Overview
The iPhone, a flagship product line from [[Apple-com|Apple Inc.]], represents a monumental shift in personal technology. First unveiled in January 2007, it was a convergence of a mobile phone, a widescreen iPod with touch controls, and a breakthrough internet communicator. Its pioneering use of a multi-touch interface, coupled with the [[ios|iOS]] operating system, set a new standard for user interaction and mobile application development. Over its history, the iPhone has seen continuous innovation, from larger, higher-resolution displays and advanced camera systems to the integration of biometric security like [[touch-id|Touch ID]] and [[face-id|Face ID]]. As of mid-2025, over 3 billion units have been sold globally, solidifying Apple's position as the dominant force in the smartphone market, a position it has held since 2023.