Technology Timeline

  • Jan 1, 1440

    Printing Press

    Printing Press
    This was created so people could apply ink pressured on a surface (paper or cloth) It is typically used for text on paper. It is not sure when it is exactly invented but it was invented in 1440. It was helpful for people that wanted to copy text, patterns, shapes, images etc. on a bigger or smaller piece of material other than copying it by hand.
  • The Original Phone

    The Original Phone
    This was created so people could only communicate to one another when they could not speak to them directly.
  • Eniac

    Eniac
    This first ever made computer was a digital computer. It was capable of being programmed to solve a larger class of numerical problems. It was created so people wouldn’t have to calculated difficult or maybe impossible calculations by hand.
  • IPod 1

    IPod 1
    This was created to hold music or as Apple says the IPod is offering “1000 songs in your pocket”. It was a small device you could put in your pocket or bag and it was very convenient.
  • IPhone 1

    IPhone 1
    This was created so people could only communicate to one another when they could not speak to them directly, to hold our photos, various apps, music, videos etc. It was also lighter than many other phones at that time.
  • Ipad 1

    Ipad 1
    This was created for people to use as a tablet that is a touchscreen display and has the capability of accessing cellular networks. It can play music, send and receive email, browse the web, have storage for apps, photos, videos etc.
  • Canon Printer

    Canon Printer
    This was created so it would be an easier way to print things compared to other printers. They have modified it so the printer is wireless and things can be printed off by the computer or a mobile device. The modified version is touch screen and there are USB sockets. Not only can you copy but you can also scan your desired object or material.
  • IPhone 6 Plus

    IPhone 6 Plus
    This was created so people could communicate to one another when they could not speak to them directly. It is also an improvement to the IPhone 1 with a bigger and improved screen and camera. It has a bigger amount of storage and is lighter than the older devices. It is also capable of recognising finger prints for passwords and the apple ID payment system.
  • Ipad Air

    Ipad Air
    This was created for people to use a tablet but with a better quality screen. The device is lighter than the older IPads and also is capable of recognizing finger prints. It has different colours including silver, gold and space grey.
  • Ipod Touch

    Ipod Touch
    This was created to upgrade the older IPods by having 5 colours and having an improved camera quality. It has bigger storage area not only for songs but also apps, photos, videos etc. It is also thinner and longer but cannot access to cellular networks.