Than TV|work=[[Bloomberg News]] |date=March 4, 2013 |access-date=February 8, 2016}}</ref> The smartphone market, dominated at the time by [[BlackBerry OS]] and [[Windows Mobile]] devices, was a "staid, corporate-led smartphone paradigm" focused on enterprise needs. Phones at the time were designed around carrier and business limits which were conservative with regards to bandwidth usage and battery life.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{cite news|author=Sean Silcoff, Jacquie Mcnish And Steve Ladurantaye |url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/the-inside-story-of-why-blackberry-is-failing/article14563602/?page=all |title=How BlackBerry blew it: The inside story |work=The Globe and Mail |access-date=February 3, 2014 |location=Toronto |date=November 6, 2013}}</ref><ref name="BlackBerry lost empire">{{cite web |first=Jesse |last=Hicks |title=Research, no motion: How the BlackBerry CEOs lost an empire |url=https://www.theverge.com/2012/2/21/2789676/rim-blackberry-mike-lazaridis-jim-balsillie-lost-empire |website=[[The Verge]] |date=February 21, 2012 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref> Phones were sold in a very large number of models, often segmented by marketing strategy, confusing customers and sapping engineering resources.<ref name="When Dilbert came to Nokia">{{cite web|last1=Orlowski|first1=Andrew|title=When Dilbert came to Nokia|url=https://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/10/14/nokia_dilbert/|website=The Register|access-date=August 2, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Orlowski|first1=Andrew|title=Why I want the iPhone to succeed|url=https://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/01/10/iphone_where_is_the_market/|date=October 1, 2007|quote=I've seen the established players become lazy and complacent, go down blind alleys, or standardize on horrible designs and feature sets. So the iPhone should focus minds wonderfully – it should raise the bar for everyone.}}</ref> For example, phones marketed at business were often deliberately stripped of cameras or the ability to play music and games.<ref name=theglobeandmail.com /> Apple's approach was to deliberately simplify its product line by offering just one model a year for all customers while making it an expensive, high-end product.
 
Apple's marketing, building on successful iPod campaigns, helped the phone become a mass-market product with many buyers on launch day. Some market research has found that, compared to other products, a greater proportion of iPhone users are female.<ref name="Women more likely to own an iPhone than men">{{cite news|last1=Williams|first1=Rhiannon|title=Women more likely to own an iPhone than men|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/apple/iphone/11335574/Women-more-likely-to-own-an-iPhone-than-men.html|website=Daily Telegraph|access-date=August 15, 2015|location=London|date=January 9, 2015}}</ref> In 2012, ''[[Ars Technica]]'' wrote that Apple had avoided the kind of "patronizing" marketing that competitors used to sell low-quality, high-priced products to women.<ref>{{cite web |first=Casey |last=Johnston |title=Does this smartphone make me look stupid? Meet the "ladyphones" |url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2012/03/does-this-smartphone-make-me-look-stupid-meet-the-ladyphones/ |work=[[Ars Technica]] |date=March 13, 2012 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref>
 
When then-CEO of [[Research in Motion]] [[Mike Lazaridis]] pried open an iPhone, his impression was of a Mac stuffed into a cellphone, as it used much more memory and processing power than the smartphones on the market at the time.<ref name="ReferenceA"/><ref name="BlackBerry lost empire"/> With its [[Capacitive touchscreen#Capacitive|capacitive touchscreen]] and consumer-friendly design, the iPhone fundamentally changed the mobile industry; [[Steve Jobs]] proclaimed in 2007 that the phone was not just a communication tool but a way of life.<ref name="Symbian_collapse">{{cite web|url=http://pixelstech.net/article/1359363948_Why_does_Symbian_collapse_ |title=Why does Symbian collapse? |publisher=Pixelstech.net |access-date=June 13, 2013}}</ref>
 
The dominant mobile operating systems at the time such as [[Symbian]], [[BlackBerry OS]], and [[Windows Mobile]] were not designed to handle tasks beyond communication and basic functions. These operating systems never focused on applications and developers, and due to infighting among manufacturers as well as the complexity of developing on their low-memory hardware, they never developed a thriving [[Apple ecosystem|ecosystem]] like Apple's [[App Store (iOS)|App Store]] or [[Android (operating system)|Android]]'s [[Google Play]].<ref name="Symbian_collapse"/><ref>{{cite news|last=Streitfeld|first=David|title=As Boom Lures App Creators, Tough Part Is Making a Living|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/18/business/as-boom-lures-app-creators-tough-part-is-making-a-living.html|access-date=April 2, 2013|newspaper=The New York Times|date=November 17, 2012}}</ref> [[iPhone OS]] (renamed iOS in 2010) was designed with capabilities such as multitasking and graphics to meet future consumer demands.<ref name="theglobeandmail.com">{{cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/rims-long-road-to-reinvent-the-blackberry/article7901031/ |title=RIM's long road to reinvent the BlackBerry |work=The Globe and Mail |access-date=June 13, 2013 |location=Toronto |date=January 28, 2013}}</ref> Many services were provided by mobile carriers, who often extensively customized devices. Meanwhile, Apple's decision to base its OS on [[OS X]] had the unexpected benefit of allowing OS X developers to rapidly expand into iOS development.<ref>{{cite web |first=John |last=Siracusa |title=Let a million iPhones bloom |url=https://arstechnica.com/staff/2007/07/let-a-million-iphones-bloom/ |website=[[Ars Technica]] |date=July 2, 2007 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref> Rival manufacturers have been forced to spend more on software and development costs to catch up to the iPhone. The iPhone's success has led to a decline in sales of high-end fashion phones and business-oriented smartphones such as [[Vertu]] and [[BlackBerry]], as well as Nokia.<ref name="Symbian_collapse"/><ref name="businessweek.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.businessweek.com/stories/2008-06-16/the-iphones-impact-on-rivalsbusinessweek-business-news-stock-market-and-financial-advice |title=The iPhone's Impact on Rivals |work=Businessweek |date=June 16, 2008 |access-date=June 13, 2013}}</ref> Nokia realised the limitations of its operating system Symbian and attempted to develop a more advanced system, Maemo, without success. It ultimately agreed to a technology-sharing deal and then a takeover from Microsoft.<ref name="This is how a Helsingin Sanomat journalist tried to save Nokia">{{cite web|last1=Malkavaara|first1=Lauri|title=This is how a Helsingin Sanomat journalist tried to save Nokia|url=http://www.hs.fi/kuukausiliite/a1381288411564|website=[[Helsingin Sanomat]]|access-date=December 2, 2015|date=October 9, 2013}}</ref>
 
Before the iPhone, "Handsets were viewed largely as cheap, disposable lures, massively subsidized to snare subscribers and lock them into using the carriers' proprietary services."  However, ''[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]]'' wrote, "Apple retained complete control over the design, manufacturing, and marketing of the iPhone", meaning that it and not the carrier would control the software updates, and by extension security patches.  By contrast, Google has allowed carriers and OEMs to dictate the "pace of upgrades and pre-load phones with their own software on top of [[Android (operating system)|Android]]". As a result, many Android OEMs often lag months behind Google's release of the next iteration of Android; although [[Google Nexus]] and [[Google Pixel|Pixel]] devices are guaranteed two years of operating system updates and a third additional year for security. However, Apple has supported older iterations of iPhones for over four years.<ref name="arstechnica.com"/> Some of the newer generations of iPhone have hit six years of support.<ref>{{Cite web|title=These Are the iPhones That Can Upgrade to iOS 14|url=https://ios.gadgethacks.com/how-to/these-are-iphones-can-upgrade-ios-14-0315141/|access-date=2020-06-12|website=Gadget Hacks|language=en}}</ref>


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bar:Q2_2018 from:start till:52.20000 text:52.2 million
bar:Q3_2018 from:start till:41.30000 text:41.3 million
bar:Q4_2018 from:start till:46.90000 text:46.9 million


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Apple sold 6.1&nbsp;million first generation iPhone units over five quarters.<ref name="2009_Q1_PR">{{cite press release|url=https://www.apple.com/pr/library/2009/01/21results.html|title=Apple Reports First Quarter Results|publisher=Apple Inc.|date=January 21, 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090623022830/http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2009/01/21results.html|archive-date=June 23, 2009|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Apple had achieved a 1.1% worldwide mobile phone share for the year 2008;<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2009/01/iphone-passes-1-percent-goal-for-2008-looking-good-for-2009/|title=iPhone passes 1 percent goal for 2008, looking good for 2009|first=Chris|last=Foresman|date=January 30, 2009|website=Ars Technica}}</ref> in the smartphone market it held an 8.2% share.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.macrumors.com/2010/02/23/gartner-iphone-sales-double-in-2009-as-apple-claims-third-place-in-smartphone-sales/|title=Gartner: iPhone Sales Double in 2009 as Apple Claims Third Place in Smartphone Sales|website=MacRumors}}</ref> Sales in the fourth quarter of 2008 temporarily surpassed those of [[Research In Motion]]'s (RIM) [[BlackBerry]] sales of 5.2&nbsp;million units, which briefly made Apple the third largest mobile phone manufacturer by revenue, after [[Nokia]] and [[Samsung]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/21/apple_iphone_3g_sales_surpass_rims_blackberry.html|title=Apple iPhone 3G sales surpass RIM's Blackberry|publisher=[[AppleInsider]]|date=October 21, 2008}}</ref> (however, some of this income is [[deferral|deferred]]<ref name="2009_Q2_PR">{{cite press release|url=https://www.apple.com/pr/library/2009/04/22results.html|title=Apple Reports Second Quarter Results|publisher=Apple Inc.|date=April 22, 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110521104112/http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2009/04/22results.html|archive-date=May 21, 2011|df=mdy-all}} For additional sales information, see the [[commons:File:iPhone sales per quarter.svg#Data and references|table of quarterly sales]].</ref>). Numbers were lower in the first three quarters of 2009 until the fourth quarter surpassed sales of Q4 2008.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Apple reports fiscal Q4 earnings: $1.67b profit, Mac sales way up, iPod sales down, 'great new products' for 2010|url=https://www.engadget.com/2009-10-19-apple-reports-fiscal-q4-earnings-1-67b-profit-mac-sales-way-u.html|access-date=2021-03-26|website=Engadget|language=en-US}}</ref> Recorded sales grew steadily thereafter, and by the end of [[fiscal year]] 2010, a total of 73.5&nbsp;million iPhones had been sold.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2010/10/18/apple-sold-14-1-million-iphones-last-quarter-over-70-million-since-launch/|title=Apple sold 14.1&nbsp;million iPhones last quarter, over 70 million since launch|last=Kumparak|first=Greg|date=October 18, 2010|publisher=MobileCrunch|access-date=October 18, 2010}}</ref>
Steve Jobs's initial target was to reach 1% of phone market share in 2008.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Guglielmo |first=Connie |title=Steve Jobs Knew iPhone Would Be Iconic. More Than 2 Billion Phones Later, He Was Right |url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/steve-jobs-knew-iphone-would-be-iconic-more-than-2-billion-phones-later-he-was-right/ |access-date=October 19, 2022 |website=CNET |language=en |archive-date=October 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018155551/https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/steve-jobs-knew-iphone-would-be-iconic-more-than-2-billion-phones-later-he-was-right/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Apple sold 6.1&nbsp;million units of the original iPhone between [[Financial quarter|Q3]] [[Fiscal year|FY]]2007{{NoteTag|Each company may choose different quarters for their [[fiscal year]]. Apple's fiscal quarters correspond to the following months: Q1 ends in late December, Q2 ends in late March, Q3 ends in late June, and Q4 ends in late September.
 
