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Apple Inc.

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Apple Inc. is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California. Founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne in 1976, Apple is the world's largest technology company by revenue and market capitalization.

Leadership

Business

Apple designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. The company's hardware products include the iPhone smartphone, iPad tablet, Mac personal computer, Apple Watch, and Apple TV.

Market Position

  • First company to reach $1 trillion valuation (2018)
  • First company to reach $2 trillion valuation (2020)
  • First company to reach $3 trillion valuation (2022)
  • One of the Big Five American technology companies

Products and Services

  • iPhone - Smartphone
  • iPad - Tablet computer
  • Mac - Personal computer
  • Apple Watch - Smartwatch
  • AirPods - Wireless earbuds
  • Apple TV+ - Streaming service
  • iCloud - Cloud storage
  • App Store - Digital distribution platform