Introduced by Steve Jobs in the year 2007, the iPhone is a technological revolution which changed the fate of smartphones forever. It is also safe to say, the iPhone is one of the most coveted smartphones in the world.
Here is a list of few things you may not know about this amazing piece of technology.
Unknown facts about iPhone
1) The iPhone was originally called ‘Purple.’ Scott Forstall, the ex software head of Apple, revealed, the phone was initially named ‘Purple,’ after ‘Purple Dorm,’ the building where it was built and developed.
2) Cisco Systems owns the patent for the name iPhone for its VoIP phone. When Apple released its iPhone, Cisco sued Apple for using its name. Both the companies then reached a settlement and agreed to work together on products later in the future.
3) If you ever observed the iPhone commercials, you will notice, all the iPhones show the time as 9:41 A.M. Apparently, 9:41 A.M., was the time when Steve Jobs first unveiled the iPhone.
4) The retina display on the iPhone is its most expensive feature.
5) We are all aware of the rivalry between Apple and Samsung. Samsung was seen trashing the iPhone in many of its commercials. Still, it looks like these companies are not rivals after all. According to technology intelligence experts, the processor that powers the iPhone is actually manufactured by Samsung. Now that’s a shocker.
6) When the iPhone was introduced, founder Steve Jobs first used it to make a prank call to order 4,000 lattes from a nearby Starbucks store.
7) iPhones are the most profitable products created by Apple. They account for up to 70 % of Apple’s total revenue.
8) The iPhone earned 73 % of the profit of the smartphone industry in 2018.
9) In 2007, iPhone was awarded the Invention of the Year by TIME magazine.
10) By 2015, Apple sold around 700 million iPhones. Reports also suggest, the users of iPhone are more loyal to their brand than Android users.
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Stellantis has announced plans to introduce electric vehicles (EVs) from its Chinese joint venture partner Leapmotor in India, marking a key step in expanding its EV presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing automotive markets. The launch is expected to begin with assembly of completely knocked down (CKD) kits at Stellantis’ existing facility in Ranjangaon, Maharashtra, with potential for greater localization depending on market response.
Leapmotor International, a joint venture where Stellantis holds a 51% stake, has exclusive rights to export, sell, and manufacture Leapmotor EVs outside China. The initial India lineup will include the T03 compact hatchback, positioned to compete with the Tata Tiago EV, and the C10 midsize SUV, targeting rivals like the Hyundai Creta Electric and MG Windsor. Stellantis aims to introduce six Leapmotor EV models in India by 2027.
Leapmotor delivered nearly 300,000 vehicles globally in 2024, doubling its year-on-year sales. The brand is known for its in-house development of electric motors, AI chips, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
Shailesh Hazela, CEO and MD of Stellantis India, highlighted the company’s commitment to the Indian market and its focus on bringing premium, innovative EVs to upwardly mobile Indian consumers. While the exact launch timeline remains unconfirmed, Stellantis is targeting a debut by the end of 2025.
This move adds to the growing competition in India’s EV segment alongside brands like Vinfast and Tesla, as automakers race to capture market share in the country’s rapidly evolving electric mobility landscape.
CARS24, a leading online used-car marketplace, has acquired Team-BHP, India’s most trusted and active automotive forum, to deepen its connection with car enthusiasts and improve its technological capabilities. The acquisition will focus on strengthening Team-BHP’s product, technology, and AI features to deliver a better experience for its large community of automotive buyers and enthusiasts.
Team-BHP is renowned for detailed reviews and passionate discussions, making it a valuable platform for car buyers and sellers. By integrating Team-BHP’s expertise with CARS24’s marketplace, the combined platform aims to offer richer insights, improved market intelligence, and more personalized services to users exploring the used-car market.
This move follows earlier collaborations between the two companies, including a comprehensive report on India’s used car market trends in 2025, highlighting growing SUV demand and the dominance of pre-owned cars over new sales.
Overall, this acquisition positions CARS24 not just as a transaction platform but as a knowledge hub, combining community-driven insights with advanced technology to better serve India’s expanding used car market
Meta is developing its first true AR glasses, set to launch in 2027. Before the public release, employees will test the device starting in 2024. The company is also releasing new generations of Ray-Ban smart glasses in 2023 and 2025 with enhanced features like a “viewfinder” display.
Specifications and Features
The AR glasses are expected to feature OLED displays and Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets, offering sophisticated AR and AI capabilities. They will enable users to interact with virtual objects and project high-quality holograms of avatars onto the real world.
Design and Competition
Meta aims for a sleek design, potentially building on its Ray-Ban partnerships. The AR glasses market is competitive, with Apple and Google also investing heavily. Meta seeks to make its AR glasses a game-changer by offering a unique user experience.
Future Plans
In addition to AR glasses, Meta is expanding its VR offerings with new headsets like the Quest 3 and exploring other wearable technologies. The company is focused on reducing costs to make the AR glasses more consumer-friendly by launch.