jun 29, 2007 - The iPhone is Introduced

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In 2007, Apple extended its reach into the consumer electronics market with the release of the iPhone, a smartphone that sold over 6 million units. When it went on sale, customers lined up outside stores in the US to get their hands on one. The iPhone was released in the U.S. on June 29, 2007 at the price of $500 USD for the 4 GB model and $600 USD for the 8 GB model, both requiring a 2-year contract. Later models of the iPhone have added a variety of features, including GPS navigation, Touch ID, and facial recognition, along with the ability to shoot photos and video. In 2017, Apple sold 223 million iPhones, making the device the top-selling tech product of the year.

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