In 1996, Apple acquired NeXT, resulting in Steve Jobs's return to the company he co-founded. This pivotal move marked a significant turning point for Apple, as Jobs would eventually lead the company into a new era of innovation and product development. Early Apple employee Bill Atkinson played a crucial role in this transformative period by creating graphics for the Macintosh computer, helping to define the user experience that would become Apple's hallmark.

Chrisann Brennan, who was Jobs's girlfriend during his high school years, is the mother of his daughter, Lisa Brennan-Jobs. Their complex relationship and the challenges they faced are detailed in Walter Isaacson's biography, "Steve Jobs." This book provides insights not only into Jobs's professional achievements but also into his personal life and relationships, shedding light on the influences that shaped him both as a visionary leader and an individual.