By 2010, the iPhone had a market share of barely 4% of all cell phones; however, Apple pulled in more than 50% of the total profit that global cellphone sales generated.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.economist.com/node/18114689?story_id=18114689|title=Nokia at the crossroads: Blazing platforms|last=The Economist|date=February 10, 2011|access-date=February 18, 2011}}</ref> Apple sold 14.1{{nbsp}}million iPhones in the third quarter of 2010, representing a 91% unit growth over the year-ago quarter, which was well ahead of [[International Data Corporation|IDC]]'s latest published estimate of 64% growth for the global smartphone market in the September quarter. Apple's sales surpassed that of [[Research in Motion]]'s 12.1{{nbsp}}million [[BlackBerry]] units sold in their most recent quarter ended August 2010.<ref>Ng, Gary (October 18, 2010). [http://www.iphoneincanada.ca/news/apple-q4-results-14m-iphones-sold-jobs-blasts-rim/ "Apple 2010 Q4 Results: 14.1M iPhone Sold, Jobs Blasts RIM"]. iPhone in Canada.</ref> In the United States market alone for the third quarter of 2010, while there were 9.1{{nbsp}}million Android-powered smartphones shipped for 43.6% of the market, Apple iOS was the number two phone operating system with 26.2% but the 5.5{{nbsp}}million iPhones sold made it the most popular single device.<ref>{{cite news|last=Chen |first=Brian X. |url=https://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/11/iphone-android-marketshare |title=iPhone Wins Phone Popularity Contest, Android Dominates OS |work=[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]]|access-date=June 13, 2013 |date=November 1, 2010}}</ref>
 
On March 2, 2011, at the [[iPad 2]] launch event, Apple announced that they had sold 100&nbsp;million iPhones worldwide.<ref name=post>{{cite news|title=Apple: 100 Million iPhones Sold|publisher=Mashable|date=March 2, 2011|url=http://mashable.com/2011/03/02/100-million-iphones}}</ref> As a result of the success of the iPhone sales volume and high selling price, headlined by the [[iPhone 4S]], Apple became the largest mobile handset vendor in the world by revenue in 2011, surpassing long-time leader [[Nokia]].<ref name="eon.businesswire.com"/> While the [[Samsung Galaxy S II]] proved more popular than the iPhone 4S in parts of Europe, the iPhone 4S was dominant in the United States.<ref>{{cite web |first=Tarmo |last=Virki |title=New iPhone? No thanks, say cash-conscious Europeans |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-smartphones-europe-idUSTRE7BL0FU20111222 |website=[[Reuters]] |publisher=[[Thomson Reuters]] |date=December 22, 2011 |access-date=March 27, 2017}}</ref> By 2012, the two-year-old iPhone 4 had outsold the original iPhone, iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS models put together.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.macworld.co.uk/ipad-iphone/news/index.cfm?newsid=3374452|title=Analyst: Apple will sell more than 263 million of next iPhone|date=August 7, 2012|website=Macworld}}</ref>
 
In January 2012, Apple reported its best quarterly earnings ever, with 53% of its revenue coming from the sale of 37&nbsp;million iPhones, at an [[average selling price]] of nearly $660. The average selling price has remained fairly constant for most of the phone's lifespan, hovering between $622 and $660.<ref name="Jordan"/>
 
For the eight largest phone manufacturers in Q1 2012, according to [[Horace Dediu]] at Asymco, Apple and Samsung combined to take 99% of industry profits (HTC took the remaining 1%, while RIM, LG, Sony Ericsson, Motorola, and Nokia all suffered losses), with Apple earning 73 cents out of every dollar earned by the phone makers. As the industry profits grew from $5.3{{nbsp}}billion in the first quarter of 2010 to $14.4{{nbsp}}billion in the first quarter of 2012 (quadruple the profits in 2007),<ref>{{cite web |first=Daniel |last=Cooper |title=Visualized: Apple and Samsung occupy the 99 percent... of phone profits |url=https://www.engadget.com/2012/05/04/apple-samsung-99-percent-profits/ |publisher=[[Engadget]] |date=May 4, 2012 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |first=Jeff |last=Blagdon |title=Apple and Samsung scoop up 99 percent of handset profits |url=https://www.theverge.com/2012/5/4/2998403/apple-samsung-99-percent-profit-asymco |website=[[The Verge]] |date=May 4, 2012 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref> Apple had managed to increase its share of these profits. This is due to increasing carrier subsidies and the high selling prices of the iPhone, which had a negative effect on the wireless carriers (AT&T Mobility, Verizon, and Sprint) who have seen their EBITDA service margins drop as they sold an increasing number of iPhones.<ref>Goldman, David. (February 8, 2012) [https://money.cnn.com/2012/02/08/technology/iphone_carrier_subsidy/index.htm Apple's subsidy makes iPhone a nightmare for carriers – Feb. 8, 2012]. Money.cnn.com. Retrieved on July 10, 2013.</ref><ref>[https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/international-business/sprint-nextel-apple-drinks-the-juice/article544696/ Sprint Nextel: Apple drinks the juice]. ''The Globe and Mail''. Retrieved on July 10, 2013.</ref><ref>Gustin, Sam. (February 8, 2012) [http://business.time.com/2012/02/08/how-apples-iphone-actually-hurts-att-verizon-and-sprint/ How Apple's iPhone Actually Hurts AT&T, Verizon and Sprint | TIME.com]. Business.time.com. Retrieved on July 10, 2013.</ref>
 
In the fourth quarter of 2012, the [[iPhone 5]] and [[iPhone 4S]] were the best-selling handsets with sales of 27.4{{nbsp}}million (13% of smartphones worldwide) and 17.4{{nbsp}}million units, respectively, with the [[Samsung Galaxy S&nbsp;III]] in third with 15.4{{nbsp}}million. According to Strategy Analytics' data, this was "an impressive performance, given the iPhone portfolio's premium pricing", adding that the Galaxy S&nbsp;III's global popularity "appears to have peaked" (the Galaxy S&nbsp;III was touted as an iPhone-killer by some in the press when it was released<ref>[http://business.financialpost.com/2012/06/26/review-is-samsung-galaxy-s3-an-apple-iphone-killer/ Is Samsung Galaxy S3 an Apple iPhone killer? | FP Tech Desk | Financial Post]. Business.financialpost.com (June 26, 2012). Retrieved on July 10, 2013.</ref><ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2013/03/11/everything-need-to-know-about-samsung-galaxy-s4/ Everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy S4]. Fox News (March 11, 2013). Retrieved on July 10, 2013.</ref>). While Samsung has led in worldwide sales of smartphones, Apple's iPhone line has still managed to top Samsung's smartphone offerings in the United States,<ref>[http://gigaom.com/2013/02/01/with-18m-iphones-sold-during-q4-apple-outsells-samsung-in-u-s/ With 18M iPhones sold during Q4, Apple outsells Samsung in U.S. – Tech News and Analysis]. Gigaom.com (February 1, 2013). Retrieved on July 10, 2013.</ref> with 21.4% share and 37.8% in that market, respectively. iOS grew 3.5% to 37.8%, while Android slid 1.3% to fall to a 52.3% share.<ref>[http://gigaom.com/2013/03/06/comscore-android-still-top-us-smartphone-os-but-iphone-top-smartphone-and-ios-gaining/ Comscore: Android still top US smartphone OS, but iPhone top smartphone and iOS gaining – Tech News and Analysis]. Gigaom.com (March 6, 2013). Retrieved on July 10, 2013.</ref>
 
The continued top popularity of the iPhone despite growing Android competition was also attributed to Apple being able to deliver [[iOS]] updates over the air, while [[Android (operating system)|Android]] updates are frequently impeded by carrier testing requirements and hardware tailoring, forcing consumers to purchase a new Android smartphone to get the latest version of that OS.<ref>{{cite web |first=Natasha |last=Lomas |title=iPhone Brand Outshines Samsung's Galaxy As iPhone 5 Becomes Best-Selling Smartphone Globally In Q4, iPhone 4S 2nd – Analyst |url=https://techcrunch.com/2013/02/20/iphone-brand-outshines-samsungs-galaxy-as-iphone-5-becomes-best-selling-smartphone-globally-in-q4-iphone-4s-2nd-analyst/ |work=[[TechCrunch]] |date=February 20, 2013 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref> However, by 2013, Apple's market share had fallen to 13.1%, due to the surging popularity of the Android offerings.<ref>{{cite web |title=Apple's smartphone market share slips |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2013/07/26/apples-smartphone-market-share-slips/2589047/ |work=[[USA Today]] |date=July 26, 2013 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref>


Apple announced on September 1, 2013, that its iPhone trade-in program would be implemented at all of its 250 specialty stores in the US. For the program to become available, customers must have a valid contract and must purchase a new phone, rather than simply receive a credit to be used at a later date. A significant part of the program's goal is to increase the number of customers who purchase iPhones at Apple stores rather than carrier stores.<ref>{{cite web|title=Apple Rolls Out iPhone Trade-In Program Nationwide|url=http://mashable.com/2013/08/30/apple-iphone-trade-ins/|work=Mashable|publisher=Mashable|access-date=September 1, 2013|last=Fiegerman|first=Seth|date=September 1, 2013}}</ref>
All references to quarters in this section reference Apple's fiscal year quarters. The holiday quarter, the fourth quarter of the calendar year, is referred to as Apple's Q1.


On September 20, 2013, the sales date of the iPhone 5S and 5C models, the longest ever queue was observed at the New York City flagship Apple store, in addition to prominent queues in San Francisco, and Canada; however, locations throughout the world were identified for the anticipation of corresponding consumers.<ref>{{cite web |first=Darrell |last=Etherington |title=Apple's iPhone 5s And 5c Launch Draws Big Crowds, Including Biggest Ever Line At NYC Flagship Store |url=https://techcrunch.com/2013/09/20/apples-iphone-5s-and-5c-launch-draws-big-crowds-including-biggest-ever-line-at-nyc-flagship-store/ |publisher=[[TechCrunch]] |date=September 20, 2013 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref> Apple also increased production of the gold-colored iPhone 5S by an additional one-third due to the particularly strong demand that emerged.<ref>{{cite news|title=Apple Suppliers to Boost Gold iPhone Production|url=https://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2013/09/19/apple-suppliers-to-boost-gold-iphone-production/|access-date=September 20, 2013|newspaper=The Wall Street Journal|date=September 19, 2013|last=Osawa|first=Juro|author2=Lorraine Luk}}</ref> Apple had decided to introduce a gold model after finding that gold was seen as a popular sign of a luxury product among [[China|Chinese]] customers.<ref name="Cook Says Chinese Tastes Considered in Apple Product Designs">{{cite news|last1=Chan & Chen|title=Cook Says Chinese Tastes Considered in Apple Product Designs|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-06-22/cook-says-chinese-tastes-considered-in-apple-product-designs|work=[[Bloomberg News]]|access-date=August 15, 2015|date=June 22, 2015}}</ref>
Since 2011, iPhone releases have consistently occurred in September at the end of Q4, meaning that sales of a new model are mostly reflected in Q1 of the following fiscal year, covering October to December.|name=AppleFY}} and Q4 FY2008, and 11.3&nbsp;million units of the iPhone 3G in Q4 FY2008 and Q1 FY2009.<ref name="2009_Q1_PR">{{cite press release|url=https://www.apple.com/pr/library/2009/01/21results.html|title=Apple Reports First Quarter Results|publisher=Apple Inc.|date=January 21, 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090623022830/http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2009/01/21results.html|archive-date=June 23, 2009}}</ref> In 2008, the iPhone reached 1.1% of worldwide mobile phone market share,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2009/01/iphone-passes-1-percent-goal-for-2008-looking-good-for-2009/|title=iPhone passes 1 percent goal for 2008, looking good for 2009|first=Chris|last=Foresman|date=January 30, 2009|website=Ars Technica|access-date=September 24, 2020|archive-date=August 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220814203007/https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2009/01/iphone-passes-1-percent-goal-for-2008-looking-good-for-2009/|url-status=live}}</ref> and 8.2% of the smartphone market.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.macrumors.com/2010/02/23/gartner-iphone-sales-double-in-2009-as-apple-claims-third-place-in-smartphone-sales/|title=Gartner: iPhone Sales Double in 2009 as Apple Claims Third Place in Smartphone Sales|website=MacRumors|date=February 23, 2010 |first=Eric |last=Slivka |access-date=September 24, 2020|archive-date=August 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220814203007/https://www.macrumors.com/2010/02/23/gartner-iphone-sales-double-in-2009-as-apple-claims-third-place-in-smartphone-sales/|url-status=live}}</ref> During this time it was quickly becoming relevant in North America, and in market share was ranked second in the U.S. in 2009, behind the [[BlackBerry]];<ref>{{Cite web |title=Research in Motion battles BlackBerry's competitors |date=August 17, 2009 |first=Jessi |last=Hempel |url=https://money.cnn.com/2009/08/12/technology/blackberry_research_in_motion.fortune/index.htm |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=CNN Money |archive-date=December 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221208084753/https://money.cnn.com/2009/08/12/technology/blackberry_research_in_motion.fortune/index.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> in 2010 the [[iPhone 3GS]] was the best-selling smartphone in the U.S., the first time that an iPhone device reached top spot in that market.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 24, 2010 |title=Top 10 Mobile phones in the US in 2010 |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/top-10-mobile-phones-in-the-us-in-2010-2168707.html |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=The Independent |language=en |archive-date=January 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104171909/https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/top-10-mobile-phones-in-the-us-in-2010-2168707.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


