First-Generation Apple iPhone Sells for $190,000 at Auction

First-Generation Apple iPhone Sells for $190,000 at Auction.

This is not the first time that a first-generation iPhone has sold for a high price.

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The iPhone was sold by LCG Auctions, which described the device as a "popular high-end collectible" and "exceedingly rare."

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In February, another first-generation iPhone sold for $63,356.

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The first-generation iPhone was released in 2007 and was a revolutionary device that changed the way people interacted with their phones.

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It was the first smartphone to feature a touchscreen display and a built-in App Store.

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The iPhone was an instant success and helped to launch the smartphone revolution.

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It is a reminder of the impact that the iPhone has had on the world, and it is a valuable piece of tech history.

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