On this day, 9th January 2007 : Apple CEO Steve Jobs announces the iPhone!

[MenInG]

This phone pretty much revolutionized the simple smart phone!

Like it or hate it - the iPhone has become a symbol of status for many around the world and is a good phone too!

 

[Suleiman]

One of the greatest innovations of the last decade or so if not the greatest.

 

[Syed1]

Some people argue that this day is as important in history as the day man flew for the first time, or the first car was invented or landed on the moon. It is open for debate but what is true is that the world have completely changed after the release of the first iphone.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Ive always had the iphone but I dont think its one of the great achievements of history. Technology will advance with or without anyone, esp phones they were destined to improve.

 

[Sean143]

Clearly an important event in shaping up technology in early 21st century

 

[Pakistanian]

The day Nokia's death was planned. #RipNokia

 

[indipper]

The day Nokia's death was planned. #RipNokia

It was planted littler earlier than that when they had time to fix Symbian and compete iOS, Android and other OSes. But Microsoft wanted it to die.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

The day the cellphone industry changed forever.

 

[Hitman]

It took a lot for them to make their brand a status symbol. It didn't happen overnight. Yes, their products are overpriced. Yet people buy them. Ever wonder why?

 

[MenInG]

Did this day change the way we use personal phones?

 

[Major]

Did this day change the way we use personal phones?

Its arguable.

When the iphone was released many people didnt immediately hook up to it. One factor that i assume that led to the rise of smart phone technology was the under rated or under appreciated ipod touch.

People loved listening to music and becauee the ipod was abit cheap, it was bought and gave an idea to us what really touch technology was.

If most of us had not learned touch technology from ipod and the games in it most of us wouldnt be hooked up or demanded for smart phones.

Ipod touch are as unappreciated as the windows pc built in games like solitaire, paint etc. Those games and small softwears existed so that people would learn how to use a mouse and the different features that existed. It caused an indirect learning.

Ipod touch or the itouch led us to the smartphone eco system.

This is just my two cents and i could be wrong. But i do believe a research in this aspect is warranted for future marketing trends and concepts

 

[Robert]

I like my iPhones. Have had two now.

Poor old BlackBerry have just bitten the dust…..

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

It changed the way we look at the phones and importance of technology in our lives.
Along with the Apple iPhone, major revolution was democratisation of Mobile App Development, which Android also jumped on. Before the Apple Store, Mobile apps were developed by niche companies and studios. With this, now the 14 year olds were able to create and sell apps. So, yeah, in a way an important event in mankinds history.
Whether those Mobile Apps today are much useful to society(e.g. FitBit) or harming our society (e.g. TikTok) that is a separate debate.

 

[James]

I have had an iPhone for a good 11-12 years now. I never get one of the new models at the time though — I always enjoy an older model to save money, and get the new models when they are on the way out.

Smart phones are incredible really. You can completely do a job, study for a full degree, write a book, shoot a feature film, run a successful business, etc, all just from a phone.

 

[MenInG]

NEW YORK: Apple Inc on Tuesday announced a new version of its low-cost iPhone SE that includes 5G connectivity, a new iPad Air and a faster chip for its desktop Mac computers.

The $429 price point is a slight increase from the previous iPhone SE model, priced at $399. The new phone starts shipping March 18.

The iPhone SE comes with an A15 Bionic chip, which Apple says is the fastest among competition, a 4.7-inch retina display and a home button with touch ID.

"This is important for our existing users who want a smaller iPhone at a great value," Chief Executive Tim Cook said.

Apple announced a new chip called M1 Ultra to enhance performance for Mac desktops. The M1 Ultra is made by connecting two M1 Max chips and is eight times faster than M1 chips.

The new iPad Air gets its first refresh in two years with a new design, 5G connectivity and a faster M1 chipset, popular in MacBooks. The starting price remained $599 and it will be available starting March 18.

The new iPad Air also features a 12-megapixel front camera.

Apple also announced new iPhone 13 models in two new finishes, including alpine green.

The company which has been broadening its services and other products also said its Apple TV+ product would begin showing Major League Baseball games on Friday nights. The weekly double header will be available in eight countries.

5G capabilities have been a big part of Apple's focus for the high end of its flagship product as customers look for powerful devices with better connectivity, with the iPhone 13 showing off custom 5G antennas and radio components for faster speeds.

Now, Apple's cheaper SE model is getting a 5G update, which may entice cost-conscious consumers to get new phones. 5G service is spotty in many areas around the world, but the capability gives buyers some "future-proof" protection for when the service becomes stronger.

"Since iPhone users hold on to their phone for more than 2.5 years, including 5G capability would be an attractive feature for users to upgrade their older 4G iPhone," said analyst Neil Shah of Counterpoint Research.

The United States, Japan and Western Europe have been the top markets for iPhone SE sales in recent years, according to researcher IDC.

https://www.brecorder.com/news/4015...w-cost-iphone-se-with-5g-faster-chip-for-macs