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| iPhone Models Apple iPhone iOS Version History iOS 8.1 Released: Oct. 20, 2014 Added: Support for Apple Pay The return of Camera Roll to the Photos app (it had been removed in iOS 8.0) iCloud Photo Library beta Support for iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 iOS 8.0 Released: Sept. 17, 2014 Added: Notification Center widgets Third-party keyboards App extensions to provide functionality between apps Support for Apple's Continuity and Handoff features with Mac OS X iOS-to-Mac AirDrop support Healthkit support Homekit support Improvements to the Messages app, including voice messages and auto-expiring messages Family Sharing Wi-Fi calling. iOS 7.1 Released: March 10, 2014 Added: Support for CarPlay New voices for Siri in Mandarin Chinese, UK English, Australian English, and Japanese Added iTunes Radio features Improvements to the Touch ID fingerprint scanner on the iPhone 5S Enhancements to the Calendar app and accessibility features Changes to improve performance on the iPhone 4 and many other improvements and bug fixes. iOS 7.0.6 Released: Feb. 26, 2014 Added: Bug fixes for major iOS security hole that allowed websites to fake security certificates iOS 7.0.5 Released: Jan. 29, 2014 Added: Bug fixes for iPhone 5S and 5C running on Chinese wireless networks Ads Download iPhone Recovery iphone-recovery.wondershare.net Recover SMS/Pics/Contact/Note from iPhone 5S/5C/5/4S/, Download Now! 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Released: Oct. 22, 2013 Added: New controls to reduce OS-level motion and animations Bug fixes iCloud Keychain Password Generator iOS 7.0.2 Released: Sept. 26, 2013 Added: Fix for lockscreen bug Greek language support to lockscreen iOS 7 Released: Sept. 18, 2013 Added: New user interface iTunes Radio iTunes in the Car Control Center Improvements to Find My iPhone, including Activation Lock Touch ID fingerprint scanner on iPhone 5S AirDrop Image filters built in Camera app Hundreds of smaller changes iOS 6.1.5 Released: Nov. 14, 2013 Added: Bug fix for 4th generation iPod touch iOS 6.1.4 Released: May 2, 2013 Added: Bug fix for iPhone 5 iOS 6.1.3 Released: March 19, 2013 Added: Bug fixes iOS 6.1.2 Released: Feb. 19, 2013 Added: Bug fixes for Microsoft Exchange iOS 6.1.1 Released: Feb. 6, 2013 Added: Bug fixes for iPhone 4S iOS 6.1 Released: Jan. 28, 2013 Added: Improvements to Siri More carrier support for LTE networks Modifications to iCloud at device set up Numerous minor enhancements Bug fixes iOS 6.0.2 Released: Dec. 18, 2012 Added: Bug fixes on iPhone 5 and iPad mini iOS 6.0.1 Released: Nov. 1, 2012 Added: Bug fixes iOS 6 Released: Sept. 19, 2012 Added: Replaced earlier Maps app with new, Apple-created Maps app Turn-by-turn directions Do Not Disturb Passbook New privacy controls Removed YouTube app Expanded features for Siri Facebook integration Support for FaceTime over cellular networks, where available Bug fixes iOS 5.1.1 Released: May 7, 2012 Added: Improved reliability when using HDR photos from the lock screen short cut Solved a problem with 2G/3G network switching Fixed bug with AirPlay playback Increased Safari bookmark and Reading List syncing Removed an incorrect error that would report a failed iTunes Store purchase even when the purchase succeeded. iOS 5.1 Released: March 7, 2012 Added: Support for third-generation iPad Updated camera app for third-generation iPad Updated Camera shortcut from lockscreen Genius Mixes and Playlists for iTunes Match Japanese support for Siri Update AT&T network indicator to show 4G in many locations Bug fixes iOS 5.0.1 Released: Nov. 10, 2011 Added: Fixed battery-related and Documents in the Cloud bugs Support for multitasking gestures on original iPad Improved Siri voice recognition for Australian users iOS 5 Released: Oct. 12, 2011 Added: Support for iCloud and iTunes Match