The iMac is turning 25 and it’s hard to overstate its impact on the personal computer industry. Introduced by Steve Jobs in 1998, the iMac was a radical departure from the boxy beige computers that had dominated the market. With its colorful translucent design, the iMac helped Apple return to profitability after nearly going bankrupt in the late 1990s. The iMac also pioneered many industry firsts, including USB and FireWire, while abandoning the floppy drive and other legacy ports. Even today, the iMac remains a fixture of Apple’s lineup, with the latest 24-inch model featuring a stunningly colorful design and the powerful M1 chip. However, fans eagerly await the release of the next iMac, which is expected to feature the M3 chip and TSMC’s 3nm process for significant performance and power efficiency improvements. While it may not launch until 2024, the next iMac is sure to be worth the wait.
