Project Phoenix Begins
The Apple II engineering team initiated a project, codenamed 'Phoenix,' to develop a next-generation Apple II capable of 16-bit processing, advanced graphics, and digital sound.
Significance
This marked the official start of the IIGS's development, driven by the need to modernize the Apple II line and keep it competitive.
Key facts
- Year
- 1985
- Type
- invention
- Location
- Apple Campus, Cupertino, California