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Hans India
17-05-2025
- Hans India
A Year-by-Year Breakdown of Every iPhone Ever Made (2007–2025)
If you've been keeping track of the Apple iPhone lineup since its beginning you'll be reminded of the days where iPhones were released in a simple, easy-to-follow numerical pattern. For instance, the iPhone 4 followed the iPhone 3GS and so on. But things became more complex with the growing iPhone models list from 2007 to 2025—especially when Apple introduced the 'Plus' versions, starting with the iPhone 6, which added another layer to the Apple iPhone models year-wise 2007 - iPhone First iPhone was released to great acclaim in 2007, revolutionizing the industry of smartphones and focussed on the touchscreen aspect. 2008 - iPhone 3G The iPhone was then followed by the iPhone 3G in the year following in 2008, and as the name implies included support for 3G networks. The overall style of the phone was retained in many aspects. 2009 - iPhone 3GS The iPhone 3GS emphasised improved performance; while it retained the same design and 3G features as its predecessor, it was nearly twice as fast as earlier iPhone models. 2010 - iPhone 4 Apple released the iPhone 4 in 2010 which featured a major redesign including its unique glass-and-steel "glass sandwich" structure and a larger 4-inch display representing a complete iPhone timeline history. 2011 - iPhone 4s The design that was a staple that came with iPhone 4 was every iPhone ever released. iPhone 4 was repeated with the iPhone 4s, which included slightly improved specifications and also the introduction of Siri virtual assistant. 2012 - iPhone 5 The iPhone became even larger when it was upgraded to the iPhone 5 however, it offered a display that was 4 inches in diagonal, using an aspect ratio quite close to 16:9. It still had the classic glass sandwich feel, but the new dual-tone colours gave it a fresh, stylish edge. 2013-- iPhone 5s series, iPhone 5c The design of the iPhone 5 was identical to its predecessor, the iPhone 5, Apple threw the faster chip. Apple also adopted an entirely new approach when it launched in the iPhone release history iPhone 5c's polycarbonate shell available in various colors like the unimaginably vivid yellow, green, and pink. 2014. - iPhone 6 series The iPhone 6 introduced a sleek new metallic design and was the first in the series to come in two sizes: the standard iPhone 6 with a 4.7-inch screen and the larger iPhone 6 Plus with a 5.5-inch display. 2015. - Series iPhone 6s The trend of having a bigger Plus version was a trend that continued in the new iPhone 6s. Both the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus featured a similar design, however with improved performance due to the A9 chip that was introduced. 2016--iPhone 7 series With a slight change in style iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus had been offered with new colours including jet black and matte black. They were also the first iPhones to do away with the 3.5mm headphone jack. 2017 - iPhone X, iPhone 8 series In the year 2017, Apple completely changed the design of iPhone X, a completely new design. The bezels that were thick and the distinctive home button were gone, replaced by an almost-bezel-less display, and s an edge on top, which included the front camera and an Infrared sensor mechanism that was new to enable FaceID. 2018--iPhone XR, iPhone XS series Since 2018, the brand new bezel-less FaceID design was Apple's top priority. This is why three iPhone launch dates by year were introduced that all featured the appearance of the. The flagship phones were the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max and an entry-level iPhone XR. 2019 -- iPhone 11 series The iPhone 11 series replaced the previously confusing lineup with a more streamlined selection, where the iPhone 11 served as the entry-level model. 2020 -- iPhone 12 series The iPhone 12 series in 2020 offered four models in place of the three. The basic iPhone 12, the 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max succeeded the iPhone 11 series, a new iPhone 12 mini, with the screen size of 5.4 inch screen, was added to offer a smaller version of the other models that had the 6.1-inch (or larger) screen. 2021-- iPhone 13 series iPhone 13 series also had four different models that were all directly akin to iPhone 12 series. iPhone 12 series. The iPhone 13 series improved the series' performance, and also reduced the dimensions of its notch. 