Featured moment
Apple Launches the iPhone
Steve Jobs introduced the revolutionary touchscreen smartphone that would redefine computing, communication, and daily life for billions of people.
This changes everything.
Steve Jobs unveiled the iPhone, and the world would never look the same. Streaming began to replace ownership.
The Cost of Living in 2007
Gallon of Gas
$2.49
Loaf of Bread
$1.21
Gallon of Milk
$3.22
World Population
6.70 billion
Featured moment
Netflix Launches Streaming Service
Netflix introduced "Watch Now," allowing subscribers to stream movies and shows online, beginning the death of physical media.
Featured moment
Halo 3 Breaks Entertainment Records
Halo 3 generated $300 million in its first week, becoming the biggest entertainment launch in history at the time.
The wider picture
More from 2007
A few more things worth remembering.
World Events
Global Financial Crisis Begins
The subprime mortgage crisis in the US began to trigger what would become the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression.
Technology
Amazon Kindle Released
Amazon's e-reader sold out in 5.5 hours, launching the mainstream adoption of digital books.
Gaming
Super Mario Galaxy Released
Mario's Wii adventure won universal acclaim with its gravity-bending platforming and orchestral soundtrack.
World Events
Virginia Tech Shooting
A mass shooting at Virginia Tech killed 32 people, reigniting the debate over gun control in the US.
Gaming
Portal Released by Valve
The innovative first-person puzzle game introduced GLaDOS and "the cake is a lie" to gaming culture.
Cinema & TV
Ratatouille Released
Pixar proved anyone (even a rat) can cook, earning $624M and continuing their streak of critical hits.
Cinema & TV
The Simpsons Movie
After 18 seasons, the yellow family finally made it to the big screen in a $536M worldwide hit.
Internet
Tumblr Launches
The microblogging and social networking platform launched, becoming a hub for fandom and creative communities.
Music
Radiohead Releases "In Rainbows" (Pay What You Want)
The band let fans name their price for the album download, pioneering a new distribution model.
You arrivedin 2007.
The longer view
This was only the opening scene.
Follow the world as it changed around you, from 2007 to today.