Introduction

From a technological standpoint, the past decade has been an exciting one. Ten years ago, Apple’s original iPhone provided a glimpse into the future, and showed the world what could be possible using a smartphone. But by today’s standards, that original iPhone’s capabilities aren’t that impressive, especially when you know what is possible with an iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, or the iPhone X.

During this past decade, many of us have become extremely reliant on our iPhones. The device has evolved into a powerful communications, productivity, organization, digital-photography, navigation, information-gathering, digital-payment, fitness, money-management, and entertainment tool that fits easily in the palm of our hands and functions almost ...

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