Apple released its opening weekend sales results for the 5C and 5S models, showing an all-time high for the product's sales figures, with nine{{nbsp}}million handsets sold—the previous record was set in 2012, when five{{nbsp}}million handsets were sold during the opening weekend of the 5 model. This was the first time that Apple has simultaneously launched two models and the inclusion of China in the list of markets contributed to the record sales result.<ref>{{cite news|title=Apple polishes forecast after selling 9{{nbsp}}million new iPhones|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-apple-iphone-idUSBRE98J0LD20130923|access-date=September 24, 2013|newspaper=Reuters|date=September 23, 2013|last=Gupta|first=Poornima|author2=Jennifer Saba}}</ref> Apple also announced that, {{as of|2013|September|23|lc=y|df=US}}, 200{{nbsp}}million devices were running the iOS 7 update, making it the "fastest software upgrade in history."<ref>{{cite web |first=Darrell |last=Etherington |title=Apple's iPhone 5s And iPhone 5c Sell 9M Units Over Opening Weekend, Topping 5M For iPhone 5 Last Year |url=https://techcrunch.com/2013/09/23/apples-iphone-5s-and-iphone-5c-sell-9m-units-over-opening-weekend-topping-5m-for-iphone-5-last-year/ |work=[[TechCrunch]] |date=September 23, 2013 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref>
<!-- iPhone (hardware) sales and market share, historically. Keep paragraphs organized by topic so it's readable! -->iPhone sales grew continuously [[wiktionary:year-over-year|year-over-year]] since its introduction until Q2 FY2016.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Howse |first=Brett |title=Apple Announces Q2 Fiscal Year 2016 Results: iPhone Sales Slowed But Services Gain |url=https://www.anandtech.com/show/10283/apple-announces-q2-fiscal-year-2016-results-iphone-sales-slowed-but-services-gain |access-date=October 12, 2022 |website=www.anandtech.com |archive-date=November 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211118121418/https://www.anandtech.com/show/10283/apple-announces-q2-fiscal-year-2016-results-iphone-sales-slowed-but-services-gain |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Snell |first=Jason |date=April 26, 2016 |title=Apple Q2 2016 results: Going down! |url=https://sixcolors.com/post/2016/04/apple-q2-2016-results-going-down/ |access-date=October 12, 2022 |website=Six Colors |language=en-us |archive-date=October 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221012082613/https://sixcolors.com/post/2016/04/apple-q2-2016-results-going-down/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The iPhone briefly surpassed [[BlackBerry]] in Q4 FY2008,<ref>{{cite web |date=October 21, 2008 |title=Apple iPhone 3G sales surpass RIM's Blackberry |url=http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/21/apple_iphone_3g_sales_surpass_rims_blackberry.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081022214401/http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/21/apple_iphone_3g_sales_surpass_rims_blackberry.html |archive-date=October 22, 2008 |access-date=October 22, 2008 |publisher=[[AppleInsider]]}}</ref> and permanently overtook it starting in Q3 FY2010.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=August 24, 2022 |title=Global smartphone shipments by vendor 2009–2022 |url=https://www.statista.com/statistics/271490/quarterly-global-smartphone-shipments-by-vendor/ |access-date=October 12, 2022 |website=Statista |language=en |archive-date=October 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221012082612/https://www.statista.com/statistics/271490/quarterly-global-smartphone-shipments-by-vendor/ |url-status=live }}</ref> By 2011, Apple sold 100 million iPhones worldwide,<ref name="post">{{cite news |date=March 2, 2011 |title=Apple: 100 Million iPhones Sold |publisher=Mashable |url=http://mashable.com/2011/03/02/100-million-iphones |url-status=live |access-date=March 2, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220901190051/https://mashable.com/archive/100-million-iphones |archive-date=September 1, 2022}}</ref> and became the largest mobile phone vendor in the world by revenue, surpassing long-time leader [[Nokia]].<ref name="eon.businesswire.com">{{cite press release |url=http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20110421005965/en/Apple/Nokia/revenues |title=Strategy Analytics: Apple Becomes World's Largest Handset Vendor by Revenue in the first quarter of 2011 |date=April 21, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120111133615/http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20110421005965/en/Apple/Nokia/revenues |archive-date=January 11, 2012}}</ref> Q1 FY2012 marked Apple's best quarterly earnings in its history, with 53% of the company's revenues coming from iPhone sales.<ref name="Jordan">{{cite web |last=Jordan |first=Golson |date=January 26, 2012 |title=iPhone Average Selling Price Remains Steady Even With Free 3GS Offer |url=http://www.macrumors.com/2012/01/26/iphone-average-selling-price-remains-steady-even-with-free-3gs-offer/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220319195915/https://www.macrumors.com/2012/01/26/iphone-average-selling-price-remains-steady-even-with-free-3gs-offer/ |archive-date=March 19, 2022 |access-date=September 6, 2012 |publisher=MacRumors}}</ref> Phone sales are strongly seasonal, peaking in the holiday season (Apple's Q1). With the release of the iPhone 13 in Q1 FY2022, Apple temporarily topped Samsung, with 84.9&nbsp;million units shipped compared to Samsung's 68.9&nbsp;million. In most quarters, Apple is the second-largest smartphone vendor by units.<ref name=":5" />{{NoteTag|Note that Statista presents data in calendar year quarters; Q4 in Statista data corresponds to Apple's [[fiscal year|FY]] Q1.|name=StatistaQ}} Apple sold 223 million iPhones in its financial year 2023 ending September 24.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Apple Reports Fourth Quarter Results |url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-reports-fourth-quarter-results/ |access-date=November 14, 2023 |website=Apple Newsroom |language=en-US |archive-date=October 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221027203215/https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-reports-fourth-quarter-results/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=iPhone-Verkaufszahlen weltweit bis 2023 |url=https://de.statista.com/statistik/daten/studie/203584/umfrage/absatz-von-apple-iphones-seit-dem-geschaeftsjahr-2007/ |access-date=November 14, 2023 |website=Statista |language=de |archive-date=November 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231114154109/https://de.statista.com/statistik/daten/studie/203584/umfrage/absatz-von-apple-iphones-seit-dem-geschaeftsjahr-2007/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


An [[Apple Store]] located at the [[Christiana Mall]] in [[Newark, Delaware]], claimed the highest iPhones sales figures in November 2013. The store's high sales results are due to the absence of a [[sales tax]] in the state of [[Delaware]].<ref name=lat111413>{{cite news |last=Rodriguez|first=Salvador|access-date=November 21, 2013|title=Why an Apple store in Delaware is No. 1 in iPhone sales|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|date=November 14, 2013|url=http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-apple-store-delaware-iphone-sales-20131114,0,6755659.story#axzz2lLXBvpWu}}</ref>
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Today,{{When|date=July 2025}} Samsung and Apple dominate the smartphone market, with 21.8% and 15.6% worldwide market share respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 24, 2022 |title=Apple iPhone market share 2007–2022 |url=https://www.statista.com/statistics/216459/global-market-share-of-apple-iphone/ |access-date=October 12, 2022 |website=Statista |language=en |archive-date=October 7, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221007045228/https://www.statista.com/statistics/216459/global-market-share-of-apple-iphone/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Due to Apple's small lineup, Apple often dominates the list of bestselling smartphone models.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chauhan |first=Karn |date=March 8, 2022 |title=Apple Captures 7 Spots in 2021 List for Global Top 10 Smartphones |url=https://www.counterpointresearch.com/global-top-10-smartphones-2021/ |access-date=October 12, 2022 |website=Counterpoint Research |language=en-US |archive-date=March 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220308162002/https://www.counterpointresearch.com/global-top-10-smartphones-2021/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Swingle |first=Joshua |date=May 19, 2022 |title=The iPhone 13 and 13 Pro Max were the world's best-selling phones in Q1 |url=https://www.phonearena.com/news/iphone-13-world-best-selling-phone-q1-2022_id140285 |access-date=October 12, 2022 |website=Phone Arena |language=en-US |archive-date=September 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927002902/https://www.phonearena.com/news/iphone-13-world-best-selling-phone-q1-2022_id140285 |url-status=live }}</ref> Despite its lower market share, the iPhone's premium positioning has led it to capture nearly half of global smartphone revenue,<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 25, 2022 |title=Global Smartphone Revenue Hits Record ~$450 Billion in 2021; Apple Captures Highest Ever Share in Q4 2021 |url=https://www.counterpointresearch.com/global-smartphone-revenue-hits-record-450-billion-2021-apple-captures-highest-ever-share-q4-2021/ |access-date=October 12, 2022 |website=Counterpoint Research |language=en-US |archive-date=October 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221012082620/https://www.counterpointresearch.com/global-smartphone-revenue-hits-record-450-billion-2021-apple-captures-highest-ever-share-q4-2021/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and 80% of global smartphone profits, with Samsung taking the other 20%.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Orr |first=Andrew |date=September 29, 2022 |title=Apple continuing command of global smartphone profits, and the lead is growing |url=https://appleinsider.com/articles/22/09/29/apple-continuing-command-of-global-smartphone-profits-and-the-lead-is-growing |access-date=October 12, 2022 |website=AppleInsider |language=en |archive-date=October 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221012082621/https://appleinsider.com/articles/22/09/29/apple-continuing-command-of-global-smartphone-profits-and-the-lead-is-growing |url-status=live }}</ref> Carriers compete with each other to subsidize iPhone upgrades, which is seen as a significant factor in iPhone sales, though this has reduced carrier profits.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bary |first=Emily |date=October 17, 2020 |title=The 5G iPhone is reigniting the subsidy wars, which is good for Apple and consumers but not mobile carriers |url=https://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-5g-iphone-is-reigniting-the-subsidy-wars-which-is-good-for-apple-and-consumers-but-not-mobile-carriers-11602760302 |access-date=October 12, 2022 |website=MarketWatch |language=EN-US |archive-date=July 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220722074024/https://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-5g-iphone-is-reigniting-the-subsidy-wars-which-is-good-for-apple-and-consumers-but-not-mobile-carriers-11602760302 |url-status=live }}</ref> On July 27, 2016, Apple announced that it had sold their billionth iPhone.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Apple celebrates one billion iPhones |url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2016/07/apple-celebrates-one-billion-iphones/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220901190054/https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2016/07/apple-celebrates-one-billion-iphones/ |archive-date=September 1, 2022 |access-date=March 18, 2021 |website=Apple Newsroom |language=en-US}}</ref> As of January 1, 2024, more than 2.3 billion iPhones have been sold.<ref>{{cite news |date=January 11, 2024 |title=32 iPhone User Statistics: Sales, Usage & Revenue (2024) |url=https://www.demandsage.com/iphone-user-statistics/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240218052637/https://www.demandsage.com/iphone-user-statistics/ |archive-date=February 18, 2024 |access-date=February 17, 2024 |website=Demandsage}}</ref> In July 2025, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that 3 billion iPhones have been sold.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Silberling |first=Amanda |date=2025-07-31 |title=Apple has now sold 3 billion iPhones |url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/31/apple-has-now-sold-three-billion-iphones/ |access-date=2025-08-03 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US |archive-date=August 3, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250803163946/https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/31/apple-has-now-sold-three-billion-iphones/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


