CupertinoFounding and Early Years
Founded: April 1, 1976 Founders: Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, Ronald Wayne 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 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
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
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
News
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