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Apple's 2022 autumn launch arrived as scheduled with a number of products led by the iPhone 14 series, and refreshing features such as "Smart Island" made everyone say, "it has to be Apple again."

And iPhone brought about changes in the world of science and technology from 15 years ago.

Turning the calendar back to June 29, 2007, Apple co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs (Steve Jobs) unveiled the first generation of iPhone, which he called an all-in-one machine that combines "iPod, mobile and web communicator." Although Jobs knew that iPhone would change the way we communicate and surf the Internet, he probably didn't expect that such a small device would have such a profound impact on human society.

The first generation of iPhone laid the foundation for modern smartphones, ushering in a new era: almost everyone would carry a pocket computer with them, and huge amounts of information would be presented with just a few clicks on the screen. According to GSMA Intelligence, there are currently more than 5 billion people using mobile services worldwide. Statistics show that Americans use mobile phones for an average of more than four hours a day, while Chinese people spend more than 3.3 hours a day.

From work, communication, shopping to travel, financial management and entertainment, almost every aspect of our daily life can be done through smartphones, of which hundreds of millions of people use iPhone.

When the release of iPhone 14 attracts global media attention, it is necessary to review how this vigorous scientific and technological revolution unfolded.

The following is a brief history of iPhone's development since its inception in 2007:

Primary iPhone (2007)

Everything goes back to 2007, when the first generation of iPhone was released. The device has a 3.5-inch screen, a 2-megapixel camera and a maximum storage capacity of only the 16GB. At that time, iPhone didn't even support third-party applications.

Compared with today's powerful smartphones, the original iPhone looked primitive, but it set the standard and laid the foundation for subsequent generations of mobile devices. For example, its multi-touch screen opens the way for touch operating systems that are common on smartphones, tablets and PC.

IPhone 3G (2008)

With the launch of iPhone 3G, Apple has added important new features to the phone, such as GPS module, 3G network and stronger performance.

But perhaps the most important thing is the official launch of App Store, which has transformed iPhone from an Internet-only mobile device into a full-featured computing platform.

IPhone 3GS (2009)

The iPhone 3GS has further improved Apple's smartphone, providing a 3-megapixel camera, voice control and longer battery life.

The operating system released with iPhone 3GS is also important-many of its built-in features later became industry standards, such as cut, copy, and paste gestures and support for multimedia messages.

IPhone 4 (2010)

The iPhone 4 is Apple's first major change to its appearance since the launch of the iPhone in 2007. Compared with previous generations, its fuselage is thinner and more angular, and it also uses a glass shell and stainless steel edge.

IPhone 4 introduced the retina screen, which will be an important feature of Apple products in the future. In fact, the iPhone 4 is the first iPhone to offer FaceTime video calls.

Although iPhone 4 is well received, it is not without criticism. It is best known for its poor call quality, which is known as the "antenna gate". When the user holds the iPhone 4 in some way, it will be disconnected frequently due to antenna problems during the call. For this reason, the US Consumer report magazine did not list the iPhone 4 as its recommended mobile phone for 2010.

IPhone 4S (2011)

Apple's Siri digital voice assistant is the most famous feature introduced by iPhone 4S.

Today, almost all Apple products, from Apple Watch to Mac to HomePod mini, have built-in Siri.

IPhone 5 (2012)

IPhone 5 is another major change in the look and feel of Apple's iPhone.

Apple expanded the smartphone to 4 inches with the iPhone 5, a big upgrade from the previous 3.5-inch screen. As Samsung and other manufacturers launched large-screen Android phones at that time, the significance of Apple's move was even more significant.

The iPhone 5 is also the first iPhone to use the Lightning charging interface, which is still in use today.

IPhone 5S (2013)

The iPhone 5S is the first iPhone to incorporate a Touch ID fingerprint sensor on the Home button, which was an important symbol of the iPhone phone until the launch of the iPhone X in 2017.

Touch ID represents a major shift in usage patterns, with which users do not have to enter a password every time the phone is unlocked. Although this approach seems extremely cumbersome now, it was the unlocking mode that has been used by the entire mobile phone industry for many years at that time.

IPhone 5C (2013)

Apple also launched the iPhone 5C with a colored shell that year, which was positioned as a low-cost alternative to the flagship iPhone 5S. The phone, which comes in blue, green, yellow and other colors, is $100 cheaper than the 5S.

Compared with the iPhone 5S, the iPhone 5C has no built-in fingerprint recognition function and uses the previous generation processor, and the aluminum shell of the iPhone 5S has been changed into a plastic shell. Although the configuration is not high, the phone is significant because it shows that Apple offers low-cost options for iPhone users for the first time, setting a precedent for the later iPhone XR and iPhone 11.

IPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus (2014)

IPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have become important turning points in the history of iPhone.

The larger iPhone 6 Plus represents a further extension of Apple's smartphone line, allowing consumers to choose between two different sizes of screens for the first time. The importance of the Android phone is self-evident in the context that the Android screen is getting bigger and bigger, while the iPhone screen has remained at 4 inches for years.

IPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus also redesigned the entire product line, most of which remained until 2017, until iPhone X introduced rimless bangs. In addition, iPhone 6 also uses faster processors and larger storage options.

IPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus (2015)

Compared with the upgrade of iPhone 6, iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus mainly add a new feature called 3D Touch, which makes it easy for users to call shortcut keys by pressing hard on the screen.

The phone also uses a faster processor and a better 1200-megapixel camera.

IPhone SE (2016)

Apple launched the iPhone SE in 2016, a low-cost product aimed at people who want to use iPhones with smaller screens and lower prices than the iPhone 6 and 6S.

The iPhone SE has a 4-inch screen similar to the iPhone 5 and 5S, but has the same processor as the iPhone 6S flagship at the time.

IPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus (2016)

After the launch of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, Apple officially removed the headphone Jack from the phone line. This is the first iPhone that does not provide a 3. 5-inch headphone Jack, and users can only use headphones through the Lightning port. Apple also launched the first-generation AirPods true wireless Bluetooth headset that year.

Apple may not be the first company to remove headphone jacks on smartphones, but the launch of iPhone 7 quickly led peers to follow suit. The popularity of AirPods has also risen rapidly: Apple analyst Guo Mingyi estimates that Apple sold 27 million AirPods headphones in the most recent holiday season alone.

The iPhone 7 Plus is also the first iPhone to use dual-camera and portrait mode, which can enhance the sharpness of the image with a slightly virtual background. The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are also the first Apple smartphones with waterproof features.

IPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus (2017)

The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus mark the first time Apple has introduced wireless charging into its mobile phone line. These two products also adopt a new glass design, finally abandoning the aluminum frame design that has been in use for many years since iPhone 5.

IPhone X (2017)

The iPhone X is a key product of Apple. It was released with the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus and became the company's first phone with a borderless OLED screen. It supports face recognition and cancels the Home key.

Now all the iPhone designs on the market follow this product, and it is the first Apple smartphone with a starting price of up to $1000.

IPhone XS and iPhone XS Max (2018)

IPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are follow-on products of iPhone X with faster processors, better waterproofing and better portrait mode.

These two products are not much different from the iPhone X, but it is a further indication that Apple will continue to use the full-screen design of the iPhone X in its future flagship phones.

IPhone XR (2018)

Along with the iPhone XS and XS Max, Apple also launched the iPhone XR, which is available in a variety of colors and is about $250 cheaper than the iPhone XS.

The iPhone XR is positioned as a low-cost alternative to Apple's flagship machine with a full screen design, but the price is more acceptable than the $1000 iPhone XS. It doesn't use iPhone XS's OLED screen and dual camera system, but it looks very similar.

IPhone 11 (2019)

IPhone 11, which starts at a relatively low price of $700and has a variety of colors, is essentially a follow-on to iPhone XR.

The phone is equipped with a new dual camera system, including an ultra-wide-angle lens that supports night view mode, a faster processor and a higher-definition front-facing camera.

IPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max (2019)

The more expensive iPhone 11Pro and iPhone 11Pro Max are the first iPhones with a three-camera system: a wide-angle, ultra-wide-angle, and telephoto lens. At its September launch that year, Apple positioned the product as the ultimate mobile camera for professional photography and video lovers.

The phone uses a new matte shell, the lens sensor has been upgraded, and the design has been slightly adjusted compared with the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max.

IPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini (2020)

With the release of iPhone 12 in 2020, the iPhone family has once again updated its design.

This generation of phones abandons the sleek metal frame of the iPhone 6 and replaces it with smooth right-angled edges, reminiscent of earlier iPhone phones. Apple also offers OLED displays, better cameras, 5G modules for the standard iPhone, and is compatible with MagSafe accessories.

The iPhone 12 also has the mini model, which seems to emulate the previously popular iPhone SE.

IPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max (2020)

Like the standard iPhone 12, Apple's Pro model that year was upgraded to include more stylish and high-end elements.

The two more expensive models also have larger screens than their predecessors and have upgraded their three-camera system with built-in augmented reality, faster processors and longer battery life.

IPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini (2021)

Compared with the 2020 design revision, Apple's 2021 basic iPhone upgrade is limited, with brighter screens, new camera modules and better camera performance.

Maybe battery life is the point. IPhone 13 uses larger batteries and more energy-efficient displays, and improves energy efficiency by upgrading processors.

IPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max (2021)

The battery life of the iPhone 13 Pro in 2021 has also been upgraded, and test results show that it can play streaming videos for more than 16 hours. In addition, the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro max offer faster operating speeds and industry-leading imaging quality.

IPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus (2022)

The new iPhone 14 Plus is a 6.7-inch large screen phone that is the same size as the iPhone 14 Pro Max. Both the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus have better battery life and better cameras than their predecessors, and both are transitioning to SIM-free mode.

IPhone 14 series products also provide a new emergency satellite SOS system, which can send rescue information directly through the satellite, and can also detect whether the aircraft owner has encountered a collision accident through the collision detection function. Prices for these two products start at $799.

IPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max (2022)

These two models use pill-shaped openings to replace the previous bangs, which is a major change in design. Some notices will be displayed in a way that integrates with the opening of the pill screen, which Apple calls "Dynamic Island".

The cameras of the two phones use 4800 megapixel sensors instead of the previous 1200 megapixel sensors. The Pro starts at $999.

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