Here’s how the iPhone has evolved as the most desirable smartphone thanks to its software upgrades and hardware redesigns throughout its lifetime.

Original iPhone 2G – 2007

• Release date: June 29, 2007
• Model: A1203
• Storage capacity: 4GB, 8GB, 16GB
• Major features: Modern design, multi-touch, no physical keyboard, easy-to-use user interface

At the time of its release, the original iPhone lacked many standard features such as 3G, copy and paste, multitasking, or even sending a simple MMS. Even worse, you could not record videos with such an awesome, revolutionary device. This did not stop the iPhone from becoming the smartphone that paved the road for future smartphone development.

The iPhone was revolutionary because it was completely different from your typical smartphone of the era. It was the first phone with a multi-touch screen and an easy-to-use interface. Additionally, it got rid of those ugly and bulky physical keyboards, and users now had to use a digital QWERTY keyboard.

iPhone 3G – 2008

• Release date: July 11, 2008
• Models: A1241, A1324
• Storage capacity: 8GB, 16GB
• Major features: App Store, 3G support, GPS, MobileMe (now iCloud), talking & web browsing simultaneously, iPhone OS 2.0

When the original iPhone was released, one of its biggest complaints was the lack of 3G support. With the release of the iPhone 3G the following year, Apple made everything about 3G. 3G data speeds loaded web pages up to three times faster than 2G (EDGE).

Another major feature introduced with the iPhone 3G was the App Store. The iPhone 3G was also the first iPhone model produced in multiple colors. It was produced in black and white colors.

Although 3G and the App Store might appear as a big deal, the iPhone 3G felt like an incremental upgrade of the original iPhone. This is because iPhone 3G users crippled AT&T’s 3G network and made the whole network slow.

Also, since the App Store was new, it did not have that many quality apps that took advantage of the iPhone 3G hardware.

iPhone 3GS – 2009

• Release date: June 19, 2009
• Models: A1325, A1303
• Storage capacity: 8GB, 16GB, 32GB
• Major features: Video recording, 3-megapixel autofocus camera, copy and paste, MMS, 7.2 Mbps HSDPA network speeds, compass, Find My iPhone, iPhone OS 3.0

Although it retained the original iPhone’s design, the iPhone 3GS was Apple’s first iPhone that felt like a huge upgrade. Hardware and software-wise, the iPhone 3GS was a major upgrade over the iPhone 3G.

Apple claimed that the new iPhone 3GS performed twice as fast as the iPhone 3G, hence the added “S,” which stands for “Speed.” Also, since users could now record video, Apple introduced a 32GB version of the iPhone.

With the iPhone OS 3, Apple finally caught up with other smartphone manufacturers on the iPhone 3GS in terms of software features. Thanks to the iPhone OS 3, the iPhone 3GS gave iPhone users basic, long-waited features such as video recording, MMS, copy and paste, voice control, and Spotlight Search.

The iPhone 3GS also introduced a feature that symbolizes the iPhone today: Find My iPhone. This feature lets the owner locate their expensive iPhone, play a sound, or send a message to anyone who finds the device.

iPhone 4 – 2010

• Release date: June 24, 2010
• Models: A1349, A1332
• Storage capacity: 8GB, 16GB, 32GB
• Major features: Completely redesigned iPhone, 5-megapixel camera, Facetime video calling, Retina display, HD video recording, multitasking, iOS 4

The iPhone 4 was the phone that set in stone what a modern smartphone should look and function from that time on. It was Apple’s first redesigned iPhone since the launch of the original iPhone.

The iPhone 4 was packed with revolutionary features and hardware changes, making it impossible for older iPhone owners to resist upgrading. Also, the phone made Apple obsessed with making the iPhone thinner each year.

The most impressive work of the iPhone 4 was its new redesign. Apple made the iPhone thin and built it out of glass and stainless steel.

With the iPhone 4, Apple introduced the Retina display, Apple’s marketing term for a high-resolution screen.

Apple released the iPhone 4 with iOS 4, which included many features never seen before in a smartphone. iPhone users could now video chat seamlessly with each other thanks to Facetime. The OS and the upgraded internal hardware also allowed iPhone 4 users to switch between apps easily.

After all, although the iPhone 4 is one of Apple’s most groundbreaking phones, this phone has also been one of Apple’s most controversial products.

Months before the device was announced, an Apple engineer lost a prototype of the iPhone 4 at a bar. Leaked photos of this prototype ended up all over the web. Another major PR problem the iPhone 4 had was that users reported drop reception when holding the iPhone tightly or covering the metal band.

Apple replied that this was because users were holding the iPhone 4 wrong. This is when the You’re Holding It Wrong (iPhone Death Grip) meme became popular.

The iPhone 4 was the last product Steve Jobs introduced before dying the following year, nine days before the iPhone 4S was released.

iPhone 4S – 2011

• Release date: October 14, 2011
• Models: A1431, A1387
• Storage capacity: 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB
• Major features: dual-core A5 chip, Siri, 1080p video recording, 8-megapixel camera, iCloud, iMessage, world phone (CDMA + GSM radio/antenna), 14.4 Mbps HSDPA speeds, iOS 5

Like going from an iPhone 3G to a 3GS, the big changes from the iPhone 4 to the iPhone 4S were mostly done on the software update. Besides the upgraded A5 chip and other small changes, internal hardware mostly stayed the same. The big deal on the iPhone 4S was iOS 5.

iOS 5 was an OS upgrade that introduced some of the most widely used features today by iPhone users worldwide. In iOS 5, Apple introduced iMessage, Siri, and iCloud. These are three core features of the iPhone today.

On the hardware side of the iPhone, the iPhone 4S was the first iPhone to be a world phone. This meant an iPhone unit could be used on a GSM or CDMA network.

Sprint and Verizon mostly ran the obsolete CDMA networks at that time. GSM users (AT&T) now had 14.4 Mbps HSDPA speeds with the iPhone 4S.

Additionally, since the iPhone could now record 1080p videos, Apple introduced a 64GB model of the iPhone 4S.

iPhone 5 – 2012

• Release date: September 21, 2012
• Models: A1428, A1429, A1442
• Storage capacity: 16GB, 32GB, 64GB
• Major features: A6 chip, bigger screen, new aluminum redesign, 4G LTE and DC-HSDPA, 802.11n Wi-Fi, HD front Facetime camera, new Lightning connector, new Apple EarPods, nano-SIM card, iOS 6

Unlike the iPhone 4 to 4S upgrade, the significant upgrades from the iPhone 4S to the five were found in the hardware, not the software update.

The iPhone 5 was redesigned with an aluminum body and a 4-inch screen. The screen was bigger than all previous 3.5-inch screens in previous iPhone models.

The A6 chip significantly increased the performance of the iPhone 5. On top of that, Apple made significant upgrades in network connectivity. The iPhone 5 supported 4G LTE and faster HSDPA speeds for users on GSM carriers. The iPhone 5 could now also be connected to 5ghz WiFi networks.

Another huge hardware change was that Apple introduced the new Lightning connector, replacing the old 30-pin connector. Your old iPhone charger/cable from your previous iPhone would not work on the iPhone 5 unless you purchased a Lightning-to-30-pin Adapter.

iPhone 5s – 2013

• Release date: September 20, 2013
• Models: A1453, A1457, A1518, A1528, A1530, A1533
• Storage capacity: 16GB, 32GB, 64GB
• Major features: 64-bit A7 chip, Touch ID Fingerprint Sensor, 8-megapixel iSight camera, M7 motion coprocessor, iOS 7

With the same body as the iPhone 5, Apple introduced two major upgrades with the iPhone 5s. The iPhone 5s was now powered by a 64-bit desktop processor, which embarrassed and blew competitors out of the water. This new chip architecture made the iPhone 5s perform twice as fast as the iPhone 5.

Another big feature introduced in the iPhone 5s was Touch ID. Touch ID lets you secure your iPhone with your fingerprint by using the fingerprint sensor built-in on the home button.

Passcodes became a thing of the past. Like Face ID now, Touch ID lets you secure user names and passcodes across apps and websites.

iPhone 5c – 2013

• Release date: September 20, 2013
• Models: A1456, A1507, A1516, A1529, A1532
• Storage capacity: 16GB, 32GB
• Major features: Five colors, plastic shell, low-budget iPhone

In 2013, Apple released two different iPhone models at an event for the first time. Apple released the iPhone 5c along with the iPhone 5s. The iPhone 5c was something unexpected from Apple because Apple has never catered to the low-budget demographic on computers or the cell phone market.

The iPhone 5c had the same internal hardware as the iPhone 5. The only difference was that it was offered in five colors and was built in a plastic outer shell.

This was different from the aluminum, glass, and steel Apple had built previous iPhones, which made them look luxurious and high-end.

