Apple makes the iPhone and was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak.
Apple Computer Company was established on April 1, 1976, by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne. The founders initially focused on personal computers, and the Apple I was followed by the more influential Apple II. The company later dropped “Computer” from its name in 2007 as it expanded beyond personal computing.
The iPhone, introduced by Jobs in January 2007 and released later that year, combined a phone, an iPod, and internet capabilities in a touchscreen device. Its success made Apple one of the world’s most valuable companies by market capitalization.
People sometimes attribute Apple’s founding only to Jobs and Wozniak. Ronald Wayne was also a co-founder, although he sold his stake shortly after the company began. Apple’s market value reflects its full ecosystem rather than the iPhone alone.