History of the iPod and iTunes

Steve Jobs launches iTunes for the first time

Jan 9, 2001

Steve Jobs takes to the stage at the Moscone Convention Centre in San Fransisco on the 9th January, 2001 to the eager anticipation of devoted tech enthusiasts. During the convention, among other exciting advances in Apple technology, Jobs launches Apple's advanced music technology - iTunes
https://youtu.be/auXc0tgdJSo

Steve Jobs launches the iPod

Oct 23, 2001

For the first time on October 23, 2001 at Apple Town Hall, Cupertino, Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduces the very first Apple iPod. A hand held, pocket size electronic music device with 5GB storage that can hold up to 1000 songs. The iPod officially goes to market on 10th November 2001 and sells 125,000 units by 31st December that same year. It sells for $399.
https://youtu.be/SYMTy6fchiQ
http://www.macworld.com/article/1053499/home-tech/ipodtimeline.html

Apple Releases new offering of iPod

Mar 1, 2002

In March 2002, Apple releases its next iPod, this time boasting double the storage capacity of the first one. This iPod prices at $499 and offers buyers free software for downloading and storing names and addresses.

iPod 2nd Generation is bigger again

Jul 1, 2002

By July of 2002, the iPod 2nd generation was here, offering 10GB and a massive 20GB of storage. With upgraded features such as a touch wheel. The 5GB price now sits under $300.

iPods become available to Windows users

Aug 1, 2002

Windows users now able to use iPod for the first time

600,000 iPods sold in 14 months since its first release

Jan 1, 2003

Steve Jobs announces that 600,000 iPods have now been purchased since its release 14 months earlier.

iTunes Music Store launches for the first time

Apr 28, 2003

On April 28, 2003 in Apple Town Hall, Cupertino, Steve Jobs launches iTunes Music Store. Also the 3rd Generation iPod is released with a solid state scroll wheel, and buttons - rewind, forward, play/pause and menu. Generation 3 iPod offers users 10GB, 15GB and 30GB. https://youtu.be/S6DX5NaPvk4

iPod capacity increases

Sep 1, 2003

By September 2003, iPod offers capacities of 10GB, 20GB and 40GB storage space.

Dave Winer creates a software that will eventually be known as 'podcasting'.

Sep 20, 2003

Dave Winer creates a RSS-with-enclosures feed that can be used to distribute audio content.
http://www.macworld.com/article/1053499/home-tech/ipodtimeline.html

99c Downloads available to iTunes users

Oct 1, 2003

iTunes users now have access to music downloads for 99c per song.

iPod Mini Launches

Jan 1, 2004

The new iPod Mini launches and receives a massive boost in sales and attraction to the product with its bright colours and tiny portability. The Mini stores 4GB and retails for $249.

iTunes goes to Europe

Jun 1, 2004

In June 2004, iTunes store opens in the UK, Germany and France. Before the year is through, iTunes has become available in many European countries

New Gen iPods with click wheel

Jul 1, 2004

New generation iPods release with advanced click wheel interface

iPod sells 10 Million

Dec 31, 2004

In December alone iPod sells 4.5million devices, 8.2 million sell in 2004 alone and iPod reaches its 10th million sale

iPod gets Flashy

Jan 20, 2005

iPod Flash launches with a 512MB and 1GB storage. The iPod Flash is the size of a stick of chewing gum.

iPod Mini gets bigger plus iPod Photo is here

Feb 1, 2005

iPod Mini becomes available in 4GB and 6GB. iPod photo offers photo storage as well as music

iPod and iPod Photo merge. iTunes 4.9 is here with greater features

Jun 1, 2005

iPod and iPod Photo go colour, and iTunes 4.9 offers download and subscription support for podcasts.

iPod Nano arrives

Sep 1, 2005

Even smaller than the iPod Mini, the iPod Nano comes in 2GB and 4GB storage capacity

iPod video playback capabilities

Oct 1, 2005

Video playback now introduced to the iPod line

Apple iPod sales over 40million

Jan 1, 2006

Apple indicates it has sold 42 million iPods since the device launched in 2001. Also, 850 millions songs have been purchased through the iTunes Music Store, and 8 million videos have been sold and downloaded since that service was added in the fall.

New Nano colours and smaller in size again

Sep 1, 2006

Apple overhauls entire iPod product line. The second-generation shuffle comes in roughly half the size of its predecessor. The second-generation nanos are available in 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB capacities—because of their new scratch-resistant shell, they come in a variety of colors. And the video-capable iPod sees some changes as well, namely a brighter screen, longer battery life, and other enhancements. The newly renamed iTunes Store begins offering feature-length movies for download.

The very first iPhone is Introduced by Steve Jobs

Jan 9, 2007

On January 9th, 2007, Steve Jobs releases Apple's most exciting product yet. A game changer and device we recognise almost as quickly as the Golden Arches.. The iPhone 1st Gen is here.
https://youtu.be/vN4U5FqrOdQ
https://youtu.be/6Bvfs4ai5XU