Apple stopped production of the iPhone 5c in 2015 and has since added it to the list of obsolete products.

iPhone 6 & iPhone 6 Plus – 2014

After releasing two different iPhone models at the time, the iPhone 5s and 5c, Apple did the same thing the following year. This time, the company unveiled the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus during its 2014 September event. The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus sold 3,333,333 units within 24 hours; the original iPhone only sold 13,513 units within 24 hours of release.

iPhone 6

• Release date: September 19, 2014
• Models: A1549, A1586, A1589
• Storage capacity: 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB
• Major features: Thinner than ever, A8 chip, 4.7-inch Retina display, unibody design, Apple Pay, M8 motion coprocessor, VoLTE, Wi-Fi calling, Bluetooth 4.0, 1,810 mAh battery, iOS 8

The iPhone 6 is the iPhone that Apple fans were thankful to Samsung. While the world was moving to phones with bigger screens, Apple insisted that smaller screens offered better usability.

Even in 2013, Samsung packed a 5-inch screen in their Galaxy S4. Later the same year, Apple released its flagship, the iPhone 5s, with just a 4-inch display. Steve Jobs even once said that no one would buy a phone with a bigger screen.

Apple’s response to customers wanting a bigger screen was a 4.7-inch display with the iPhone 6. Apple did not just make a taller iPhone 5s; the company redesigned it again and called it the “biggest advancement in iPhone history.”

The iPhone 6 also introduced voice-over LTE (VoLTE). This allowed you to simultaneously talk and browse the web while connected to an LTE network. The iPhone also introduced Apple Pay, an essential feature for iPhone users today.

iPhone 6 Plus

• Release date: September 19, 2014
• Models: A1522, A1524, A1593
• Storage capacity: 16GB, 64GB, 128GB
• Major features: 5.5-inch Retina HD display, optical image stabilization, 2,915 mAh battery, thinner than ever, A8 chip, 4.7-inch Retina display, unibody design, Apple Pay, M8 motion coprocessor, VoLTE, Wi-Fi calling, Bluetooth 4.0, 1,810 mAh battery, iOS 8

With the iPhone 6 Plus, Apple granted their wish to iPhone users anxiously waiting for an iPhone with a bigger screen.

Instead of creating two completely different iPhone models like Samsung did with the Galaxy Note and the regular Galaxy S lineup, Apple made it simple and just made the regular iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus.

The iPhone 6 Plus was nearly identical to the iPhone 6. The biggest difference was its bigger 5.5-inch screen size compared to the 4.7-inch screen size of the regular iPhone 6. Also, the iPhone 6 Plus had a bigger battery than the iPhone 6, which made it last longer.

iPhone 6s & iPhone 6s Plus – 2015

iPhone 6s

• Release date: September 25, 2015
• Models: A1633, A1688, A1700
• Storage capacity: 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128 GB
• Major features: 3D Touch, A9 chip, 12-megapixel camera, improved Touch ID, Live Photos, 4K video recording, M9 motion coprocessor, iOS 9

Although the iPhone 6s felt more polished and ran smoother than the iPhone 6s, it did not feel as big as other “S” cycle upgrades.

The iPhone 6s made people realize that Apple was extremely greedy with storage. Apple was still selling the base model with 16GB of storage even though the iPhone could now shoot 4k videos.

Apple also introduced a new feature called 3D Touch. This feature lets you long press the screen of the iPhone for quick options or the equivalent of a right-click on a computer mouse.

Developers quickly started getting creative with 3D Touch. One of them even turned the iPhone 6s into a weight. Apple later killed 3D Touch, starting with the iPhone 11.

iPhone 6s Plus

• Release date: September 25, 2015
• Models: A1634, A1687, A1699
• Storage capacity: 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128 GB
• Major features: Optical image stabilization for videos, 2750 mAh battery, 3D Touch, A9 chip, 12-megapixel camera, improved Touch ID, Live Photos, 4K video recording, M9 motion coprocessor, iOS 9

The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus do not have any major differences other than the screen and battery size.

iPhone SE (1st generation) – 2016

• Release date: March 31, 2016
• Models: A1723, A1662, A1724
• Storage capacity: 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128 GB
• Major features: 4-inch screen, A9 chip, 12-megapixel iSight Camera, Live Photos, 4K video recording, Touch ID, Apple Pay

Although Apple killed the iPhone 5c in 2015, it did not abandon that market. Apple introduced the iPhone SE in 2016 for those wanting an entry-level iPhone or those who still prefer phones with a smaller screen.

The iPhone SE is an iPhone 6s in an iPhone 5s body. For the most part, the iPhone SE has the same performance as the iPhone 6s. Only a few minor features in the iPhone 6s are unavailable in the iPhone SE. These features are 3D Touch, 2nd-gen Touch ID, and a 4.7-inch screen.

iPhone 7 & iPhone 7 Plus – 2016

The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus were Apple’s first water- and dust-resistant iPhones. It also introduced the AirPods, making the 3.5 mm headphone jack obsolete.

iPhone 7

• Release date: September 16, 2016
• Models: A1660, A1778, A1779
• Storage capacity: 32, 128, 256 GB
• Major features: A10 Fusion chip, stereo speaker system, water and dust resistance, new 12-megapixel camera system, 7-megapixel FaceTime HD camera, Quad-LED True Tone flash, 4G LTE Advanced, Taptic Engine, no 3.5 mm headphone jack, solid-state Home button, new Jetblack color, iOS 10

While it had a similar design to the iPhone 6s, the iPhone 7 had many changes and hardware improvements. One of the major changes in the iPhone 7 that most people were not happy about was the removal of the 3.5 mm headphone jack.

People theorized that Apple removed the headphone jack to sell their newly introduced AirPods. That’s why we no longer see a headphone jack in our smartphones today.

Apple engineer Dan Riccio later explained during an interview with BuzzFeedNews that the headphone jack was removed because that space was needed for the processor, battery, and the new camera system.

The engineer further explained that the headphone jack prevented the iPhone from meeting the IP67 water resistance standard.

The iPhone 7 was also the phone that made Apple realize that they were being greedy with storage capacity. Apple removed the 16GB model, and 32GB became the base model.

iPhone 7 Plus

• Release date: September 16, 2016
• Models: A1661, A1784, A1785
• Storage capacity: 32, 128, 256 GB
• Major features: 2x optical zoom, 10x digital photo zoom, A10 Fusion chip, stereo speaker system, water and dust resistance, new 12-megapixel camera system, 7-megapixel FaceTime HD camera, Quad-LED True Tone flash, 4G LTE Advanced, Taptic Engine, no 3.5 mm headphone jack, solid-state Home button, new Jetblack color, iOS 10

Besides the size, the iPhone 7 Plus has no major feature over the iPhone 7. The only major difference is that the iPhone 7 Plus has 3GB of RAM while the iPhone 7 only has 2GB.

iPhone 8 & iPhone 8 Plus – 2017

First iPhone with wireless charging capability and designed for augmented reality.

iPhone 8

• Release date: September 22, 2017
• Models: A1863, A1905, A1906
• Storage capacity: 64, 128, 256 GB
• Major features: A11 Bionic chip, wireless charging, new design, AR optimization, redesigned stereo speakers, 1080p slo-mo @ 240fps, iOS 11

Apple made an unexpected move with the release of the iPhone 8. Before the iPhone 8 announcement, people were expecting an iPhone 7s. The company instead skipped the iPhone 7s and jumped straight to the iPhone 8.

While Apple never confirmed why they skipped the iPhone 7s, many people speculated that this was a marketing strategy. As for the changes, the iPhone 8 brought wireless charging and was designed for augmented reality (AR), which was gaining popularity back then.

The back of the iPhone 8 was now made of glass instead of aluminum to facilitate wireless charging.

With the iPhone 8, Apple continued increasing the base model’s storage capacity. This time, they replaced the 32GB with 64GB as their base model.

iPhone 8 Plus

• Release date: September 22, 2017
• Models: A1864, A1897, A1898
• Storage capacity: 64, 128, 256 GB
• Major features: Portrait Lighting, Dual 12MP Wide and Telephoto cameras, A11 Bionic chip, wireless charging, new design, AR optimization, redesigned stereo speakers, 1080p slo-mo @ 240fps, iOS 11

The major difference between the regular iPhone 8 and the iPhone 8 Plus, other than size and battery life, is in the camera system. While both phones sport a 12-megapixel camera, the 8 Plus now has a second telephoto camera, allowing you to take portrait shots with depth-of-field and studio lighting effects to portrait photos.

Additionally, you can digitally zoom photos up to 10x on the 8 Plus, compared to just 5x on the regular iPhone 8. The iPhone 8 Plus camera is built with a 2x optical zoom lens.

iPhone X – 2017

• Release date: November 3, 2017
• Models: A1865, A1901, A1902
• Storage capacity: 64GB, 256 GB
• Major features: Face ID, 5.8-inch OLED screen, TrueDepth Camera System, A11 Bionic Chip, dual optical image stabilization, all-screen display, Dolby Vision, HDR10, kills Home button, Portrait mode for front camera, dual optical image stabilization, customized cameras for augmented reality, 4K video up to 60fp, 1080p slo-mo up to 240fps, Animoji, iOS 11

The iPhone X was Apple’s biggest iPhone upgrade since the iPhone 4. Apple did not announce an iPhone 8s or an iPhone 9. Instead, to celebrate the iPhone’s 10th anniversary, Apple released the iPhone X (10) along with the iPhone 8.

