In 1976, founders Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne established the company. They began by selling computer kits to hobbyists, with each kit hand-built by Wozniak.
Their first product was the Apple I.
In 1977, Apple introduced the Apple II, the first PC designed for the mass market.
Steve Jobs unveils Apple Computer Corporation’s new Macintosh February 6, 1984 in California.
In 1981, Jobs assumed the role of chairman.
The Macintosh was introduced in 1984 during a Super Bowl ad break and subsequently unveiled at a launch event. However, it was discontinued after a year, and Jobs left the company.
Apple released the Macintosh II, the first color Mac, in 1987.
In 1997, Apple announced its acquisition of NeXT software, marking the return of Jobs as interim CEO. He officially assumed the role in 2000.
The then Chief Executive Officer of Apple, Steve Jobs, with the iPhone.
Apple introduced iTunes, OS X, and the first-generation iPod in 2001.
The inaugural iPod MP3 music player was released on October 23, 2001, capable of storing up to 1,000 songs.
In 2007, Apple unveiled the iPhone.
The first iPad was unveiled in 2010.
In 2011, Jobs resigned as CEO due to illness and handed the position to Tim Cook. Jobs passed away in October from pancreatic cancer.
Apple unveiled the Apple Watch in 2014, along with its first larger iPhones: the 6 and 6 Plus.
After acquiring Beats from Dr. Dre, Apple launched Apple Music in 2015 to compete with platforms like Spotify.
In 2016, Apple introduced the 4-inch iPhone SE and faced a legal battle with the FBI over unlocking a device involved in a terrorist attack. The court order was eventually dropped.
Apple unveiled the iPhone X in 2017, featuring a bezel-less design and FaceID technology.
Apple CEO Steve Jobs speaks at an Apple event at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, Calif.
In 2018, Apple introduced features in iOS 12 to address smartphone addiction, following a shareholder letter. It was the first time the company focused on managing device usage.
In 2019, Apple reported its first decline in revenues and profits in ten years, partly due to decreases in revenue from China.
In response to the coronavirus, Apple
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