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David Pogue's Book Reveals Steve Jobs' Apple Revolution

3/8/2026

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David Pogue's book Apple: The First 50 Years chronicles Steve Jobs, Apple co-founder, and his transformation of Apple after the 1997 return.
He reduced Apple's product line from 70 models to four.
Jobs launched the Think Different campaign on September 28, 1997, featuring Einstein and Picasso to restore Apple's identity.
The campaign earned awards and revitalized Apple's image, with the book due March 10, 2026.

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Story summary

David Pogue's book Apple: The First 50 Years chronicles Steve Jobs, Apple co-founder, and his transformation of Apple after the 1997 return.
He reduced Apple's product line from 70 models to four.
Jobs launched the Think Different campaign on September 28, 1997, featuring Einstein and Picasso to restore Apple's identity.
The campaign earned awards and revitalized Apple's image, with the book due March 10, 2026.