iMessage System-wide integration of Twitter Notification Center and updated lock screen to include notifications Built-in Reader and Reminders apps; a read-later and to-do list app, respectively Tweaks to the Camera app to add a camera shortcut to the lock screen and the ability to use the volume up button to take photos Formatting-related tweaks to Mail app Newsstand, a new app for reading magazines purchased through the App Store Tweaks to Game Center app, including support for turn-based network games iOS 4.3.5/4.2.10 Released: July 25, 2011 Fixed: Fixes bugs and security holes iOS 4.3.4/4.2.9 Released: July 15, 2011 Fixed: Fixes bugs and security holes iOS 4.3.3/4.2.8 Released: May 4, 2011 Fixed: Reduces the size of the location awareness cache No longer backs up location data during sync Deletes location data when Location Services are turned off iOS 4.3.1 Released: March 25, 2011 Fixed: Graphics problem on 4th gen. touch Bug when activating/connecting to wireless networks Image flicker on TV out using Apple Digital AV Adapter Problems authenticating to some web services iOS 4.3 Released: March 11, 2011 Added: Adds support for iPad 2 Adds the Nitro Javascript engine to Safari browser Adds improvements to AirPlay Adds support for Home Sharing and Personal Hotspot (iPhone only) Adds preference to make volume mute button either that or screen rotation lock Does not support Verizon iPhone Drops support for iPhone 3G and 2nd. gen. iPod touch iOS 4.2.5 Released: February 10, 2011 Added: Adds support for the Verizon cellular network Adds 3G Mobile Hotspot functionality for CDMA iPhones iOS 4.2 Released: November 22, 2010 Added: Brings all iOS 4 features to iPad AirPrint wireless printing AirPlay support Extends GameCenter support to iPad Free Find My iPhone service Search in page in Safari Software-based screen orientation lock for iPad Assign unique tones to individual SMS senders iOS 4.1 Released: September 2010 Added: High Dynamic Range photos Game Center Many bug fixes (proximity sensor, Bluetooth, iPhone 3G) iOS / iPhone OS 4 Released: June 22, 2010 for iPhone and iPod touch | Fall 2010 for iPad With this release, the iPhone OS was renamed iOS Added: Multitasking Folders to organize apps Unified email inbox and threaded email conversations Improved security and business features iBooks for iPhone, iPod touch iAd 100+ other fixes and features Drops support for the original iPhone iPhone OS 3.2 Released: April 3, 2010 Added: This version of the OS is specific to the iPad and adds features and functionality for that device iPhone OS 3.1.3 Released: Feb. 2, 2010 Added: Improved battery status reporting Fixes bug related to apps not launching Fixes bug related to Japanese Kana keyboard Various security fixes iPhone OS 3.1.2 Released: Oct. 8, 2009 Added: Bug fixes for network connection lost and problems waking from sleep. iPhone OS 3.1 Released: Sept. 9, 2009 iPhone Firmware 3.0 Released: June 17, 2009 Added: MMS, aka multimedia messaging service; text messages with photos and videos Bluetooth connections between iPhones and iPod touches (the OS also unlocks the Bluetooth hardware included, but not currently used, in the second-generation iPod touch) Bluetooth stereo streaming Spotlight search functionality on the home page Tethering, to allow use of iPhone as modem for computers (for an additional fee) Background push notifications so apps can deliver content when they’re not being run Support for peripherals through the dock connector New app: Voice memos, which does what you’d expect from the name A revised Stocks app Landscape mode in mail, text, and notes Voice Control of phone and iPod (iPhone 3GS only) Notes that can sync to Macs and PCs, unlike in the current OS Form auto-fill and anti-phishing tools in Safari Shake-to-shuffle in the iPod app, a la the 4th-generation iPod nano The ability to rent and purchase movies, TV, and