2022 -- iPhone 14 series Apple changed its lineup slightly in the past year, with Apple's iPhone 14 series. The Plus model substituted the mini and buyers can also purchase a larger, smaller non-Pro iPhone 14 Plus. 2023 -- iPhone 15 series Apple launched their newest iPhone 15 series in 2023 which consists of the iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and the highest-end 15 Pro Max. Despite maintaining the design of the iPhone 14 models the newest iPhones feature significant improvements including USB-C charging capability and titanium frames with Pro versions including an advanced A17 Pro chip suitable for console-grade gaming with real-time ray tracing. 2024--iPhone 16 series Apple has also revealed the launch of the new iPhone 16 series in September 2024. It will introduce a variety of new features to the line. There are still four iPhone variations namely the iPhone 16 Plus, and the iPhone 16 Plus and the iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max, all four versions now have the brand new Camera Control mechanism, which provides new and intuitive ways to access the camera app and snap photos quickly. 2025 - iPhone 16e The logical successor to the SE series, the iPhone 16e, launched in 2025, to mixed reviews. Many were thrilled by the reality that this iPhone evolution timeline offered features such as Apple's Apple A18 chipset, Apple Intelligence and an impressive 48-megapixel Fusion camera for a relatively low cost of Rs. 59,900. Many have criticised the 16e's dated 60Hz refresh speed display absence in MagSafe charging and the only rear camera. It could be an excellent iPhone release list from 2007 for users looking to upgrade to iOS or Apple users who want upgrading from the old iPhone 11 or 12.
Tom's Guide
08-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
I miss when every other iPhone release featured an S-series — Apple should bring that back
You may have heard the reports claiming Apple is going to change the way it releases new iPhones. Rather than releasing all of its new iPhones at once, the company would reserve the fall launch for its flashier models, such as the iPhone Pro, iPhone Pro Max and iPhone Fold once that foldable iPhone arrives. With fall focused on the marquee devices, other models would launch in the spring. These would be the standard iPhone model along with the E series device and, presumably, future iPhone Air models should an iPhone 17 Air debut this fall. You can understand the thinking behind the rumor, to a point. With Signs point to the e-series being an annual release, rather than the more sporadic updates to the iPhone SE. On top of that, foldable phones are expected to be in Apple's product mix as early as next year, potentially meaning the company has six device to release in any given year. You may like But rather than staggering its releases throughout the year just like Samsung does with its Galaxy S and Galaxy Z devices, I feel Apple should take a different approach. Instead of making each years' phone a big roaring spectacle, Apple should go back to the way things were during the iPhone's first decade — and bring back S-series iPhones. iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus (Image credit: Tom's Guide) Apple's developed a bit of a reputation over the past several years, with accusations that it just "releases the same phone every year." It's all down to the frustrations over minimal changes from one year to the next, despite all the pomp and circumstance that Apple gives each new iPhone. And that's not a problem that's exclusive to Apple. But there was a point in the past where Apple tried to make it obvious that specific phones weren't supposed to reinvent the wheel. I'm talking about the S-series, which started with 2009's iPhone 3Gs and lasted until the iPhone Xs in 2008. These weren't full upgrades, in the same way phones like the iPhone 4 or iPhone 5 were. Apple did its best to hype up each new release, but everyone knew that these phones offered pretty incremental upgrades compared to their immediate predecessors. If you had an iPhone 4, there wasn't really any need to buy an iPhone 4S — it was essentially the same phone with some minor updates aimed at people who hadn't upgraded to the previous model. You were better off waiting for an iPhone 5 the following year, and spending your money on something more substantial. The same was true of jumping from the iPhone 4S to 5S. Buying an iPhone 5 might have its perks, but since you had an S-series model already you were better off waiting for the next one. Developing an S-series iPhone gave Apple the opportunity to release a new model every year, making whatever fixes and upgrades were necessary on the previous release. But that approach came without all the same expectations that would come from changing the phone's number. An iPhone 6S was an extension of the iPhone 6, and judging it on the same level as an iPhone 7 would be pretty foolish. Annual numbered releases create too much expectation (Image credit: