2000s Computer Timeline

By OA2024
  • J-Phone J-SH04

    J-Phone J-SH04
    The 1st camera phone was introduced by Japan’s Softbank in the year 2000. It was Sharp-manufactured and the first phone to have a camera embedded in it. Within the next year after the J-Phone's introduction, most cell phones incorporated cameras into their design. Now, all smartphones have cameras as a main feature and most people in younger generations are used to the convenience of having a camera with them wherever they go.
  • iTunes

    iTunes
    Bill Kincaid’s Soundjam MP software, which Apple purchased the rights to, was the basis for iTunes. Released in 2001, iTunes changed the way that people listened to music, allowing people to burn cds and customize their own mixes.
  • iRobot's Roomba

    iRobot's Roomba
    Invented by Joe Jones, iRobot’s Roomba was first introduced in 2002. The Roomba is able to vacuum a room entirely on its own while avoiding surrounding objects. This invention allows people to get their whole house vacuumed by the little robot without having to put in any effort of their own.
  • Apple iPhone

    Apple iPhone
    In 2007 Apple released the very first iPhone. This revolutionized the world of personal devices and changed the idea of cellphones forever. iPhones are a neat package that allow users to take pictures, make calls, text, see the weather, use gps navigation, listen to music, play games, take videos, return emails, and so much more.
  • MacBook Air

    MacBook Air
    The MacBook Air was released in 2008. It is a small and compact computer that uses a solid-state disk instead of a hard drive. This was Apple’s first ultra notebook. The MacBook Air was a big advancement when it came to laptops and they are still being sold today.