audiobooks over the air Parental controls and ratings for apps, iTunes content, etc. Find my iPhone feature for lost phones via MobileMe; includes remote deletion of data as an option Support for 30 new languages Purchases within apps now supported, works in paid apps only iPhone Firmware 2.2.1 Released: Jan. 27, 2009 Added: Bug fixes related to Safari, camera roll and Mail Bug fixes for iPod touch related to handling AAC files Other bug and stability fixes iPhone Firmware 2.2 Released: Nov. 21, 2008 Added: Google Street View, with driving, walking, and public transit directions Display address of dropped pins and share location via email Over-the-air downloads of podcasts from the iTunes Store Turn off text auto-correction New home screen shortcut brings you to first page of Home screen Bug fixes to reduce dropped called, improve Safari stability, improve mail fetching and display of HTML mail, improve sound quality in Visual Voicemail iPhone Firmware 2.1 Released: Sept. 12, 2008 Added: Decrease in call set-up failures and dropped calls Significantly better battery life for most users Dramatically reduced time to backup to iTunes Improved email reliability, notably fetching email from POP and Exchange accounts Faster installation of 3rd party applications Fixed bugs causing hangs and crashes for users with lots of third party applications Improved performance in text messaging Faster loading and searching of contacts Improved accuracy of the 3G signal strength display Repeat alert up to two additional times for incoming text messages Option to wipe data after ten failed passcode attempts Genius playlist creation iPhone Firmware 2.0.2 Released: August 18, 2008 Added: Bug fixes iPhone Firmware 2.0.1 Released: August 4, 2008 Added: Bug fixes iPhone Firmware 2.0 Released: July 11, 2008 Added: Support for iPhone 3G Support for App Store and third-party applications and games Support for Microsoft Exchange Support for 3G data and GPS, when the hardware is present iPhone Firmware 1.1.4 Released: Feb. 26, 2008 Added: Bug fixes iPhone Firmware 1.1.3 Released: Jan. 15, 2008 Added: Location awareness Customizable home screen and multiple home screen pages Multi-recipient SMS Lyrics display in iPod Chapters in iPod movies Web clips Support for iTunes Movie Rentals iPhone Firmware 1.1.2 Released: Nov. 13, 2007 Added: International Keyboard Support Bug Fixes Tacit approval for user-created ringtones iPhone Firmware 1.1.1 Released: Sept. 27, 2007 Added: iTunes WiFi Music Store New Calculator icon Double-tap functionality on Home button TV in/out features Bug Fixes iPhone Firmware 1.0.2 Released: Aug. 22, 2007 Added: Increased speaker volume Improved EDGE and WiFi reception Closing user-created ringtone and program holes Bug fixes iPhone Firmware 1.0.1 Released: Aug. 1, 2007 Added: Closing user-created ringtone and program holes Bug fixes ============================================================ • iPhone Features Compared Apple iPhone model history 2015 iPhone 6 Year introduced: 2014 Capacity: 16, 64, and 128 GB Colors: space gray, silver, gold Model number on the back cover: Model A1549 (GSM model) Model A1549 (CDMA model) Model A1586 More details: The display is 4.7 inches (diagonal). The front is flat with curved edges and is made of glass. The back is anodized aluminum. The Sleep/Wake button is on the right side of the device. The Home button contains Touch ID. There's a True Tone LED flash on the back and a SIM tray on the right side that holds a "fourth form factor" (4FF) or nano-SIM card. The IMEI is etched on the back cover. iPhone 6 Plus Year introduced: 2014 Capacity: 16, 64, and 128 GB Colors: space gray, silver, gold Model number on the back cover: Model A1522 (GSM model) Model A1522 (CDMA model) Model A1524 More details: The display is 5.5 inches (diagonal). The front has curved edges and is made of glass. The back is