Tech Over Time

  • Apple Was Founded

    Apple Was Founded
    On April 1st In 1976 Apple was founded by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak
  • Apple One Computer was Released

    Apple One Computer was Released
    On April 11 1976 The Apple One computer was released and sold for $666.66. The computer was then discontinued September 30 1977.
  • Apple || Computer was Released

    Apple || Computer was Released
    On June 10th 1977 the Apple || computer was released and sold for $1298. The computer was discontinued in 1981.
  • The Apple ||| was Released

    The Apple ||| was Released
    On May 19th 1980 the Apple ||| was released and sold for $4340-$7800) This computer was discontinued in April 1984
  • Apple Lisa was released

    Apple Lisa was released
    On January 19th 1983 the Apple Lisa was released. The computer was named after Steve Jobs' daughter and was extremely expensive. The Apple Lisa was discontinued in August 1986.
  • Steve Jobs Left the Apple Company

    Steve Jobs Left the Apple Company
    In 1984 Steve Jobs was fired from Apple. He then went on and brought Pixar. Steve Jobs returned to Apple when Apple brought neXT.
  • Apple Macintosh was Released

    Apple Macintosh was Released
    On January 24th 1984 the Apple Macintosh was released. The Apple Macintosh sold for $2500.
  • Apple Macintosh XL Released

    Apple Macintosh XL Released
    On January 11th 1985 the Apple Macintosh XL was released and sold for $3995. The computer was then discontinued April 29th 1985
  • Microsoft released Windows 1.0

    Microsoft released Windows 1.0
    Microsoft released Windows 1.0 on November 20th 1985. This was the first GUI based operating system released by Microsoft.
  • Apple Macintosh Plus was released

    Apple Macintosh Plus was released
    The Apple Macintosh Plus was released on January 16th in 1986 and was later discontinued October 15th 1990
  • The Apple Macintosh || was Released

    The Apple Macintosh || was Released
    On March 2nd 1987 Apple released the Macintosh ||. This computer sold for $5500 and discontinued January 15th 1990
  • Apple Macintosh SE was released

    Apple Macintosh SE was released
    The Apple Macintosh SE was released March 2nd 1987 and sold for a price of $2900-$3900. This product was discontinued October 5th 1990
  • Microsoft released Windows 2.0

    Microsoft released Windows 2.0
    Windows 2.0 was released December 9th in 1987.
  • Micorsoft released Windows 98

    Micorsoft released Windows 98
    Windows 98 was released in June 28th in 1998.
  • Apple Macintosh Portable was Released

    Apple Macintosh Portable was Released
    September 20 1989 the Apple Macintosh portable was released. There was also a backlit version of this computer which was released Febuary 11 1991. The Apple Macintosh Portable (original) was discontinued Febuary 11 1991 and the backlit was discontinued October 21 1991.
  • Microsoft released Windows 3.0

    Microsoft released Windows 3.0
    Windows 3.0 was released on May 2nd 1990. It was he first computer to be noticed by the public and to have solitaire
  • Apple Macintosh Quadra 950 was released

    Apple Macintosh Quadra 950 was released
    he Apple Macintosh Quadra 950 was released on March 18th in 1992 and was discontinued October 14th 1995. This product sold for $7200.
  • The Apple Macintosh TV was released

    The Apple Macintosh TV was released
    he Apple Macintosh TV was released in October 1993 and was later discontinued in February 1994. This item sold for $2097
  • Microsoft released Windows 95

    Microsoft released Windows 95
    Windows 95 was released in August 24th 1995, was very different, had task bars and icons.
  • Apple iMac was released

    he Apple iMac was released in August 1998 and was discontinued in January 1999. The iMac sold for $1299
  • The Original iMac was released

    The Original iMac was released
    In August 1998 the Apple iMac G3 was released and discontinued March 18th 2003.
  • The Apple iBook G3 (Clamshell) was released

    The Apple iBook G3 (Clamshell) was released on July 21st 1999 and was later discontinued May 1st 2001
  • Microsoft released Windows 2000

    Microsoft released Windows 2000
    Windows 2000 was released in February 17th in 2000.
  • The Apple iPod was Released

    The Apple iPod was Released
    On the 23rd of October 2001 Apple released their very first iPod
  • Microsoft released Windows XP

