We are a April 1and as every year, it is a good day to remember a bit of the history of Applethe most important company in the world and that was founded a day like today 49 years agoso next year will be a great date for this company.
Therefore, we are going to do a little review of its history and various curiosities about it. Surely if you are a fan of it, you will know the majority, but it is always good to remember them, since it shows us that, with a little desire and effort, you can get anywhere.
Apple's history and curiosities
Apple was born a April 1, 1976founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne In a garage. His first great success was Apple II, one of the first personal computers to reach the market. Then, in 1984, they launched the Macintosh, famous for their graphic interface, something innovative in their time.
However, in 1985, Jobs was expelled from his own company after conflicts with the Board of Directors. Apple went through a difficult stage until in 1997 they brought him back. From that moment, he revolutionized technology with products such as the IMAC, iPod, iPhone and iPad, which made Apple one of the most influential companies in the world.
Curious data about Apple
- The first logo was not the famous apple, but Newton sitting under an apple.
- Ronald Wayne, one of the founders, sold its part for $ 800 Shortly after starting the company. Today that participation would be worth billions.
- The first iPhone (2007) He had neither App Store nor the option of recording video.
- Apple was the First company in history to reach 3 billion dollars In market value.
- Steve Jobs always wore the same: Black Jersey, Jeans and New Balance Sneakersturning it into your personal seal.
- The name Apple He was chosen because Jobs liked apples and wanted a simple name, easy to remember and appeared before Atari in the telephone guide.
- Before the iPhone, Apple made a phone in collaboration with Motorola: the Motorola Rokr E1 (2005). It was a total failure.
- The MAC starter sound was created by Jim Reekesan Apple engineer, and has become a brand icon.
- The first Macbook Air was presented by Steve Jobs drawing it from an office envelopeto demonstrate how thin it was.
- Apple took three years In developing the iPhone because they first wanted to make a tablet, but then they changed their idea and decided to make a mobile.
The question is, how long will Apple's leadership last? Currently, it is the company with the greatest price in the world, however, things change very fast, as we have seen, so, who knows where they will be in 50 years. Even if I wish they continue very up, and we are to see it.
Leave us a comment with the curiosity that has surprised you most, and if you know another one that can be interesting for everyone. Today is a good day to celebrate Apple's birthday, although it is also the April Fools.
