Have you been hanging onto your current iPhone, wondering when Apple might release the next big upgrade? I don‘t blame you – as a technology analyst who‘s followed every iPhone launch since the very first model back in 2007, I always get excited to see the latest and greatest innovations Apple brings to the table each fall.
You‘re likely curious about what surprises the tech giant might have in store for the upcoming iPhone 15. Well, you‘ve come to the right place! By looking back at the full history of iPhone releases, we can make an educated guess at the iPhone 15 launch date and feature upgrades.
Quick iPhone History Recap
Let‘s start with a quick recap of all the previous iPhone models over the years. As you may know, from the original iPhone in 2007 up through the iPhone 4 in 2010, Apple adopted a June release cycle for unveiling new phones. Here‘s a look back at the specs, pricing and life cycles for these early landmark devices:
| Model | Release Date | Discontinued | Starting Price | Key Features | Units Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original iPhone | June 29, 2007 | July 11, 2008 | $499 | 3.5" display, 2MP camera, 4/8GB storage | 6.1 million |
| iPhone 3G | July 11, 2008 | June 19, 2009 | $199 | 3G data support | 13.7 million |
| iPhone 3GS | June 19, 2009 | June 24, 2010 | $199 | Faster processor, 3MP camera | 30 million |
| iPhone 4 | June 24, 2010 | October 4, 2011 | $199 | Retina display, 5MP camera | 50 million |
Impressive, right? Of course these original iPhones seem dated now, butjobs at the time they represented astonishing advances in smartphone technology and industrial design. It‘s easy to forget now, but the original iPhone absolutely revolutionized the mobile phone market in 2007.
Anyway, that‘s a quick snapshot of the fast evolution that happened across the initial iPhone generations – while still sticking to that reliable June launch timeframe. But things changed with…
The Turning Point: iPhone 4S Kicks Off Fall Release Cadence
When the iPhone 4S shocked the world by debuting in October 2011 instead of the summer, it kicked off a vastly different iPhone release strategy…
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