About me.
My admiration for Apple, the turning point of the first iPhone, and the story behind TOQUE DE FUTURO.
Why I admire Apple
I have always been a great admirer of Apple. I am fascinated by its ability to turn ideas into products that change the way we live, work and communicate. I admire its attention to detail, simplicity, design and, above all, its willingness to challenge what seemed established. To me, Apple represents a different way of thinking about technology: creating something new is not enough; it should make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. That combination of creativity, innovation and user experience continues to spark my curiosity and admiration.
True innovation is not only about creating the future, but about changing how we live in the present.
9 January 2007: the arrival of iPhone
Some moments in technology mark a real turning point. For me, one of those moments was 9 January 2007, when Steve Jobs introduced the first iPhone to the world. It went on sale in the United States on 29 June of that year. What we understood as a mobile phone began to mean something very different. A touchscreen, a new way to interact with technology, and the possibility of bringing communication, information and entertainment together in one device. The iPhone was more than another product launch: it was the beginning of a transformation that still shapes everyday life.
On that day, a new phone was not all that arrived. A new way of connecting with the world began.
The future fits in our hands
I have always seen the iPhone as much more than a mobile phone. To me, it is a pocket computer that brings together tools which once required several different devices. Communicating, taking photographs, working, learning, creating and exploring the world are now possible through something we carry every day. What excites me most is seeing technology continue to evolve, knowing that what surprises us today may become part of our routine tomorrow. This curiosity and admiration inspired TOQUE DE FUTURO: an independent space where I want to share discoveries, examine new developments and explore what innovation can offer us.
The future is not only what we are waiting for. It is also what we can already touch.
MY PASSIONS · MY PROJECTS
Four projects, one shared curiosity
My passion for Apple comes from a fascination with innovation, design and technology’s power to transform our everyday lives.
Dogs hold a special place in my life, for their loyalty, sensitivity and genuine bond with people.
The world of fragrances fascinates me because scents convey emotions, memories and personality.
Management, marketing and data analytics reflect my professional experience and my ongoing desire to understand, innovate and create value.
These interests inspired one website and three blogs, where I share knowledge, experiences and discoveries.
LUÍS VALENTE 360° — https://luisvalente360.pt — is my website dedicated to business management, strategy and consulting.
TOQUE DE FUTURO — https://toquedefuturo.pt — and ALÉM DA TRELA — https://alemdatrela.pt — are my blogs about Apple technology and the world of dogs.
NOTAS DE HOMEM — https://notasdehomem.pt — completes my three blogs, exploring men’s fragrances, because I believe our passions become more meaningful when we share them.