Become a TechRadar Insider
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
The best camera phone 2026
Updated After a lot of photo snapping, we've ranked the best camera phones you can get right now
The real winner of WWDC 2026 was the iPhone Air — here’s why
At WWDC 2026, Apple gave us one more reason to buy the iPhone Air — and it’s got nothing to do with design or price.
The iPhone Air 2 could arrive in 2027 with improved cameras and battery life
The iPhone Air 2 could have an extra camera and better battery life, but you'll likely be waiting until next year for it to arrive.
How to check your data usage on iPhone or Android, and save money in the process
We speak to an expert about why underusing your mobile data allowance is often ‘psychological’ and how to save money on your monthly plan.
Apple explains why Siri AI was delayed so extensively
Apple completely changed its approach to Siri's AI overhaul last year, leading to an extended wait.
The iPhone 17 Pro is 'a pleasure to look at, hold, and use' — and T-Mobile has just brought back its best deal ever on the device
TechRadar Approved - Sponsored Offer T-Mobile
You can now get the iPhone 17 Pro included with a brand-new line at T-Mobile — a deal that's available for both new and existing customers.
Apple could introduce ‘a separate subscription’ for advanced Siri AI features
Siri is finally getting smarter, but a reputable Apple tipster suggests that it might also stop being free.
I transformed my photos with iOS 27's new Apple Intelligence tools
It's early days, but using Apple Intelligence photo-generation tools in iOS 27 Dev Beta offers a good reminder about the limits of photorealistic AI image generation.
