The Road to the iPhone

Steve Jobs faced significant challenges and personal setbacks while working on the iPhone, particularly after a cancer diagnosis. Following surgery to remove a tumor, Jobs used his frustration with existing mobile technology to spur the design of Apple's first phone. He recognized the growing cell phone market's potential, which had surpassed sales of computers, and was determined to create a superior product. This led him to initiate the project from his sickbed, signaling the beginning of a rigorous two-and-a-half-year journey to redefine mobile communication.