The One Device: The Secret History of the iPhone - Paperback

The Untold Story Behind the World's Most Profitable Product

The secret history of the invention that changed everything-and became the most profitable product in the world.

"The One Device is a tour de force, with a fast-paced edge and heaps of analytical insight."-Ashlee Vance, New York Times bestselling author of Elon Musk

"A stunning book. You will never look at your iPhone the same way again." -Dan Lyons, New York Times bestselling author of Disrupted

Before Steve Jobs introduced "the one device," a cell phone was merely a tool for making calls. This investigative deep dive reveals how the iPhone transformed our world and turned Apple into the most valuable company in history.

Exclusive Interviews from Inside Apple

Veteran technology journalist Brian Merchant spent ten years uncovering the inside story you won't hear from Cupertino. Based on exclusive interviews with the engineers, inventors, and developers who guided every stage of the iPhone's creation, this book provides unprecedented access to one of the most secretive companies in history.

From Concept to Global Phenomenon

This investigation takes you from inside One Infinite Loop to 19th century France to WWII America, from the driest place on earth to a Kenyan pit of toxic e-waste, and deep inside Shenzhen's notorious "suicide factories." Discover how cutting-edge technology-touch screens, motion trackers, and AI-made their way into our pockets.

The One Device serves as a roadmap for design and engineering genius, an anthropology of the modern age, and a firsthand look at the device that changed everything. This comprehensive account examines the innovation, challenges, and human stories behind the technology that defines our era.