Apple completely redesigned the iPhone X and brought technologies never seen on a mobile device. Apple introduced Face ID, which replaced Touch ID. The newly designed iPhone was now built with a 5.8-inch OLED screen that Apple called Super Retina display.

Apple replaced the Home button on the iPhone X with on-screen gestures.

On the controversial side, an engineer got fired from Apple because his daughter made a video demonstration of the device before it was released. The iPhone X was also heavily criticized for how easy it was to break and how expensive repairs were.

iPhone Xr – 2018

• Release date: October 26, 2018
• Models: A1984, A2105, A2106, A2107, A2108
• Storage capacity: 64GB, 128GB, 256 GB
• Major features: Edge-to-edge 6.1-inch Liquid Retina display, A12 Bionic chip, Next-generation Neural Engine, faster Face ID, 7-nanometer A12 Bionic chip, Portrait mode and Portrait Lighting photos, Dual SIM, eSIM, iOS 12

In 2018, Apple continued what it started in the previous year’s event: they released a regular iPhone and a premium version of the iPhone.

This time, Apple announced the iPhone Xr (regular iPhone) and a premium model of the iPhone, the iPhone Xs.

Although the iPhone Xr was announced along with a premium model (iPhone Xs), the iPhone Xr is not a budget phone by any means. The iPhone Xr is the successor to the iPhone 8, packed with many high-end features found in the iPhone X and even more.

The iPhone Xr was now packed with a 6.1 edge-to-edge display. The Xr was Apple’s first device to be released with a Liquid Retina display. Today, iPhones no longer use physical SIM cards. This was something that started with the iPhone Xr in 2018.

Thanks to the introduction of eSIM, the iPhone Xr could now use two different carriers simultaneously. This could be done by combining a physical nano-SIM and a digital eSIM. Apple also improved Face ID in the iPhone Xr for faster authentication.

The only thing people did not like about the phone was the 720p screen instead of 1080p. Its predecessor, the iPhone 8 Plus, has a smaller screen (5.5-inch) but has a 1080p screen.

iPhone Xs & iPhone Xs Max – 2018

Along with the iPhone Xr in September 2018, Apple announced the iPhone X successors: the iPhone Xs and Xs Max.

With these two models, Apple stopped using the term “Plus” to name their bigger screen model. Instead, Apple started naming its bigger screen iPhone as “Max.”

iPhone Xs

• Release date: September 21, 2018
• Models: A1920, A2097, A2098, A2099, A2100
• Storage capacity: 64GB, 256GB, 512GB
• Major features: Improved dual camera system, OLED screen with HDR, faster wireless charging, IP68 splash and water resistance, LTE-Advanced Pro (Gigabit-Class LTE), iOS 12

The iPhone Xs is an iPhone X with all the hardware improvements of the iPhone Xr and some new features.

The iPhone Xs has the same design as the iPhone X. It has all the features Apple introduced in the iPhone Xr with even bigger improvements and features. These features include LTE-Advanced Pro, IP68 water resistance, and faster wireless charging.

Additionally, the iPhone Xs sports a 5.8-inch 1080p OLED display. The iPhone Xr has a bigger LCD 6.1-inch display but with 720P resolution.

As for storage, Apple added a 512GB model of the iPhone Xs and eliminated the 128GB model.

iPhone Xs Max

• Release date: September 21, 2018
• Models: A1921, A2101, A2102, A2103, A2104
• Storage capacity: 64GB, 256GB, 512GB
• Major features: 6.5‑inch OLED display with 2436‑by-1125‑pixel resolution at 458 ppi

The iPhone Xs Max does not have significant improvements over the regular iPhone Xs. The only big difference is in its battery and screen size. The iPhone Xs has a 2658mAh battery, while the Xs Max is powered by a 3174mAh battery.

iPhone 11 – 2019

• Release date: September 20, 2019
• Models: A2111, A2223, A2221
• Storage capacity: 64GB, 128GB, 256 GB
• Major features: New U1 chip, faster FaceID, Spatial audio, dual-camera system, Night mode for photos, A13 Bionic chip, an entire day on a single charge, improved water resistance, available in six colors, price drop, 12MP TrueDepth camera, front camera 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps, front camera 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps, next‑generation Smart HDR for photos, front camera 4K Cinematic video stabilization, QuickTake video, Wi-Fi 6, iOS 13

In 2019, before the pandemic, Apple released the iPhone 11 with significant hardware and software improvements. Compared to its predecessor, the iPhone Xr, the iPhone 11 was released with many improvements to the rear and front cameras.

The iPhone 11 was updated with the dual-camera system, previously only included in premium iPhone models such as the iPhone Xs and Xs Max.

Apple also introduced a new Night mode feature, starting with the iPhone 11. This feature detects low-light environments and turns on automatically when taking pictures.

The Facetime TrueDepth camera also received a huge upgrade. The front camera was upgraded to a 12-megapixel camera with 4K video recording and 4K Cinematic video stabilization.

Apple claims the iPhone 11 will last a day on a single charge. It also became available in six colors, including purple, green, yellow, black, white, and red. The new, improved iPhone 11 came with a price drop of $50, with a starting price of $699. Starting with this phone, Apple discontinued the 3D Touch feature introduced in the iPhone 6s.

iPhone 11 Pro & iPhone 11 Pro Max – 2019

Apple replaced the “S” moniker with “Pro” from now on. It also introduced the first iPhone with a Super Retina XDR display and the new triple camera system.

iPhone 11 Pro

• Release date: September 20, 2019
• Models: A2160, A2217, A2215
• Storage capacity: 64GB, 256GB, 512GB
• Major features: Super Retina XDR, A13 Bionic chip, new triple-camera system, improved water resistance, four more hours of battery life

Just like the iPhone 11 received huge internal hardware upgrades, the new iPhone 11 Pro received many improvements that truly differentiated from the regular iPhone 11.

Apple introduced its new three-camera system with the iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max. This new three-camera system consisted of an Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto camera. While designed nearly identical to the iPhone Xs, the iPhone 11 Pro now included a new display named the Super Retina XDR by Apple’s marketing department.

Another noticeable improvement Apple made with Pro models was in its water resistance capability. You could now submerge the iPhone 11 Pro up to 4 meters deep in water for up to 30 minutes. This is two more meters than the regular iPhone 11 and its predecessor, iPhone Xs.

The battery on the iPhone 11 Pro was also improved over the one in the iPhone Xs by four more hours of usage.

The iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max shortly became the top phones on the Consumer Reports top smartphone list.

iPhone 11 Pro Max

• Release date: September 20, 2019
• Models: 64GB, 256GB, 512 GB
• Storage capacity: A2161, A2220, A2218
• Major features: 5 more hours of battery life over Xs Max, two more hours over 11 Pro

Other than the size of the screen, there’s not much of a difference between the iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max. The 11 Pro Max gives you two additional hours of video playback compared to the 11 Pro.

Compared to its predecessor, the iPhone Xs Max, the 11 Pro will give you five additional hours of battery life.

iPhone SE (2nd generation) – 2020

• Release date: April 24, 2020
• Models: A2275, A2298, A2296
• Storage capacity: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB
• Major features: 4.7-inch Retina display, budget iPhone, A13 Bionic chip, improved single-camera system, water resistance rating of IP67, Portrait mode and Smart HDR photos, Dolby Vision and HDR10 playback, Haptic Touch, Home button, wireless charging, fast-charging, Wi-Fi 6 and Gigabit-class LTE, Dual SIM (with eSIM)

In April 2020, when all other tech companies were panicking and laying off employees due to the pandemic, Apple released the 2nd gen iPhone SE. Although the iPhone SE is Apple’s budget iPhone, the 2nd gen iPhone SE came with nearly every feature in upper premium iPhone models.

The 2nd gen iPhone SE was released right when millions of people were laid off. Apple released this budget phone at the right time as people weren’t certain of their future economic situation.

Apple made a “throwback Thursday” four years after releasing the original iPhone SE by releasing the 2nd gen iPhone SE.

The updated iPhone SE was a mix of older and newer iPhones. Apple developed the iPhone SE with an iPhone 8 design but with the internal hardware found in newer iPhones such as the iPhone 11 and 11 Pro.

Since the iPhone SE 2 had an iPhone 8 body, it had older features such as Touch ID and a Home button. All these new features were powered by the A13 Bionic chip found in the iPhone 11 and 11 Pro. Overall, it was a massive improvement over the original iPhone SE from 2016.

iPhone 12 & iPhone 12 mini – 2020

It seems that the pandemic made Apple addicted to releasing phones in 2020. The company released five different devices in 2020, something never seen before.

By releasing five different devices in 2020, Apple was most likely trying to capitalize on money the government was handing out like candy to people on unemployment.

iPhone 12

• Release date: October 23, 2020
• Models: A2172, A2402, A2404, A2403
• Storage capacity: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB
• Major features: A14 Bionic chip, 5G connectivity, 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display, new Ceramic Shield front cover, MagSafe, Smart Data mode, improved water resistance, improved dual camera system, Smart HDR 3, iOS 14

While the iPhone 12 did not have huge upgrades like previous models, it was introduced with prominent features. The iPhone 12 now had Apple’s most powerful chip, the A14 Bionic. Apple also added a 5G modem to the iPhone 12 as carriers rushed to deploy 5G towers across the US.

