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Jobs and Wozniak meet for the first time.
The two software engineers cross paths for the first time. Their shared interests in engineering draws them together as close friends. This is the beginning of a pact that would revolutionize the personal computer, and late bring about the MacBook. -
Long time friends turn business partners.
Jobs and Wozniak reconnect after furthering their education. With their combined technological expertise, they began to work together. Two worked out of Jobs' garage attempting to create the best personal computer the world has seen. This is the beginning of the company that would go on to create the MacBook. -
A diamond in the rough.
While working for Hewlett-Packard, Steve Wozniak created his own microcomputer. The higher-ups at HP weren't interested in his creation. To Steve Jobs, he saw opportunity. This was the driving force that convinced Wozniak to quit his job and join Jobs. -
From ashes, rises a Phoenix.
While the Apple I was a failure, Jobs powered through. They went back to the drawing board to improve on the first model. Improving on the shortcomings of the original, came the Apple II. With his impeccable charisma and Wozniak's engineering genius, Investors were hooked. This was the first commercially successful personal computer ever. Apple became a household name. -
Saving grace.
On the verge of bankruptcy, Steve invents Apple's saving grace. The Apple II grew dated, it couldn't keep up with other tech companies' more advanced speeds. The iMac was a new and improved model of personal computer designed to surpass it's rivals in processing speed. Just a year later, Jobs released it's first laptop, the iBook. Targeted towards college students, the iBook promised the same quality as the iMac but at the compact convenience of fitting in a backpack. -
The iBook is born.
Just a year after he iMac's release, came the iBook. It was designed as a consumer-friendly counterpart to the professional PowerBook series. The iBook was also notable for being the first mainstream laptop to feature built-in Wi-Fi and Apple's first wireless laptop. -
The MacBook is born.
The first MacBook is introduced, replacing the iBook. It features a polycarbonate design and Intel Core processors, and it has become one of the most popular laptops of its time. -
Determination.
This model was the last released before Steve Jobs' passing. Apple unveils the MacBook Air, the world's thinnest laptop at the time, redefining portability in computing. In order to appeal to a larger audience, the price was made more affordable. -
The end of an era.
Steve Jobs passed away on October 5, 2011, at the age of 56. He succumbed to complications from a rare form of pancreatic cancer, which he had been battling for several years. Some argue that the quality of Apple products declined after the passing of Steve Jobs. -
Continuing his legacy.
There is no rest for a multi million dollar tech company. Apple continues to improve upon its older models. This version improves upon its resolution and processing speed. -
How to improve perfection.
Apple begins transitioning from Intel processors to its own M1 chip, vastly improving performance and energy efficiency. This groundbreaking transition from Intel processors to the M1 brought major advancements in performance and energy efficiency, offering faster processing speeds, longer battery life, and seamless integration with macOS. -
The MacBook we know today.
The latest updates include enhanced M2 chips and incremental improvements in design, display, and battery life. Today's MacBooks are over five times faster than the iBook. While not having any input by Jobs, Apple continues to hold his vision of quality.