On January 9, 2007, Apple Inc. unveiled the first iPhone at the Macworld Expo in San Francisco. CEO Steve Jobs described it as a “breakthrough internet communications device,” showcasing its multi-touch display and advanced software capabilities.
The iPhone was released to consumers six months later, but critics noted significant issues, particularly with slow networks and software bugs. The iPhone’s evolution continued through subsequent models, with notable advancements seen in the iPhone 4 in 2010, which introduced improved 3G capabilities and a front-facing camera, and the iPhone 6 in 2014, which dominated sales with 222 million units sold as it enabled high-definition streaming and mobile payments.
This comparison highlights how technological innovation accelerates over time, exemplified by the rapid advancements in AI, particularly with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which released its latest model, GPT-5, in October 2023. The speed of AI evolution is exemplified by substantial market growth, where nearly 92% of business leaders anticipate AI literacy as a crucial skill in the next few years.
