Apple is an American multinational technology company that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. It is best known for its iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch products.
Apple Inc. is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California, that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. It is one of the world’s largest technology companies by revenue and one of the world’s most valuable companies.
Apple was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne in April 1976 to develop and sell personal computers. It was incorporated as Apple Computer, Inc. in January 1977, and was renamed as Apple Inc. in January 2007 to reflect its shifted focus towards consumer electronics. Apple is the world’s largest information technology company by revenue and the world’s third-largest mobile phone manufacturer after Samsung and Huawei.
Apple’s core product lines are the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. Apple’s software includes the macOS and iOS operating systems, the iTunes media player, the Safari web browser, and the iLife and iWork creativity and productivity suites, as well as professional applications like Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Xcode. Its online services include the iTunes Store, the iOS App Store and Mac App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud.
Apple has been a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average since June 9, 2015. Apple is the world’s largest technology company by total assets and the world’s most valuable brand. It is also the world’s third-largest mobile phone manufacturer. In August 2018, Apple became the first public U.S. company to be valued at over $1 trillion.
Apple’s worldwide annual revenue in 2018 was $265 billion, an increase of 16% from the previous year. Apple is the world’s largest information technology company by revenue and the world’s third-largest mobile phone manufacturer after Samsung and Huawei. Apple is the world’s most valuable brand and is ranked the world’s most admired company by Fortune magazine.
Apple’s core product lines are the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. Apple’s software includes the macOS and iOS operating systems, the iTunes media player, the Safari web browser, and the iLife and iWork creativity and productivity suites, as well as professional applications like Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Xcode. Its online services include the iTunes Store, the iOS App Store and Mac App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud.
Apple has been a leader in the technology industry for decades, and its products and services have revolutionized the way people interact with technology. Apple’s commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction has made it one of the most successful companies in the world.