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Apple's iPhone, 5 years on

The iPhone at 5: From uncertainty to runaway hit

Apple's iPhone first went on sale five years ago tomorrow. CNET gazes back at some of its early flaws, and looks to what lies ahead.
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  • iPhone 5 to reign as leading smartphone in 2013, says analyst

    Hardware upgrades and new Apple services will help the next-generation iPhone lead the smartphone market next year, according to analyst Mark Moskowitz. more

  • Five years later, iPhone revenue hits $150 billion

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  • Is Apple's iPhone still No. 1 at Verizon?

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  • CNET review: Apple iPhone 4S

    The iPhone 4S isn't the king of cell phones, but it's part of the royal family nonetheless. Even without 4G and a giant screen, this phone's smart(ass) voice assistant, Siri, the benefits of iOS 5, and its spectacular camera make it a top choice more

  • iPhone turns 4: Early predictions rewound

    June 29, 2011 Apple's smartphone marks its fourth birthday, and there's little arguing it's been a huge success. Still, many industry watchers weren't so sure early on. more

  • iPhone: The wait is over

    June 29, 2007 You've been reading about it for months, ever since Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled it to much acclaim at Macworld in January. Now the iPhone is hitting the market--no longer just a design and a demo, but a real gadget taking its chances in the real world. So, was it worth the wait? more

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