The One Device

The Secret History of the iPhone

Recommended by Fida Chaaban, and 1 others. See all reviews

Ranked #86 in Silicon Valley


We know the iPhone as the device that transformed our world, changing everything from how we talk to each other and do business, to how we exercise, travel, shop, and watch TV. But packed within its slim profile is the fascinating, untold story of scientific, technological, and business breakthroughs--global in scope, sometimes centuries in the making, and coming from vastly different disciplines--that enabled Apple to create the most profitable product in history.

For all the time we spend swiping, tapping, and staring at iPhones, you think there would be few...
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Fida Chaaban This much worn (much loved) book should be read by anyone interested in tech, Silicon Valley history, and the real dynamics between various household names of business and innovation. "The One Device" by Brian Merchant is excellently fleshed out; great holiday read. https://t.co/tHcdQ99Cza (Source)


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