10 years of iPhones: Evolution of Apple's prized product

With each new version, the iPhone has offered smartphone buyers more features and innovation than the previous iteration.

This has been common since the advent of Apple's prized product 10 years ago.

How did Apple come from the simple notion of combining its OS platform with cellular technology, to augmented reality and and facial recognition?

Check out the road Apple took with their iPhone:

iPhone

• Released in 2007
• Maximum storage space: 16 GB
• Carried one 2-megapixel camera
• AT&T was the exclusive provider of the device
• Display measured 3.5 inches

iPhone 3G and 3GS

• Released in 2008 and 2009
• First iPhone to carry the App Store
• Boasted 3G connectivity, which was the highest data speed at the time
• First iteration to release "S" version, which included new voice control, video recording and a larger 32 GB max capacity

iPhone 4 and 4S

• Released in 2010 and 2011
• First version to introduce front-facing camera and retina display
• "S" version introduced Siri voice assistance program
• "S" version also recorded video in 1080p

iPhone 5, 5S and 5c

• Released in 2012 and 2013
• First screen expansion of the iPhone: 4 inches
• First iteration to use "Lightning" connectivity
• Max capacity at 64GB
• First iPhone to max out LTE data connectivity
• 5S version rolls out Touch ID fingerprint reading
• 5c introduced as budget-friendly alternative

iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6S and 6S Plus

• Released in 2014 and 2015
• Plus models boast the "biggest iPhone yet"
• Storage maxes out at 128 GB

iPhone 7 and 7 Plus

• Released in 2016
• Max storage space expands to 256 GB
• Headphone jack no longer part of iPhone

iPhone 8

• Releasing in 2017
• iPhone 8 boasts most durable, waterproof glass
• Wireless charging introduced
• "Augmented reality" becomes reality

iPhone X

• Releasing in 2017
• Front surface of 5.8-inch display is all screen
• Ditches home button
• Facial recognition added to unlock device

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