History
Apple known as the company of iPhones was founded in 1976 by Steve jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne, starting with Apple I computer and achieving early success with the Apple II. After the 1984 launch of the macintosh, a period of struggle and Steve job's departure ensued before his return in the late 1990s. His second tenure saw the company's resurgence with the introduction of the iPod, iphone, and ipad, leading to its transformation into global tech giant.
Founding and early years (1976 - 1984)
• 1976: Apple is founded by Steve jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne. The company's first product is the Apple I, which is sold as a motherboard.
• 1997: the Apple II is released, becoming a major success with its color graphics and user -friendly design. It helps establish Apple as a major player in the personal computer market.
• 1983: the Apple Lisa is released, though it faces poor sales.
• 1984: the macintosh is launched, popularizing the graphical user interface (GUI) and mouse. While the launch is supported by a famous super bowl commercial, initial sales are slow due to its high price.
Job's departure and the wilderness years (1985 - 1997)
• 1985: Steve jobs is ousted from Apple by the company's board of directors
• 1990: Apple faces increased competition from Microsoft. The company struggles and faces challenges in the market place
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