3 ms·Rumours of Apple making a smartphone were strong for years before they actually announced one.by ClassyJacket 10y agoRumours of Apple making a smartphone were strong for years before they actually announced one.opless 10y agoThey only started working on a phone in 2005 according to the wiki page. Yes, there were rumours for years ... ever since the Newton.rimantas 10y agoIIRC first prototypes were made in 2004 and were more iPads than iPhones