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