It’s been more than 17 years since Apple released its first-generation iPhone - a product that was destined to change the way we use mobile phones and prove incredibly profitable for the company.
Since then, over 2.6 billion iPhones have been sold, with a swathe of new features arriving with each new itineration - from facial recognitions and wireless payments to ever-more-advanced cameras and screens.
With the release of the iPhone 16 imminent we’re looking at the evolution of one of the world’s most popular gadgets.
9. iPhone XR/XS/XS Max
September 2018 saw Apple double-down on the iPhone X design with it's now-familiar 'notck' cutout at the top of the screen. They introduced the 'Smart HDR' computational photography system, while the XR featured a brighter-than-ever 'Liquid Retina' display. | Getty Images
10. iPhone 11/11 Pro/11 Pro Max
September 2019's iPhone 11 range was the first to offer a higher spec 'Pro' model along with the larger 'Max' option. The major innovation was a vastly improved battery life thanks to larger batteries. They also introduced ultra-wide camera lenses. | Getty Images
11. iPhone 12/12 Mini/12 Pro/12 Pro Max
The iPhone 12 range had three sizes, introducing a 'Mini' version to the 'Pros' and 'Maxes'. Announced in October 2020, they were the first to use the faster 5G network and the MagSafe magnetic charging and accessory system. | Getty Images
12. iPhone 13/13 Mini/13 Pro/13 Pro Max
There were only incremental improvements in 2021 for the now-familiar range of iPhone 13s - Mini, Pro and Pro Max. A three-times optical zoom in the Pro models was the biggest step forward, along with the predicatable longer battery length and larger camera sensors. | Getty Images