The finalization of a deal between Apple and China Mobile, the world's largest mobile network, was announced in late December 2013. The multi-year agreement provides iPhone access to over 760{{nbsp}}million China Mobile subscribers.<ref>{{cite news |title=Apple signs deal to open connection between iPhones and China Mobile |url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2013/dec/22/apple-iphone-china-mobile-deal |work=[[The Guardian]] |date=December 22, 2013 |access-date=March 23, 2017}}</ref>
<!-- iPhone market positioning -->Compared to other high-tech products, a greater proportion of iPhone users are female.<ref name="Women more likely to own an iPhone than men">{{cite news |last1=Williams |first1=Rhiannon |date=January 9, 2015 |title=Women more likely to own an iPhone than men |website=Daily Telegraph |location=London |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/apple/iphone/11335574/Women-more-likely-to-own-an-iPhone-than-men.html |url-status=live |access-date=August 15, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220701035144/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/apple/iphone/11335574/Women-more-likely-to-own-an-iPhone-than-men.html |archive-date=July 1, 2022}}</ref> The iPhone has been adopted by both consumers and business users.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Early Signs Of iPhone Adoption in Business – InformationWeek |work=InformationWeek |url=https://www.informationweek.com/early-signs-of-iphone-adoption-in-business/d/d-id/1057082 |url-status=live |access-date=May 30, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220901190133/https://www.informationweek.com/it-life/early-signs-of-iphone-adoption-in-business |archive-date=September 1, 2022}}</ref> iPhone users are wealthier and spend more time on their phones than Android users on average.<ref>{{Cite web |title=iPhone Users Earn Higher Income, Engage More on Apps than Android Users |url=https://www.comscore.com/ita/Public-Relations/Infographics/iPhone-Users-Earn-Higher-Income-Engage-More-on-Apps-than-Android-Users |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220809143557/https://www.comscore.com/ita/Public-Relations/Infographics/iPhone-Users-Earn-Higher-Income-Engage-More-on-Apps-than-Android-Users |archive-date=August 9, 2022 |access-date=June 7, 2020 |website=Comscore, Inc.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=July 8, 2018 |title=Want to Appear Rich? Buy an iPhone |url=https://gizmodo.com/want-to-appear-rich-buy-an-iphone-1827431776 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220528065156/https://gizmodo.com/want-to-appear-rich-buy-an-iphone-1827431776 |archive-date=May 28, 2022 |access-date=June 7, 2020 |website=Gizmodo}}</ref> The iPhone is especially popular in the U.S., where it has a 50% market share<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Lovejoy |first=Ben |date=September 2, 2022 |title=iPhone US market share hits all-time high, overtaking Android; dominates global premium sales |url=https://9to5mac.com/2022/09/02/iphone-us-market-share/ |access-date=October 12, 2022 |website=9to5Mac |language=en-US |archive-date=October 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221012054230/https://9to5mac.com/2022/09/02/iphone-us-market-share/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and is used by 88% of teenagers.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |title=Taking Stock With Teens {{!}} Piper Sandler |url=https://www.pipersandler.com/teens |access-date=2025-06-22 |website=www.pipersandler.com |archive-date=July 16, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240716162504/https://www.pipersandler.com/teens |url-status=live }}</ref> Worldwide, the iPhone accounts for 78% of the high-end ($1,000+) smartphone market.<ref name=":4" />


In the first quarter of 2014, Apple reported that it had sold 51{{nbsp}}million iPhones, an all-time quarterly record, compared to 47.8{{nbsp}}million in the year-ago quarter.<ref>{{cite web |first=Darrell |last=Etherington |title=Apple's 51M iPhones, 26M iPads And 4.8M Macs In Q1 2014 Set A Record, But Growth Slows |url=https://techcrunch.com/2014/01/27/apple-q1-2014-iphone-ipad-mac/ |work=[[TechCrunch]] |date=January 27, 2014 |access-date=June 30, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |first=Andrew |last=Cunningham |title=Apple breaks revenue, iPhone, and iPad records in Q1 of 2014 |url=https://arstechnica.com/apple/2014/01/apple-breaks-revenue-iphone-and-ipad-records-in-q1-of-2014/ |work=[[Ars Technica]] |date=January 27, 2014 |access-date=June 30, 2017}}</ref>
<!-- iOS (software) market share -->Android overtook the iPhone's installed base in 2010, according to [[The NPD Group|NPD Group]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hardwick |first=Tim |date=September 2, 2022 |title=Apple's U.S. iPhone User Base Overtook Android in June Quarter, Now Accounts for More Than Half of All Smartphones |url=https://www.macrumors.com/2022/09/02/us-iphone-user-base-overtakes-android/ |access-date=October 12, 2022 |website=MacRumors |language=en |archive-date=October 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221013032010/https://www.macrumors.com/2022/09/02/us-iphone-user-base-overtakes-android/ |url-status=live }}</ref> During Apple's [[earnings call]] on January 27, 2021, Tim Cook said that 1&nbsp;billion iPhones were being actively used worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kastrenakes |first=Jacob |date=January 27, 2021 |title=Apple says there are now over 1&nbsp;billion active iPhones |url=https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/27/22253162/iphone-users-total-number-billion-apple-tim-cook-q1-2021 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220903092127/https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/27/22253162/iphone-users-total-number-billion-apple-tim-cook-q1-2021 |archive-date=September 3, 2022 |access-date=March 18, 2021 |website=The Verge |language=en}}</ref>


On July 27, 2016, Apple had announced that that have sold their 1 billionth iPhone.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Apple celebrates one billion iPhones|url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2016/07/apple-celebrates-one-billion-iphones/|access-date=2021-03-18|website=Apple Newsroom|language=en-US}}</ref>
=== Emerging markets ===
While other manufacturers make separate entry-level phones, Apple's entry-level phones are the previous years' models, part of an effort to increase its market share in emerging markets without diluting its premium brand.<ref>{{Cite web |title=How the old products Apple keeps around are crucial to its success |url=https://www.macworld.com/article/358034/apple-old-products-iphone-ipad-apple-watch.html |access-date=October 12, 2022 |website=Macworld |language=en |archive-date=October 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221012082620/https://www.macworld.com/article/358034/apple-old-products-iphone-ipad-apple-watch.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Duprey |first=Rich |date=August 20, 2020 |title=Analyst: Used iPhones Will Significantly Expand Apple's Share in Emerging Markets |url=https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/analyst%3A-used-iphones-will-significantly-expand-apples-share-in-emerging-markets-2020-08 |website=[[NASDAQ]] |access-date=October 12, 2022 |archive-date=October 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221012082619/https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/analyst:-used-iphones-will-significantly-expand-apples-share-in-emerging-markets-2020-08 |url-status=live }}</ref> It also considers emerging market tastes in its product designs; for example, it introduced a gold iPhone after finding that gold was seen as a popular sign of a [[luxury product]] among Chinese customers.<ref name="Cook Says Chinese Tastes Considered in Apple Product Designs">{{cite news |last1=Chan & Chen |date=June 22, 2015 |title=Cook Says Chinese Tastes Considered in Apple Product Designs |work=[[Bloomberg News]] |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-06-22/cook-says-chinese-tastes-considered-in-apple-product-designs |access-date=August 15, 2015 |archive-date=August 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220811091312/https://www.bloomberg.com/tosv2.html?vid=&uuid=d163da7f-1955-11ed-bde9-5450626e6b67&url=L25ld3MvYXJ0aWNsZXMvMjAxNS0wNi0yMi9jb29rLXNheXMtY2hpbmVzZS10YXN0ZXMtY29uc2lkZXJlZC1pbi1hcHBsZS1wcm9kdWN0LWRlc2lnbnM= |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2017, Apple started manufacturing previous years' iPhone models in India; in 2022, it began manufacturing the current iPhone 14 there too.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=Kharpal |first=Arjun |date=September 26, 2022 |title=Apple begins making the iPhone 14 in India, marking a big shift in its manufacturing strategy |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/26/apple-starts-manufacturing-the-iphone-14-in-india.html |access-date=October 12, 2022 |website=CNBC |language=en |archive-date=October 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221011200449/https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/26/apple-starts-manufacturing-the-iphone-14-in-india.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Analysts have speculated that this was partly caused by Apple's desire to reduce its dependence on China, and to overcome Indian import duties.<ref name=":6" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=John |first=Cyrus |date=October 19, 2020 |title=Explained: Why iPhones Cost Lot More in India |url=https://www.thequint.com/tech-and-auto/tech-news/here-is-why-apple-iphone-costs-more-in-india-compared-to-us |access-date=October 12, 2022 |website=TheQuint |language=en |archive-date=October 21, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211021113558/https://www.thequint.com/tech-and-auto/tech-news/here-is-why-apple-iphone-costs-more-in-india-compared-to-us |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2023, the Chinese government banned the use of iPhones by government civil servants in what was seen as an effort to reduce dependence on foreign technology and strengthen cybersecurity.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kubota |first=Yoko |title=China Bans iPhone Use for Government Officials at Work |url=https://www.wsj.com/world/china/china-bans-iphone-use-for-government-officials-at-work-635fe2f8 |access-date=September 6, 2023 |website=[[The Wall Street Journal]] |language=en-US |archive-date=September 6, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230906152539/https://www.wsj.com/world/china/china-bans-iphone-use-for-government-officials-at-work-635fe2f8 |url-status=live }}</ref>


During Apple's earnings call on January 27, 2021, [[Tim Cook]] said that there are now 1 billion iPhones active.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kastrenakes|first=Jacob|date=2021-01-27|title=Apple says there are now over 1 billion active iPhones|url=https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/27/22253162/iphone-users-total-number-billion-apple-tim-cook-q1-2021|access-date=2021-03-18|website=The Verge|language=en}}</ref>
In May 2024, Iranian president Mokhber banned imported iPhone 14 and newer models. In November, the ban was lifted and replaced with a 30% customs tariff to the phones.<ref>{{Cite web |title=گمرک: مصوبه آزاد سازی واردات آیفون به گمرکات کشور ابلاغ شد |url=https://www.etemadonline.com/tiny/news-683646 |access-date=December 3, 2024 |language=fa|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251114044121/https://www.etemadonline.com/%D8%A8%D8%AE%D8%B4-%D8%A7%D9%82%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%AF%DB%8C-22/683646-%D8%A2%D8%B2%D8%A7%D8%AF-%D8%B3%D8%A7%D8%B2%DB%8C-%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A2%DB%8C%D9%81%D9%88%D9%86|archive-date=November 14, 2025|website=etemadonline.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=واردات گوشی آیفون ۱۴ به بعد ممنوع شد |url=https://www.etemadonline.com/tiny/news-597020 |access-date=December 3, 2024 |language=fa|website=etemadonline.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251113123751/https://www.etemadonline.com/%D8%A8%D8%AE%D8%B4-%D8%A7%D9%82%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%AF%DB%8C-22/597020-%D9%85%D9%85%D9%86%D9%88%D8%B9%DB%8C%D8%AA-%D8%A2%DB%8C%D9%81%D9%88%D9%86|archive-date=November 13, 2025}}</ref>


