by A first-generation iPhone still in its box sold at auction for $54,904, which is more than $54,000 more than the device’s original $599 price tag when it was released in 2007.
The original iPhone was put up for sale by RR Auction on behalf of a former Apple employee who bought it back when it first came out. In February, an original sealed iPhone sold for over $63,000, effectively setting a sales record for a first-generation iPhone.
Unopened original Apple iPhone of the first generation, Model A1203, Order MA712LL/A (8GB). The box features a life-sized image of the iPhone with twelve icons on the screen, indicating that it is from the earliest production (2007); a 13th icon, for iTunes, came later in the year. In brand new, factory sealed condition. Accompanied by an AT&T bag and a flyer on rate plans and iPhone activation. The sender notes that he bought this phone when it was released in 2007, but also got one through his work as an Apple employee; this spare part has therefore never been opened.
Other unopened original iPhones sold for $35,000 and $39,000 in 2022, so prices are on the rise.
RR Auction also sold an “undiscovered” Apple-1 computer for an undetermined amount, while other Apple devices and memorabilia also fetched high prices. A Del Yocam Macintosh Plus sold for $26,590, while a Macintosh 128K prototype sold for $16,500 and an Apple Lisa for $81,251.
An iPhone 11 signed by Apple CEO Tim Cook sold for nearly $4,000, technical instructions with notes from Steve Jobs went for $12,500, and a Steve Jobs business card sold for $6,188.
Popular stories
iPhone 15 Pro launches this year with these 11 new features
Although the iPhone 15 lineup is about six months away, there are already plenty of rumors surrounding the devices. Many new features and changes are expected for the iPhone 15 Pro models in particular, including a titanium frame and more. Below we’ve summarized 11 features for iPhone 15 Pro models that are not expected to be available on the standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus:A17…
iPhone 15 Pro expects first price increase since iPhone X
Apple’s next-generation iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will likely be more expensive than previous Pro models, according to Jeff Pu, a technical analyst at Hong Kong-based investment firm Haitong International Securities. In a research note this week, Pu predicted that the iPhone 15 Pro models will see a price hike due to several rumored hardware upgrades, including a titanium frame,…
iPhone 15 Pro Max breaks record for thinnest bezels on a smartphone
The iPhone 15 Pro Max has the thinnest bezels of any smartphone, beating the record currently held by the Xiaomi 13. That’s according to the leaker known as “Ice Universe”, who has released accurate information in the past about Apple’s plans. Both iPhone 15 Pro models are expected to feature thinner, curved edges compared to the iPhone 14 Pro, potentially resulting in an Apple…
Apple shares new AirPods Pro ad with up to 2x active noise cancellation
Apple today shared a new ad for the second-generation AirPods Pro on its YouTube channel. The one-minute video focuses on the second-generation AirPods Pro that offer up to twice the active noise cancellation of the original AirPods Pro. Set to the song “Where Is My Mind?” by Tkay Maidza, the ad features a woman wearing AirPods Pro as she walks through a busy city. With active noise…
Apple engineers are reportedly working on ChatGPT-like AI despite Siri design flaws
Apple is testing generative AI concepts that could one day be destined for Siri, despite fundamental issues with how the virtual assistant is built, the New York Times reports. Employees were briefed last month at the company’s annual AI summit about Apple’s large language model and other AI tools. Apple engineers, including members of the Siri team, reportedly tested…
T-Mobile acquires Ryan Reynolds’ Mint mobile brand
US carrier T-Mobile announced today that it plans to acquire Mint Mobile, the affordable smartphone brand promoted and endorsed by actor Ryan Reynolds. Reynolds and T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert teamed up for a video notifying customers of the impending acquisition. The deal is for Ka’ena Corporation, the parent company of Mint Mobile, Ultra Mobile and Plum, with T-Mobile paying…
Major camera upgrade comes to iPhone 15 thanks to new Sony sensor
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 15 models are getting a major camera upgrade thanks to Sony’s latest “state of the art” image sensors, reports suggest. According to Nikkei Asia, the new sensors are capable of capturing better portraits, even in strong backlight. Compared to standard sensors, they apparently double the saturation signal in each pixel, capturing more light to cut down on…
