On the Tenth Birthday of Apple, here are 10 Interesting Facts that we Bet you Don’t Know…
It’s been 10 long years since Apple CEO Steve Jobs launched the first Apple iPhone. Today, the entire world celebrates the tenth birthday of this marvellous widget. The iPhone legends are fascinating than you can ever imagine. In time, Apple has introduced several innovative features that make it a powerful leader in the tech-world. Apple’s smartphones not just change the way people use phones, but also made them believe that a tiny device can achieve a lot more than humans can think.
On the occasion of Apple iPhone’s birthday, we present to you 10 most interesting facts about Apple iPhone.
iphone Marks 10th Anniversary this Year: 10 Facts to Make the Year Special for Them
- The Idea of First iPhone was Conceptualised in 1983.
Hartmut Esslinger, the computer developer for Apple, designed the first landline phone that had all the basic features of an iPad and iPhone. It was proposed in 1983 and had a stylus-controlled interface for scrolling up and down the screen. Had the product seen the light of the day, we would’ve seen advanced telephones today,
- Apple iPhone was the Invention of the Year.
When the first Apple iPhone was introduced in 2007, the idea was so revolutionary that the Time Magazine named it the ‘Invention of the Year’. It was initially named as ‘Purple Dorm’ and ‘Purple’ later, according to Scott Forstall’s court testimony.
- Despite Samsung-Apple Neck-to-Neck battle, Samsung produces its processor.
Though both Samsung and Apple are quite competitive about their products (as evident from their ads), not many people know that Samsung produces the powerful Apple processor. It is this chip that powers the wonderful iPhone with technical intelligence. This fact was unveiled by a tech geek who analysed the Samsung chip using an electron microscope.
- All Apple ads and Press Releases are released around 9:40 am.
If you didn’t check the timing of Apple iPhone ads and press releases, you ought to check it now! Most of them appear around 9:40 am to 9:42 am. It’s mainly because all Apple events start at sharp 9 am and it takes around 40 minutes for the employees to wrap up presentations and prepare footnotes. So, they pitch it by 9:41 am.
- S. Verizon was Unlucky to Turn Down Apple’s Request.
When the company was testing the waters with its first phone, it needed a corporate partner to back it. In 2000’s, the U.S. Verizon was probably the largest and the most popular carrier partner in America. It was natural for Apple to approach them for a fruitful association. Nevertheless, since the carrier company wanted Apple to feature their logo along with the official Apple logo on their smartphones, the potential partnership snapped before taking place.
- Apple iPhone Reaps Huge Profits for the Company.
Despite the company launching iPads, Mac laptops and numerous other stuff every year, the iconic iPhone is the primary money maker on the team! Even today, the phone makes up to 70% of all the Apple’s revenue. It has contributed around $200 billion in the Apple depository.
- So Far, Apple has launched about 14 different models of iPhones in the market.
Since 2007, the Cupertino-based company had launched around 14 models on first or second Tuesdays or Wednesdays every year. All the models available under the company flagship are:
iPhone (2007), iPhone 3G (2008), iPhone 3GS (2009), iPhone 4 (2010), iPhone 4s (2011), iPhone 5 (2012), iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c (2013), iPhone 6 and 6 Plus (2014), iPhone 6s and 6s Plus (2015), iPhone SE (2016), iPhone 7 (2016). Rumours suggest that iPhone 7s/7 Plus and 8 are likely to arrive in 2017 and 2018.
- The First iPhone said ‘Hello’.
Apple’s first smartphone advertisement was titled ‘Hello’. All campaigning was held under this project. It was featured on February 25, 2007, during the 79th Academy Awards.
- iPhone is known for Many Breakthrough Features.
Several breakthrough features like TouchID, mobile payment system and Retina screen first arrived in Apple iPhones. Out of these, the most expensive feature of the smartphone is it’s Retina screen that costs around $28.50. Probably that’s why the phone costs over $200.
- Apple is thoroughly Patented!
Ever since Apple was released, the company is filed for more than 200 patents covering different components and features. That’s a lot of patents, seeing that the product is just a small phone.
And that’s not all! The internet is jam-packed with countless other stories that make Apple iPhone a captivating product. You can dig up plenty of facts on this phone if you want!
