Apple at 50: A Visual History

It’s hard to imagine a world without Apple. The company’s influence at the heart of technology and culture is so profound that even the era before the iPhone can now seem like a distant memory — and Apple was there more than 30 years Before the iPhone.

So, on Apple’s 50th anniversary, here’s a trip down memory lane. Back when Steve Jobs wore a tie. In 1984, when a woman, on behalf of the Macintosh revolution, threw a sledgehammer into IBM’s face. When iMacs were beautiful giants with colorful plastic casings. Even not so long ago, people would eagerly line up outside stores to be the first to get their hands on Apple’s latest and greatest devices.

Apple’s journey from rebellious startup to global dominance has been as colorful as its gadgets. Let’s take a closer look.