Apple company

Apple Inc. is an American

 multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California. It's best known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services. Key products include:

• iPhone – a line of smartphones.
• Mac – personal computers and laptops.
• iPad – tablets.
• Apple Watch – smartwatches.
• AirPods – wireless earbuds.
• iOS/macOS/watchOS – operating systems for its devices.
• Apple Services – includes iCloud, Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Pay, and the App Store.

Founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne, Apple is known for its emphasis on design, privacy, and tight integration between hardware and software.

Here’s a concise history of Apple Inc.:

Founding (1976–1980)

• Founded: April 1, 1976, by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne.
• The first product was the Apple I, a handmade computer sold as a motherboard kit.
• In 1977, Apple released the Apple II, a mass-market personal computer that became a big success.
• IPO: Apple went public in 1980, creating instant millionaires.

1980s: Growth and Struggles

• In 1984, Apple launched the Macintosh, the first computer with a graphical user interface and a mouse.
• Despite innovation, internal conflicts led to Steve Jobs being forced out in 1985.
• The late '80s saw strong competition from Microsoft and IBM.

1990s: Decline

• Apple struggled with product confusion, declining market share, and failed products like the Newton.
• Leadership changes were frequent, and Apple was nearing bankruptcy by the mid-1990s.

Return of Steve Jobs (1997)

• Apple bought NeXT, Steve Jobs’ company, bringing him back as CEO.
• He streamlined the product line and launched a series of hits.

2000s: Innovation and Resurgence

• iMac, iPod, iTunes, and later the iPhone (2007) transformed Apple into a consumer tech leader.
• App Store (2008) created an entire mobile app economy.

2010s: Dominance

• The iPad (2010), Apple Watch, and AirPods expanded the ecosystem.
• Apple became the world’s most valuable company.
• Steve Jobs died in 2011; Tim Cook succeeded him as CEO.

2020s: Modern Era

• Apple continues to lead with the iPhone, M-series chips (Apple Silicon for Macs), services revenue, and innovations like Vision Pro.
• It's heavily focused on privacy, sustainability, and services expansion.