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2006 Mac Book was Released
Apple released the "MacBook" in 2006 to replace both the iBook and 12-in. PowerBook so that its entire portable lineup offered Intel Core Duo processors. With its sleek design, Apple reported its new MacBook was “the world's most advanced consumer notebook." -
2007 IPhone was Relased
Apple launched the iPhone - a combination of web browser, music player, and cell phone - which could download new functionality in the form of "apps" (applications) from the online Apple store. The touchscreen-enabled smartphone also had built-in GPS navigation, a high-definition camera, texting, calendar, voice dictation, and weather reports -
2007 Amazon Kindle is Rleased
Many companies have attempted to release electronic reading systems dating back to the early 1990s. Online retailer Amazon released the Kindle, one of the first to gain a large following among consumers. The first Kindle featured wireless access to content via Amazon.com, along with an SD card slot allowing increased storage. The first release proved so popular there was a long delay in delivering systems on release. Follow-on versions of the Kindle added further audio-video capabilities. -
2010 Apple Retina Display
In 2012, Apple introduced the Retina display for the MacBook Pro laptop and iPad tablet. With a screen resolution of up to 400 pixels-per-inch (PPI), Retina displays approached the limit of pixel visibility to the human eye. The display also used In Plane Switching (IPS) technology, which allowed for a wider viewing angle and improved color accuracy. -
2015 Apple Watch
Release. Pre-orders for the Apple Watch began on April 10, 2015, with the official release on April 24. Initially, it was not available at the Apple Store; customers could make appointments for demonstrations and fitting, but the device was not in-stock for walk-in purchases and had to be reserved and ordered online.