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Apple Timeline

  • 1976

    1976
    Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak founded Apple Company. Starting from inside his family garage with electronic design ideas and a passion for technology.
  • 1976

    1976
    Wozniak invented, created, and designed the microcomputer 'Apple I'. This helped establish the company's core, ease of use, and quality of care. Overall, helping benefit the business kickstarting.
  • 1977

    1977
    Steve Wozniak reinvented and improved the design with 'Apple II'. This computer had color graphics, a consumer-friendly case, and a built-in keyboard. After the product hit the market, it influenced future product development and company trajectory.
  • 1980

    1980
    Apple had then designed and marketed the Apple II disk controller. A disk card with a better-quality operating system, adds that missing support to your computer. This allowed consumers a reliable, simple, and affordable way to store and retrieve data.
  • 1984

    1984
    Steve Jobs invented the first successful personal computer, the Apple Macintosh. This was a groundbreaking invention of personal computers and had graphical user interference with a mousse. Not only was this a memorable invention but it started marking the shift towards user-friendly technology.
  • 1989

    1989
    Apple manufactured and sold the Macintosh Portable. Allowing a more accessible way to use the internet. This laid the foundation for Apple's future successes.
  • 1997

    1997
    Steve Jobs officially became Apple Company Inc.'s CEO with plans to expand the company and brand. This revived the company, led to significant innovation, and market dominance.
  • 1997

    1997
    In 1997, Steve Jobs organized and initiated the opening of Apple's online stores. This made it easier for consumers to shop and even order ahead of others! The opening of the online store expanded the company's reach and boosted revenue.
  • 2001

    2001
    In 2001, Steve Jobs introduced the first-ever iPod touch. The iPod was the first touch-screen device, revolutionary for the music industry, and paved the way for future innovations.
  • 2001

    2001
    In 2001, Steve Jobs organized and executed the first retail Apple stores. His ultimate goal was to gain control over how the products were presented and the brand's message. The opening of stores overall improved customer experiences at Apple.
  • 2003

    2003
    In 2003, Steve Jobs launched the revolutionary online music store, iTunes. It was a digit marketplace that allowed customers an affordable and accessible way of listening to music. The launch of iTunes had a significant influence on the music industry. Turning Apple into a digital media powerhouse.
  • 2007

    2007
    In 2007, Steve Jobs made the all-in-one device, known as the iPhone. He combined the functions of a phone, the iPod, and an internet communicator into one. The iPhone changed our culture, communication, work, entertainment, and computer usage. This boosted Apple's revenue and made everyone want an iPhone.
  • 2008

    2008
    In 2008, Apple launched the Apple App Store. The App Store is an app for iPhones to browse and download apps. This was a moment in the history of personal computing, changing how people interact with smartphones and software distribution.
  • 2010

    2010
    In 2010, Steve Jobs launched the iPad - a touch-screen tablet computer. Steve wanted to create a new category of device, offering a larger screen and simpler interference than iPhones. The iPad provided consumers a third-option device, influenced laptop design, and was lightweight but had a much larger screen.