Future) I'll admit, I was a little frustrated back in 2011 when Apple unveiled the iPhone 4S instead of the iPhone 5. The rumor mill was filled with talk about what the fabled new "iPhone 5" could have to offer, and since this was the fifth iPhone Apple released, it made sense to give the upcoming device that name. But that's not what happened, and the iPhone 5 ended up being the sixth iPhone overall, and numbering has only gotten messier in the years since. Needless to say, I've long since stopped being pedantic about such things. Apple switched back to a chronological naming system from iPhone 11 onward, and since then we've had an uninterrupted string of numbered iPhones — regardless of how much changes each year. And at this point, it feels like Apple should maybe switch back. Increasing a number every year creates an expectation that something big is going to change. But in reality, there's only so much Apple can really alter from one year to the next. Apple should seriously consider switching back to its old iPhone release approach which was working well enough, to help prospective users temper their expectations. Maybe an iPhone 16S this fall wouldn't have quite the same level of hype as an iPhone 17. But at least there isn't going to be a wave of people disappointed that upgrades X, Y and Z never materialize. It's an S series model, so of course the entry-level iPhone 16S isn't going to get a 120Hz display nor is the iPhone 16S Pro going to get a more powerful telephoto lens. OK, so those are bad examples, since the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro are expected to get both those upgrades. But at least having the S naming convention in play would stop people hoping for specific upgrades every single year, and being disappointed when they inevitably fail to arrive. At the very least, when the iPhone number changes, you'd know that you were in for something worth having on your phone. When it comes right down to it, Apple's going to do exactly what it thinks will sell the most iPhones. Clearly, having a product numbering system that teaches people to only expect significant upgrades every two years led to off-years for iPhone sales. And Apple wants to see that year-over-year sales growth, especially with iPhones accounting for more than half of its revenue. Naturally switching to a biannual release calendar as is currently rumored would be Apple's way of trying to increase the number of sales. That, and making sure that iPhone launch events don't end up being 3 hours long, because of all the phones that need to be announced. Still, from a consumer point of view I can't help but wonder if things are going to change, maybe Apple should switch back to the old way of doing things. If nothing else, it would ensure that consumers (and shareholders) aren't going into iPhone launch events with sky-high expectations that will inevitably leave them disappointed. More from Tom's Guide Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.
Business Insider
26-04-2025
- Business Insider
Your iPhone comes with a built-in white noise machine. Here are 3 more cool things you may not know it can do.
Apple took the world by storm with the iPhone in 2007, and its crown jewel is only getting more features that can be lifesavers — or just really cool. I upgraded from the iPod Touch to an iPhone 5 as a 13-year-old in 2012, so I consider myself a bit of an expert. Yet years later, my iPhone 14 Pro Max seems to be outpacing me with innovations. I've grown used to the old ways of manual functions, typing queries into the Safari search bar, and having to rely on my memory. As Apple introduces new features, I've picked up on the tools that I see every day — like sending voice notes over iMessage or searching for apps instead of looking for them in all of my folders. However, there are more obscure additions that I hadn't made use of. These days, top-of-the-line iPhones cost over $1,000, and Apple analysts have said they could become much more expensive if President Donald Trump follows through with the steep tariffs he wants to impose on China, the main hub for iPhone manufacturing. I decided it's time to get my money's worth out of my handset since I won't be getting an upgrade for a while. Here are four ways I'll be putting Apple's software to good use. Shortcut Automations Apple launched the Shortcuts app as part of iOS 12 in 2018. It was marketed as a time-saving app that could perform actions according to custom commands. I remember the "I'm Being Pulled Over" feature being a big deal in 2020. When activated it would begin recording your interaction with police during traffic stops, but that's the last I paid attention to Shortcuts. I perused the app again and found a number of customizable