Apr 18, 2026
Was the original iPhone released without the ability to install third-party apps?
Correct
Answer given
yes
Answer
Yes. When Steve Jobs unveiled the iPhone in 2007, it launched without an App Store or native third-party app support — that didn't arrive until 2008 with iOS 2.0.
Ash's grade
Correct — the original 2007 iPhone had no App Store or third-party app support; that came in 2008 with iOS 2.0.