Apple Inc.

Overview

American multinational technology company known for consumer electronics, software, and services. One of the “Big Five” US tech companies.

Key Facts

  • Founded: 1976-04-01

  • Headquarters: Cupertino, California, USA

  • Status: Public (NASDAQ: AAPL)

  • CEO: Tim Cook

  • Founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne

  • Products include iPhone, Mac, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods

  • Created Swift programming language (2014) for iOS/macOS development

  • iOS is the second-most popular mobile OS globally (after Android)

  • macOS runs on Apple Silicon (M-series chips designed in-house)

  • App Store generates significant revenue from in-app purchases

  • Apple Services (Apple Music, iCloud, Apple TV+) growing revenue segment

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