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…
Latest about iPhone

'If you can’t buy it, you can’t afford it' — why not everyone is buying Apple's new iPhone leasing offer
By Lance Ulanoff Published
Apple Upgrade is Apple's new multi-product-category leasing program that not everyone loves, but there's more to it than endless product subscription.

iPhone 7 vs iPhone Air cameras — how far has Apple's hardware come in 10 years?
By Axel Metz Published
I took the iPhone 7 and iPhone Air on a photo walk to see how far Apple's photography hardware has come in 10 years.

Samsung just fixed the foldable phone — now Apple can make it cool
By Graham Barlow Published
The new Samsung Z Fold 8 Ultra is the best folding phone I've seen, but I'm waiting to see what Apple does in the same space.

The best iPhone 17e plans in Australia for July 2026
By Nico Arboleda Last updated
Apple's mid-range iPhone 17e is the company's most affordable current handset — here are the best plans from the major Aussie telcos.

The best iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max plans in Australia for July 2026
By Nico Arboleda Last updated
The pro-level iPhone 17s are better than ever while sporting a new look from its predecessors — here's how you can get them from the major local telcos.

Apple vs OpenAI lawsuit: 8 bombshell accusations and what they could mean
By Lance Ulanoff Published
Apple's OpenAI lawsuit is full of truly eye-opening accusations that, if true, could doom OpenAI's hardware business and scuttle the partnership between the two companies.

I’ve found the Apple AirTag to be invaluable — so it’s good news that the upgraded second-gen tracker is 21% off for Prime Day
By Max Langridge Published
If you're like me and find it easy to lose your keys, or you want to make sure your suitcase never goes MIA, the AirTag 2 is an essential for any iPhone owner.

The winning iPhone Photography Awards images and the iPhones used to take them are stunningly varied
By Jon Stapley Published
Turns out you don't need the latest tech to win prestigious prizes.
Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more.

