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iPhone 11: Evolution of the iPhone over the years

Dalvin Brown
USA TODAY
Apple CEO Steve Jobs holds the first generation iPhone at the Macworld Conference in San Francisco on Jan. 9, 2007.
Apple CEO Steve Jobs holds the first generation iPhone at the Macworld Conference in San Francisco on Jan. 9, 2007.
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The original iPhone was released to the public on June 29. 2007. The first model was available with 4, 8, or 16 GB glass memory.
The original iPhone was released to the public on June 29. 2007. The first model was available with 4, 8, or 16 GB glass memory.
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The original iPhone also had a 2 MP camera.
The original iPhone also had a 2 MP camera.
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On July 11, 2008, Apple release the iPhone 3G.
On July 11, 2008, Apple release the iPhone 3G.
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The 3G featured iPhone OS 2.0. The new operating system introduced Apple's App Store.
The 3G featured iPhone OS 2.0. The new operating system introduced Apple's App Store.
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The iPhone 3Gs was released on June 19, 2009. The 3GS featured a news 3 MP camera with higher resolution and video capability.
The iPhone 3Gs was released on June 19, 2009. The 3GS featured a news 3 MP camera with higher resolution and video capability.
Paul Sakuma, AP
The iPhone 4 was released on June 24, 2010.
The iPhone 4 was released on June 24, 2010.
Paul Sakuma, AP
The iPhone 4 was the first iPhone with a front-facing camera and FaceTime. Additionally, the iPhone 4 introduced multitasking functionality with iOS4.
The iPhone 4 was the first iPhone with a front-facing camera and FaceTime. Additionally, the iPhone 4 introduced multitasking functionality with iOS4.
Paul Sakuma, AP
The iPhone 4s was released on Oct. 14, 2011.
The iPhone 4s was released on Oct. 14, 2011.
Steven Senne, AP
The 4s introduced the world the Siri, Apple's personal assistant.
The 4s introduced the world the Siri, Apple's personal assistant.
Eric Risberg, AP
The iPhone 5 was released on Sept. 21, 2012.
The iPhone 5 was released on Sept. 21, 2012.
Jeff Chiu, AP
The iPhone 5 featured an aluminum-based body and a taller screen than previous models.
The iPhone 5 featured an aluminum-based body and a taller screen than previous models.
Kin Cheung, AP
The iPhone 5s was released on Sept. 20, 2013. The 5s featured the first 64-bit processor in a smartphone. It also introduced Touch ID, a fingerprint recognition system.
The iPhone 5s was released on Sept. 20, 2013. The 5s featured the first 64-bit processor in a smartphone. It also introduced Touch ID, a fingerprint recognition system.
Nati Harnik, AP
The iPhone 5c was also released on Sept. 20, 2013. The 5c featured a polycarbonate shell instead of aluminum and was available in several colors. The 5c was sold at a lower price point than the 5s.
The iPhone 5c was also released on Sept. 20, 2013. The 5c featured a polycarbonate shell instead of aluminum and was available in several colors. The 5c was sold at a lower price point than the 5s.
Ng Han Guan, AP
The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus were released on Sept. 19, 2014.
The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus were released on Sept. 19, 2014.
Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP
The 6 and 6 Plus featured a faster processor, improved camera and introduced Apple Pay.
The 6 and 6 Plus featured a faster processor, improved camera and introduced Apple Pay.
Shizuo Kambayashi, AP
From left, the iPhone 6S Plus, 6S and SE were first introduced in late 2015. The 6s updated the internal hardware and added a 12-MP camera. The SE served as a successor to the 5s.
From left, the iPhone 6S Plus, 6S and SE were first introduced in late 2015. The 6s updated the internal hardware and added a 12-MP camera. The SE served as a successor to the 5s.
Julie Jacobson, AP
The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus were released on Sept. 16, 2016. The iPhone 7 models featured new hardware updates and an updated 12 MP rear-facing camera. Notably, Apple removed the 3.5 mm headphone jack.
The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus were released on Sept. 16, 2016. The iPhone 7 models featured new hardware updates and an updated 12 MP rear-facing camera. Notably, Apple removed the 3.5 mm headphone jack.
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A visitor tries out an Apple iPhone 7 on the first day of sales of the new phone at the Berlin Apple store on Sept. 16, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. The new phone comes in two sizes, one with a 4.7 inch display, the other with a 5.5 inch display.
A visitor tries out an Apple iPhone 7 on the first day of sales of the new phone at the Berlin Apple store on Sept. 16, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. The new phone comes in two sizes, one with a 4.7 inch display, the other with a 5.5 inch display.
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A Chinese couple tests the new iPhone 7 during the opening sale launch at an Apple store in Shanghai on Sept. 16, 2016. With new iPhones hitting the markets on Sept. 16, Apple is seeking to regain momentum and set new trends for the smartphone industry and tech sector.
A Chinese couple tests the new iPhone 7 during the opening sale launch at an Apple store in Shanghai on Sept. 16, 2016. With new iPhones hitting the markets on Sept. 16, Apple is seeking to regain momentum and set new trends for the smartphone industry and tech sector.
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Lisa Gao compares a new jet black iPhone 7, right, with her iPhone 6 at the Apple Store in Chicago on Sept. 16, 2016.
Lisa Gao compares a new jet black iPhone 7, right, with her iPhone 6 at the Apple Store in Chicago on Sept. 16, 2016.
Kiichiro Sato, AP
The iPhone XR has a single rear camera.
The iPhone XR has a single rear camera.
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