This year, Apple celebrates the 50th anniversary of its founding on April 1, 1976, becoming one of the largest companies in human history. Technology has evolved tremendously from the launch of the Apple I to the MacBook Neo, currently available for $599 on Amazon.
Tim Cook, Apple’s current CEO, presented the company’s highlights in a video for The Wall Street Journal, starting with the first iPod and continuing through the success of the iPhone and Apple Watch.
The video is of particular interest because it reveals some previously unseen prototypes, illustrating the stages of product development. These models include the Apple Watch, which resembles the final design, but needed to connect to the iPhone via a 30-pin connector, since the electronic components were not yet complete.
After 5:22, a prototype iPod is shown that already contains the Click Wheel, but the outer shell is not yet complete.
Tim Cook provides a glimpse into the most important moments in his long career with Apple, since he joined the company in 1998 as Senior Vice President of Worldwide Operations, after previous experience at IBM and Compaq.
From the revolution that allowed you to carry 1,000 songs in your pocket to the unexpected huge success of the iPhone, this short interview is worth watching for many reasons.
Apple also organized a series of events for employees, concluding with a concert by Paul McCartney at the company’s headquarters in Cupertino.
