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Founded
1976-01-01 in Los Altos, California, United States (later incorporated in Cupertino, CA on January 3, 1977)
Headquarters
Apple Park, Cupertino, California, 95014, United States

Apple Inc. is an American multinational technology company headquartered at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. Founded on April 1, 1976, by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne as Apple Computer Company, it initially focused on personal computers, launching the Apple I and the groundbreaking Apple II before introducing the Macintosh in 1984. After a period of market decline, the acquisition of NeXT in 1997 brought co-founder Steve Jobs back as interim CEO, leading a dramatic turnaround that produced the iMac, iPod, iPhone, and iPad. In 2007 the company dropped “Computer” from its name to reflect its broader product range. Today Apple is one of the world’s largest companies by market capitalization, with a product ecosystem that includes the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, AirPods, Apple Vision Pro, and a growing array of services such as the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, and iCloud. As of 2025, Apple employs approximately 166,000 people worldwide and maintains over 540 retail stores. The company is led by CEO Tim Cook, who succeeded Steve Jobs in 2011 and will be succeeded by John Ternus in September 2026.

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Business Model and Structure

Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) is a publicly traded corporation organized under a rare large‑scale functional structure in which all major functions report directly to the CEO, with no product‑specific profit‑and‑loss leaders. This model allows the company to maintain tight control over its vertically integrated supply chain and product quality.

Core Products and Platforms

Apple’s core hardware products include the iPhone line of smartphones; iPad tablets; Mac personal computers (including MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio, Mac Pro); Apple Watch smartwatches; AirPods wireless earbuds; Apple TV set‑top boxes; HomePod smart speakers; and Apple Vision Pro mixed‑reality headset. The company also develops its own operating systems: iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS, as well as key software like Safari, iMovie, GarageBand, and the professional apps Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro.

Services and Financial Performance

Services have become an increasingly important revenue driver. Apple’s services portfolio includes the App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple News+, Apple Fitness+, Apple Pay, Apple Card, iCloud, and AppleCare. The company also operates Shazam and recently acquired Pixelmator. In fiscal year 2025, Apple reported total revenue of $416 billion, operating income of $133 billion, and net income of $112 billion, holding total assets of $359 billion. Geographically, the Americas, Europe, and Greater China are the largest revenue regions.

Market Position and Strategic Moves

Apple has been consistently rated as one of the world’s most valuable brands. Its commitment to sustainability includes a goal of becoming carbon neutral across its entire supply chain and product lifecycle by 2030. Apple’s retail network of over 540 Apple Stores provides a direct customer experience and supports services like the Genius Bar and Today at Apple. Recent strategic moves include a $600 billion U.S. investment commitment announced in August 2025, which includes the American Manufacturing Program (AMP) to bring more of its supply chain and advanced manufacturing to the United States.

Key Products

  • iPhone

    Line of smartphones running iOS, with models including iPhone 16 series, iPhone SE, and iPhone Pro variants.

  • iPad

    Tablet computers available in iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro, and iPad mini models, running iPadOS.

  • Mac

    Desktop and laptop computers (MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio, Mac Pro) running macOS.

  • Apple Watch

    Smartwatches for health monitoring, fitness tracking, and connectivity, operating on watchOS.

  • AirPods

    Wireless earbuds (AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max) with noise cancellation and spatial audio.

  • Apple Vision Pro

    Mixed‑reality headset running visionOS, combining augmented and virtual reality.

  • Apple TV

    Digital media player and micro‑console for streaming content and running apps.

  • HomePod

    Smart speaker with Siri integration and high‑fidelity audio.

  • App Store

    Digital distribution platform for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS apps.

  • Apple Music

    Subscription‑based music streaming service with over 100 million songs.

  • Apple TV+

    Subscription video‑on‑demand service featuring original series and films.

  • Apple Arcade

    Gaming subscription service offering access to over 200 premium games.

  • Apple News+

    Digital news and magazine subscription service available in select countries.

  • Apple Pay

    Mobile payment and digital wallet service.

  • Apple Card

    Credit card issued by Goldman Sachs, integrated with Wallet and offering Daily Cash rewards.

  • iCloud

    Cloud storage and synchronization service.

  • Shazam

    Music‑recognition app and service (acquired in 2018).

  • Pixelmator

    Image‑editing software (acquired in 2024).

Offices & Headcount

166000 employees (approx.)

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