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History of Apple Computers
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Apple is Invented
On April 1, 1976, Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne create their first Apple Product: "Apple I" -
Apple II
A more successful version of Apple I is born, Apple II. Apple II was an 8-bit home computer introduced in 1977, featuring color graphics, innovative design by Steve Wozniak, and a redesigned Apple logo. -
Apple III
The Apple III was released in 1980, one year before IBM released the IBM Personal Computer. Technical failures and other problems with the machine resulted in recalls and damage to Apple's reputation. -
The Macintosh
In 1984, Apple introduced its most successful product yet — the Macintosh, a personal computer that came with a built-in screen and mouse. -
Macintosh 3
In 1990, the company introduced three new models — the Macintosh Classic, Macintosh LC, and Macintosh IIsi — all of which were smaller and cheaper than the original computer. -
The PowerBook
The PowerBook 100 was designed by Sony for Apple Computer. It was unveiled at the 1991 COMDEX computer expo. Despite its small marketing budget, the PowerBook line was a success, generating over $1 billion in revenue for Apple in its debut year alone. I -
Quadra 610
The first “DOS-compatible” Mac, the Quadra 610, is introduced. It contains a second motherboard and other components to run DOS and early Windows versions in parallel to the Mac OS. This is followed by a handful of Macs that are also “DOS compatible”. -
The iMac
In 1997 the company introduced a new personal computer, the iMac. The machine became iconic for its semi-transparent plastic case, which was eventually produced in a variety of colors. -
PowerMac
In April 1998, Apple introduced the PowerMac G3 All-In-One. It came in two configurations. One came with a 233 MHz floppy drive and a 4-GB hard drive. The second version was a 266 MHz with a floppy drive, zip drive, and a personality card or all-in-one. The two versions were running on PowerPC 750 G3 processor. -
Apple Stores Offically Open
The opening of Apple stores in 2001 had a strong impact on technology retailing. With innovative architectural designs, the stores quickly became destinations known for exhibiting Apple’s cutting-edge devices. -
iTunes
In 2003, Apple launched the iTunes Store, an online digital media store where users could electronically purchase and download music, TV shows, movies, and other media. It was a new concept at the time that proved highly successful. -
The MacBook
Steve Jobs unveiled the MacBook and MacBook Pro in 2006. Apple had made the decision to move towards using Intel CPUs in its computers. -
App Store
In 2008, Apple changed the mobile landscape introducing the App Store which allowed iPhone users to directly download a diverse array of applications from a digital marketplace curated by Apple. -
The iPad
in 2010, Apple unveiled the iPad, a device similar to the iPhone but with a larger screen, optimized for media consumption and digital content creation. With its expansive touchscreen display, the iPad provided users with an immersive experience for watching videos, reading electronically published books and periodicals, and playing games. -
Steve Jobs Resigns
In 2011, Steve Jobs resigned as CEO of Apple due to health issues. Tim Cook took over as Apple CEO in 2011, following Steve Jobs’ death. That same year, Cook introduced the Apple Watch, a new product category for Apple. During the announcement, Cook paid tribute to Jobs by using his famous catchphrase, “one more thing.” -
iMac with Retina
In 2015, Apple released a new version of iMac that came with a 27-inch retina display. It marked a significant update since 2011, and it was sold for $2,500 when it was unveiled. -
Present Day
Apple continues to improve their computers and they release updated models every few years. -
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