Apple
Founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne, starting in the garage of Jobs's parents' Los Altos home.
Founded1976
HeadquartersLos Altos, CA
IndustryConsumer Hardware
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Overview
Apple made computers personal and later reinvented consumer electronics.
Founders
Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne
Founded April 1, 1976
Landmark Achievements
- The Apple I (1976) and Apple II (1977) were among the first successful mass-market personal computers; the Apple II introduced color graphics.
- The 1984 Macintosh popularized the graphical user interface and mouse for the mass market.
- The iPhone (2007) transformed mobile computing; Apple became one of the most valuable companies in history.
Apple's place in the story
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