Apple
Technology & Consumer ElectronicsFounded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne, Apple designs consumer electronics, software, and services. Its products — including iPhone, Mac, and iPad — are sold through its own retail stores and online channels worldwide.
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Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1976
- Founders
- Jobs, Wozniak & Wayne
- Headquarters
- Cupertino, California
- Industry
- Technology & Consumer Electronics
About Apple
Apple was founded on 1 April 1976 in Cupertino, California. Steve Wozniak designed the Apple I computer while Steve Jobs managed the business. The Apple II (1977) became one of the first commercially successful personal computers, and the Macintosh (1984) introduced the graphical user interface to a mass market.
After a difficult period in the 1990s, Steve Jobs returned as CEO in 1997 and led a product revival beginning with the iMac and the iPod. The iPhone, launched in 2007, became the company's defining product. Apple's revenue has since expanded significantly through its Services segment — including the App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud — alongside its hardware lines.
What Apple Does
iPhone
Apple's flagship smartphone and its largest revenue segment.
Mac & iPad
Mac personal computers and iPad tablets, including the M-series chip line.
Services
App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, and Apple Pay.
Wearables & Accessories
Apple Watch, AirPods, and related accessories.
Retail
Apple's global network of retail stores and its online store.
Career Areas
Types of professional roles found inside Apple.
- Hardware Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Machine Learning & AI
- Industrial Design
- Supply Chain & Operations
- Marketing
- Retail
- Finance
- Legal
Apple's History
- 1976Founded
Apple Computer Company founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne in Cupertino, California.
- 1984Macintosh introduced
Macintosh introduced with the landmark '1984' TV advertisement, bringing the graphical user interface to a mass audience.
- 1997Steve Jobs returns
Steve Jobs returns as CEO after Apple acquires NeXT; the iMac revives the company's commercial fortunes.
- 2001iPod and iTunes Store
iPod and iTunes Store launched, beginning Apple's expansion beyond personal computers.
- 2007iPhone introduced
iPhone introduced, fundamentally changing the mobile phone industry.
- 2011Tim Cook becomes CEO
Tim Cook becomes CEO following Steve Jobs's resignation; iCloud and Siri launched.
Purpose & Values
“To bring the best personal technology to people everywhere”