==See also==
== See also ==
* [[History of the iPhone]]
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* [[Newton (platform)]], an early personal digital assistant and the first tablet platform developed by Apple
* [[Apple Newton]], an early [[personal digital assistant]] and the first tablet platform developed by Apple
* [[Pocket-sized computer]]
* {{portal-inline|Telephones}}


==Notes==
== Notes ==
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==References==
== References ==
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==External links==
== External links ==
{{Sister project links|iPhone}}
{{Sister project links|iPhone}}
* {{official website|https://www.apple.com/iphone|iPhone}} – Official Site, Apple
* {{official|https://apple.com/iphone}}
* [http://support.apple.com/specs/#iphone Technical specifications (all models)] at [[Apple Inc.]]
* {{YouTube|6uW-E496FXg|Video of Steve Jobs announcing the first-generation iPhone at Macworld 2007}}
* {{YouTube|6uW-E496FXg|Video of Jobs launching the iPhone at Macworld 2007}}
* [https://techengage.com/evolution-of-iphone/ Evolution of the iPhone] at TechEngage, February 3, 2021
* [https://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57520121-37/digging-for-rare-earths-the-mines-where-iphones-are-born Digging for rare earths: The mines where iPhones are born] at [[CNET News]], September 26, 2012
* [https://techengage.com/evolution-of-iphone/ Evolution of iPhone] at TechEngage, February 3, 2021


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The iPhone is a line of smartphones developed and marketed by Apple that run iOS, the company's own mobile operating system. The first-generation iPhone was announced by then–Apple CEO and co-founder Steve Jobs on January 9, 2007, at Macworld 2007, and launched later that year. Since then, Apple has annually released new iPhone models and iOS versions; the latest models being the iPhone 17, the higher-end iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max, the thinner iPhone Air, and the entry-level iPhone 17e. As of July 2025, more than 3 billion iPhones have been sold, and Apple has been the largest vendor of mobile phones since 2023.

The original iPhone was the first mobile phone to use multi-touch technology. Throughout its history, the iPhone has gained larger, higher-resolution displays, video-recording functionality, waterproofing, and many accessibility features. Up to the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, iPhones had a single button on the front panel, with the iPhone 5s and later integrating a Touch ID fingerprint sensor. Since the iPhone X,[note 1] models have switched to a nearly bezel-less front screen design with Face ID facial recognition in place of Touch ID for authentication, and increased use of gestures in place of the home button for navigation.

The iPhone, which operates using Apple's proprietary iOS software, is one of the two major smartphone platforms in the world, alongside Android. The first-generation iPhone was described by Steve Jobs as a "revolution" for the mobile phone industry. The iPhone has been credited with popularizing the slate smartphone form factor, and with creating a large market for smartphone apps, or "app economy"; laying the foundation for the boom of the market for mobile devices. In addition to the apps that come pre-installed on iOS, there are nearly 2 million apps available for download from Apple's mobile distribution marketplace, the App Store, as of As of August 2024.

History[edit | edit source]

Main article: History of the iPhone

2000s[edit | edit source]

Development of an Apple smartphone began in 2004, when the company started to gather a team of 1,000 employees led by hardware engineer Tony Fadell, software engineer Scott Forstall, and design officer Jony Ive,[1] to work on the highly confidential "Project Purple".[2][3]

Then Apple CEO Steve Jobs steered the original focus away from a tablet (which was later revisited in the form of the iPad) towards a phone.[4] Apple created the device during a secretive collaboration with Cingular Wireless (later renamed AT&T Mobility) at an estimated development cost of US$150 million over thirty months.[5] According to Jobs in 1998, the "i" in "iMac" (and thereafter "iPod", "iPhone" and "iPad") stands for internet, individual, instruct, inform, and inspire.[6][7]

Apple rejected the "design by committee" approach that had yielded the Motorola ROKR E1, a largely unsuccessful "iTunes phone" made in collaboration with Motorola. Among other deficiencies, the ROKR E1's firmware limited storage to only 100 iTunes songs to avoid competing with Apple's iPod nano.[8][9] Cingular gave Apple the liberty to develop the iPhone's hardware and software in-house, a rare practice at the time,[10][11] and paid Apple a fraction of its monthly service revenue (until the iPhone 3G),[12] in exchange for four years of exclusive U.S. sales, until 2011.[13]

Jobs unveiled the first-generation iPhone to the public on January 9, 2007, at the Macworld 2007 convention at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.[14] The iPhone incorporated a 3.5-inch multi-touch display with few hardware buttons, and ran the iPhone OS operating system with a touch-friendly interface, then marketed as a version of Mac OS X.[15] It was the first mobile phone to use multi-touch technology.[16] The device launched on June 29, 2007, at a starting price of US$499 in the United States, and required a two-year contract with AT&T.[17] The price was reduced by a third after two months. The resulting complaints forced Jobs to issue an apology and offer a partial rebate to early purchasers of the Phone.[18]

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Worldwide iPhone availability:
  iPhone available since its original release
  iPhone available since the release of the iPhone 3G

On July 11, 2008, at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2008, Apple announced the iPhone 3G, and expanded its launch-day availability to twenty-two countries; it was eventually released in 70 countries and territories.[19][20] The iPhone 3G introduced faster 3G connectivity, and a lower starting price of US$199 (with a two-year AT&T contract).[21] It proved commercially popular, overtaking Motorola RAZR V3 as the best selling cell phone in the U.S. by the end of 2008.[22] Its successor, the iPhone 3GS, was announced on June 8, 2009, at WWDC 2009, and introduced video recording functionality.[23]

2010s[edit | edit source]

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The original iPhone on display under glass at the January 2007 Macworld show

The iPhone 4 was announced on June 7, 2010, at WWDC 2010, and introduced a redesigned body incorporating a stainless steel frame and a rear glass panel.[24] At release, the iPhone 4 was marketed as the "world's thinnest smartphone";[24] it uses the Apple A4 processor, being the first iPhone to use an Apple custom-designed chip. It introduced the Retina display, having four times the display resolution of preceding iPhones, and was the highest-resolution smartphone screen at release;[24] a front-facing camera was also introduced, enabling video calling functionality via FaceTime.

Users of the iPhone 4 reported dropped/disconnected telephone calls when holding their phones in a certain way, and this issue was nicknamed "antennagate".[25] In January 2011, as Apple's exclusivity agreement with AT&T was expiring, Verizon announced that they would be carrying the iPhone 4, with a model compatible with Verizon's CDMA network releasing on February 10.[26][27]

The iPhone 4s was announced on October 4, 2011, and introduced the Siri virtual assistant, a dual-core A5 processor, and an 8 megapixel camera with 1080p video recording functionality. The iPhone 5 was announced on September 12, 2012, and introduced a larger 4-inch screen, up from the 3.5-inch screen of all previous iPhone models, as well as faster 4G LTE connectivity.[28] It also introduced a thinner and lighter body made of aluminum alloy, and the 30-pin dock connector of previous iPhones was replaced with the new, reversible Lightning connector.[28]

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Bottom angle comparison between iPhone 5c (top), iPhone 5s (middle), and iPhone 4s (bottom)

The iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c were announced on September 10, 2013. The iPhone 5s included a 64-bit A7 processor, becoming the first ever 64-bit smartphone;[29] it also introduced the Touch ID fingerprint authentication sensor.[30] The iPhone 5c was a lower-cost device that incorporated hardware from the iPhone 5, into a series of colorful plastic frames.[31]

On September 9, 2014, Apple introduced the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, and included significantly larger screens than the iPhone 5s, at 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch respectively; both models also introduced mobile payment technology via Apple Pay.[32] Optical image stabilization was introduced to the 6 Plus' camera. The Apple Watch was also introduced on the same day, and is a smartwatch that operates in conjunction with a connected iPhone. Some users experienced bending issues from normal use with the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, particularly on the latter model, and this issue was nicknamed "bendgate".[33]

The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus were introduced on September 9, 2015, and included a more bend-resistant frame made of a stronger aluminum alloy, as well as a higher resolution 12 megapixel main camera capable of 4K video recording.[34] The first-generation iPhone SE was introduced on March 21, 2016, and was a low-cost device that incorporated newer hardware from the iPhone 6s, in the frame of the older iPhone 5s.[35]

The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus were announced on September 7, 2016, which introduced larger camera sensors, IP67-certified water and dust resistance, and a quad-core A10 Fusion processor utilizing big.LITTLE technology;[36] the 3.5 mm headphone jack was removed, and was followed by the introduction of the AirPods wireless earbuds.[37] Optical image stabilization was added to the 7's camera. A second telephoto camera lens was added on the 7 Plus, enabling two-times optical zoom, and "Portrait" photography mode which simulates bokeh in photos.[38]

The iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and iPhone X were announced on September 12, 2017, in Apple's first event held at the Steve Jobs Theater in Apple Park. All models featured rear glass panel designs akin to the iPhone 4, wireless charging, and a hexa-core A11 Bionic chip with "Neural Engine" AI accelerator hardware. The iPhone X additionally introduced a 5.8-inch OLED "Super Retina" display with a "bezel-less" design, with a higher pixel density and contrast ratio than previous iPhones with LCD displays, and introduced a stronger frame made of stainless steel. It also introduced Face ID facial recognition authentication hardware, in a "notch" screen cutout, in place of Touch ID;[39][40] the home button was removed to achieve the “bezel-less” design, replacing it with a gesture-based navigation system.[41] At its US$999 starting price, the iPhone X was the most expensive iPhone at launch.[42]

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Picture of the cameras on the iPhone 13 Pro

The iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and XS Max were announced on September 12, 2018. All models featured the "Smart HDR" computational photography system, and a significantly more powerful "Neural Engine".[43] The XS Max introduced a larger 6.5-inch screen. The iPhone XR included a 6.1-inch LCD "Liquid Retina" display, with a "bezel-less" design similar to the iPhone X, but does not include a second telephoto lens; it was made available in a series of vibrant colors, akin to the iPhone 5c, and was a lower-cost device compared to the iPhone X and XS.[44]

The iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max were announced on September 10, 2019. The iPhone 11 was the successor to the iPhone XR, while the iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max succeeded the iPhone XS and XS Max. All models gained an Ultra-Wide lens, enabling two-times optical zoom out, as well as larger batteries for longer battery life.[45][46] The second-generation iPhone SE was introduced on April 17, 2020, and was a low-cost device that incorporated newer hardware from the iPhone 11, in the frame of the older iPhone 8, while retaining the home button and the Touch ID sensor.[47]

2020s[edit | edit source]

The iPhone 12, 12 Mini, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max were announced via a livestream event on October 13, 2020. All models featured OLED "Super Retina XDR" displays, introduced faster 5G connectivity, and the MagSafe magnetic charging and accessory system; a slimmer flat-edged design was also introduced, which combined with stronger glass-ceramic front glass, added better drop protection compared to previous iPhones.[48][49] The iPhone 12 Mini introduced a smaller 5.4-inch screen, while the 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max had larger screens of 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch respectively. The iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max additionally added a Lidar sensor for better accuracy in augumented reality (AR) applications.

