In this article, we review the history of iPhone conferences and read Together, trying to figure out how Apple Inc. to anticipate the new conference.
2007 conference and the first iPhone
Steve Jobs revealed the original iPhone on January 9, 2007, and the world knew the shape of the new device that Apple gave the slogan “This is only the beginning,” as if it knew that this device would change the world. At the WWDC 07 conference, Apple announced the date of its sale and other details We note in the conference invitation whose picture appears at the top that Apple wants you to remember these days (the days of the conference) because they will not be forgotten.
Conference 2008 and iPhone 3G
If the original iPhone was from the beginning of the success story, the iPhone 3G is the one who wrote the name of the iPhone globally and made everyone in the world know this new device, and the device was revealed on June 29, the first day of the WWDC 08 conference and the phone came with two famous slogans, “ The iPhone you are waiting for, the first phone to beat the iPhone.” The device was distinguished by the following:
● Comprehensive change in the look of the phone.
● Support for 3G networks in the phone.
● The first phone that is widely marketed globally and reaches the Middle East.
● One million units sold in the first week.
● The sale started on July 11th.
Conference 2009 and the iPhone 3GS
At the WWDC 10 conference, Apple revealed the iPhone 3GS, which is currently the longest phone in the world that receives system support and upgrade. The phone did not differ in its shape from its previous device “3G”, but Apple paid great attention to the performance of the device, as this was stated in the phone logo that was “ The fastest and most powerful iPhone until today.” The device was distinguished by the following:
● Increased processor speed by 50%.
● Memory capacity increased 100%.
● Apple upgraded the camera to 3.2 megapixels.
● Apple added voice commands.
● Providing a storage capacity of 32 GB for the first time.
● The device is available for sale on June 19, 12 days after it was announced.
Conference 2010 and iPhone 4
The iPhone 4 is considered a milestone not only in the history of the iPhone, but in the history of phones as a whole, so that Apple itself chose a slogan for the phone, “This changes everything again.” It means that this phone will reformulate the users’ perspective towards smartphones in a new way, as did the iPhone iPhone first. Apple has preceded all phone companies by providing a high-quality “Retina” screen, and the phone is distinguished by the following:
● Completely change the design of the phone and make it 24% thinner
● Double the processor and memory.
● Provide a facetime service.
● 5 mega pixel camera.
● Ultra HD Retina display.
● Sales of 600,000 units on the first day.
● The device is available for sale on June 19, 12 days after it was announced.
Conference 2011 and iPhone 4S
At this conference, Apple violated all expectations. At first, it did not reveal the phone at the WWDC conference, as it was used to before, and also the time period between this device and its predecessor was prolonged and reached about 15 months, and then the conference came frustrating to everyone who watched it until Steve Jobs died on the day Next to the conference, the device was almost identical to its previous brother and is characterized by the following:
● Increased processor speed.
● Add Siri personal assistant.
● Introducing 64 GB capacity for the first time and canceling 8 GB capacity.
● 8 mega pixel camera.
● 4 million units sold in the first 3 days.
The unique in this conference is the design of the advertisement, which was very attractive and smart, as we see above above the icon of the fourth of October, which falls on Tuesday, and then the icon of the time at ten o’clock, and then the icon of the place which is the place of the conference, then the icon of the phone with one on it and it symbolized that there is a phone new.
Conference 2012 and iPhone 5
On September 12, the conference that everyone had been waiting for, and the reason was the desire for change and waiting for Apple’s creativity again, as happened with the iPhone 4, and the conference announcement was very clear, as the number 12 was drawn on the ground as the number 5, which refers to the fifth iPhone. The device came with a much thinner and lighter design, and its most prominent features are:
● New design of the phone increases the screen size to 4 inches.
● Support for fourth generation networks.
● Improvements in the camera and increased device speed and memory.
● Change in the size of the telephone jack and the position of the audio cable.
● Sales of 5 million units in the first 3 days.
● Start selling the machine on September 21st.