As for the design, the iPhone 12 shares the same design as the iPhone 11. This time, Apple added a Ceramic Shield to protect the screen from scratches and drop damage.

One of the major complaints about the iPhone 11 was its 720p LCD screen. Apple upgraded the iPhone 12 to an OLED screen with a 2532‑by‑1170-pixel resolution.

Apple also introduced MagSafe for the iPhone. Additionally, the iPhone 12 could now last 30 minutes under 6 meters (19.6 ft) of water, compared to just two meters (6 ft) on the iPhone 11.

Another thing iPhone 12 owners were not happy to find out was that iPhones no longer came with a power adapter or the famous Apple Earbuds. Apple made this move to reduce environmental waste.

In September 2023, France banned the sale of the iPhone 12 because it “emitted too much radiation.” Apple later fixed this problem with the release of iOS 17.1.

iPhone 12 mini

• Release date: November 13, 2020
• Models: A2176, A2398, A2400, A2399
• Storage capacity: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB
• Major features: 5.4-inch, cheaper than the iPhone 12

Along with the iPhone 12, Apple announced its smaller brother, the iPhone 12 mini. The iPhone 12 mini was Apple’s answer for those missing smaller phone sizes but not wanting to be mixed with the low-budget crowd.

The iPhone mini was a new iPhone model. But don’t get it wrong! Although the iPhone 12 mini was a smaller version of the iPhone 12, it was not a budget phone. Unlike the iPhone SE, the iPhone 12 mini was built with all the features and components of higher-end iPhone models. It has the same design, cameras, and chip featured in the iPhone 12.

The only downside of the iPhone 12 mini over the regular iPhone 12 is its shorter battery life due to its size.

Apple’s budget iPhone, the iPhone SE, starts at $399, while the 12 mini starts at $699. Unfortunately, shortly after its release, reports showed that 12 minis were not selling that well. This led Apple to cut iPhone 12 mini production by 20%, as reported by CNBC.

iPhone 12 Pro & iPhone 12 Pro Max – 2020

The iPhone 12, 12 mini, and 12 Pro series were the first iPhones with 5G connectivity, Ceramic Shield, and MagSafe. They also no longer came with a power adapter and Earbuds.

iPhone 12 Pro

• Release date: October 23, 2020
• Models: A2341, A2406, A2408, A2407
• Storage capacity: 128, 256, 512 GB
• Major features: Refreshed design, Apple ProRAW, LiDAR Scanner, 6.1‑inch OLED display, Ceramic Shield front cover, A14 Bionic chip, 5G connectivity, MagSafe, Smart Data mode, improved water resistance, Smart HDR 3, iOS 14

With the iPhone 12 lineup, Apple refreshed the iPhone with a squarish design similar to the iPhone 4 and 5. The newly reshaped iPhone 12 Pro now featured a 6.1-inch OLED display, bigger than the 5.8-inch screen of the iPhone 11 Pro.

As a new feature, the iPhone 12 Pro now has a photo format called ProRaw, which gives you the raw files of every picture. It also introduced the LiDAR Scanner for better pictures, augmented reality apps, and games.

Like the iPhone 12 lineup, the iPhone 12 Pro could now last up to 30 minutes under six meters of water.

Unlike the 11 Pro, Apple stopped selling 64GB Pro models, starting with the iPhone 12 Pro. The storage capacity for the Pro models now starts at 128GB.

iPhone 12 Pro Max

• Release date: November 13, 2020
• Models: A2342, A2410, A2412, A2411
• Storage capacity: 128GB, 256GB, 512 GB
• Major features: Longer telephoto lens, 6.7-inch OLED Super Retina XDR display, 2.5x optical zoom in, up to 12x digital zoom, refreshed design, Apple ProRAW, LiDAR Scanner, Ceramic Shield front cover, A14 Bionic chip, 5G connectivity, MagSafe, Smart Data mode, improved water resistance, Smart HDR 3, iOS 14

Like the iPhone 12 Pro, the 12 Pro Max also received a bigger screen upgrade. Apple jumped from a 6.5‑inch iPhone 11 Pro Max screen to a 6.7-inch display on the 12 Pro Max. It also features a longer 65mm telephoto lens than the 12 Pro.

The iPhone 12 Pro Max was released on November 13, 2020, along with the iPhone 12 mini.

iPhone 13 & iPhone 13 mini – 2021

iPhone 13

• Release date: September 24, 2021
• Models: A2482, A2631, A2634, A2635, A2633
• Storage capacity: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
• Major features: Redesigned rear dual-camera system, improved TrueDepth front camera, Smart HDR 4, A15 Bionic chip, more 5G bands, longer battery life, improved Super Retina XDR display, 128GB base storage, iOS 15

Of the few improvements the iPhone 13 had over the iPhone 12, the rear and TrueDepth camera system were the most notable.

The new dual-camera system was diagonally arranged compared to the vertical position on the iPhone 12. Apple also made the TrueDepth camera even smaller in the iPhone 13.

Apple was also able to increase the battery life of the iPhone 13 by two and a half hours. This was accomplished thanks to a more power-efficient A15 chip and a larger battery. Within the regular 12 models, 128GB is now the base storage; 64 GB is a thing of the past.

iPhone 13 mini

• Release date: September 24, 2021
• Models: A2481, A2626, A2629, A2630, A2628
• Storage capacity: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
• Major features: 5.4-inch display, redesigned rear dual-camera system, improved TrueDepth front camera, Smart HDR 4, A15 Bionic chip, more 5G bands, longer battery life, improved Super Retina XDR display, 128GB base storage, iOS 15

The battery lasts an hour and a half more than the iPhone 12 mini.

iPhone 13 Pro & iPhone 13 Pro Max

The first iPhones with ProMotio (120Hz) and 1TB of storage.

iPhone 13 Pro

Release date: September 24, 2021
Models: A2483, A2636, A2639, A2640, A2638
Storage capacity: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Major features: 120Hz display (ProMotion), new camera system, 1TB storage, ProRes codec, improved TrueDepth front camera, Smart HDR 4, A15 Bionic chip, more 5G bands, longer battery life, iOS 15

While 120hz on display was something Android users had been enjoying for years, Apple introduced 120Hz with the iPhone 13 Pro in 2021 for the first time.

Apple’s marketing department decided to call this the Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion. This allows smoother scrolling on the iPhone.

With the iPhone 13 Pro, Apple improved its three rear cameras. The Telephoto camera now has a ƒ/2.8 aperture lens, the Wide camera is now ƒ/1.5 aperture, while the Ultra Wide is ƒ/1.8 aperture.

Apple improved the battery life by one hour compared to the iPhone 12 Pro. They also nearly doubled the storage by offering a 1TB iPhone for the first time.

iPhone 13 Pro Max

Release date: September 24, 2021
Models: A2484, A2641, A2644, A2645, A2643
Storage capacity: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Major features: 6.7‑inch, 120Hz display (ProMotion), new camera system, 1TB storage, ProRes codec, improved TrueDepth front camera, Smart HDR 4, A15 Bionic chip, more 5G bands, longer battery life, iOS 15

Other than the screen size, there aren’t any major differences between the iPhone 13 Pro and the iPhone 13 Pro Max. The only smaller but noticeable difference is the battery life. The iPhone 13 Pro Max can last up to 28 hours of video playback, while the regular 13 Pro can only last up to 22 hours.

Compared to the previous iPhone 12 Pro Max, the 13 Pro Max lasts eight more hours of video playback.

iPhone SE (3rd generation) – 2022

Release date: March 18, 2022
Models: A2595, A2782, A2784, A2785, A2783
Storage capacity: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB
Major features: A15 Bionic chip, 5G connectivity, longer battery life, Smart HDR 4, camera improvements, iOS 15

Nearly two years after releasing the 2nd gen iPhone SE, Apple released the third-gen iPhone SE as the world was starting to be relieved from the pandemic.

Since the iPhone SE is a budget iPhone, it did not come with new groundbreaking features. This is something to be expected.

The new 3rd-generation iPhone SE had many new features and hardware improvements introduced in the previously released iPhone 13. The iPhone SE included the latest A15 chip, 5G connectivity, and improved cameras.

Additionally, due to the enhanced battery and the efficiency of the A15 chip, the 3rd-gen iPhone SE lasts two more hours of video playback than the 2nd-gen iPhone SE, lasting up to 15 hours.

Shortly after the iPhone SE 3 was released, it was reported that Apple reduced production due to weak sales.

iPhone 14 & iPhone 14 Plus – 2022

Apple returned to the pre-iPhone X era and started having a Plus version of the regular iPhone.

iPhone 14

Release date: September 16, 2022
Models: A2649, A2881, A2884, A2883, A2882
Storage capacity: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Major features: New cameras, Photonic Engine, Cinematic mode, Crash Detection, updated internal design, Satelite Emergency SOS, No SIM Card, iOS 16

With the iPhone 14, Apple saved its flagship chip, the A16, for the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. Instead, the regular iPhone 14 and 14 Plus got the A15 chip from the previous year.

