Apple's iPhone came out 18 years ago and changed the world

Compared to today's iPhone 16 Pro Max and what we know of the forthcoming iPhone 17 range, the very first iPhone that went on sale 18 years ago today was startlingly slow and incredibly limited — yet it changed the world.

William Gallagher 1 week ago 28

Retired Apple employee among victims of Lake Tahoe boat tragedy

Former long-time Apple employee Paula Bozinovich was among eight people who died on a Lake Tahoe boating trip over the weekend.

Malcolm Owen 2 weeks ago 2

This real estate sale is literally betting the farm on Steve Jobs's fame

The owners of All One Farm in Oregon, are hoping to finally cash in how it claims to be the orchard that inspired Steve Jobs to name his company "Apple."

William Gallagher 2 weeks ago 3

Bill Atkinson, pioneering early Apple engineer, dies at 74

The engineer behind much of the Mac's early graphical user interfaces, QuickDraw, MacPaint, Hypercard and much more, William D. "Bill" Atkinson, died on June 5 of complications from pancreatic cancer.

Charles Martin 1 month ago 16

How Steve Jobs changed the face of retail with the Apple Store

On May 19, 2001, the very first Apple Stores were opened, changing not only how customers would buy Apple hardware and get service for purchases, but also alter brick-and-mortar retail forever.

William Gallagher 1 month ago 72

When Apple's WWDC changed the company and the world the most

Since its small beginnings in 1983 and right up to the current slick video presentations, WWDC has been where Apple has made so many major announcements — and sometimes they were so major they were turning points for the company.

William Gallagher 1 month ago 7

How Steve Jobs saved Apple with the iMac 27 years ago

On May 6, 1998, Steve Jobs announced the iMac, and we wouldn't now have the iPhone, the Apple Store, or even Apple itself, if it hadn't been such a success.

William Gallagher 2 months ago 47

Steve Jobs didn't tolerate yes-men, understood his influence at Pixar

Steve Jobs' personality led to some interesting events during his time at Pixar, including firing board of directors members for failing to disagree with him.

Malcolm Owen 3 months ago 7

Apple's iPad is still showing the world how to do tablets, 15 years later

The iPad was mocked at launch, has been threatened by rivals throughout, and yet still remains the best-selling tablet ever made, 15 years after it first shipped to customers on April 3, 2010.

William Gallagher 3 months ago 37

Computing would be totally different had Apple not been formed 49 years ago, today

The Apple of 1976 is unrecognizable compared to today's gigantic corporation, and yet key early decisions by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and more, are still having their effect today.

William Gallagher 3 months ago 55

Another rare, functional Apple-1 has sold for $375,000 at auction

A collection of Apple goodies has wrapped up, with a working Apple-1 taking the top spot — and some other items also did very well.

Amber Neely 3 months ago 0

Get your hands on an Apple-1, Pippin, or sealed iPhone via latest auction

Apple collectors looking to get sealed first-generation iPhones, EVT and DVT prototypes, and piles of memorabilia like magazines and business cards can join in on an auction running through March 20.

Wesley Hilliard 4 months ago 3

Steve Jobs Archive marks Apple co-founder's 70th birthday

On what would have been his 70th birthday, the late Steve Jobs has been remembered by the archive that bears his name.

William Gallagher 4 months ago 0

Jony Ive reveals his iMac design took just three weeks

Famed Apple designer Sir Jony Ive has told the BBC about working with Steve Jobs, creating the iMac, and his decision to leave the company to create his own firm.

Charles Martin 4 months ago 10

Another Steve Jobs-signed business card hits the auction block

For those looking to add to their collection of Apple rarities, a business card signed by the late Apple CEO Steve Jobs is now up for auction — just be prepared to pay a lot.

Amber Neely 5 months ago 2

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