    Microsoft released Windows XP
    Windows XP released in October 25th 2001.
  • Apple iMac G4 was Released

    Apple iMac G4 was Released
    In 2002 the Apple iMac G4 was released and later discontinued August 31st 2004.
  • The Apple iPod 2nd Generation was released

    The Apple iPod 2nd Generation was released
    he Apple iPod 2nd Generation was released July 17th 2002 and sold for $399-$499
  • Apple iTunes Music store was launched

    Apple iTunes Music store was launched
    In April 2003 Apple launched the iTunes Music Store.
  • Apple iPod 3rd Generation was released

    The Apple iPod 3rd Generation was released on April 29th 2003 and were priced between $299-$499
  • Apple iPod 4th Generation was released

    Apple iPod 4th Generation was released
    The Apple iPod 4th Generation was released on July 19th 2004 and sold for $299-$399. A special U2 edition of this device was announced on October 26th 2004.
  • Apple iMac G5

    Apple iMac G5
    In August 2004 the Apple iMac G5 was released. There was two more versions of this product released later which were the Ambient Light Sensor model (May 3rd 2005) and the iSight model (October 12th 2005) The iMac G5 was discontinued January 10th 2006.
  • Apple iPod Shuffle 1st Generation was released

    Apple iPod Shuffle 1st Generation was released
    The Apple iPod Shuffle 1st Generation was released on January 11th 2005 and weighed 22g. It was designed to be easily filled with music and to play them in random order.
  • Apple iPod Nano 1st Generation was released

    Apple iPod Nano 1st Generation was released
    The 1st generation Apple iPod Nano was released on September 7th 2005. It was 40 millimeters wide and 90 millimeters long and weighed 42 grams.
  • The Apple iPod 5th Generation was released

    The Apple iPod 5th Generation was released on October 12th 2005 a short while after the introduction of the iPod Nano. This device sold for $299-$349
  • Apple Macbook Pro was released

    he Apple Macbook Pro was released January 10th 2006 and was the replacement of the PowerBook G4
  • Apple iPod Nano 2nd Generation was released

    On September 5th 2006 Apple released their 2nd Generation iPod Nano. This device was available in the colours green, blue, silver or pink. On October 13th 2006 a special edition iPod Nano was announced by Apple called Product Red.
  • Apple iPod Shuffle 2nd Generation was released

    Apple iPod Shuffle 2nd Generation was released
    The Apple iPod Shuffle 2nd Generation was released on September 12th 2006 and was named ‘the most wearable iPod ever”. It included a built-in belt and weighed at 15.5g
  • Microsoft released Windows Vista

    Microsoft released Windows Vista
    Windows Vista released in January 30th 2007.
  • Apple iPhone 1st Generation was released

    Apple iPhone 1st Generation was released
    The Apple iPhone 1st generation was released on June 29th 2007 and was later discontinued July 11th 2008, the day that the iPhone 3G was released.
  • Apple iPod 6th Generation was released

    Apple iPod 6th Generation was released
    The Apple iPod 6th generation was released on September 5th 2007 and sold for $249-$349.
  • Apple iPod Nano 3rd Generation was released

    On September 5th 2007 Apple released an updated iPod Nano the 3rd generation. The 3rd generation iPod Nano was very similar to the iPod Classic and was available in silver, turquoise, mint green, black and Product Red.
  • Apple iPod Touch 1st Generation was released

    Apple iPod Touch 1st Generation was released
    The Apple iPod Touch 1st Generation was released on September 5th 2007. It was the first iPod to have wireless connection and came in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB.
  • Apple Macbook Air was released

    he Apple Macbook air was announced at the Macworld Conference and Expo by Steve Jobs on January 15th 2008 and was released January 29th 2008
  • Apple iPhone 3g was released

    The Apple iPhone 3g was released on July 11th 2008 and was discontinued June 7th 2010. Apple sold over 1 million devices over the first weekend.
  • Apple iPod 4th Generation was released

    Apple iPod 4th Generation was released
    The Apple iPod Touch 4th Generation was released on September 1st 2010. The device included a front face camera and back camera.
  • Apple iPod Touch 2nd Generation was released

    Apple iPod Touch 2nd Generation was released
    The Apple iPod Touch 2nd Generation was released on September 9th 2008.
  • Apple iPod Nano 4th Generation was released

