Apple was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. They introduced the Apple I computer kit and later the Apple II, which was one of the first successful mass-produced microcomputers. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Apple released many influential products but also struggled at times. Steve Jobs was later rehired as CEO and introduced groundbreaking products like the iMac, iPod, iPhone and iPad that cemented Apple's position as a leader in personal technology and drove tremendous growth. Jobs passed away in 2011 and Tim Cook assumed the role of CEO, continuing to lead the company into the present day.

1. THE CHRONOLOGICAL
HISTORY OF APPLE
Presented by: Chad Gibbs

2. COMPANY PROFILE
 Apple Computers Established on April 1, 1976
 Founder: Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne Industry
 Business Category: Computer Hardware and Software, Mobile
Platforms and Multimedia Services
 Current CEO: Tim Cook

3. HOW THE WORLD WAS CHANGED

4. WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
1 9 7 6
-Steve Jobs and Stephen Wozniak founded Apple
-The Apple 1 is introduced to the world and is sold $666
-Ronald Wayne (The Third Co-Founder bails in fear of financial loss)

5. STEVE JOBS
 Left Atari with Steve Wozniak to begin their own company.
 Built the first Apple Computer in his parents garage
 Began to attend trade fairs and other events to sell his product
 Got the attention of Ronald Wayne for a small initial investment
 Sold the first Apple computer (A Kit Computer) for $666

6. FOUNDERS OF APPLE

7. THE APPLE 1
 First computer built by Apple
 Released on April 11th, 1976
 4KB of memory with capabilities of expansion to 8 KB of
memory
 40X24 characters, hardware-implented scrolling
 Replaced by Apple 2

8. THE APPLE 1

9. APPLE 1 CIRCUIT BOARD

10. APPLE 2
 Credited as one of the first successful mass-produced micro-computer’s on the market .
 -Release in 1977 (Replaced Apple 1)
 Initial cost of $1,298
 CPU: MOS Technology 6502
 Memory Capabilities: 4KB-48KB and 64KB
 Storage: Audio Cassette or Floppy Disk 2
 Display: Built in RCA Connector
 Color Graphics Introduced

12. 1978
 Apple Disk II is introduced and competes with other industry
storage disks by cutting the price in half
 Steve Wozniak wanted an alternative solution to using cassette
tapes and normal floppies by introducing the Apple IIe

13. APPLE III
 Target consumer is business community
 Initial Price of $4,340-$7,800 not appealing to business
community as machine is plagued with problems
 Due to the commercial failure of the Apple III, the Apple II’s
continuation of vender support is extended

14. THE APPLE III

15. 1980
 Apple goes public as they recover from the semi-failure of the Apple III
 Apple surpasses Ford Motor Companies Record and becomes the most
valuable IPO at approximately $1.8 Billion
 More than 40 Apple Employees become millionaires due to their stock
options instantly

16. L ISA IS INTRODUCE D
1984
 First computer to utilize a GUI (Graphical Interface)
 Immediately classified as a failure due to high price tag and know
compatibility problems
 Operating system was the LISA OS
 Steve Jobs is pushed off the LISA Project and sent to the
Macintosh Project

17. LISA

18. 1982
 Steve Jobs and his team begin development on the Macintosh
 Microsoft is brought in to assist with mouse-based applications
 Steve Jobs goal is to make an affordable computer and have one in
every household

19. MACINTOSH IS INTRODUCED
 The Macintosh is introduced as the “Computer for the rest of us” in 1984
 Original Price is $2,495
 Memory: 128KB
 Mac is known for greater compatibility with peripherals such as external disk drives,
numeric keypads and dot matrix printers
 Famous Superbowl Ad directed by Ridley Scott airs
 Included the first System and Finder apps in the OS

20. THE MACINTOSH

21. 1985
 Steve Jobs resigns from Apple due to internal issues at Apple and
creates the company NeXT

22. POST STEVE JOBS
 1987 Hypercard is released
 1988 Microsoft is sued by Apple with claims of infringement with
Microsoft's Windows 2.03
 Apple alleged that Microsoft violated copyrights for LISA Audiovisual
capabilities
 1991 Apple works on and releases the Power Book essentially Apple’s first
Laptop

23. THE APPLE POWERBOOK
 Released in 1991
 Produced various models until 2006

24. NEWTON MESSAGE PAD
 Originally Released in 1993
 Used the Newton OS
 Capable of Handwriting Recognition
 Original cost was roughly $900

25. 1996
 CEO Gilbert Amelio discontinues multiple projects
 Apple buys Steve Jobs NeXT Company
 Apple experience a $700+ Million Quarterly Loss and are on the
verge of bankruptcy
 Clears debt and manages to keep Apple open
 Steve Jobs hired back with Apple as an advisor

26. 1997
 Steve Jobs named interim CEO

27. THE ORIGINAL IMAC
 iMac is released in 1998
 Originally came in a blue color but later let’s users choose what color they
can order
 iMac is considered an “internet-age computer”
 Turns around Apple profits

28. ORIGINAL IMAC

29. THE AIRPORT IMAC
 iMAC in “laptop” form is introduced in 1999
 Can install optional AirPort Card that works with WiFi

30. THE IPOD
 Newly Appointed CEO Steve Jobs introduces the Groundbreaking
iPod
 iPod is first device of it’s kind

31. 2003
 With the huge success of the iPod, Apple creates the iTunes Store
 The iTunes store presents the capability to purchase music online
 Steve Jobs also presents the first laptop with a 17-inch display and
a 12-inch display becoming the first computer company with the
largest laptop and the smallest

32. 2006
 Steve Jobs Introduces the MacBook
 MacBook replaces the iBook and Powerbook
 The MacBook family is broken into two categories, MacBook Pro
and Air

33. THE IPHONE
 With the emergence of the mobile phone and portable music player market, Steve
Jobs creates the iPhone and releases it in 2007.
 The iPhone revolutionizes mobile phones by incorporating an App Market,
Music/Video Player and mobile phone into one device
 iPhone is originally released in partnership with AT&T

34. 2010
 Steve Jobs introduces the iPad, a tablet devices with touchscreen capabilities.
 The iPad is said to have revolutionized the tablet market with no other company able to match it to
this very day
 The iPad is considered one of the greatest inventions in the first decade of the 21st century.

35. 2011
 Steve Jobs passes away on October 5th, 2011 after losing his fight
with pancreatic cancer
 The tide in the technology world is changed forever as one of the
worlds greatest technological minds is laid to rest

36. TIM COOK
Assumes the role of CEO following the passing of Steve Jobs

37. THE IPHONE

38. THE IPAD

39. THE IMAC

40. THE MACBOOK