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IPhone

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The original iPhone on display at the 2007 MacWorld show in San Francisco.

What is an iPhone?

An iPhone is a kind of smartphone made by a company called Apple. These phones are special because they use a system called iOS, made just for Apple devices.

The very first iPhone was shown to the world in 2007 by Steve Jobs, a man who helped start Apple. Since then, Apple has made a new iPhone almost every year. Today, there are many kinds to choose from, like the iPhone 17, the iPhone 17 Pro, the thinner iPhone Air, and the more affordable iPhone 17e.

Fun Facts About iPhones

The original iPhone was exciting because it let you tap and swipe on the screen with your fingers in many ways. Over the years, iPhones have gotten bigger screens, better picture quality, and the ability to record videos. Some iPhones can even be protected from water!

iPhones are very important in the world of phones. They helped make the style of phones we use today and made it possible for lots of small programs, called apps, to exist. You can find almost 2 million different apps to download from Apple's App Store, which makes it easy to find fun and useful things to do on your iPhone.

Different Kinds of iPhones

There have been many iPhone models made so far. Some of the latest ones are:

These iPhones come with different features and sizes so everyone can find one that fits their needs.

Images

A comparison of the sizes of different iPhone models, from the iPhone 4S to the iPhone 5S.
Close-up of the camera lenses on an iPhone 13 Pro.
A close-up of a disassembled iPhone 6S, showing its display, mainboard, and battery.

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