The iPhone 13, 13 Mini, 13 Pro, and 13 Pro Max were announced via a livestream event on September 14, 2021. All models featured larger camera sensors, larger batteries for longer battery life, and a narrower "notch" screen cutout.[50] The iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max additionally introduced smoother adaptive 120 Hz refresh rate "ProMotion" technology in its OLED display, and three-times optical zoom in the telephoto lens.[51] The low-cost third-generation iPhone SE was introduced on March 8, 2022, and incorporated the A15 Bionic chip from the iPhone 13, but otherwise retained similar hardware to the second-generation iPhone SE.

The iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, and 14 Pro Max were announced on September 7, 2022. All models introduced satellite phone emergency calling functionality. A new 14 Plus model introduced the large 6.7-inch screen size, first seen on the iPhone 12 Pro Max, into a lower-cost device.[52] The iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max additionally introduced a higher-resolution 48-megapixel main camera, the first increase in megapixel count since the iPhone 6s; it also introduced always-on display technology to the lock screen, and an interactive status bar interface integrated in a redesigned screen cutout, entitled "Dynamic Island".[53]

The iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max were announced on September 12, 2023. Starting with this group of devices, all models switch to using USB-C as their power connector to comply with European Commission regulations, replacing Apple's proprietary Lightning connector after eleven years of use in previous models.[54] The 15 and 15 plus now feature the Dynamic Island, which debuted with the iPhone 14 Pro (effectively retiring the "notch" display cutout), a 48-megapixel main camera, slightly curved edges, and a color-infused frosted glass back.[55][56][57] The 15 Pro and Pro Max also replace the mute switch with the "Action" button, and stainless-steel material to titanium.[57]

The iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max were announced on September 9, 2024. The former two introduced a vertical camera layout with refined "Fusion" and Ultra-Wide cameras.[58] The 16 Pro and Pro Max have larger 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch displays, a 48-megapixel Ultra-Wide camera, and the largest batteries in an iPhone up to that point.[59] All models now include access to new Apple Intelligence AI features,[60] a refined thermal system, support for Wi-Fi 7, and a new button dubbed the "Camera Control", allowing easier access to camera features. On February 19, 2025, the 16e was announced as the newest member of the 16 family. This model has a longer battery life thanks to the A18 chip and the new Apple C1, which is the first cellular modem designed by Apple.[61] It has a 6.1-inch screen, and the same 48-megapixel camera as previous models, but lacks the wider shot option due to its cheaper purchasing price.[62]

The iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air were announced on September 9, 2025. These devices feature the new faster A19 and A19 Pro chip with improved CPU and GPU performance including faster AI tasks. The always on display and ProMotion 120 Hz are standard now in all the new iPhones in the September 2025 lineup.[63] The iPhone Air is the thinnest iPhone ever made yet and is the first iPhone to only have a speaker from the earpiece only. The iPhone Air also features the new C1X cellular modem which uses 30% less energy than the previous C1 chips. The iPhone 17 Pro models do not have this and instead uses the Qualcomm's Snapdragon X80 modem.[64] The new Pro lineup has the distinctive camera plateau bump. The iPhone 17 Pro models also switch back to a aluminum body for better heat dissipation and feature the first for a iPhone, a vapor chamber cooling system which helps regulate the heat in heavy workloads.[65] They also have the biggest and best battery life yet in any iPhone model.[66] On March 2, 2026, the 17e was announced as the newest member of the 17 family.

Models[edit | edit source]

Main article: List of iPhone models

52 iPhone models have been produced. The models in bold are devices of the latest generation:

iPhone models currently in production[67]
Release date Model System-on-a-chip
September 20, 2024 iPhone 16 Apple A18
iPhone 16 Plus
September 19, 2025 iPhone 17 Apple A19
iPhone 17 Pro Apple A19 Pro
iPhone 17 Pro Max
iPhone Air
March 11, 2026 iPhone 17e Apple A19

Template:Mw-datatable

Availability and support lifespan of all iPhone models
Model Release(d) Discontinued Support Status
With OS Date Ended Final OS[lower-alpha 1] Lifespan[lower-alpha 2]
Max[lower-alpha 3] Min[lower-alpha 4]
iPhone iPhone OS 1.0 June 29, 2007 (2007-06-29) June 9, 2008 (2008-06-09) June 21, 2010 (2010-06-21) iPhone OS 3.1.3 2 years, 11 months 2 years Discontinued and unsupported
iPhone 3G iPhone OS 2.0 July 11, 2008 (2008-07-11) August 9, 2010 (2010-08-09) March 3, 2011 (2011-03-03) iOS 4.2.1 2 years, 7 months 6 months
iPhone 3GS iPhone OS 3.0 June 19, 2009 (2009-06-19) September 12, 2012 (2012-09-12) September 18, 2013 (2013-09-18)
(late, single update: February 21, 2014 (2014-02-21)) 		iOS 6.1.3
(6.1.6) 		4 years, 2 months 1 year
iPhone 4 iOS 4.0 June 24, 2010 (2010-06-24) September 10, 2013 (2013-09-10) September 17, 2014 (2014-09-17) iOS 7.1.2 4 years, 2 months 1 year
iPhone 4s iOS 5.0 October 14, 2011 (2011-10-14) September 9, 2014 (2014-09-09) September 13, 2016 (2016-09-13)
(late, single update: July 22, 2019 (2019-07-22)) 		iOS 9.3.5
(9.3.6) 		4 years, 10 months 2 years
iPhone 5 iOS 6.0 September 21, 2012 (2012-09-21) September 10, 2013 (2013-09-10) September 19, 2017 (2017-09-19)
(late, single update: July 22, 2019 (2019-07-22)) 		iOS 10.3.3
(10.3.4) 		4 years, 11 months 4 years
iPhone 5c iOS 7.0 September 20, 2013 (2013-09-20) September 9, 2015 (2015-09-09) September 19, 2017 (2017-09-19) iOS 10.3.3 3 years, 11 months 2 years
iPhone 5s iOS 7.0 September 20, 2013 (2013-09-20) March 21, 2016 (2016-03-21) September 18, 2019 (2019-09-18)
(last security update: Template:Current iOS) 		iOS 12.4.1
(12.5.7) 		5 years, 11 months 3 years, 5 months
iPhone 6 / 6 Plus iOS 8.0 September 19, 2014 (2014-09-19) September 7, 2016 (2016-09-07) 4 years, 11 months 3 years
iPhone 6s / 6s Plus iOS 9.0 September 25, 2015 (2015-09-25) September 12, 2018 (2018-09-12) September 12, 2022 (2022-09-12)
(last security update: Template:Current iOS) 		iOS 15.6.1 (15.8.4) 6 years, 11 months 4 years Discontinued and unsupported, critical security bug fixes only
iPhone SE (1st) iOS 9.3 March 31, 2016 (2016-03-31) September 12, 2018 (2018-09-12) 6 years, 5 months 4 years
iPhone 7 / 7 Plus iOS 10.0 September 16, 2016 (2016-09-16) September 10, 2019 (2019-09-10) 5 years, 11 months 3 years
iPhone 8 / 8 Plus iOS 11.0 September 22, 2017 (2017-09-22) April 15, 2020 (2020-04-15) September 18, 2023 (2023-09-18)
(last security update: Template:Current iOS) 		iOS 16.6.1
(16.7.11) 		5 years, 11 months 3 years, 1 month
iPhone X iOS 11.0.1 November 3, 2017 (2017-11-03) September 12, 2018 (2018-09-12) 5 years, 10 months 5 years, 1 month
iPhone XS / XS Max iOS 12.0 September 21, 2018 (2018-09-21) September 10, 2019 (2019-09-10) September 15, 2025 (2025-09-15)
(last security update: Template:Current iOS) 		iOS 18.7
(Template:Current iOS) 		7 years 6 years
iPhone XR iOS 12.0 October 26, 2018 (2018-10-26) September 14, 2021 (2021-09-14) 6 years, 10 months 4 years
iPhone 11 iOS 13.0 September 20, 2019 (2019-09-20) September 7, 2022 (2022-09-07) current: Template:Current iOS – 6 years, 11 months 3 years, 11 months Discontinued, still supported
iPhone 11 Pro / 11 Pro Max iOS 13.0 September 20, 2019 (2019-09-20) October 13, 2020 (2020-10-13) 6 years, 11 months 5 years, 10 months
iPhone SE (2nd) iOS 13.4 April 24, 2020 (2020-04-24) March 8, 2022 (2022-03-08) 6 years, 4 months 4 years, 5 months
iPhone 12 / 12 Mini iOS 14.1 October 23, 2020 (2020-10-23) (12)
November 13, 2020 (2020-11-13) (12 Mini) 		September 12, 2023 (2023-09-12) (12)
September 7, 2022 (2022-09-07) (12 Mini) 		5 years, 10 months 3 years, 11 months
iPhone 12 Pro / 12 Pro Max iOS 14.1 (12 Pro)
iOS 14.2 (12 Pro Max) 		October 23, 2020 (2020-10-23) (12 Pro)
November 13, 2020 (2020-11-13) (12 Pro Max) 		September 14, 2021 (2021-09-14) 5 years, 10 months (12 Pro)
5 years, 9 months (12 Pro Max) 		4 years, 11 months
iPhone 13 / 13 Mini iOS 15.0 September 24, 2021 (2021-09-24) September 9, 2024 (2024-09-09) (13)
September 12, 2023 (2023-09-12) (13 Mini) 		4 years, 11 months 2 years, 11 months
iPhone 13 Pro / 13 Pro Max iOS 15.0 September 24, 2021 (2021-09-24) September 7, 2022 (2022-09-07) 4 years, 11 months 3 years, 11 months
iPhone SE (3rd) iOS 15.4 March 18, 2022 (2022-03-18) February 19, 2025 (2025-02-19) 4 years, 5 months 1 year, 6 months
iPhone 14 / 14 Plus iOS 16.0 September 16, 2022 (2022-09-16) (14)
October 7, 2022 (2022-10-07) (14 Plus) 		3 years, 11 months 1 year, 6 months
iPhone 14 Pro / 14 Pro Max iOS 16.0 September 16, 2022 (2022-09-16) September 12, 2023 (2023-09-12) 3 years, 11 months 2 years, 11 months
iPhone 15 / 15 Plus iOS 17.0 September 22, 2023 (2023-09-22) September 9, 2025 (2025-09-09) 2 years, 11 months 11 months
iPhone 15 Pro / 15 Pro Max iOS 17.0 September 22, 2023 (2023-09-22) September 9, 2024 (2024-09-09) 2 years, 11 months 1 year, 11 months
iPhone 16 / 16 Plus iOS 18.0 September 20, 2024 (2024-09-20) 1 year, 11 months Current or still sold
iPhone 16 Pro / 16 Pro Max iOS 18.0 September 20, 2024 (2024-09-20) September 9, 2025 (2025-09-09) 1 year, 11 months 11 months Discontinued, still supported
iPhone 16e iOS 18.3 February 28, 2025 (2025-02-28) March 2, 2026 (2026-03-02) 1 year, 5 months 5 months
iPhone 17 iOS 26.0 September 19, 2025 (2025-09-19) 11 months Current or still sold
iPhone Air iOS 26.0 September 19, 2025 (2025-09-19) 11 months
iPhone 17 Pro / 17 Pro Max iOS 26.0 September 19, 2025 (2025-09-19) 11 months
iPhone 17e iOS 26.3 March 11, 2026 (2026-03-11) 5 months
Legend:   Discontinued and unsupported   Discontinued, bug fixes only   Discontinued, still supported   Current or still sold
Remarks:
  1. ↑ Last regular iOS version (probably with feature updates), in parentheses: last iOS supported
  2. ↑ Min / max amount of time Apple support is/was available
  3. ↑ Maximal support lifespan = current or support end date - release date
  4. ↑ Minimal support lifespan = current or support end date - discontinue date

Production[edit | edit source]

