The Apple iPhone is indisputably the most popular smartphone on the planet, with more than two billion devices sold in the years since the late Apple CEO Steve Jobs first unveiled the company’s pocket-sized mobile computer to the world in 2007.
Built to run Apple’s iOS operating system – which itself has enjoyed various updates since its 2007 inception – the original iPhone was the first smartphone to use multi-touch technology and has been credited with kick-starting the so-called “app economy”.
The latest crop of iPhones includes the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max and now the new iPhone Air – Apple's thinnest ever phone. Will a foldable iPhone join them in the next year? Watch this space…
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This impressive camera accessory brings 10x zoom to your iPhone
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The iPhone 18 could be a bargain compared to the Galaxy S26 – new reports say Apple will ‘absorb’ RAM crisis costs unlike Samsung
Samsung could raise its prices in response to rising RAM costs, while Apple might choose to keep prices the same in order to increase its market share.
A free iPhone 16e and a cheap unlimited data plan - what's not to love about this deal at Metro by T-Mobile?
Metro by T-Mobile is throwing in a free iPhone 16e right now with its unlimited plans - and those are pretty damn cheap, too.
I’ve been using iPhones for years, and I always turn off this major iOS feature
The iPhone's always-on display feature is potentially useful, but it also drains battery, and if you have an Apple Watch you probably don't need it.
This iPhone offer from AT&T might just be one of the best deals I've seen at the carrier in months - and it's easy to miss
This deal on the iPhone Air beats the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and others
The new AirTag 2 leaves some iPhones behind – here's the full list
The extended precision tracking feature on the new AirTag also requires a recent iPhone to work properly.
This one Apple Maps setting will ensure you never lose your car again
Apple Maps can automatically locate your parked car, even if you don’t remember where you left it.
