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|description=Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and marketing consumer electronics, software, and online services. With a mission to create the best products on earth and leave the world better than they found it, Apple emphasizes innovation, quality, and environmental responsibility. Known for iconic products like the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch, Apple has redefined multiple industries through groundbreaking technology and seamless user experiences, fostering a loyal global customer base.
 
Founded: April 1, 1976
 
Founders: Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, Ronald Wayne


Initial Product: Apple I, a hand-built computer
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2017: Introduction of the iPhone X, notable for its edge-to-edge display and Face ID technology
2017: Introduction of the iPhone X, notable for its edge-to-edge display and Face ID technology
Major Products and Services
Mac Computers: Includes the MacBook, iMac, Mac mini, and Mac Pro
iPhone: A line of smartphones with various models released annually
iPad: A line of tablets used for various applications from entertainment to professional work
Apple Watch: A line of smartwatches with health and fitness tracking features
Software and Services: Includes macOS, iOS, watchOS, iCloud, Apple Music, Apple TV+, and the App Store
Home and Accessories: Products like the Apple TV, HomePod, AirPods, and various accessories


Financial and Market Position
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Revenue: Consistently ranks among the top companies globally in terms of revenue, with significant contributions from product sales and services
Revenue: Consistently ranks among the top companies globally in terms of revenue, with significant contributions from product sales and services
Corporate Headquarters
Location: Cupertino, California


Apple Park: Opened in April 2017, this "spaceship" campus is a symbol of Apple’s commitment to design and innovation
Apple Park: Opened in April 2017, this "spaceship" campus is a symbol of Apple’s commitment to design and innovation
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Revision as of 13:44, 8 July 2024

Company Information
Headquarters:
United StatesCupertino
Founded:
1976-04-01
Employees:
~164,000
Type:
electronics

Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and marketing consumer electronics, software, and online services. With a mission to create the best products on earth and leave the world better than they found it, Apple emphasizes innovation, quality, and environmental responsibility. Known for iconic products like the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch, Apple has redefined multiple industries through groundbreaking technology and seamless user experiences, fostering a loyal global customer base.

Initial Product: Apple I, a hand-built computer

Incorporation: January 3, 1977, as Apple Computer, Inc.

Key People

Steve Jobs: Co-founder, key visionary, and former CEO (resigned in 1985, returned in 1997, and remained until 2011)

Steve Wozniak: Co-founder, designed early Apple computers

Ronald Wayne: Co-founder, sold his shares early in the company’s history

Tim Cook: Joined Apple in 1998, became CEO in August 2011 after Jobs' resignation

Significant Milestones

1980: Apple went public (IPO) on December 12, 1980, with shares selling at $22 per share

1984: Launch of the Macintosh, the first personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI)

1997: Steve Jobs returned to Apple; Apple acquired NeXT, Jobs’ company, which brought him back to the fold

2001: Introduction of the iPod, revolutionizing portable music players

2007: Release of the iPhone, a groundbreaking product that transformed the smartphone industry; the company was renamed Apple Inc. to reflect its broadening scope beyond computers

2010: Launch of the iPad, defining the tablet market

2011: Steve Jobs resigned as CEO due to health issues and passed away on October 5, 2011

2015: Release of the Apple Watch, entering the wearable technology market

2017: Introduction of the iPhone X, notable for its edge-to-edge display and Face ID technology

Financial and Market Position

Market Cap: Apple became the first publicly traded U.S. company to reach a $1 trillion market capitalization in August 2018

Revenue: Consistently ranks among the top companies globally in terms of revenue, with significant contributions from product sales and services

Apple Park: Opened in April 2017, this "spaceship" campus is a symbol of Apple’s commitment to design and innovation


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