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Today in Apple history: Apple IIe becomes a high-profit hit

01 Jan 18

The Apple IIe became a top-selling computer for Cupertino. Photo: Bilby/Wikipedia CC January 1, 1983: Apple launches the Apple IIe, […]

26 Dec 17

December 26, 1982: Time magazine names the personal computer its “Man of the Year.” It’s the first (and, to date, […]

26 Nov 17

Bill Gates offered high praise for the Mac in 1984. Image: Fulvio Obregon November 26, 1984: “The next generation of […]

16 Sep 17

September 16, 1985 and 1997: Twice on this date, Steve Jobs makes significant moves with regard to his career at […]

10 Sep 17

September 10, 1984: Apple ships the Macintosh 512K, the first upgrade to the first-gen Macintosh 128K. Coming less than eight […]

03 Sep 17

September 3, 1982: The Us Festival, an extravagant music and technology event staged by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, kicks off […]

02 Sep 17

September 2, 1985: Reports claim Steve Jobs is on the verge of setting up his own company to compete with Apple. The […]

12 Aug 17

August 12, 1981: The launch of the IBM Personal Computer ignites the long-running Apple-versus-PC rivalry. Secure in the Apple II’s […]