Company
Apple
American multinational technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. Products include iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, AirPods, Apple TV, and services like App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, and Apple Pay.
Founded
1976
Employees
10,000+
Revenue
$416B
Market Cap
$3,810B
Timeline
50th Anniversary Celebration
Announced March 2026 celebration of 50 years since 1976 founding, reflecting on innovations and 'thinking different'.
iPad Launch
Announced January 27, 2010, iPad introduced as revolutionary multi-touch tablet for web, email, and media.
iPhone Launch
Announced January 9, 2007, at Macworld, iPhone combined phone, iPod, and internet device with multi-touch interface.
Rebrand to Apple Inc.
Dropped 'Computer' from name on January 9, 2007, reflecting expansion beyond computers.
First Apple Stores Open
Apple opened its first retail stores on May 19, 2001, in Virginia and California, enhancing brand experience and control.
iPod Launch
Announced October 23, 2001, iPod revolutionized portable music with '1,000 songs in your pocket' marketing.
iMac Launch
Colorful all-in-one iMac introduced with bold consumer-friendly design, revitalizing Apple's brand and sales.
1984 Super Bowl Commercial
Iconic ad directed by Ridley Scott aired during Super Bowl XVIII on January 22, 1984, introducing the Macintosh as a revolutionary personal computer.
Apple Computer Company Founded
Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne founded Apple on April 1, 1976, to sell the Apple I personal computer.