| − | \'\'\'Apple Inc.\'\'\' is a corporation based out of Cupertino, California, that deals primarily in computer hardware, software, and their line of [[MP3]] players, [[iPod]]s. Founded on April 1st, 1976, by [[Steve Wozniak]] and [[Steve Jobs]], it was originally named \'\'Apple Computer Incorporated\'\' until a name change on January 9th, 2007. It\'s first sale was the [[Apple I]], which was a failure. | + | \'\'\'Apple Inc.\'\'\' is a corporation based out of Cupertino, California, that deals primarily in computer hardware, software, and their line of [[MP3]] players, [[iPod]]s. Founded on April 1st, 1976, by [[Steve Wozniak]] and [[Steve Jobs]], it was originally named \'\'Apple Computer Incorporated\'\' until a name change on January 9th, 2007. It\'s first sale was the [[Apple I]], which was a failure. On January 9th, Apple announced the iPhone, which according to Apple, combines \"a revolutionary mobile phone, a widescreen iPod with touch controls, and a breakthrough Internet communications device with desktop-class email, web browsing, maps, and searching.\" <ref>http://www.apple.com/iphone/</ref> |
| − | The Apple III was created in reponse to Steve Job\'s wanting to move ahead with new innovations. He wanted to innovate, and as such, provided some questionable designs to the employees, such as it being shipped without a cooling fan. This particular defect caused the computer to break down, usually before it had reached it\'s destination. Thousands were recalled, and the press had a \"field day\" with it. The Apple III most definitely hurt Apple Computer\'s reputation, as it was a complete failure. | + | The Apple III was created in reponse to Steve Jobs\'s wanting to move ahead with new innovations. He wanted to innovate, and as such, provided some questionable designs to the employees, such as it being shipped without a cooling fan. This particular defect caused the computer to break down, usually before it had reached it\'s destination. Thousands were recalled, and the press had a \"field day\" with it. The Apple III most definitely hurt Apple Computer\'s reputation, as it was a complete failure. |
| − | The Apple IIg was a mix between the two, but it\'s main feature was that it was mouse driven. | + | The Apple IIg was a mix between the two, but its main feature was that it was mouse driven. |