    Apple iPod Nano 4th Generation was released
    The Apple 4th Generation iPod Nano was released on September 9th 2008. This model had gone back to the narrow for like the 1st and 2nd generation iPod Nano. It was available in silver, black, purple, light blue, green, yellow, orange, red and pink.
  • Apple iPod Shuffle 3rg Generation was released

    The Apple iPod Shuffle 3rd generation was released o March 11th 2009 and was said to be “jaw-droppingly small” and “the first music player that talks to you” by Apple. It was available in either silver or black brushed aluminum.
  • Apple iPhone 3GS was released

    The Apple iPhone 3Gs was released June 19th 2009 and was discontinued September 12th 2012. The slogan in 2009-2010 for this device was “The fastest, most powerful iPhone yet” and later changed in 2010-2011 to “More to love. Less to pay”
  • Microsoft released Windows 7

    Microsoft released Windows 7
    Windows 7 was released on July 22 in 2009. It had a new task bar and different libraries.
  • Apple iPod Nano 5th Generation was released

    September 9th 2009 was the release of the iPod Nano 5th Generation. It was priced at $149-$179 and included a camera.
  • Apple iPad 1st Generation was released

    The Apple iPad 1st Generation was released first to America on April 3rd of 2010. It was released to other parts of the world from May 28th 2010. The Apple iPad 1st Generation was discontinued March 2nd 2011.
  • Apple iPad 2nd Generation

    Apple iPad 2nd Generation
    The Apple iPad 2nd Generation was released on March 11th 2011 to the United States. The device was released to the rest of the world from March 25th 2011. The Apple iPad was discontinued March 18th 2014.
  • Apple iPhone 4s was released

    The Apple iPhone 4s was first available on October 14th 2011 in Germany, Canada, France, US, Japan, Australia, and the UK. It was available for other countries from October 28th 2011.
  • Apple iPad 3rd Generation was released

    The Apple iPad 3rd Generation was released to Singapore, France, Hong Kong, UK, Germany, Switzerland, Japan, Canada, US and Australia on March 16th 2012. The iPad was released to the rest of the world on March 23rd 2012. It was discontinued on October 23rd 2012.
  • Apple iPhone 4 was released

    The iPhone 4 was released on June 24th 2012 and was discontinued September 10th 2013. It was Apple’s new design for an iPhone and received over 600,000 preorders within 24 hours.
  • Apple iPod Nano 7th Generation was released

    Apple iPod Nano 7th Generation was released
    The Apple iPod Nano 7th Generation was released on September 12th 2012. It is described as the “thinest iPod Nano yet”
  • Apple iPod Touch 5th Generation was released

    The Apple iPod Touch 5th Generation was released on September 12th 2012. It included a 4 inch screen that was similar to the iPhone 5, a front and back camera, as well as a LED flash.
  • Apple iPhone 5 was released

    Apple iPhone 5 was released
    The Apple iPhone 5 was released United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore on September 21 2012. It was later available to other countries from September 28th 2012.
  • Microsoft released 'The Surface'

    Microsoft released 'The Surface'
    Microsoft made a tablet called the surface which was released on October 26th 2012.
  • Apple iPad Mini was released

    The Apple iPad Mini was released on November 2nd 2012.
  • Apple iPad 4th Generation was released

    The Apple iPad 4th Generation was released on November 2nd 2012 to countries such as Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and the US. It was released on from November 27th 2012 to the rest of the world.
  • Apple iPhone 5C was released

    The Apple iPhone 5c was released September 20th 2013 and came in the colours blue, green, pink, yellow, and white. The slogan made for the iPhone 5c is “For the colourful”
  • Apple iPhone 5S was released

    Apple iPhone 5S was released
    The Apple iPhone 5s was released on September 20th 2013 to United States, United Kingdom, Canada, China, France, Germany, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore. It was later available to other countries from October 25th 2013. The iPhone 5s comes in the colours black, gold and white.
  • Apple iPad Air was released

    The Apple iPad Air was released on November 1st 2013. It is Apples 5th Generation iPad and is available in grey and silver.
  • Microsoft released Windows 3.1

    Microsoft released Windows 3.1
    Windows 3.1 was released in March 18th 1992