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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 October 12, 2011, Apple pivoted from its Mac-centric strategy. The iCloud launch put cloud services at the heart of the Apple ecosystem.
On October 11, 1995, Steve Jobs filed the paperwork to float Pixar on the stock market. The resulting Pixar IPO made him a billionaire.
On October 7, 2011, two days after the death of Steve Jobs, Apple opened iPhone 4s preorders. The next-gen phone adds Siri to the mix.
On October 6, 1997, Michael Dell made an infamously bleak appraisal of Apple's fortunes, saying the company should shut down completely.
On October 5, 2011, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs succumbed to pancreatic cancer. A look at a fascinating legacy after Steve Jobs' death.
On October 4, 2011, Apple introduced the world to its intelligent voice assistant. The Siri launch marked the culmination of a long-term goal.
On October 3, 1994, BusinessWeek published a profile of Apple as it struggled under the leadership of CEO Michael Spindler.
On October 1, 2011, the name of the iPhone 4s was revealed online. Apple's own iTunes code triggered the iPhone 4s name leak.
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 28, 1997, Apple debuted its iconic "Think Different" ad. The powerful TV commercial became a milestone for Apple advertising.
On September 27, 1979, Steve Jobs and Mac creator Jef Raskin clashed over the direction of the project. Guess who won?
On September 26, 1997, Apple recorded losses of $161 million for the previous quarter. Things were about to look up, though.
On September 23, 1981, Cupertino laid out its "Apple Values." The Apple mission statement established a positive, productive corporate ethos.
On September 21, 1999, Google came out of beta. The Google launch brought a powerful internet search tool (and birthed an Apple rivalry).
On September 16 in 1985 and 1997, Steve Jobs left Apple and then -- years later -- returned to the company he co-founded.
On September 14, 2010, the "Steve Jobs ninja stars" story erupted over an alleged incident at Japan's Kansai International Airport.