The first generation iPhone was released 8 years ago today—way back in 2007! As we celebrate the iPhone’s 8th birthday, it only makes sense to look back on the original model. Apple has made many improvements since the first iPhone came out (emojis, anyone?), but back in the day iPhone users had to endure some serious #firstworldproblems. Here are 8 first generation iPhone struggles that you may have forgotten about.
1. Not having enough storage for all of your Avril Lavigne songs
Because who can get by with only 4 GB?
2. No front facing camera option
Which led to many unfortunately angled Myspace profile pics.
3. Emojis not being a thing yet
How were you supposed to express yourself?
4. No App Store
Meaning you had to ask your weird neighbor to jailbreak your phone for you.
5. Bad service no matter where you were
Can you hear me now?
6. Not being able to carry the phone around in your pocket because it was so heavy
Seriously, that thing was a brick.
7. Having a low quality speaker
Blasting JT’s new album just wasn’t an option.
8. Terrible battery life
You think your iPhone dies quickly now?
Sure, we might still complain about our iPhone struggles (like, where is the taco emoji?), but we’re seriously thankful that we don’t have these old school problems anymore. Happy 8th birthday to the iPhone!