The History of Apple, Inc. by Leanne Gray

Why Apple? F Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Mike Markkula formed Apple Computer on April 1, 1976, after taking out a $250,000 loan. F At the time, the company to beat was Atarti, and Apple came before them alphabetically, and also therefore in the phone book.

Jobs and Woz F First met in 1971; Jobs was 16, Wozniak was 21 F Steve Wozniak built a computer to run on the 6502 chip from MOS technology, but Jobs had the idea to sell it F First met in 1971; Jobs was 16, Wozniak was 21 F Steve Wozniak built a computer to run on the 6502 chip from MOS technology, but Jobs had the idea to sell it

Apple I F First demonstrated in April 1976 F Used a TV as a display F Many machines had no display F Cassette interface F Used fewer parts than anything in its class F First demonstrated in April 1976 F Used a TV as a display F Many machines had no display F Cassette interface F Used fewer parts than anything in its class Apple Computers first logo, designed by Ronald Wayne, shows Isaac Newton underneath an apple tree.

Apple II F First introduced in 1977 F Recognized by many as being the first computer F Production ended in 1993; Apple had sold over two million units F Unlike Apple I, this version included graphics F First introduced in 1977 F Recognized by many as being the first computer F Production ended in 1993; Apple had sold over two million units F Unlike Apple I, this version included graphics

1984: Macintosh

F Introduced on January 24, 1984, the Macintosh was the worlds first truly personal computer, with a user-friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI). F Introduced desktop publishing with Adobe PageMaker Macintoshs first icons were created by graphic designer Susan Kare. F Created an entire Mac Family: F MacPlus (1986) F Mac SE and Mac II (1987) F Mac Classic and Mac LC (1990) F Macintosh Portable (1989) F PowerBook (1991) F Created an entire Mac Family: F MacPlus (1986) F Mac SE and Mac II (1987) F Mac Classic and Mac LC (1990) F Macintosh Portable (1989) F PowerBook (1991)

AIM Alliance F In 1991, Apple Computer, IBM, and Motorola joined to create the PowerPC processors F Apple & IBM created two side projects called Taligent and Kaleida Labs.

F Started Power Macintosh line in 1994 using PReP (PowerPC Reference Platform) F Produced the first hand-held PDA, the Newton, in 1993 F Did not take off for Apple, but was the forerunner for PalmPilot and Palm PC F Started Power Macintosh line in 1994 using PReP (PowerPC Reference Platform) F Produced the first hand-held PDA, the Newton, in 1993 F Did not take off for Apple, but was the forerunner for PalmPilot and Palm PC AIM Alliance

Power Struggle F Jobs was fired in 1985 by the board of directors, but after three unsuccessful CEOs throughout the early-mid 90s, was brought back in 1997 and assumed the position of interim CEO.

iMac is Born F Jobs first recreated desktop, combining the monitor and CPU into one F Sold over one million units a year F Introduced Apples new emphasis on design and aesthetics

Mac OS X F Jobs also created an entirely new operating system F Wanted to emphasize the digital lifestyle

iPod F Introduced on October 23, 2001 F 5GB hard drive; 1000 songs F Apple had already registered the name for a group of internet kiosks that were never implemented F Introduced on October 23, 2001 F 5GB hard drive; 1000 songs F Apple had already registered the name for a group of internet kiosks that were never implemented F In July 2005, iPods U.S. market share was estimated at 74% January 2007, Apple reported record annual earnings of $7.1 billion, 48% of which was from iPod sales. F In July 2005, iPods U.S. market share was estimated at 74% January 2007, Apple reported record annual earnings of $7.1 billion, 48% of which was from iPod sales.

iPod + iTunes F Launched in 2003; had 2 million downloads in 16 days F Over 2 billion songs sold F 1.2 billion songs sold in 2006 alone

Apple, Inc. F In January, Steve Jobs announced the company would change its name to Apple, Inc. to incorporate their many endeavors