Which popular product exploded onto the technology scene 10 years ago yesterday?
Answer: the Apple iPhone
On Jan. 9, 2007, Apple CEO Steve Jobs released the first iPhone, a product that would hold the public’s attention for a decade. The first in a long line of products, the smartphone featured the lure of a touchscreen and the function of the popular Apple operating system. The phone went on sale June 29, and by November of 2007, more than 1.4 million units had been sold.