Conference 2013 and iPhone 5s
The 2013 conference came completely different from previous conferences for Apple, where the company provided two versions of the iPhone, 5C and 5S, and this is the first time that Apple launches two versions of its phone, where the iPhone 5C came at a price of $ 549 and the iPhone 5S came at a price of $ 649. iPhone 5S specifications are as follows:
● A7 processor, the first processor in the world with 64Bit technology.
● Providing the golden color and for the first time the iPhone is issued with three color options.
● 8-megapixel camera with dual flash and many improvements, and the front camera is 1.2 mega-pixels.
● Providing the fingerprint to protect the device more than any other company.
● As for the iPhone 5C, it came in several colors and its price is $ 550, and the specifications of the phone are exactly like the iPhone 5.
● iPhone will be available for sale on September 20th.
Conference 2014 and iPhone 6
The conference was the largest and most important in the history of the company because Apple made drastic changes in the phone, starting with changing the screen size to 4.7 inches, as well as another 5.5 inches version, and these were the most important events of the conference.
● Presenting two iPhones, 4.7 inch and 5.5 inch, and offering the golden color.
● Disclosure of the Apple Watch briefly without any price details or release date.
● Apple unveiled its own payment system, Apple Pay.
● Cancel 32 GB capacity and replace it with 64 GB capacity at the same price and provide 128 GB capacity.
● The iPhone is available for sale starting from Friday, September 19, at a price of 649 dollars for the 16 GB iPhone, while the iPhone 6 Plus starts at 749 dollars.
Conference 2015 and iPhone 6s
The 2015 conference held on September 9 to reveal the ninth generation of the iPhone was different from all Apple conferences. For the first time, Apple makes an all-inclusive conference, revealing:
● Launch of a number of Apple Watch frames.
● The release of the iPad Pro 12.9, along with the iPad mini 4.
● The launch of the new Apple TV.
● Announcing the iPhone 6s and Plus version.
● iPhone 6s will be available for sale on Friday, September 25th.
Conference 2016 and iPhone 7
The decline in iPhone sales was a real crisis for Apple, and the iPhone 7 was Apple’s response at this conference, which was held on September 7, to return iPhone sales to their previous era. The matter differed this time, so iPhone 7 Plus sales were higher than the iPhone 7, and with a new color, Jet Black, this led to an increase in pre-order for the iPhone.
● The launch of the iPhone 7 and the Plus version with a new color, Jet Black.
● The phone came with a design close to its predecessor 6 and 6s, with an additional camera in the Plus version and the removal of the audio cable port.
● The touch screen button has been redesigned and developed to be more responsive and fast.
● The processor was increased, imaging was improved, the memory increased in the Plus version, made less 32 GB, canceled 64 GB, and improved the screen.
● Apple added for the first time the protection against water and dust with the protection standard of IP67.
● The iPhone 7 now includes two speakers on the top and bottom, and this makes the resulting sound “stereoscopic”.
● Introduced a new wireless headset called AirPods
● The launch of the second generation of the Apple Watch, which became faster, higher in performance and water resistance, and added internal GPS support for the watch.
● iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will be available for sale on September 16th.
Conference 2017 10th Anniversary
A different conference than any previous conference, and why not, ten years have passed since the production of the first iPhone, and it is time for Apple to restore glories and show something new, and this is expected, with the announcement of the update of the iPhone version and the iPhone Plus version, Apple presented a special design version Various iPhone X.
● Not following the well-known Apple tradition and the iPhone 8 instead of the iPhone 7s.
● The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus version came with a design close to its predecessor 7 and 7 Plus, with a difference in manufacturing materials so that the back is glass to support wireless charging.
● Announcing a completely new category of iPhone, the iPhone X, which has a different design, a screen without edges, with the deletion of the Home button, and a bump for the front camera.
● The launch of the third generation of the Apple Watch, which came faster and higher performance and supports data service without relying on the iPhone.
● A new generation of Apple TV supports 4K technology and HDR technology.
● The sale of iPhone 8 and 8 Plus begins Friday, September 19, and the sale of iPhone X begins until November 3.
2018 conference and back to S
After the 2018 conference, this year it seems that Apple is back again with the S-class phones, which do not offer much from the previous year…
● Apple has released three new phones, the iPhone XS, iPhone XS MAX and iPhone XR.
