Apple created the iPhone, first released in 2007, and became the world’s most valuable public company by market capitalization. The iPhone combined a phone, an iPod, and an internet communicator in one touchscreen device, helping Apple build an enormous global hardware and services business.
Apple was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne. Its other major products include the Mac, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods, and operating systems such as iOS and macOS.
Market capitalization changes with share price, so rankings can shift between Apple and other giants such as Microsoft, Saudi Aramco, and Alphabet. Apple’s market value is distinct from revenue, profit, or the total value of all its physical assets.