Apple, this time, focused on turning the iPhone into a superhero who saves a life. The iPhone maker packed the iPhone 14 with a new Crash Detection feature. The Crash Detection feature automatically calls your local emergency service when the phone detects that you’ve been in a car accident. Unexpectedly, Apple had a major problem with this feature when it was introduced: the phone was calling 911 for users riding on rollercoasters.

Additionally, Apple introduced Emergency SOS. This feature sends your emergency to an Apple emergency center via Satelite if you don’t have cellular coverage. An Apple agent then passes down your emergency to the closest emergency service on your behalf.

Internally, Apple eliminated the use of physical SIM. The phone completely relies on an internal programmable chip, eSIM, which replaces physical SIM cards.

Apple also redesigned the iPhone 14 internal architecture to improve thermal performance. This internal redesign also made the iPhone 14 easier to repair, as noted by iFixit.

iPhone 14 Plus

Release date: October 7, 2022
Models: A2632, A2885, A2888, A2887, A2886
Storage capacity: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Major features: 6.7-inch OLED display, new cameras, Photonic Engine, Cinematic mode, Crash Detection, updated internal design, Satelite Emergency SOS, NO SIM Card, iOS 16

With the iPhone 14 Plus, Apple put a 6.7-inch screen on a non-pro iPhone model for the first time. Thanks to its bigger size, the iPhone 14 Plus lasts six more hours of video playback than the iPhone 14.

iPhone 14 Pro & iPhone 14 Pro Max – 2022

iPhone 14 Pro

Release date: September 16, 2022
Models: A2650, A2889, A2892, A2891, A2890
Storage capacity: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Major features: Dynamic Island, Always-On display, A16 Bionic chip, 48MP Main camera, Photonic Engine, Cinematic mode, Crash Detection, Satelite Emergency SOS, No SIM Card, iOS 16

Remember that notch/pill design Apple introduced with the iPhone X? Apple made that wasted space useful with the iPhone 14 Pro. With the iPhone 14 Pro lineup, Apple introduced the Dynamic Island feature. This feature displays notifications and important alerts on the iPhone’s notch, where the TrueCamera is located.

Apple also introduced the Always-On feature. This feature dims the screen of the iPhone and shows you information on the lock screen instead of putting it to sleep. This is a feature that has been on Android devices for ages. Apple introduced it on their most expensive iPhone in 2022.

Inside Apple’s 2022 flagship, the phone was upgraded to a 48MP camera and is powered by the A16 Bionic chip.

iPhone 14 Pro Max

Release date: September 16, 2022
Models: A2632, A2885, A2888, A2887, A2886
Storage capacity: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Major features: 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR, Dynamic Island, Always-On display, A16 Bionic chip, 48MP Main camera, Photonic Engine, Cinematic mode, Crash Detection, Satelite Emergency SOS, No SIM Card, iOS 16

The iPhone 14 Pro has no exclusive features. Minus its size, the phone is the same as the iPhone 14 Pro. iPhone 14 Pro Max users, however, can enjoy up to six more hours of video playback than iPhone 14 Pro users.

iPhone 15 & iPhone 15 Plus – 2023

Apple shocked the world when it abandoned its cash cow Lightning connector, replacing it with USB-C, starting with the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro lineup.

iPhone 15

Release date: September 22, 2023
Models: A2846, A3089, A3092, A3090
Storage capacity: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Major features: Dynamic Island, 48MP Main camera, 2nd-gen Ultra-Wideband Chip, Satelite Roadside Assistance, USB‑C connector, Precision Finding for Find My friends, iOS 17

In 2023, Apple did not bother with the iPhone mini or SE. Instead, they simplified everything and released an iPhone 15 and the 15 Plus.

Apple brought a few features from the iPhone 14 Pro to the regular 6.1-inch iPhone 15. Like the iPhone 14 Pro, the regular iPhone 15 got upgraded to a 48MP Main camera. It also received the Dysmic Island feature introduced with the iPhone 14 Pro.

Best of all, Apple started using USB-C with the iPhone 15 as mandated by the European Union. Thanks to this, you can transfer charge from your iPhone to your AirPods or Apple Watch.

iPhone 15 Plus

Release date: September 22, 2023
Models: A2847, A3093, A3096, A3094
Storage capacity: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Major features: 6.7 inch Super Retina XDR display, Dynamic Island, 48MP Main camera, Satelite Roadside Assistance, USB‑C connector, Precision Finding for Find My friends, iOS 17

The iPhone 15 Plus has the same battery capacity as its predecessor, the iPhone 14 Plus. It can last up to 26 hours of offline video playback. It’ll give you six more hours of video playback than the iPhone 15.

iPhone 15 Pro & iPhone 15 Pro Max – 2023

No more Ring/Silent switch; say hello to the Action button and titanium.

iPhone 15 Pro

• Release date: September 22, 2023
• Models: A2848, A3101, A3104 , A3102
• Storage capacity: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
• Major features: Titanium design, internal redesign, Action button, camera upgrades, 20x faster USB 3 speeds, A17 Pro chip, Wi-Fi 6E, improved audio quality, 2nd-gen Ultra-Wideband Chip, Satelite Roadside Assistance, USB‑C connector, Precision Finding for Find My friends, iOS 17

With the iPhone 15 Pro lineup, Apple redesigned the iPhone 15 Pro externally and internally. Externally, Apple shocked the world by building the iPhone 15 Pro lineup of Titanium Grade 5, a metal alloy used by NASA in their rockets.

Internally, just like with the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus, Apple redesigned the architecture of the iPhone 15 Pro for easier and more affordable repairs. Additionally, the 15 Pro lineup offers faster USB-C speeds than the iPhone 15.

Apple also replaced the Silent mode switch from the iPhone 15 Pro with the Action button.

The iPhone 15 received many reports of overheating.

iPhone 15 Pro Max

• Release date: September 22, 2023
• Models: A2849, A3105, A3108, A3106
• Storage capacity: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
• Major features: 5x Telephoto camera, 6.7-inch display, Titanium design, internal redesign, Action button, camera upgrades, 20x faster USB 3 speeds, A17 Pro chip, Wi-Fi 6E, improved audio quality, 2nd-gen Ultra-Wideband Chip, Satelite Roadside Assistance, USB‑C connector, Precision Finding for Find My friends, iOS 17

The iPhone 15 Pro Max has the same battery capacity as the iPhone 14 Pro Max, lasting up to 29 hours of video playback. It can last up to six more hours than the 15 Pro.

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But who’s right? Is Google a technology company or an advertising company? Can they be both wrong, or can they be both right? Let’s see…

First off, the market categorizes Google (alphabet) as a technology company. You will not see Google under the pharma, automotive, or banking sector.

Additionally, by intrinsic value, a tech company is defined as one that manufactures, supports, and performs research and developments on technology-intensive products and services.

While Google does not manufacture any products themselves, the tech giant supports and does a ton of research and development for different tech products and services. The company spent $39.5 billion last year (2022) on research and development across the 73 products that they offer.

These are the most known and most highly complex Google products when it comes to research and development:

• Android OS (operating systems are complicated to create, even for large companies)
• Google Search (crawling and indexing the web is a complex task)
• Bard
• Chrome
• Google Maps
• Google Play
• Nest
• YouTube (serving a billion videos is expensive and difficult)

So, is Google a tech company? The answer is yes. Google classifies as a strictly tech company from any angle you look at it. Even while they make the vast majority of their profits from ad revenue, this does not invalidate Google as a tech company.

Categorizing a company based on its source of revenue instead of what it produces would be foolish. If we go by that logic, then most home and car insurance companies would not even be considered insurance companies; they would be classified as investment firms.

This is because most insurance companies do not profit directly from premiums. Instead, they invest surplus premiums and profit out of investments.

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On the contrary, when the first iPhone launched, it was impossible to use the phone with another carrier other than AT&T (Cingular back then). This disappointed many Apple fans and new iPhone users because AT&T had poor coverage in many areas.

iPhone AT&T exclusive

AT&T was the first carrier to have the iPhone. When the iPhone launched in 2007, Apple made an exclusive deal with AT&T. Although the deal was never publicly or officially unveiled, the contract granted AT&T the iPhone exclusively for five years, as discovered by Engadget through lawsuit documentation.

Why did Apple give the iPhone exclusively to AT&T and not T-Mobile? While Apple has never talked about this publicity, the most obvious reason why Apple went with AT&T was because AT&T was the only carrier willing to accept Apple’s conditions.

At that time, all carriers had the bad habit of adding their logo on the hardware and software of phones, along with dozens of bloatware apps. If you know anything about Steve Jobs, this was a major NO for Apple’s founder.

Steve Jobs was a very meticulous person when it came to designs. If you have ever had the chance to use a phone from around the time the first iPhone was released, you would immediately know that Steve Jobs would have never released an iPhone ruined by carrier logos or all those useless bloatware apps.

Hacker GeoHot unlocks original iPhone

Not even a month after the original iPhone was released, a 17-year-old hacker named Geohot made a public video of the first unlocked iPhone. The hacker released a video of an iPhone running on T-Mobile’s network, which made him an instant celebrity.

