Apple Computer, Inc.
Apple Computer, Inc. was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne in a California garage. Their first product, the Apple I, was a bare circuit board aimed at hobbyists—but the follow-up, the Apple II, became one of the first mass-market home computers.
In 1984, Apple launched the Macintosh, the first successful personal computer with a graphical user interface and mouse. Although the early years were marked by both innovation and internal conflict—including Jobs’ ousting in 1985—the company remained a significant player in education and creative industries.
After Jobs’ return in 1997, Apple was transformed through iconic products like the iMac, iPod, iPhone, and iPad. These cemented its status as one of the most influential tech companies in history. Though officially renamed simply “Apple Inc.” in 2007 to reflect its broadening focus beyond computers, its roots in the 1970s PC revolution remain deeply influential.
💡 Did You Know?
- The Apple I was originally sold without a case, keyboard, or monitor.
- The Apple logo was almost a stylised image of Isaac Newton before the now-famous bitten apple.
- Apple’s 1984 Super Bowl commercial for the Macintosh is considered one of the greatest ads of all time.