Apple, founded in 1976, created the iPhone and iPad and became a leading global company by market capitalization.
Apple Computer Company was established on April 1, 1976, by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne. Its early product was the Apple I, followed by the Apple II, which helped establish the company in the personal-computer market.
The iPhone, introduced in 2007, combined a mobile phone, an iPod, and internet capabilities in one touchscreen device. Apple introduced the iPad in 2010, creating a major tablet product line. These products, together with services and Mac computers, supported Apple’s rise in market value.
The founding year is sometimes confused with Apple’s incorporation date. The business began in 1976, while Apple Computer, Inc. was incorporated in 1977. It adopted the name Apple Inc. in 2007, reflecting its expansion beyond computers.