This was a big deal because people could now use the iPhone on other carriers such as T-Mobile. Additionally, this allowed people to import the iPhone from the US and use it in their home country.

Contrary to popular belief, Geohot did not release the first iPhone unlocking tool. The first tool to unlock the original iPhone was released by a group of hackers who called themselves the iPhone Dev Team. The tool was called “iUnlock” which later became AnySIM.

Verizon gets the iPhone

According to some legends, Apple approached Verizon before AT&T to give them the iPhone exclusive contract. This contract never sealed because Verizon wanted some control over the iPhone OS as with other cell phones on their network.

Although very popular and reasonable, this legend turned out not to be true. According to a book published by Verizon’s then-CEO, Verizon did not get the original iPhone because GSM was the global standard for cellular communication. At that time, Verizon ran its network on the CDMA protocol.

Because of this, Apple/Steve Jobs was unwilling to make two variations of the iPhone: one for GSM carriers (AT&T, T-Mobile) and the other for CDMA networks such as Sprint and Verizon.

iPhone 4 Verizon release date

One year before the alleged exclusive Apple-AT&T contract ended, Verizon became the second carrier to offer the iPhone officially. Verizon started taking preorders for its first iPhone, the iPhone 4, on February 3, 2011 and then released it on February 10.

The iPhone 4 released on Verizon was CDMA-only. This meant the Verizon iPhone 4 had no SIM slot and could not be used on AT&T or any other GSM carrier.

This all changed when the iPhone 4S was released later in the year. The Verizon 4S was classified as a “world phone” because it had a GSM and a CDMA radio. Thanks to this, you could now use a Verizon iPhone on other carriers after getting it unlocked.

Sprint iPhone

Eight months after Verizon became the second carrier to offer the iPhone, Sprint became the third official carrier to distribute the iPhone. Sprint began selling the iPhone 4 on October 5, 2011. Two days later, on October 7, the carrier started taking preorders for the iPhone 4S, which became available on October 14.

Unlike AT&T, Sprint allowed customers to unlock their iPhone 4S after fully paying it off. Additionally, Sprint was the only carrier offering unlimited data then, although their customers often wondered why they were paying for data in the first place.

C Spire now has the iPhone

Unexpectedly, T-Mobile did not become the fourth carrier to offer the iPhone. People were shocked when a small regional carrier named C Spire became the fourth official iPhone carrier. This carrier had fewer than a million customers at the time compared to T-Mobile’s 34 million.

C Spire Wireless released the iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 on November 11, 2011. They offered the 8GB iPhone 4 for $99 with a two-year contract. The iPhone 4S started at $199 for the 16GB model or an additional $100 for models with larger storage, such as the 32 and 64GB models.

T-Mobile finally gets the iPhone

Since T-Mobile was a GSM carrier like AT&T, people expected T-Mobile to be the second carrier to offer the iPhone. Ironically, it was the last major carrier to get the iPhone.

T-Mobile released the iPhone 5, 4, and 4S on April 12, 2013. This was two years after the other major carriers were already distributing the iPhone and six years after the original iPhone was released.

T-Mobile users were finally able to use the iPhone on T-Mobile the legit way without having to rely on third-party methods.

At that time, people popularly used software-based unlocks like UltraSnow or SIM interposers such as Gevey SIM. Those tools allowed you to use AT&T, Verizon, or Sprint iPhones on T-Mobile’s network.

Why unlocking phones is no longer difficult

Unlocking your iPhone or any cell phone is no longer as messy as it once was. This is thanks to a pact made by the five most prominent carriers in 2013. The carriers agreed to adopt the Carrier Unlocking Voluntary Commitment, comprising six measures that make it easy for customers to unlock their phones.

But as expected with any major corporation, the Carrier Unlocking Voluntary Commitment was not created due to the carriers’ good heart.

Through their CTIA non-profit organization, the wireless industry voluntarily committed to making it easy to unlock devices to prevent the Obama administration from further creating carrier regulations.

All carriers currently comply with the Carrier Unlocking Voluntary Commitment, except T-Mobile. The un-carrier does not unlock T-mobile phones unless requested by a former or active customer. Part of the commitment is to unlock any phone regardless of who makes the requests.

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If you find yourself in a similar situation, you might wonder: can someone read your WhatsApp messages without your phone? Yes, this is possible, and here’s how it exactly works.

Reading WhatsApp messages without phone

In case you’re unaware, WhatsApp has a web portal called WhatsApp Web that allows you to read and send messages on a computer by scanning a QR code. After you scan that QR code, your WhatsApp content and conversations will show up on that computer. Every time you send or receive a message, that message will also be delivered to that computer’s screen.

If you do not have a passcode on your phone or someone knows it, that person can quickly scan the QR code and start reading your messages on their computer.

This can happen while you’re sleeping or not carrying your phone. Some people even consider this as their WhatsApp being hacked, which is not.

How to unlink WhatsApp web or other devices

Okay, now that we basically know how WhatsApp Web works and how it can be misused, here’s how we can know if someone else is using it to read your message without you knowing it.

To do this, we will need to follow the steps to unlink or remove your WhatsApp account from WhatsApp Web.

1. Open the WhatsApp app on your phone.
2. Once the app launches, tap Settings.
3. From the Settings page, tap Linked Devices.
4. If you see any web browser or device under the Linked Devices tab, someone reads your conversations from another computer web browser or device. For example, in the image below, you can see my WhatsApp conversations can be read from three different web browsers/devices.
5. To stop completely unlinking your account from another device or WhatsApp Web, tap the browser and then tap Log Out. Do this for all devices or browsers under Linked Devices.

Prevent people from hacking your WhatsApp

To avoid having this issue in the future, you should turn on the Screen Lock feature on WhatsApp.

When you turn on Screen Lock within the WhatsApp app, no one will be able to use your WhatsApp app unless you unlock the app with your biometrics. Depending on your phone, Screen Lock locks your WhatsApp app with your fingerprint or facial biometric, such as Face ID or Touch ID on iPhones.

How to put password for WhatsApp

To enable Screen Lock and password protect your WhatsApp, all you have to do is:

• Open WhatsApp.
• Tap Settings> Privacy.
• At the bottom of the Privacy page, tap Screen Lock (iPhone) or Fingerprint Lock (on Android) and enable this feature.

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From the event, here is the most important information and new features of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro you should know about.

When did the iPhone 15, 15 Pro Max come out?

Apple announced their new iPhone 15 models on September 12 at their Wanderlust Event 2023. However, Apple and mobile carriers did not start taking preorders until 5:00 AM PDT on September 15. The iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and Pro Max were released a few days later, on September 22.

That date, September 22, was when the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro officially came out, and people started receiving their preorders. This was also when both phone models became available at the Apple Store and any Apple Authorized Resellers.

What’s new on the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro Max?

As with every new iPhone, the iPhone 15 and its counterpart, the iPhone 15 Pro, came with some notable hardware changes and new features. Here are the significant new features of the iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 15, and 15 Plus.

List of iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus new features

Compared to the previous iPhone 14 and 14 Plus, these are the new features and hardware changes details introduced in the new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus:

• The regular iPhone 15 and 15 Plus now have Dynamic Island, a feature previously limited to the iPhone 14 Pro models.
• A16 Bionic chip with 6-core CPU and 5-core integrated GPU, previously limited to the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max.
• 48MP, ƒ/1.6 aperture Camera
• 4x optical zoom range
• .5x, 1x, 2x optical zoom options
• Smart HDR 5 (front camera)
• USB-C with USB 2 support
• Second-generation UWB chip
• 1600 nits peak brightness (HDR), previously only on iPhone 14 Pro
• 1000 nits max brightness (typical), previously only on iPhone 14 Pro
• 2000 nits peak brightness (outdoor)
• 2556-by-1179-pixel resolution at 460 ppi (iPhone 15)
• 2796-by-1290-pixel resolution at 460 ppi (iPhone 15 Plus)
• Precision Finding for Find My friends

New features of iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max

Like its weaker brothers, the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max have become more robust than ever! Here are all the new features and what’s new on the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max.

This list only contains new features exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, as it’s obvious that the Pro also has all the features introduced with the regular iPhone 15.

• It is made of titanium with a harder backglass.
• A17 Pro chip with 6-core CPU and 6-core integrated GPU
• New Action button, which replaces the old Ring/Silent switch.
• Wi-Fi 6E
• New 5x zoom option (iPhone 15 Pro Max only)
• USB-C with 10 Gbps transfer speed (20x faster than iPhone 15/15 Plus)
• Log video recording
• Academy Color Encoding System
• Thread networking technology
• NavIC: iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max can now utilize the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System.

As you can see and expect, the vast majority of new features on this new year’s iPhone were added exclusively to the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max.

The iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max received ten new exclusive features, while the regular iPhone 15 and 15 Plus mostly received features introduced in the previous iPhone 14 Pro, which is not bad.

Apple iPhone 15 vs. Apple iPhone 15 Pro specs

Now that we know what’s new on the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro let’s compare the differences between the two devices’ specifications.

