As of September 2021, Apple has released 13 series of iPhones with a total of 33 models, including the iPhone SE (second generation). The only model in its lineup to use a generation tag after its name.

The story of the iPhone is a classic example of what a once-in-a-generation product can do to the prospects of a tech company. In fact, Apple is more than just a tech company. Today, it has become more of a cultural force to reckon with. However, just over a decade and a half ago, this was not true at all.

In this video, we will reminisce a bit about the history of the iPhone, the people involved in its enormous success, and how a simple concept forever changed the way we interact with the phone.