anodized aluminum. The Sleep/Wake button is on the right side of the device. The Home button contains Touch ID. There's a True Tone LED flash on the back and a SIM tray on the right side that holds a "fourth form factor" (4FF) or nano-SIM card. The IMEI is etched on the back cover. iPhone 5s Year introduced: 2013 Capacity: 16, 32, and 64 GB Colors: space gray, silver, gold Model number on the back cover: A1533 or A1457 or A1530: iPhone 5s (GSM model) A1533 or A1453: iPhone 5s (CDMA model) A1518 or A1528 or A1530: iPhone 5s (GSM model China) More details: The front is flat and made of glass. The back is anodized aluminum. The Home button contains Touch ID. There's a True Tone LED flash on the back and a SIM tray on the right side that holds a "fourth form factor" (4FF) or nano-SIM card. The IMEI is etched on the back cover. iPhone 5c Year introduced: 2013 Capacity: 8, 16 and 32 GB Colors: white, blue, pink, green, yellow Model number on the back cover: A1532 or A1507 or A1529: iPhone 5c (GSM model) A1532 or A1456: iPhone 5c (CDMA model) A1516 or A1526 or A1529: iPhone 5c (GSM model China) More details: The front is flat and made of glass. The back is hard-coated polycarbonate (plastic). There's a SIM tray on the right side that holds a "fourth form factor" (4FF) or nano-SIM card. The IMEI is etched on the back cover. iPhone 5 Year introduced: 2012 Capacity: 16, 32, and 64 GB Colors: black and white Model number on the back cover: A1428: iPhone 5 (GSM model) A1429: iPhone 5 (GSM and CDMA model) A1442: iPhone 5 (CDMA model, China) More details: The front is flat and made of glass. The back is anodized aluminum. There's a SIM tray on the right side that holds a "fourth form factor" (4FF) or nano-SIM card. The IMEI is etched on the back cover. iPhone 4s Year introduced: 2011 Capacity: 8, 16, 32, and 64 GB Colors: black and white Model number on the back cover: A1431: iPhone 4s (GSM model China) A1387: iPhone 4s (CDMA model) A1387: iPhone 4s (GSM model) More details: The front and back are flat and made of glass, and there's a stainless steel band around the edges. The volume up and down buttons are marked with a "+" and "-" sign. There's a SIM tray on the right side that holds a "third form factor" (3FF) micro-SIM card. iPhone 4 Year introduced: 2010 (GSM), 2011 (CDMA) Capacity: 8, 16, and 32 GB Colors: black and white Model number on the back cover: A1349: iPhone 4 (CDMA model) A1332: iPhone 4 (GSM model) More details: The front and back are flat and made of glass, and there's a stainless steel band around the edges. The volume up and down buttons are marked with a "+" and "-" sign. There's a SIM tray on the right side that holds a "third form factor" (3FF) micro-SIM card. The CDMA model has no SIM tray. iPhone 3GS Year introduced: 2009 Capacity: 8, 16 and 32 GB Colors: black and white Model number on the back cover: A1325 on the iPhone 3GS (China) A1303 on the iPhone 3GS More details: The back housing is made of plastic. The imprint on the back case is the same bright and shiny silver as the Apple logo. There's a SIM tray on the top side that holds a "second form factor" (2FF) mini-SIM. The serial number is printed on the SIM tray. iPhone 3G Year introduced: 2008, 2009 (China) Capacity: 8 and 16 GB Model number on the back cover: A1324 on the iPhone 3G (China) A1241 on the iPhone 3G More details: The back housing is made of plastic. The imprint on the back of the phone is less shiny than the Apple logo above it. There's a SIM tray on the top side that holds a "second form factor" (2FF) mini-SIM. The serial number is printed on the SIM tray. iPhone Year introduced: 2007 Capacity: 4, 8, and 16 GB The model number on the back case is A1203. The back housing is made of anodized aluminum. There's a SIM tray on the top side that holds a "second form factor" (2FF) mini-SIM. The serial number is etched in the back case. Columbia ISA 2015 |