What did the original 4GB iPhone cost when it launched in 2007?
Answer$499
The 8GB model cost $599; both were considered pricey for a phone at the time.
Source: History.com (2007) history.com
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iPhone facts & stats
4 sourced facts about the iPhone (Apple smartphones), each with the context behind the number. 4 more are in today's round and appear here after it closes.
The basics
What share of the global mobile operating system market does iOS currently hold?
Answerabout 32.4%
Android holds most of the rest worldwide, though iOS leads in several wealthier markets like the U.S.
Source: StatCounter Global Stats gs.statcounter.com
Going deeper
About how many days after Steve Jobs announced the iPhone did it actually go on sale?
Answerabout 6 months (171 days)
Jobs unveiled it on January 9, 2007, but it didn't reach stores until June 29, 2007.
Source: History.com (2007) history.com
What was Apple's share of the global smartphone market in 2023?
Answerabout 20.1%
It was an all-time high for Apple, the first time it claimed the #1 spot for a full year, edging out Samsung.
Source: IDC (via Businesswire) (2023) businesswire.com
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