Ever since the iPhone came out -- which is exactly 10 years ago today -- the device has attracted a lot of attention.?
While the hugely popular Apple device commands a loyal fan following, it's not the Apple of everyone's eye -- to put it mildly. And as with any popular defining element of our culture, the iPhone too has been immortalized through a series of unforgettable memes through the years. Here we recollect some of our favourites.
This is exactly what it was like when the iPhone burst onto the scene. It had so many original ideas, it was so far ahead of the competition, that the competition was either tapping out or busy copying features from Apple's newest device.
After the iPhone 4 suffered from a lot of call drops, Steve Jobs suggested that people were just holding the phone wrong. #truestory
One of the most fascinating aspects of the iPhone was its internal autocorrect feature. Leading to a lot of hilarity! It's the stuff of legends, believe me.
When Apple Maps debuted with the iPhone 5, it was a half-baked service pushed out of the door at launch. Obviously, it wasn't the best at giving directions at the time -- something that led to a lot of giggles.
As the iPhone got slimmer (but not longer) and more power-packed, people started noticing that its battery didn't necessarily last all that long. Excruciating.
... is like a selling a kidney. Or two. A strong perception that Android users just can't shake for some reason.
When Apple launched the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, early reports started suggesting that the phone was prone to bending, when you'd keep it in your trouser pocket. Oops.
"You'll see that it is not the spoon that bends, it is only yourself."
People's imagination flew, you see.
Yeah, after much speculation, the iPhone 7 pulled the plug on the 3.5mm headphone jack. Leading to a lot of memes, obviously.
Get it yet?
This is what it boils down to, no matter how much Android fans like to cry out loud.