Although a history of the development of the Apple iPhone smartphone does not exist yet (hardly surprising because the device has not been launched yet), analysts and researchers tracing the Apple iPhone’s history have made several educated guesses.

The start of the Apple iPhone might be traced to Apple founder and chief executive officer Steve Jobs decision to do more investigation on touch sensitive displays, leading to more interactive tablet computers.

Many have noted the iPhone’s similarity to its predecessor the Newton MessagePad. Although hailed for its groundbreaking handwriting recognition, the Newton was seen by many analysts as one of the leaders in tablet technology, but perhaps it was ahead of its time to find sufficient market acceptance. Nonetheless, there are still Apple enthusiasts still using their Newton tablets to this day.

The Newton was nearly all screen, lacking a keyboard, a similar trait which is to be found in the iPhone. This design feature has been attributed to Apple design head Jonathan Ive.

But Apple did not immediately focus on developing the iPhone, after the launch of the Newton and its successful iMac series of desktop and laptop computers. Instead, it focused its energies on developing the iPod digital music player and the iTunes online music store and community site.

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Josef is an avid Apple fan. Owning several Apple products in the last 3 years, he has “officially” become an Apple-Attic. Helming in the bitter cold winters of Michigan, he also loves to travel in his spare time when he isn’t busy discovering other apple products to use and review.

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