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Steve Jobs was born on February 24, 1955, in San Francisco, California. He was adopted shortly after birth by Paul and Clara Jobs. -
Jobs grew up in Mountain View, California. His father taught him basic electronics, sparking his lifelong interest in technology. -
Jobs met Steve Wozniak through a mutual friend while in high school. Their shared interest in electronics and innovation formed the foundation of a future partnership. -
Jobs enrolled at Reed College in Oregon but dropped out after one semester. Despite dropping out, he continued auditing classes that interested him, including calligraphy. -
Jobs traveled to India seeking spiritual enlightenment and personal clarity. This experience influenced his minimalist philosophy and design approach. -
Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne founded Apple Computer in Jobs’ parents’ garage. Their first product was the Apple I computer. -
The Apple II became one of the first highly successful personal computers. It helped establish Apple as a major player in the technology industry. -
Apple launched the Macintosh, the first mass-market computer with a graphical user interface and mouse. Jobs famously introduced it during a Super Bowl commercial campaign. -
After internal power struggles, Jobs was forced out of Apple. This was a devastating but pivotal moment in his career. -
Jobs founded NeXT, a computer company focused on high-end workstations. Although commercially unsuccessful, NeXT’s technology later became crucial to Apple. -
Jobs purchased Pixar from Lucasfilm and transformed it into an animation studio. Pixar released groundbreaking films like Toy Story, changing the film industry. -
Apple acquired NeXT, bringing Jobs back to the company as CEO. He began restructuring Apple and refocusing it on innovative products. -
Apple introduced the iPod, revolutionizing the music industry. It marked Apple’s expansion beyond computers. -
Jobs unveiled the iPhone, combining a phone, iPod, and internet device into one. It reshaped the smartphone industry and modern communication. -
Steve Jobs died on October 5, 2011, from complications related to pancreatic cancer. His legacy continues to influence technology, design, and innovation worldwide.