The iPhone has been a revolutionary product since its introduction in 2007. It’s not only changed the way we communicate but also sent a number of once-popular products into obsolescence. Here are 17 products that Apple’s iPhone laid to rest:

1. Digital Cameras: The iPhone made it unnecessary for most people to carry a separate camera due to its high-quality built-in camera.

2. MP3 Players: With the ability to store and play music, iPhones rendered devices like the iPod obsolete.

3. Portable Video Players: iPhones support various streaming services and video files, eliminating the need for carrying portable DVD players or other video devices.

4. Pagers: The integration of call and text messaging functions made pagers a thing of the past.

5. Portable Game Consoles: With a vast array of games on the App Store, many users no longer saw the need for devices like the Nintendo Game Boy.

6. Paper Maps and GPS Devices: In-built navigation apps such as Google Maps and Apple Maps have replaced traditional GPS units and paper maps for most drivers.

7. Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs): The iPhone performs all the functions of PDAs, from managing schedules to storing contacts, with greater efficiency.

8. Alarm Clocks: The alarm clock feature on the iPhone means many users no longer need a separate device by their bed.

9. Wristwatches: While some still wear watches as fashion accessories, many rely on their iPhone to tell time.

10. Flashlights: The iPhone’s LED flash doubles as a flashlight, negating the need for carrying one separately.

11. Voice Recorders: The voice memo feature allows iPhones to be used as recording devices for memos and meetings.

12. Calculators: The iPhone comes with a built-in calculator app that’s always at hand.

13. Calendars/Organizers: With digital calendaring and reminder apps, there’s less reliance on printed calendars and planners.

14. Address Books: The Contacts app has taken over the function of physical address books.

15. Landline Telephones: The widespread use of iPhones has contributed significantly to the decline in landline phone usage.

16. Handheld Camcorders: Similar to digital cameras, handheld camcorders have fallen out of favor due to the high-quality video capabilities of the iPhone.

17. Books/Newspapers/Magazines: While not completely extinct, the consumption of physical media has been greatly affected by e-books and digital news apps available on smartphones like the iPhone.

It is clear that Apple’s iPhone not only disrupted the phone industry but also led to a significant transformation in how we use technology in our everyday lives, replacing countless single-function devices with one multi-functional gadget.