● The iPhone XR version is available in several colors and is the lowest price category.
● The iPhone XS and XS MAX version is available in three colors: gold, silver and gray.
● iPhone XS and XS MAX support two SIM cards.
● Apple launched the fourth generation of the Apple Watch, the fastest and edge-to-edge screen.
● iPhone sales start Friday, September 19, and the sale of the iPhone XR copy has been postponed to the end of October.
2019 conference and launch of the pro
After the decline in Apple sales in the previous year, everyone expected that Apple would provide solutions to this problem due to the return of iPhone sales to its previous era. cameras.
● Apple has released three new phones, the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max.
● The iPhone 11 version comes at a price of 699 dollars and is available in several colors and supports two cameras.
● The iPhone Pro and Pro MAX version is available in four colors: gold, silver, gray, and the new green.
● iPhone Pro and Pro MAX come with a fast charger.
● Apple launched the fifth generation of the Apple Watch, with the Retina screen feature always present.
● Selling all new Apple products started from Friday, September 20th
Conference 2020 support 5G and launch the mini
For the first time, Apple offers a fourth phone, the iPhone Mini, which comes at a price similar to the iPhone 11 in the previous year, but with all the features of the iPhone 12 and support for 5G networks.
● Apple has released four new phones, the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone Mini.
● The iPhone 12 version comes at $799 and the iPhone Mini is $699.
● The iPhone 12 Pro version comes at a price of $999 and the iPhone 12 Pro Max is $1,099.
● All phones announced by Apple support 5G.
● Apple introduced MagSafe technology where the charger is magnetically connected and provides 15W charging speed.
● In the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro phones, Apple introduced LiDAR sensor technology
● Apple has removed chargers from phones.
● iPhone 12 and 12 Pro sales start on October 23, and iPhone 12 mini and 12 Pro Max on November 13.
Conference 2021 support 5G and launch the mini
A very weak update compared to previous years, but for the first time, the edges of the iPhone were reduced, and a new feature was added in the iPhone 13 camera that supports Cinematic Mode photography.
● Apple has released four new phones, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max and iPhone 13 mini.
● The iPhone 13 version comes at $799 and the iPhone Mini is $699.
● The iPhone 13 Pro version comes at a price of $999 and the iPhone 13 Pro Max is $1,099.
● The iPhone 13 Pro version supports the Pro-Motion feature, which renews the screen frames from 10Hz to 120Hz.
● The iPhone 13 Pro version supports Macro photography up to 2 cm
● iPhone 13 sale starts on September 24th.
iPhone Islam comment on Apple conferences:
There is a working method for Apple that it applies in all its devices during the update of the device, which are general improvements in the device in addition to amazing features in a new operating system and the introduction of One key feature In each device and marketed depending on it, the advantage was as follows:
- The first iPhone: a device that did not exist before.
- iPhone 3G: Support 3G network.
- iPhone 3GS: device speed improvements.
- iPhone 4: Retina screen.
- iPhone 4S: Siri, your personal assistant.
- iPhone 5: the new size.
- iPhone 5s: Touch ID “fingerprint”.
- iPhone 6 and 6 Plus: The new size.
- iPhone 6s: 3D Touch.
- iPhone 7 and 7 Plus: Home button with touch and dual camera.
- iPhone 8 and 8 Plus: glass back and wireless charging.
- iPhone X: a new screen shape, without edges with a distinctive bump, a face print feature.
- iPhone Xs: support for two SIM cards, adding a category with a larger screen Xs Max
- iPhone 11: a dual camera with more features, a reduced price, and new colors.
- iPhone 11 Pro: the first phone from Apple to support three cameras, also a battery that lasts 4 hours more than the previous device.
- iPhone 12: Support for 5G networks and MagSafe technology
- iPhone 12 Pro: Support for LiDAR sensor technology
- iPhone 13: Camera improvements and support for cinematic video shooting
- iPhone 13 Pro: Support for Pro-Motion feature, refreshes screen frames from 10Hz to 120Hz
Will the point of strength of the sales of the new iPhone 2022 is to change the shape of the notch in the phone and a screen that works all the time? Or a battery that lasts all day, or a competitive discount price?