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iPhone 1 - Steve Jobs MacWorld keynote in 2007 - Full Presentation, 80 mins

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Steve Jobs presents the revolutionary first iPhone, demonstrating its multi-touch interface, widescreen iPod capabilities, and internet communications.

"Every once in a while, a revolutionary product comes along that changes everything ..." Steve Jobs said during a MacWorld keynote in 2007 and this was definitely hyperbole but the introduction of the original iPhone was a major moment in mobile history. With news that Jobs is resigning as Apple CEO, we thought it would be fun to take a look back at Jobs' showing the world the first iPhone. Resolution 1280 x 720 Duration:

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What people say. Widely celebrated as the greatest live tech presentation ever captured, showcasing a massive leap in mobile user interface design.

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