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The iPhone marks its sixteenth birthday

Steve Jobs unveiled the iPhone to the public 16 years ago, exactly on January 9, 2007.

At the stage of the Mac world, Jobs had introduced the first iPhone device, which was the first touch-screen and Internet-enabled device.

An Apple employee shared his experience with the public when the first iPhone was released. He said: "When I touched the screen for the first time, I knew this technology was going to make a big splash."

The iPhone may not have changed the world of technology, but it certainly changed people's lives. With a tap of the fingers, users can now access the Internet very easily. In addition to calling and texting, the iPhone can now be used as a computer.

The launch of the 'App Store' had also paved the way for app builders. A total of $25 billion went to app creators.

The Apple device did not have an easy journey. During Jobs' first demo, the iPhone had problems, including losing its Internet connection. The launch of the first iPhone was successful but there were many challenges as each year passed. Apple has managed to be the best even against its biggest rival Samsung.

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The iPhone 4 also had problems with the phone signal, which caused Apple to lose some customers. But, Jobs had repeatedly said that "smartphones are not perfect and neither is Apple".

Now the iPhone has evolved into a thinner and more flexible device. Although Apple has advanced a lot with iPhone devices, the legacy that Jobs left was continued by Apple following the original concept of the mobile phone.