The iPhone journal

History. Useful perspective. A little curiosity.

The origins

The iPhone
before everything.

A small screen. A physical Home button. An idea that put music, calls and the web in one place. Looking back at the original.

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From the first chapter

January 2007

The first public showing, and the promise behind the screen.

A chapter from the lead story

The model file

A1203. Introduced in 2007. Start with the verified reference record.

Basic archive record

2007 — 2026

Explore 54 released model names and one upcoming device. Search by model or browse by year.

Before your next purchase

Carrier fit, condition and total cost deserve a closer look.