There's no denying the fact that the iPhone is perhaps one of the most iconic devices ever created. It has not only changed Apple's fortunes by bringing in countless billions of dollars but has also become a lifestyle choice for a lot of people across the globe who can't fathom using any device other than an iPhone. Despite going through some major design changes, the iPhone has retained a familiar silhouette, making it one of the most instantly recognizable phones on the planet.
Much has been said about Apple not taking any chances with the iPhones design over the past several years. The changes, if any, have been increasingly minimal to the point where people have started to joke that all new iPhones look the same as the models they replace. Third-party kits that let users slap new camera housings on their old iPhones to make them look like the latest models.
The fact of the matter is that it doesn't really matter to Apple's customers that the iPhone isn't getting any major design changes. If there were really feeling bad about it, the company would have received a lot of negative feedback, and wouldn't have sat by while its decision to take it slow on design changes irked customers. It has figured out that as long as the user experience on the iPhone is solid, its customers aren't that concerned with the looks.
This stability, if you will, for the design has also not put off those for whom the iPhone remains an aspirational purchase. There are still many emerging markets a.