Up to the iPhone 4, all iPhones and other devices, such as iPod Touch models and iPads, were manufactured by Foxconn, based in Taiwan. In 2011, new CEO Tim Cook changed Apple's manufacturing strategy to diversify its supply base. The iPhone 4s in 2012 was the first model to be manufactured simultaneously by two stand-alone companies: Foxconn and Pegatron, the latter also based in Taiwan. Although Foxconn still produces more iPhones, Pegatron's orders have been slowly increased: the company made part of the iPhone 5c line in 2013, and 30% of iPhone 6 devices in 2014. The 6 Plus model was produced solely by Foxconn.[68] In 2019, Apple investigated reports that some Foxconn managers had used rejected parts to build iPhones.[69] In India, Apple pays Wistron, a Taiwan-based manufacturer with a plant near Bangalore, to assemble iPhones to sell in the region.[70]

In 2022, Apple announced that a portion of the iPhone 14 would be manufactured in Tamil Nadu, India, as a response to China's "zero-COVID" policy that has negatively affected global supply chains for many industries.[71] Apple also stated that they planned to shift 25% of iPhone production to India by 2025.[72][needs update]

Hardware[edit | edit source]

Main article: iPhone hardware

Apple directly sub-contracts hardware production to external OEM companies, maintaining a high degree of control over the end product. The iPhone contains most of the hardware parts of a typical modern smartphone. Some hardware elements, such as 3D Touch and the Taptic Engine, are unique to the iPhone. The main hardware of the iPhone is the touchscreen, with current models offering screens of 4.7 inches and larger. All iPhones include a rear-facing camera; the front-facing camera dates back to the iPhone 4. The iPhone 7 Plus introduced multiple lenses to the rear-facing camera. A range of sensors are also included on the device, such as a proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscopic sensor, magnetometer, facial recognition sensor or fingerprint sensor (depending on the model) and barometer. In 2022, Apple added satellite communications to the iPhone, with the release of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro.[73]

Software[edit | edit source]

Operating system[edit | edit source]

Main articles: iOS and iOS version history

The iPhone runs iOS.[74] It is based on macOS's Darwin and many of its userland APIs, with Cocoa replaced by Cocoa Touch, and AppKit replaced by UIKit. The graphics stack runs on Metal, Apple's low-level graphics API. The iPhone comes with a set of bundled applications developed by Apple,[75] and supports downloading third-party applications through the App Store.[76]

Apple provides free updates to iOS over-the-air, or through Finder and iTunes on a computer.[77] Major iOS releases have historically accompanied new iPhone models.[78][79] The most recent version is iOS 26.[80]

App Store and third-party apps[edit | edit source]

See also: iOS SDK and App Store

At WWDC 2007 on June 11, 2007, Apple announced that the iPhone would support third-party Ajax web applications that share the look and feel of the iPhone interface.[81] On October 17, 2007, Steve Jobs, in an open letter posted to Apple's "Hot News" weblog, announced that a software development kit (SDK) would be made available to third-party developers in February 2008.[82] The iPhone SDK was officially announced and released on March 6, 2008.[83] The App Store was launched with the release of iPhone OS 2.0, on July 11, 2008.[84]

Apple requires all third-party apps to be downloaded from the App Store, with exceptions for ad-hoc apps used within enterprises. Developers must pay a yearly $99 fee as part of Apple's Developer Program;[85] if their membership expires, their apps are removed from the App Store, though existing users retain the ability to redownload the app.[86] Developers can release free apps, or paid apps for which Apple takes a 30% cut of proceeds.[87] Developers earning less than $1 million in annual sales qualify for the App Store Small Business Program, with Apple only taking a 15% fee.[88]

Though iOS has far lower market share than Android, its app ecosystem has been described as superior, with higher-quality apps, and more iOS-exclusive releases.[89] Android's version fragmentation,[90] less uniform hardware, and lower app revenues have been cited as key factors.

All apps must pass Apple's app review process before being distributed in the App Store.[91] Apple may also stop distributing apps it deems inappropriate. For example, in 2009, Apple rejected the Newspapers app due to The Sun's "obscene" topless Page 3 girls.[92] In 2018, Apple removed Tumblr from the App Store, citing illegal content, causing Tumblr to ban all adult content from their platform.[93] The App Store's review process has been criticized by developers as "frustrating", "anti-competitive", and "asinine".[94][95][96][97]

Users can also install native apps outside of the App Store through jailbreaking,[98] or through exploits, such as TrollStore. Jailbreaking may cause security issues, and is not supported by Apple.[99]

As of October 2013, Apple has passed 60 billion app downloads.[100] As of September 2016, there have been over 140 billion app downloads from the App Store.[101] In January 2017, the App Store had over 2.2 million apps for the iPhone.[102][103] As of August 2024, Apple's App Store contains nearly 2 million applications.[104]

Jailbreaking[edit | edit source]

Main article: iOS jailbreaking

Apple restricts the installation of unapproved third-party apps and does not allow full access to the iPhone's filesystem. According to Jonathan Zittrain, the emergence of closed devices like the iPhone has made computing more proprietary than it was in the PC era.[105] Jailbreaking allows users to install apps not available on the App Store, customize their device in ways not allowed by Apple, and bypass SIM locks without carrier approval.[106] Some jailbreak tweaks were later copied by Apple and implemented into iOS, like multitasking, widgets, and copy and paste.[107]

Apple attempted to use the DMCA to fight jailbreaking; however in 2010, the U.S. found jailbreaking to be legal.[108] Jailbroken iPhones are at higher risk of malware due to Apple's lesser control of the app ecosystem.[109] In the United States, Apple cannot void an iPhone's warranty solely due to jailbreaking.[110] Jailbreaks rely on exploits. Apple has improved the iPhone's hardware and software security, making these exploits harder to find; as a result, recent iPhones cannot currently be jailbroken.[111]

Accessibility[edit | edit source]

The iPhone contains a range of accessibility features to support users' visual, auditory, and motor needs. iPhones can notify users through onscreen banners, audio alerts, vibrations, or the LED flash; vibration patterns can be customized by users. Since iOS 15, Siri can read notifications out loud through earphones, and, since iOS 16, through the device's speakers.[112]

Users with motor needs can use AssistiveTouch to customize the way they navigate through menus; it can assist users who have difficulties with some gestures, like pinching, and makes these gestures available by tapping on a menu. The user can create their own gestures and customize the layout of the AssistiveTouch menu. If the user has trouble pressing the Home button, it can be set so that it can be activated with an onscreen tap. Gestures, like rotate and shake, are available even when if the iOS device is mounted on a wheelchair. Head Tracking can be used to control an iPhone using facial movements recognized by the front camera.[113]

Low-vision users can enable VoiceOver, a screen reader which describes what is on the screen, while Siri allows for hands-free interaction. The iPhone also supports wireless braille displays to help users read its interface. Text can be enlarged system-wide. The Magnifier app uses the iPhone's Lidar scanner to identify objects, for example doors, people, and objects, and can describe them to the user, as well as their distance. Door Detection can alert the user through sound, speech, and haptics.[113]

Hearing aids that are part of the Made for iPhone program can be controlled from an iPhone. These hearing aids also feature Live Listen, which enables the iPhone to act as a directional microphone, beaming its audio to compatible hearing aids.[114] Live Listen can help the user hear a conversation in a noisy room or hear someone speaking across the room.[115] Apple built Live Listen support into all AirPods, which can also relay audio from a connected iPhone's microphone. Closed captioning and external TTY devices are supported, while Live Caption can transcribe audio across all apps and display it onscreen. Sound Recognition can recognize surrounding noises, including door bells, kettles, water running, and babies crying, and notify the user with an onscreen alert.[113]

Guided Access helps people with autism, ADHD, or sensory challenges stay focused on a single app. With Guided Access, a parent, teacher, or therapist can limit an iOS device to stay on one app by disabling the Home button and limit the amount of time spent in an app. The user can restrict access to the keyboard or touch input on certain areas of the screen.

Marketing[edit | edit source]

The original iPhone was heavily promoted before its official announcement, creating buzz and anticipation.[116] Upon its release, it was marketed heavily in television, web and print ads created in partnership with TBWA\Chiat\Day.[117]

Apple's premium market positioning has led the iPhone to be seen as a status symbol.[118][119][120]

The Apple ecosystem has been described as a key moat that increases iPhone brand loyalty. iMessage has especially been singled out with its "green bubbles" phenomena. In iMessage, SMS messages from Android users appear as green bubble, rather than the blue bubbles used for texts from other iPhone users. Until the introduction of Rich Communication Services (RCS) support in iOS 18 in 2024, group chats between iOS and Android were poorly supported, with reactions displayed as text rather than bubbles, and images being sent through MMS, which degraded image quality. Some teens described being "ostracized" after switching to Android,[121] which Google labeled "bullying".[122] This has been described by critics as a key factor leading 88% of U.S. teenagers to use iPhones.[123]

Retail[edit | edit source]

SIM unlocking[edit | edit source]

Many iPhones bought through a monthly carrier contract are SIM locked, restricting their use to one particular carrier.[124] While the iPhone was initially sold in the U.S. only on the AT&T network with a SIM lock in place, various hackers found methods to bypass that SIM lock.[125] More than a quarter of first-generation iPhones sold in the U.S. were not registered with AT&T. Apple speculated that they were likely shipped overseas and unlocked, a lucrative market before the iPhone 3G's worldwide release.[126][127] Today,[when?] many carriers either remove the SIM lock automatically after a certain period, or do it upon request, either for free or for a small fee.[128] iPhones bought from Apple are not SIM locked.[124] Many carriers also sell the iPhone unlocked when purchased outright rather than on a long-term contract.

Retail strategy[edit | edit source]

Since 2013, iPhone buyers can obtain a trade in discount when buying a new iPhone directly from Apple. The program aims to increase the number of customers who purchase iPhones at Apple Stores rather than carrier stores.[129] In 2015, Apple unveiled the iPhone Upgrade Program, a 24-month leasing agreement, which Fortune described as a "change [in] iPhone owners' relationships with mobile carriers".[130]

Repairability[edit | edit source]

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iPhone 6s's interior; the side on the left contains the display and the side on the right contains hardware and battery

Only Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers are allowed by Apple to perform genuine replacements.[131] Apple has taken steps to make third-party repairs more difficult. iPhone components are soldered, and many are glued together.[132] iPhones receive low repairability scores, in part due to the difficulty of obtaining genuine parts, and the difficulty undertaking each repair.[133] This has given rise to the right to repair movement, aimed at giving users cheaper options for repairing their phones. Apple has lobbied against right to repair legislation.[134] Multiple jurisdictions aim to introduce right to repair laws, including the EU,[135] UK,[136] and U.S.[137]

In the past, Apple bricked iPhone 6 models after their home buttons were replaced, displaying an Error 53 message; Apple called this a bug, and released an update to address the issue.[138] On iPhones with a Touch ID sensor, the home button cannot be replaced by users or independent repair shops without losing Touch ID functionality, since Apple has not made their calibration tool public.[139]

Starting with the iPhone XR, Apple displays warnings in the Settings app if the battery, display, or camera are replaced by a third party.[140] Additionally, some features are disabled when a part labeled "non-genuine" is detected, like True Tone, or the battery health measurement. iFixit notes that a proprietary, cloud-linked System Configuration tool is required to "complete" a part repair, meaning that even replacing a genuine part with another genuine part will fail Apple's "genuine parts" check unless said tool is used.[141]

In 2022, Apple rolled out a self-service repair program, allowing any user to buy parts, rent repair tools from Apple, and obtain repair manuals. The program received a degree of praise by iFixit and repair advocates, who also critically noted that Apple maintains control over the parts supply.[142][143]

Privacy[edit | edit source]

Tracking prevention[edit | edit source]

