In 1976, Apple was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne. They started by selling computer kits to hobbyists, with each kit being assembled by Wozniak. The first product they released was the Apple I.
In 1977, Apple introduced the Apple II, which became the first personal computer designed for the mass market.
Steve Jobs unveils Apple Computer Corporation’s new Macintosh on February 6, 1984, in California.
In 1981, Steve Jobs became chairman of Apple.
In 1984, the Macintosh was introduced during a Super Bowl ad break and later officially unveiled at a launch event. However, it was discontinued a year later, and Jobs left the company.
In 1987, Apple released the Macintosh II, which was the first color Mac.
In 1997, Apple announced its acquisition of NeXT software in a $400 million deal, which marked Steve Jobs’ return to Apple as interim CEO. He took on the role officially in 2000.
The then Chief Executive Officer of Apple, Steve Jobs, with the iPhone
In 2001, Apple introduced iTunes, OS X, and the first-generation iPod. The iPod could hold up to 1,000 songs and was unveiled on October 23, 2001.
In 2007, Apple unveiled the iPhone.
In 2010, the first iPad was unveiled.
In 2011, Steve Jobs resigned as CEO due to illness and handed the title to Tim Cook. Jobs passed away in October of that year.
In 2014, Apple introduced the Apple Watch and the larger iPhones, the 6 and 6 Plus.
In 2015, Apple acquired Beats and launched Apple Music to compete with other music streaming services.
In 2016, Apple announced the 4-inch iPhone SE and became involved in a legal battle with the FBI over accessing a locked phone. The court order was eventually dropped.
In 2017, Apple introduced the iPhone X, which featured an edge-to-edge screen design and FaceID.
Apple CEO Steve Jobs speaks at an Apple event at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, Calif.
In 2018, Apple introduced new features in iOS 12 that aimed to help users manage and reduce their screen time.
In 2019, Apple reported its first decline in revenues and profits in a decade, partly attributed to declines in revenue from China.
In 2020, Apple closed its retail stores outside of China in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
In 2021, Apple declared its goal of becoming carbon neutral on Earth Day and introduced the iPhone 13.
In 2022, Apple announced the iPhone 14, which featured a new sensor for detecting car crashes and an improved camera system.
In 2023, Apple brought back the HomePod, a voice-command powered device similar to Amazon’s Alexa and Google Home.
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