Steve Jobs emphasized to Time the importance of having full control over the user experience, highlighting that Apple could offer unique capabilities that competitors could not. His vision for Apple’s digital hub strategy began with video, enabling users to transfer their footage to Macs using FireWire and edit it with iMovie, making video editing accessible for everyone.
Jobs recognized that after creating video content, users would want a way to share it easily, which led Apple to collaborate with drive manufacturers to develop consumer-friendly DVD burners. This focus on simplicity and functionality in product design defined Apple’s innovative approach during this period.