Apple introduced App Tracking Transparency (ATT) with iOS 14.5 in April 2021. ATT requires apps to ask for explicit permission before being allowed to track the user across other apps and websites. If the user refuses, the app cannot access Apple's Identifier for Advertisers (IDFA), an identifier used to serve personalized ads.[144] ATT does not prevent personalized ads that are based on the user's behavior within the app itself.[145] The feature has been criticized by some as anti-competitive, including Facebook, whose shares fell by 26% after its rollout.[146] Apple exempts their own apps from their anti-tracking measures, which has led to anti-trust investigations by the French and German governments.[147][148]

Location tracking controversy[edit | edit source]

In July 2010, Apple claimed that it collected iPhone users' GPS coordinates and nearby Wi-Fi networks twice a day; a Wall Street Journal investigation found that Google's Android sent this data "several times an hour".[149][150]

In September 2010, forensic expert Christopher Vance discovered a hidden unencrypted file named "consolidated.db" that contained a record of iPhone users' locations.[151][152] The file was added with the June 2010 iOS 4 update, though previous versions of iOS stored similar information in a file called "h-cells.plist".[153] On April 20, 2011, The Guardian publicized research by Alasdair Allan and Pete Warden, who found that anyone with physical access to an iPhone could obtain a detailed record of its owner's location and movements over the past year.[154] Moreover, the file was automatically backed up by iTunes onto any computer the iPhone was synchronized with.[155] A Wall Street Journal investigation found that users' locations were still stored when location services are disabled.[156] The controversy led to U.S. congressional scrutiny and an FCC investigation,[152] and was dubbed "Locationgate" by the media.[157]

Apple responded on April 27, 2011, claiming that the data was used to cache nearby Wi-Fi hotspots and cell towers in order to improve location speed and accuracy. The company also claimed that locations being collected when location services were off, and being stored for more than a year, were both bugs.[157] Apple issued an update for iOS (version 4.3.3, or 4.2.8 for the CDMA iPhone 4) which reduced the size of the cache, encrypted it, stopped it being backed up to iTunes, and erased it entirely whenever location services were turned off.[158] Nevertheless, in July 2014, a report on state-owned China Central Television called iPhone tracking a "national security concern".[159]

Currently, iPhones contain a "Frequent Locations" database which records where users have been, along with exact times they arrived and left, raising concerns that the data could be used in court.[160] This feature can be turned off.[161]

Child safety controversy[edit | edit source]

In August 2021, Apple announced plans to scan iCloud Photos for child abuse imagery (through an algorithm called "NeuralHash"), and filter explicit images sent and received by children using iPhones (dubbed "Conversation Safety"), to be rolled out later that year.[162] More than 90 policy and human rights groups wrote an open letter to condemn both features.[163] Apple's plan to implement NeuralHash on-device rather than in the cloud led the EFF and security experts to call it a "backdoor" that could later be expanded to detect other types of contents, and would decrease users' privacy.[164] Apple claimed the system was "misunderstood",[165] but announced in December 2022 that the photo-scanning feature would never be implemented.[166] The other feature, Conversation Safety, was added in iOS 15.2.[167]

Security[edit | edit source]

Apple's iOS operating system is regarded by some security experts as more secure against common malware than Android.[168] Less than 1% of mobile malware targets iOS.[169]

Prior to 2014, the iPhone stored all "messages, pictures and videos, contacts, audio recordings [...] and call history" in unencrypted form, enabling easy access by law enforcement.[170] This changed with iOS 8, which adopted file-based encryption. Apple does not hold the decryption key, and cannot be compelled to turn over user data, even when presented with a government warrant.[171] Companies like Grayshift and Cellebrite developed exploits that enable law enforcement to extract user data from iPhones without needing the user's passcode.[172][173]

In 2015 and 2016, a dispute unfolded between Apple and the FBI. The FBI had recovered the iPhone 5c of one of the San Bernardino attackers, and iCloud backups of that phone from a month and a half before the shooting. The U.S. government attempted to obtain a court order under the All Writs Act compelling Apple to produce a modified version of iOS that would allow investigators to brute force the device passcode.[174][175] Tim Cook responded on the company's website, outlining a need for encryption, arguing that a backdoor would compromise the privacy of all iPhone users.[176] The DOJ withdrew its request after the FBI bought an exploit to bypass the iPhone's passcode.[177] As a countermeasure, Apple implemented USB Restricted Mode,[178] which was subsequently exploited too.[173]

In 2016, researchers discovered the Pegasus suite of exploits targeting iOS and Android, which led to significant international media coverage.[179] Some Pegasus exploits are zero-click, meaning that they can fully compromise the device with no user interaction, for example by sending a malformed iMessage to the user that would not even trigger a notification.[180] Pegasus can collect most data, including chats, passwords, and photos, and can turn on the phone's microphone and camera remotely.[181][182] Apple quickly issued an update fixing FORCEDENTRY and other known Pegasus exploits,[183] though Pegasus continued to be used, relying on new exploits.[184] Apple announced a new bug bounty for vulnerabilities, and added an optional Lockdown Mode to iOS 16 that reduces the iPhone's attack surface.[185][186] Many security researchers have criticized Apple's bug bounty for underpaying researchers, being uncommunicative, and being slow to fix vulnerabilities, and two Apple employees told The Washington Post that the company "has a massive backlog of bugs that it hasn't fixed".[187]

Prominent victims of Pegasus include Jamal Khashoggi, and numerous activists, businessmen and politicians.[188] Pegasus has been widely used since 2011,[189] and is still used by law enforcement and governments as of July 2022.[190]

Reception and legacy[edit | edit source]

The original iPhone has been described as "revolutionary",[191] a "breakthrough handheld computer",[192] and "the best phone that anybody has ever made".[193] It is now Apple's bestselling product, and has been credited with helping to make Apple one of the world's most valuable publicly traded companies by 2011.[194] Newer iterations have also received praise and awards.[195][196]

Before the iPhone, smartphones were mostly used for texting, calls, and email; more advanced functions were harder to use and inconvenient on a small screen.[197] They were also hard to develop for, and lacked a thriving app ecosystem like the App Store (released in 2008).[198][199] Many phones were heavily customized by mobile carriers, which led to feature fragmentation and prevented these phones from turning into thriving software platforms.[200] In contrast, Apple's iPhone SDK provided a wide range of APIs, made mobile development far more accessible,[201][202] and was instrumental in turning the iPhone into a "Swiss army knife" with a wide range of features and apps.[197]

Successive iPhone models have generated significant fan enthusiasm, with many customers queuing up in front of Apple Stores on launch day.[203] As of 2021, the iPhone has higher brand loyalty than any other smartphone.[204]

The iPhone's success has led to the decline of incumbents Nokia, BlackBerry, and Motorola.[205] RIM, Symbian and Microsoft all attempted to develop more modern operating systems to compete with the iPhone, like Maemo, Windows Phone, and BlackBerry 10; all were unsuccessful. Google successfully started over on their Android project,[197] and designed it for mass adoption by carriers and phone hardware manufacturers.[206] Today,[when?] iOS and Android account for 99% of smartphones used worldwide.[207]

Sales[edit | edit source]

Steve Jobs's initial target was to reach 1% of phone market share in 2008.[208] Apple sold 6.1 million units of the original iPhone between Q3 FY2007[note 2] and Q4 FY2008, and 11.3 million units of the iPhone 3G in Q4 FY2008 and Q1 FY2009.[209] In 2008, the iPhone reached 1.1% of worldwide mobile phone market share,[210] and 8.2% of the smartphone market.[211] During this time it was quickly becoming relevant in North America, and in market share was ranked second in the U.S. in 2009, behind the BlackBerry;[212] in 2010 the iPhone 3GS was the best-selling smartphone in the U.S., the first time that an iPhone device reached top spot in that market.[213]

iPhone sales grew continuously year-over-year since its introduction until Q2 FY2016.[214][215] The iPhone briefly surpassed BlackBerry in Q4 FY2008,[216] and permanently overtook it starting in Q3 FY2010.[217] By 2011, Apple sold 100 million iPhones worldwide,[218] and became the largest mobile phone vendor in the world by revenue, surpassing long-time leader Nokia.[219] Q1 FY2012 marked Apple's best quarterly earnings in its history, with 53% of the company's revenues coming from iPhone sales.[220] Phone sales are strongly seasonal, peaking in the holiday season (Apple's Q1). With the release of the iPhone 13 in Q1 FY2022, Apple temporarily topped Samsung, with 84.9 million units shipped compared to Samsung's 68.9 million. In most quarters, Apple is the second-largest smartphone vendor by units.[217][note 3] Apple sold 223 million iPhones in its financial year 2023 ending September 24.[221][222]

Today,[when?] Samsung and Apple dominate the smartphone market, with 21.8% and 15.6% worldwide market share respectively.[223] Due to Apple's small lineup, Apple often dominates the list of bestselling smartphone models.[224][225] Despite its lower market share, the iPhone's premium positioning has led it to capture nearly half of global smartphone revenue,[226] and 80% of global smartphone profits, with Samsung taking the other 20%.[227] Carriers compete with each other to subsidize iPhone upgrades, which is seen as a significant factor in iPhone sales, though this has reduced carrier profits.[228] On July 27, 2016, Apple announced that it had sold their billionth iPhone.[229] As of January 1, 2024, more than 2.3 billion iPhones have been sold.[230] In July 2025, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that 3 billion iPhones have been sold.[231]

Compared to other high-tech products, a greater proportion of iPhone users are female.[232] The iPhone has been adopted by both consumers and business users.[233] iPhone users are wealthier and spend more time on their phones than Android users on average.[234][235] The iPhone is especially popular in the U.S., where it has a 50% market share[236] and is used by 88% of teenagers.[123] Worldwide, the iPhone accounts for 78% of the high-end ($1,000+) smartphone market.[236]

Android overtook the iPhone's installed base in 2010, according to NPD Group.[237] During Apple's earnings call on January 27, 2021, Tim Cook said that 1 billion iPhones were being actively used worldwide.[238]

Emerging markets[edit | edit source]

While other manufacturers make separate entry-level phones, Apple's entry-level phones are the previous years' models, part of an effort to increase its market share in emerging markets without diluting its premium brand.[239][240] It also considers emerging market tastes in its product designs; for example, it introduced a gold iPhone after finding that gold was seen as a popular sign of a luxury product among Chinese customers.[241] In 2017, Apple started manufacturing previous years' iPhone models in India; in 2022, it began manufacturing the current iPhone 14 there too.[242] Analysts have speculated that this was partly caused by Apple's desire to reduce its dependence on China, and to overcome Indian import duties.[242][243] In 2023, the Chinese government banned the use of iPhones by government civil servants in what was seen as an effort to reduce dependence on foreign technology and strengthen cybersecurity.[244]

In May 2024, Iranian president Mokhber banned imported iPhone 14 and newer models. In November, the ban was lifted and replaced with a 30% customs tariff to the phones.[245][246]

See also[edit | edit source]

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ The naming of the iPhone X (Roman numeral "X" pronounced "ten") marked the 10th anniversary of the iPhone, thus skipping the iPhone 9.
  2. ↑ Each company may choose different quarters for their fiscal year. Apple's fiscal quarters correspond to the following months: Q1 ends in late December, Q2 ends in late March, Q3 ends in late June, and Q4 ends in late September. All references to quarters in this section reference Apple's fiscal year quarters. The holiday quarter, the fourth quarter of the calendar year, is referred to as Apple's Q1. Since 2011, iPhone releases have consistently occurred in September at the end of Q4, meaning that sales of a new model are mostly reflected in Q1 of the following fiscal year, covering October to December.
  3. ↑ Note that Statista presents data in calendar year quarters; Q4 in Statista data corresponds to Apple's FY Q1.

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