Unknown Facts about iPhones
That's so
cool! But, most of us are unaware of many facts apart from what the news and
blogs have to say.
Here, I've
listed some of the fascinating unknown facts for a better insight on our
favourite iPhones.
Fact # 1
Where did
the name iPhone come from? Before Apple associated with the name of iPhone, it
was Cisco who had named their VOIP phones as an iPhone. Surprised?
Wait for the shocker. Actually, Cisco had also sued Apple for using the name
iPhone for their smartphones. But, later both the companies reached a mutual
settlement on the issue.
Fact # 2
The concept
of iPhone dates back to 1983. Yes, that's true! Computer developer Hartmut Esslinger had designed a landline phone that had similar
features as that of the iPhones and iPads. The interface was controlled by a
stylus pen. It was just a prototype and was not officially launched. Just
imagine how iPhones would look now, if that prototype of the landline phone
would have been introduced.
Fact # 3
The iPhone was earlier named
"Purple".
How weird! It was back when the iPhone was being developed, the developers
code-named it as "Purple", and moreover, the section where iPhone
development took place, was named "Purple
Dorm".
Fact # 4
You can
find U2 singer Bono, on every iPhone. The logo for the artist icon on your
iPhone is the silhouette of him.
Fact # 5
The
processor of iPhones is made by Samsung.
Though both are rivals in the smartphone industry, but that's not a reason for
Apple to stop producing their computer chips by them.
Fact # 6
With the
first iPhone releasing in 2007, the Times Magazine had named it as the
Invention of The Year. The reason being, it's immense popularity around the
world that started a cry out well before its release.
Fact # 7
Most of the
revenue Apple generates is from its iPhones. The smartphone accounts to about
70% of the total revenue of Apple. The company has over $200 billion in the
bank all contributed to the high sale of iPhones.
Fact # 8
The retina
display is the most expensive component of your iPhone. For iPhone 6s plus, the display costs
around $52. After the display, the wireless chips from Qualcomm are the second
most expensive component of your iPhone.
Fact # 9
Have you ever
wondered, why the default time in iPhone Ads is always 9:41? Former Apple Executive, Scott
Forstall explained that during the launch of the new versions, the
revelation always happens around 9:40. He also adds that the iPhone is so set
that when launched it shows the exact timing on the watches of the audience.
And since the launch does not always happen at dot 9:40. They set the timing of
the iPhone as 9:41 or 9:42.
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