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How Apple became Apple: The definitive oral history of the company’s earliest days

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Why This Matters

This article highlights the foundational moments of Apple, illustrating how the vision and collaboration of early innovators like Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak set the stage for the tech revolution that continues to shape consumer technology today. Understanding these origins offers valuable insights into the company's innovative culture and enduring influence on the industry.

Key Takeaways

The true story of how Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and other bright young tech hobbyists of the 1970s joined forces to ignite a revolution. Before there was an iPod, an iPhone, an iPad, or an Apple Watch—before there was a Macintosh or Apple II or even an Apple-1—there were a couple of kids who came of age in Silicon Valley in the late 1960s and early 1970s.