What size is the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro?

Although the iPhone 15 is visually the same size as the iPhone 14, on paper (specs), the iPhone 15 is smaller than the iPhone 14. Here’s the real size of the iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max.

As you can see from the above chart, the iPhone 15 is the lightest iPhone 15 model, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max is the heaviest iPhone.

What colors do the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro Max come in?

While the regular iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus come in five colors, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max only come in four colors.

The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are available in pink, yellow, green, blue, and black.

Its bigger brothers, the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max, come in four colors: Natural Titanium, Blue Titanium, White Titanium, and Black Titanium.

What is the price of iPhone 15 and 15 Pro Max?

This year, while Apple made significant hardware improvements and changes to the iPhone, the company did not increase its prices from the previous year’s models.

The iPhone 15 has the same pricing scheme as last year’s iPhone 14.

This is what an iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, or 15 Pro Max will cost you depending on the model and storage capacity:

Who will be your new iPhone 15 or 15 Pro carrier: T-Mobile or Verizon?

Also, evaluate your carrier-offered insurance before choosing it over AppleCare for your new shiny iPhone 15. This is because AppleCare+ is usually better than other insurance offered by third parties or other carriers.

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But since both carriers are now similar, is it worth switching from Verizon to T-Mobile or vice versa? The answer to this is “it depends.” Everybody looks for different things when it comes to choosing their mobile carrier.

For example, a person’s biggest consideration when choosing a mobile carrier would be price, while the other would be data speed. If you’re wondering if you should switch from Verizon to T-Mobile or from T-Mobile to Verizon, these are the most important aspects to consider before making that decision. And in which way one carrier might serve you better than the other.

Coverage

When considering whether to stay or switch to T-Mobile or Verizon, the most crucial factor in determining your decision should be the coverage. This is because having the fastest or cheapest plan is worthless if we do not have any coverage.

So, who has better coverage, Verizon or T-Mobile? When it comes to 5G network coverage, T-Mobile has better coverage than Verizon. With its 5G Extended Range network, T-Mobile claims that it covers 326 people across two million square miles. While they don’t specify how many people their network covers, Verizon claims that its 5G Nationwide network covers more than 2,700 cities across the US.

Verizon 5G Nationwide is the equivalent of T-Mobile’s 5G Extended network. These networks use low frequencies to deliver data. While they give you the best coverage, the low frequencies will give you slower data.

This is the total opposite of Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband network or T-Mobile’s Ultra Capacity 5G. These networks run on higher frequencies, which in turn, give you the fastest 5G speeds but do not have a good coverage or travel that far.

T-Mobile coverage vs. Verizon

So, in the end, is Verizon better than T-Mobile regarding coverage? Nope. When it comes to 5G coverage, the latest independent report from Opensignal shows that T-Mobile has better 5G coverage. But the same report also concludes that while Verizon lacks 5G coverage, they have a more robust network that offers a better experience. The carrier offers better upload speed, a better 5G video experience, a better voice experience, and a better 5G game experience.

It is important to know that although T-Mobile has more 5G coverage, Verizon has better overall 4G LTE coverage, especially in rural areas. But 4G LTE will be eventually phased out.

Keep in mind that carriers’ coverage range is heavily area-dependent. This means that while you might have the perfect coverage and speed in your house, your cousin might have the worst speed and coverage on the other side of the town while on the same plan and carrier.

Winner: T-Mobile

Is T-Mobile cheaper than Verizon?

After coverage, what people care the most about a cell phone carrier is the price of their plans.

So, who has better prices when it comes to plans, T-Mobile or Verizon? Verizon has always been infamous for being an expensive carrier. Unfortunately, the price gap between T-Mobile and Verizon is no longer that big. Below is a comparison of Verizon’s cheapest plan with T-Mobile’s cheapest plan.

Verizon Unlimited Welcome vs. T-Mobile Essentials

If prices are one of your main concerns, T-Mobile is cheaper than Verizon. As you can see from the table above, for single users, both carriers have the same price on their cheapest plan.

Things begin to change as you add more lines to your account or are on a family plan. As you can see, T-Mobile is $10/month cheaper than Verizon for accounts with two lines. Additionally, on a third line, you will save $15 monthly with T-Mobile’s Essentials over Verizon’s Unlimited Welcome.

Winner: T-Mobile

Who has better customer service and satisfaction?

What else would we want from a carrier if we had a plan with a fair price and good coverage? That would be customer service and reasonable overall customer satisfaction.

When it comes to customer service, Verizon and T-Mobile both have great customer satisfaction ratings. Although both carriers have nearly the same ratings, T-Mobile comes up slightly above Verizon regarding customer service and satisfaction.

Based on a survey conducted by ACSI (American Customer Satisfaction Index) of 15,881 participants, T-Mobile customers are more satisfied than Verizon customers by one point. T-Mobile obtained 74 points in the satisfaction survey, while Verizon received 73 points.

As for customer care, T-Mobile came up in first place with 827 points out of 1000 points measurements. This data comes from the latest 2023 U.S. Wireless Customer Care Study conducted by J.D Power. The study ranks Verizon second in customer service satisfaction with 813 points.

Winner: T-Mobile

In conclusion: Verizon or T-Mobile?

In conclusion: Should you switch from Verizon to T-Mobile or from T-Mobile to Verizon? The answer to this heavily depends on the person’s needs and location. As previously stated, cell coverage heavily depends on location. Verizon might have the best signal in one part of the town, but the same thing could be said for T-Mobile at the other end of the same town.

Why keep/switch to Verizon

Since Verizon has better overall network coverage (not just 5G), you should stay/switch to Verizon if your job relies on you moving across the state or the country. For example, a truck driver, travel technician, or train conductor would be the type of person who should keep or switch to Verizon. Also, if you spend a lot of time in rural areas, Verizon is t

Why keep/switch to T-Mobile

On the other hand, if you never leave your city and mostly travel from your work office to your home and get good T-Mobile reception, you should definitely switch to or keep T-Mobile if you already have it. They have better plan prices and better customer service.

At the end of the year, your bank account will have a few hundred dollars more that did not go to Verizon Communications shareholders through dividend payments.

At this point, unless you constantly travel, live in a rural area, or a rare city with poor reception from other carriers, having Verizon is just a status symbol. Other carriers have caught up with them and have surpassed them in many aspects.

Lastly, you should take advantage of the carriers’s tryout. If you have a phone that has an eSIM, you can try Verizon or T-Mobile for 30 or 90 days for free without getting up from your seat.

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If the error you are receiving says, “Media Play cannot start. Media Play does not work due to a lack of media framework.” then all we have to do is install the Media Feature Pack to fix this error.

Install Media Feature Pack on Windows 10

Installing the Media Feature Pack is a simple process on Windows 10. Here’s how it’s done:

1. From the Windows taskbar, click Start> Settings> Apps> Apps & features.
2. Now, select the Optional features option on the Apps & features page.
3. Click on “Add a feature.”
4. A new dialog box window will open up. In its search box, type “Media Feature Pack.”
5. Select the Media Feature Pack and click “Install” at the bottom of the dialog window.

After installing the Media Feature Pack, restart your computer, and everything should be done. Play a sound and a video to see if it plays out.

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These plans each included different perks. The problem with those plans and the perks is that you were forced to choose a perk package. For example, if you wanted the entertainment package, you were forced to choose the 5G Play More, or the 5G Get More plan. Now, if you chose one of those plans, you would not have been able to choose one of the connectivity perks, which included 1 TravelPass day per month and 600GB of Verizon Cloud.

With Verizon myPlan, we no longer have that limitation. But is it worth upgrading from your 5G Start plan to a similar Unlimited Welcome customization? Let’s see…

myPlan Unlimited Welcome vs 5G Start: Perks

First, we should know that Verizon’s revamped myPlan offers two plans: Unlimited Plus; and Unlimited Welcome. The Unlimited Welcome plan is nearly the equivalent of the previous 5G Start plan.

These are the perks the two plans offer and how they are similar…

As you can see, when it comes to perks and features, both plans are nearly the same. The only major difference is that with the old 5G Start plan, you can use Disney+, Apple Arcade or Google Play Pass, and Apple Music for free for six months.

The new Unlimited Welcome doesn’t offer that, but you’ll receive $180 in credit over a 36-month period when porting in a new line.

Unlimited Welcome vs 5G Start: Prices

The second most important aspect when comparing these two plans is the prices.

Although both plans have similar features, they have different prices per line. Below is how much each line will cost as you add more lines to your account.

As you can see, the new Unlimited Welcome from myPlan is a better deal than the previous 5G Start when it comes to pricing.

For example, a family of four will save $40 each month by upgrading from the old 5G Start plan to the new Unlimited Welcome plan. On the other hand, a single user of one account will save $10 monthly by upgrading to Unlimited Welcome from the previously offered plan.

Is it worth upgrading from 5G Start to Unlimited Welcome?

As seen above, the old 5G Start plan’s only advantage over the new Unlimited Welcome plan is that it offers a six-month trial period for Disney+, Apple Music, and other entertainment services. After six months, those perks will vanish.

