I am creating an unofficial Apple iPhone timeline for a cover feature newspaper article and book and need help in identifying major past events leading up to the present surrounding creation of Apple iPhone. Please help if you can!

Dates can be estimates as long as they are coupled with events (i.e. "iPhone rumors started before Macworld January 2000"). Include your name (Bob S. or Jane Smith, or BJH, Chicago IL) if you would like a credit.

Also, you can collaborate with me on this at OurStory.com by searching for "Unofficial Apple iPhone Timeline."

I know the iphone is comming out June 29, but you were probably aware of that!

The actual ipod the 1st generation came out around 2002! im not sure if this was any help but ne way here ya go!