Today in Apple history: Apple offers ice water to Windows users in hell
On October 16, 2003, Apple said it would let PC users run iTunes on Windows. Steve Jobs didn't like the idea, but the strategy proved sound.
On October 16, 2003, Apple said it would let PC users run iTunes on Windows. Steve Jobs didn't like the idea, but the strategy proved sound.
On October 14, 2005, Tim Cook was announced as Apple's new Chief Operating Officer, continuing his upward climb through the ranks.
On October 13, 2006, Apple teamed with U2 singer Bono to launch a (Product) Red Special Edition iPod nano to help fight AIDS in Africa.
On September 30, 2002, Apple introduced iSync, a new tool that let Mac users sync their address book and calendar with their mobile devices.
On September 29, 2004, Apple debuted its pro-grade music software. The Logic Pro 7 launch showed Cupertino still cared about professionals.
On September 25, 2006, Apple shipped the second-generation iPod nano, offering a fancy aluminum redesign of the pocket-size original model.
On September 11, 2009, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer snatched a Microsoft worker's iPhone during a big meeting and pretended to destroy it.
On September 9, 2009, Steve Jobs made his public return at an Apple keynote. He received a standing ovation and opened up about his health.
On September 8, 2003, Apple revealed that it had sold its 10 millionth iTunes song download, Avril Lavigne's "Complicated."
On September 5, 2007, Apple introduced its first post-iPhone iPods: the third-gen iPod nano, the iPod Classic and the iPod touch.
On August 31, 2004, Apple launched the iMac G5, its all-in-one white plastic computer that looked like the world's biggest iPod.
On August 29, 2001, an Apple board meeting took place that will become a very important date in the Apple stock backdating scandal.
On August 22, 2001, Apple won a Primetime Engineering Emmy for FireWire, high-speed serial port technology that sparked a video revolution.
On August 21, 2008, Microsoft recruited comedian and Apple super-fan Jerry Seinfeld to appear in a series of ads to take on ... Apple?
On August 13, 2002, Apple introduced the final redesign of its Power Mac G4, the "Mirrored Drive Doors" model. A flap over fan noise ensued.
On August 10, 2008, developer Armin Heinrich called his ridiculous $1,000 iPhone app I Am Rich a work of art. Eight people bought the app.
On August 7, 2006, Apple launched the first Mac Pro, a high-end desktop that completed the transition to Intel processors from Power PC chips.
On August 4, 2008, the Apple CEO sent a memo to staffers addressing the massive mistakes made with the disastrous MobileMe launch.
On August 3, 2009, Google CEO Eric Schmidt resigned from the Apple board of directors amid increasing competition between the two companies.
On July 26, 2005, Apple debuted the final iBook before switching to the MacBook product line. Here's a look at the opaque white iBook G4.