2000s Technology Timeline

  • Apple Ipod

    In 2001, Apple released the "Ipod". This was an innovation for music listeners as it allowed them to have their entire music collection with them wherever they were.
  • YouTube

    In 2005, YouTube was founded. This was a milestone for the internet and social media as it made internet videos for for everyone.
  • Xbox 360

    The Xbox 360, the sequel to the Xbox, was released in 2005. This console greatly developed the growth of Microsoft and impacted the gaming industry. As of September 2023, 85.7 million units have been sold worldwide.
  • Twitter

    Twitter, now "X", was created in 2006. It is a social networking service and is one of the largest social media platforms today. Twitter was an innovation and milestone for social media and networking, with over 500 million users today.
  • iPhone

    In 2007, Apple released their smartphone, the iPhone. It was presented by Steve Jobs and was viewed as a complete innovation for mobile phones. The iPhone integrated an App Store, which allowed users to buy apps with a touch of a button. The iPhone's technological innovation changed the world.