Apple Inc. introduced the first commercially successful Macintosh computer in 1984.
Apple unveiled the Macintosh on January 24, 1984, during a presentation led by Steve Jobs. The computer used a graphical user interface, icons, windows, and a mouse, making it distinct from many personal computers that relied heavily on text commands. Its famous “1984” television advertisement aired during the Super Bowl.
The original Macintosh was designed by a team led by Jef Raskin and later championed by Jobs. It included a compact all-in-one design and a nine-inch black-and-white display. Although early sales were mixed, the Macintosh established a long-running product family.
The Macintosh name later became Mac. Apple’s computer business eventually joined the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and services in a broader ecosystem that helped make the company one of the world’s most valuable public corporations.