Apple introduced the iPhone in 2007, creating one of the most influential product lines in consumer-technology history.
Apple unveiled the first iPhone on January 9, 2007, at the Macworld Conference & Expo in San Francisco. The device combined a mobile phone, an iPod, and an internet communicator in one touchscreen product. It went on sale in the United States on June 29, 2007.
The iPhone helped Apple become a giant in hardware, software, and digital services, supporting its frequent appearance near the top of global market-cap rankings. It is sometimes confused with the first smartphone; earlier smartphones, including IBM's Simon, had already existed. Apple's breakthrough was the integration of multitouch, a full web browser, mobile software, and a polished consumer design. The App Store arrived in 2008, expanding the iPhone into a broader platform.