Featured Session: David Pogue on Apple’s First 50 Years
Summary
As Apple enters its second half-century, author David Pogue (“Apple: The First 50 Years”) explores the throughlines of Apple’s astonishing success: simplicity, beauty, elegant design, making the whole widget, focus on very few products, and a deep commitment to the customer experience. He’ll be joined by a special guest to share stories and insights from their decades of launching iconic products.
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Contributors
- David Pogue
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