The first iPhone was released in 2007. Announced by Apple's co-founder Steve Jobs on January 9, the iPhone represented a significant advancement in smartphone technology. It combined a mobile phone, an iPod, and an internet communication device into a single gadget. The initial model featured a 3.5-inch touchscreen, a 2-megapixel camera, and up to 8GB of storage. Upon its release on June 29, 2007, the iPhone received widespread acclaim for its innovative design and user interface, ultimately revolutionizing the smartphone industry and changing the way people interact with technology.