features that could come in handy. What's more, they can be automated. For a trial run, I made a command for my phone to automatically FaceTime my friend whenever he sent me the word "hey." It worked, though it's probably not a command he'd like me to keep on. You can use Shortcuts for things like: Turning on "Do Not Disturb" when you open a certain app. Sending a message when you leave a location. Changing your wallpaper every day. Voice Isolation Voice Isolation is one of my favorite iPhone features of this decade. Since its release in 2021, I've been singing its praises to anyone I talk to on the phone. In New York City, I find myself talking in a loud environment as soon as I step out of my door. Inside, my two dogs go wild with barking whenever someone gets too close to the windows. Voice Isolation, however, silences all of the fuss. When my best friends and I fell into the habit of group FaceTime calls, we discovered that we could isolate our voices and silence non-vocal background noise. So, when a ambulance whizzes by with a loud siren, my friends can still hear me recapping my day. You can enable it by pressing "Phone Controls" in the Control Center while you're on the phone. Clean Up Safari Tabs Automatically If you're an organized technology user, you probably don't need this. However, if you're like me, you're welcome. I like to leave my Safari tabs open as a way to keep track of places I want to visit, things I want to buy, and any other helpful sites that I might need to refer to. Naturally, many many tabs are never revisited again as I continue to add more. Eighty-nine tabs is modest compared to the 150+ that I've proven to be capable of. I'm hoping that will change now that I know I can set my tabs to automatically close after a period of time. I think I'll start with monthly tab closings — just to ease myself into the concept. Follow these steps to close all of your tabs: Settings > Safari > Close Tabs. Background Sounds The most zen discovery of the group is also the coolest. I've played rain sounds and white noise before by looking them up on Apple Music, but I learned that they've been built into my iPhone. Through the Settings app, you can turn on Background Sounds to hear calming sounds like the ocean, dark noise, or a crackling fire. The sounds will continue playing behind other media if you that setting toggled on. Follow these steps to enable Background Sounds: Settings > Accessibility > Audio/Visual > Background Sounds.
Times of Oman
18-04-2025
- Times of Oman
Apple shifts to titanium for Vision Pro 2, aiming for lighter, more affordable AR headset
Cupertino: Apple is reportedly making significant strides in reducing the weight of its much-anticipated Vision Pro 2, aiming to address one of the biggest criticisms of its predecessor. While the original Vision Pro was lauded for its cutting-edge features, its weight became a significant drawback, particularly for users requiring extended wear. To counter this, Apple is reportedly set to integrate titanium into the construction of the second-generation augmented reality (AR) headset, according to GSM Arena. According to reports obtained by GSM Arena, the company is opting for titanium primarily in the internal structure of the headset. This move will help shave off some of the bulk without compromising the device's performance and durability. The external casing of the headset, however, will still retain an aluminium body, albeit painted in a sleek black shade. This exterior, according to the reports, will bear a colour reminiscent of "dark graphite blue," a nod to the signature hues Apple used in earlier products like the iPhone 5. The use of titanium is a bold choice for Apple, considering the material's high cost. However, it aligns with the company's focus on creating a lighter and more comfortable user experience for the Vision Pro 2, without sacrificing the device's premium feel. As the device's weight is reduced, it is expected that Apple will also work on addressing the headset's price, which has been a significant barrier for potential customers. Additionally, rumours suggest that the next-generation AR headset may not carry the "Vision Pro 2" moniker, as some had anticipated. Instead, the device could be marketed simply as "Vision" or potentially "Vision Air," reflecting its new design philosophy centered on lightness and portability. With these changes, Apple is not only aiming to improve the overall experience but also to make the device more accessible to a broader audience. As per GSM Arena, the integration of titanium, combined with other potential cost-saving measures, could pave the way for a more affordable version of the Vision Pro series, making advanced augmented reality technology available to more consumers.
