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iPad announcement anniversary: January 27, 2010

by Michael Rose (Jan 27th, 2012)

Before two years ago, we didn't yet know much about the hypothetical Apple tablet device, prescient leaks and rumors aside. We didn't know for sure which OS it would run (although we were pretty confident it would be iOS and not Mac OS X). We didn't know what it would cost -- the WSJ hinted at ...

The MacBook Air turns four years old today

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jan 15th, 2012)

Four years ago today, Apple introduced the MacBook Air, then the world's thinnest notebook. It was Steve Jobs's last Macworld appearance and the next to last Macworld keynote for Apple. The presentation is a classic Steve Jobs performance. The keynote has his usual smooth delivery, a genuine ...

Great things to do with your Mac mini

by Erica Sadun (Jan 11th, 2012)

Today, we celebrated the Mac mini's 7th anniversary. As workhorse machines go, the mini cannot be beat. It provides a great deal of computing power along with a small footprint and plenty of ports for devices. Add any monitor, keyboard, mouse, or trackpad and you're ready to rock and ...

Happy 7th anniversary to the Mac mini

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Jan 11th, 2012)

"I wish I had a nickel for every time somebody asked me that," Steve Jobs said as the question "Why doesn't Apple offer a stripped down Mac that is more affordable" flashed up behind him during Macworld 2005 keynote. Today, that stripped-down computer celebrates its seventh anniversary. The ...

iPod shuffle debuted on this day in 2005

by Steven Sande (Jan 11th, 2012)

On January 11, 2005, Apple introduced the iPod shuffle to the world. Designed as a way to enjoy music while exercising, the shuffle brought random play of music to the iPod. The first edition of this device looked remarkably like a white stick of gum, featuring no display or scroll wheel, and ...

January 9, 2007: iPhone introduced at Macworld Expo, five years ago

by Mike Schramm (Jan 9th, 2012)

As we bid goodbye to this January 9, amidst the CES chaos, we pause to remember. It was five years ago today that Steve Jobs announced the very first iPhone, at the annual Macworld keynote, and very much changed the world. It might seem like a long time ago, but before the (long rumored) ...

10 years ago today, the original iPod changed music

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Oct 23rd, 2011)

Happy 10th anniversary to the iPod! It was introduced at a low-key Steve Jobs presentation on October 23, 2001, when the country and the consumer electronics market were still reeling from the events of six weeks earlier. The 5 GB device designed to put "1,000 songs in your pocket" wound up not ...

Daily Update for Sept. 7, 2011

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Sep 7th, 2011)

It's the TUAW Daily Update, your source for Apple news in a convenient audio format. You'll get all the top Apple stories of the day in three to five minutes, which is perfect for a quick review of what's happening in the Apple world. You can listen to today's Apple stories by clicking the ...

On this day in 2005 you could buy the first iPod nano

by Victor Agreda, Jr. (Sep 7th, 2011)

Has it really been six years? The iPod nano was first made available for purchase on September 7, 2005. At the time it debuted, the iPod mini was (according to Steve Jobs) the most popular MP3 player in the world. Carrying on the tradition of "1,000 songs in your pocket" the nano was an iPod ...

The iPod touch was introduced today, way back in 2007

by Victor Agreda, Jr. (Sep 5th, 2011)

The iPod touch was introduced on September 5, 2007. In the video below, it's almost painful to watch all of the iPhone features we now take for granted, particularly the iPod interface. I got a chuckle when I heard the crowd applaud for Wi-Fi, something we really take for granted these days ...

Happy 10th birthday, WebKit!

by Mike Schramm (Aug 25th, 2011)

As AppleOutsider notes, the WebKit engine that powers both Safari and Chrome, as well as the browsers on the iPhone and the iPad, turned ten years old yesterday. We meant to mark the occasion on the date itself, but unforeseen circumstances forced us to juggle things around a bit. Sorry about ...

The iPhone on its Fourth Anniversary

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jun 29th, 2011)

Most would agree the iPhone was a game-changer when it launched in the U.S. on June 29, 2007 -- four years ago today. The iPhone was officially unveiled by Steve Jobs at Macworld earlier that year and Apple fans were eagerly awaiting the day when they could finally get their hands on the ...

Happy First Birthday, iPhone 4!

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jun 24th, 2011)

One year ago today, where were you? Were you standing in line waiting to snag the newly announced iPhone 4, or were watching from afar, marveling at the long lines? Unless you had your head in the sand, you were likely doing one or the other. In the 12 months since its launch, the iPhone 4 ...

ifoAppleStore celebrates Apple Store anniversary with a road trip

by Mike Schramm (May 16th, 2011)

As you may have heard, Apple's retail arm is celebrating 10 years of existence this May, and the guys at ifoAppleStore.com are doing something special to celebrate. Gary Allen will be driving from California all the way out to Virginia for the opening of the Apple Store at Tyson's Corner there, ...

Rumor: Apple planning something in stores for retail anniversary

by Mike Schramm (May 16th, 2011)

Just this morning we were hearing rumors that Apple was planning some sort of event for this weekend's retail anniversary, and now BGR has heard that there's a flurry of activity behind the counter at Apple Stores. There are some overnight shifts planned for this weekend, black curtains to go ...