About the book
The secret history of the invention that changed everything-and became the most profitable product in the world.
\"The One Device is a tour de force, with a fast-paced edge and heaps of analytical insight.\"-Ashlee Vance, New York Times bestselling author of Elon Musk
\"A stunning book. You will never look at your iPhone the same way again.\" -Dan Lyons, New York Times bestselling author of Disrupted
Odds are that as you read this, an iPhone is within reach. But before Steve Jobs introduced us to \"the one device,\" as he called it, a cell phone was merely what you used to make calls on the go.
How did the iPhone transform our world and turn Apple into the most valuable company ever? Veteran technology journalist Brian Merchant reveals the inside story you won't hear from Cupertino-based on his exclusive interviews with the engineers, inventors, and developers who guided every stage of the iPhone's creation.
This deep dive takes you from inside One Infinite Loop to 19th century France to WWII America, from the driest place on earth to a Kenyan pit of toxic e-waste, and even deep inside Shenzhen's notorious \"suicide factories.\" It's a firsthand look at how the cutting-edge tech that makes the world work-touch screens, motion trackers, and even AI-made their way into our pockets.
The One Device is a roadmap for design and engineering genius, an anthropology of the modern age, and an unprecedented view into one of the most secretive companies in history. This is the untold account, ten years in the making, of the device that changed everything.
Editions of The One Device
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780316546164
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The secret history of the invention that changed everything-and became the most profitable product in the world.
\"The One Device is a tour de force, with a fast-paced edge and heaps of analytical insight.\"-Ashlee Vance, New York Times bestselling author of Elon Musk
\"A stunning book. You will never look at your iPhone the same way again.\" -Dan Lyons, New York Times bestselling author of Disrupted
Odds are that as you read this, an iPhone is within reach. But before Steve Jobs introduced us to \"the one device,\" as he called it, a cell phone was merely what you used to make calls on the go.
How did the iPhone transform our world and turn Apple into the most valuable company ever? Veteran technology journalist Brian Merchant reveals the inside story you won't hear from Cupertino-based on his exclusive interviews with the engineers, inventors, and developers who guided every stage of the iPhone's creation.
This deep dive takes you from inside One Infinite Loop to 19th century France to WWII America, from the driest place on earth to a Kenyan pit of toxic e-waste, and even deep inside Shenzhen's notorious \"suicide factories.\" It's a firsthand look at how the cutting-edge tech that makes the world work-touch screens, motion trackers, and even AI-made their way into our pockets.
The One Device is a roadmap for design and engineering genius, an anthropology of the modern age, and an unprecedented view into one of the most secretive companies in history. This is the untold account, ten years in the making, of the device that changed everything.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The One Device about?
The secret history of the invention that changed everything-and became the most profitable product in the world.
\"The One Device is a tour de force, with a fast-paced edge and heaps of analytical insight.\"-Ashlee Vance, New York Times bestselling author of Elon Musk
\"A stunning book. You will never look at your iPhone the same way again.\" -Dan Lyons, New York Times bestselling author of Disrupted
Odds are that as you read this, an iPhone is within reach. But before Steve Jobs introduced us to \"the one device,\" as he called it, a cell phone was merely what you used to make calls on the go.
How did the iPhone transform our world and turn Apple into the most valuable company ever? Veteran technology journalist Brian Merchant reveals the inside story you won't hear from Cupertino-based on his exclusive interviews with the engineers, inventors, and developers who guided every stage of the iPhone's creation.
This deep dive takes you from inside One Infinite Loop to 19th century France to WWII America, from the driest place on earth to a Kenyan pit of toxic e-waste, and even deep inside Shenzhen's notorious \"suicide factories.\" It's a firsthand look at how the cutting-edge tech that makes the world work-touch screens, motion trackers, and even AI-made their way into our pockets.
The One Device is a roadmap for design and engineering genius, an anthropology of the modern age, and an unprecedented view into one of the most secretive companies in history. This is the untold account, ten years in the making, of the device that changed everything.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The One Device?
Economics, Finance, Business and Management > Industry and industrial studies > Media, entertainment, information and communication industries > Information technology industries
Where can I read a sample of The One Device?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780316546164
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The One Device?
Brian Merchant
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The One Device is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780316546164)
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