The evolution of the Apple computer

Jan 24, 2019

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The first Apple Macintosh computer, released January 24, 1984

The first Apple Macintosh computer, released Jan. 24, 1984 Getty Images

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Steve Jobs, left, John Sculley, center, and Steve Wozniak unveil the new Apple IIc computer in April 1984

(From left) Steve Jobs, John Sculley and Steve Wozniak unveil the new Apple IIc computer in April 1984 AP

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Apple's Mac portable computer model M5126, released in 1989

Apple’s Mac portable computer model M5126, released in 1989 Getty Images

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Apple computers used in a San Francisco classroom in 1994

Apple computers are used in a San Francisco classroom in 1994. Getty Images

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New colorful iMac unveiled in 1998

New colorful iMac unveiled in 1998 Getty Images

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The iMac on display at an Apple exhibition in Paris

The iMac on display at an Apple exhibition in Paris Getty Images

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Apple introduces the Power Mac G4 Cube in 2000

Apple introduces the Power Mac G4 Cube in 2000. Getty Images

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Also in 2000, the company launches a new line of iBook laptops

Also in 2000, the company launches a new line of iBook laptops. Getty Images

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Apple laptops get a sleeker design in 2001 with the launch of the Powerbook G4 Titanium

Apple laptops get a sleeker design in 2001 with the launch of the Powerbook G4 Titanium. Getty Images

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In 2002, the iMac gets a new flat display

In 2002, the iMac gets a new flat display. Getty Images

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Steve Jobs launches a 17-inch laptop in 2003

Steve Jobs launches a 17-inch laptop in 2003. Getty Images

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New 30-inch flat screens launch in 2004

New 30-inch flat screens launch in 2004. Getty Images

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The Mac Mini launches in 2005

The Mac Mini launches in 2005. Getty Images

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In 2006, the iMac gets a larger border, a design closer to what we know today

In 2006, the iMac gets a larger border, a design closer to what we know today. Getty Images

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Gone is the white; in 2007 the iMac goes metallic.

Gone is the white; in 2007 the iMac goes metallic. Getty Images

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Steve Jobs unveils the Macbook Air in 2008

Steve Jobs unveils the Macbook Air in 2008. AFP / Getty Images

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First look of the cylindrical Mac Pro in 2013

First look of the cylindrical Mac Pro in 2013 AFP / Getty Images

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Inside shot of the Mac Pro cylinder

Inside shot of the Mac Pro cylinder Getty Images

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In 2016 the Macbook Pro gets an update with a touch bar embedding in the keyboard

The new Macbook pro featuring a touch bar is unveiled in 2016. Getty Images

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In 2018 the Macbook Air gets a redesign and new colors

In 2018 the Macbook Air gets a redesign and new colors. Getty Images

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