The iPhone
The decade spanning from 2000 - 2009 was one of many technological firsts. Here are 10 innovations that made an impact.
Originally introduced in 2007, the iPhone was one of the first smartphones to make use of a multi-touch interface. After its release, the iPhone set the standard for future smartphone design and usability.
Famously started in a Harvard dorm room in 2004, Facebook eventually rose to the top of the heap of social networking sites in the 2000s. The company has expanded far beyond its original concept and is now a multi-billion dollar business.
Camera phones
The introduction of the camera phone in 2000 was an innovation that changed the daily lives of millions of people around the world. It allowed people to instantly take photos and videos, and dealt a major blow to the digital camera industry.
The iPod
The iPod was famously billed as the device that would put "1,000 songs in your pocket." With a focus on design and user experience, the iPod became the front-runner in portable MP3 players.
Blu-ray Disc
The Blu-ray Disc began as a research project in the early 2000s, but eventually became one of the go-to formats for high-definition video. The disc technology is capable of storing 1080p video and high definition audio.
YouTube
Born from the PayPal Mafia in 2005, YouTube is the world's most popular video sharing site. In 2006, YouTube was bought by Google for $1.65 billion.
Twitter launched in 2006, offering 140-character messages called "tweets." The service has grown dramatically and has helped redefine how people communicate online.
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