Contrarily, those savings from Welcome Unlimited will remain with you as long as you keep the plan. So at the end of the day, it is actually worth it to upgrade from the old 5G Start plan to the new Welcome Unlimited plan.

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By using your AirPods as your audio device, you will not make any noise and won’t have to worry about waking up any person sleeping near or in the room next to you. Anyway, less talking and more instructions! Here’s everything you need to know about connecting your AirPods to your Samsung TV…

Can you connect AirPods to Samsung TV?

Can you connect your pair of Apple AirPods to your Samsung TV? The answer to this question would be it depends on the Samsung TV model that you own.

If your Samsung TV does not come with built-in Bluetooth, then you will not be able to connect your AirPods to it.

How to find out if your Samsung TV has Bluetooth

Now, this is one of the most important aspects of this guide. If you already know that your Samsung TV is equipped with Bluetooth, just skip this part altogether. If not, here are the easiest ways of finding out whether your Samsung TV has Bluetooth or not.

Did it come with a Smart Remote?

If your Samsung TV came equipped with a Smart Remote, then it’s definitely built-in Bluetooth. This is because the Smart Remote relies on Bluetooth to control (pair) your TV, unlike older infrared (IR)-based controllers.

The Samsung Smart Remote is usually long, slim, and does not have many buttons. It also comes with a rechargeable battery that can be charged with a USB-C cable or through its built-in solar panel.

Through its Settings

The other method of finding out if your Samsung TV has Bluetooth is by checking if it has Bluetooth options under Settings. To do this:

1. Open your TV Settings.
2. Select Sound.
3. Now select Sound Output.

After selecting Sound Output, if your TV has Bluetooth, you should see an option that says Bluetooth Speaker List. This is the same settings that we will use later on.

How to connect AirPods to Samsung TV

At this point, we should know if our Samsung TV came equipped with Bluetooth. If it did so, here’s how you can connect your pair of AirPods to your Samsung TV. The procedures are the same whether you have the AirPods Pro or the regular AirPods.

1. Open the TV’s Settings. This can be done, depending on your TV year, by pressing the Home button and Settings should be to the left of the screen menu.
2. Now, select Sound.
3. Select Sound Output.
4. From the list, select Bluetooth Speaker List.
5. Now, put both AirPods pieces in their charging case and open the lid of the case.
6. Press and hold the setup button on the back of the charging case for at least 10 seconds and the white light blinks.
7. Select your AirPods from the Bluetooth Speaker List.
8. Select “Pair and connect.“

Your AirPods should now be successfully paired with your Samsung TV.

AirPods features that work with Samsung TV

The cool thing about connecting your AirPods with your Samsung TV is not just it plays your TV audio on your AirPods, it also has some other features.

Automatic Ear Detection

Surpsringlyt, the AirPods’ Automatic Ear Detection feature works very well with a Samsung TV. This is the feature that detects when you put your AirPods on and automatically connects it with your device.

When you put your AirPods on, your Samsung TV will ask if you would like to play sound through the AirPods.

It also reminds you you’re connected to your AirPods when adjusting volume

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As you may already know, if you do not know your bank routing and account number, you won’t be able to set up direct deposit from your employer. Also, you cannot perform wire transfers or receive payments from institutions such as the IRS or brokerage firms like Robinhood without your Bank of America routing and account number.

Thankfully, Bank of America has made it very easy to find this information through their BoA mobile banking app, their online website, or even by looking at one of their paper checks.

Find account number, checking routing number on Bank of America app

Using the BoA mobile banking app is the easiest way to always have your account and routing number at your fingertips.

Through the app, here’s how to find the routing and account number of your Bank of America savings or checking account.

1. Download the Bank of America mobile app for your Android or iOS device.
2. Register for online banking with them if you have already not, and launch the BoA app.
3. Log into your Bank of America account.
4. Tap Accounts at the bottom navigation bar of the screen.
5. Now, tap View on the checking or savings account you’d like to find the routing/account number.
6. After tapping VIEW, your routing number should be displayed under ACCOUNT INFO.
7. Finally, tap VIEW to unveil your account number at the right side of “Account Number,” which should be 12 digits in total.

Find Bank of America routing number and account number online

If you would rather use a computer than the mobile app, don’t worry! Bank of America makes finding your routing and account information as easy as on a mobile phone.

1. Logging into your BoA online account at bankofamerica.com.
2. From under Personal Accounts, select the checking or savings account you would like to obtain the routing and account number.
3. Now, click the Information and Services tab.
4. The Information and Services tab will now display your routing and account number. Just click Show Account number to view your whole account number.

Routing, account number on a check Bank of America

If you have a paper check from your checking account, that’s another way of finding your routing and account numbers.

As you can see from the Bank of America check diagram, your ABA Check Routing Number is the first set of nine-digit numbers on the bottom left side of the check.

The second set on the check is your 12-digit account number.

The third set of numbers is your check number.

Finally, the fourth set of numbers on the check should be your ACH Routing/Transit Number.

But wait a minute, why are there two routing numbers, and which one should I use? Don’t worry. Both, the ABA Check Routing Number and the ACH Routing/Transit Number are usually the same .

In case they are not the same, which is rare, ABA Check Routing is used on paper checks. On the other hand, ACH Routing/Transit is used for digital/electronic transfers such as e-checks.

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What does roaming mean on phone?

So to begin with, what exactly does data roaming mean? In wireless telecommunications, your cellular devices start roaming around when you go outside of your carrier’s coverage area. Your device will start to roam and search for other cell phone towers and will try to connect with them.

These towers will usually belong to your carrier’s competitors or other cell phone providers who have agreed with your carrier to let you connect to their towers. Since these towers do not belong to your carrier, depending on your plan, you will be heavily charged for making a text, call, or using data through the tower.

Types of roaming

Because international roaming is the most popular type of roaming, people often forget that carriers classify roaming in two types of ways: Domestic roaming and international roaming.

International roaming:

International roaming, as its name suggests, is when you use your phone outside of the country. For example, if you have T-Mobile and you use your device while traveling to Canada or Mexico, this would be considered international roaming.

International roaming is often more expensive than domestic because your carrier has to make agreements with foreign companies/carriers in order for you to use their towers.

Domestic roaming:

The other type of roaming is domestic roaming. Domestic roaming occurs when you go out of your carrier’s coverage area and your phone connects to another tower that does not belong to your carrier. The biggest difference is that although you are out of your carrier’s coverage area, you’re not out of the country.

The other big difference is that domestic roaming is usually free. Since no coverage makes the carrier looks bad, they often do not charge for domestic roaming.

While domestic roaming is usually free, you should be extremely careful when using it. Since roaming costs the carrier money, your carrier will terminate your account without any way of porting out your number if they determine that you’ve used excessive roaming. It’s best to consult with your carrier’s agreement to be sure of how much roaming you’re allowed to use.

Should data roaming be on or off?

Having data roaming on or off depends on your situation.

If you are not going out of the country, it is more beneficial to have Data roaming on. This is because most carriers won’t mind if you reasonably use domestic roaming.

For example, if for any reason you have to go to an isolated part of your town, you will not lose coverage if your data roaming is on.

Now, data roaming should be turned off if you’re traveling out of the country. Since most carriers charge hefty fees for international roaming, you should instead get a local SIM card.

But first, check your carrier’s agreement and check if they offer free or limited international roaming as carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile currently do with certain plans.

How to avoid roaming charges

If your carrier has high roaming fees, the best thing you can do to avoid those charges is to turn off roaming directly from your cell phone. Whether you have a Samsung, iPhone, or any Android device, disabling roaming is simple.

Turn off data roaming iPhone

Turning off roaming on iPhone is as simple as it could get:

1. From your home screen, tap Settings.
2. Tap Cellular.
3. Now tap Cellular Data Options.
4. Toggle off Data Roaming.

How to turn off data roaming on Samsung, Android

Disabling data roaming on Android or Samsung devices is a similar procedure as on iPhone.

1. From your home screen, tap Settings> Connections> Mobile networks.
2. From the Mobile network page, toggle the Data roaming button.

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As of March 24, 2023, New Jersey drivers can now just whip out their cell phones and show any law enforcement officer their electronic proof of registration. Because of this new law, NJ residents will not be fined nor their vehicles will be impounded if they get caught driving without a physical DMV proof of registration card.

How to get electronic proof of vehicle registration

First, to receive the digital PDF version of your vehicle registration card, you need to either go through the online registration renewal or replacement process.

To renew your vehicle registration online, you will first need to have a PIN (Plate Identification Number). This PIN is sent to your address by NJ MVC three months before your active registration expires. In case you do not have that PIN yet, you can get your digital registration through the replacement process.

1. On your web browser, head over to state.nj.us/mvc/vehicles/regreplace.htm.
2. Select “Replace your vehicle registration online.”
3. Click “Order Duplicate Vehicle Registration.”
4. On this page, type your license and your vehicle’s information.
5. Continue to make the payment.

Once you have completed the payment of your new registration, you will receive an email with a PDF file. This file is your legal electronic registration card which should look similar to the sample card provided by NJ MVC.

NJ MVC will still mail you a physical card when you request a registration replacement or fill out the yearly renewal form.

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