December 2001: Woz is on board
In a sign of Danger’s rise in prominence, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is announced as a new member of the Danger board of directors.
“Danger embodies the excitement, enthusiasm, and passion that innovative technology is capable of producing,” says Woz in a Danger news release. “It reminds me of Apple’s early days and the focus on building products easy enough for anyone to use. I’m impressed with the way that Danger has filled a void in the market and created mobile technology that is smart, affordable and user-friendly.”
Next: Hiptop debuts on T-Mobile as the Sidekick
- The Beginning: Danger is formed by three Apple veterans
- Spring 2001: Danger’s mysterious plans start to draw attention
- September 2001: Danger unveils the Hiptop
- December 2001: Woz is on board
- October 2002: Hiptop debuts on T-Mobile as the Sidekick
- Fall 2004: Celebrities embrace a new Sidekick
- February 2005: Paris Hilton is hacked
- Fall 2005: Google acquires Android, sets stage for mobile push
- February 2008: Microsoft acquires Danger
- October 2008: Danger server meltdown melts the Sidekick
- April 2010: Microsoft launches the Kin, briefly
- February 2011: End of the Sidekick’s Danger era
- March 2011: Sidekick goes Android
