Apple owns the iPhone and introduced the Macintosh computer in 1984.
Apple unveiled the Macintosh on January 24, 1984. The original computer emphasized a graphical user interface and a mouse, distinguishing it from many personal computers that relied more heavily on text commands. Its famous launch commercial was directed by Ridley Scott and aired during the Super Bowl.
Apple later introduced the iPhone in 2007, combining a mobile phone with an iPod and an internet communicator. The product reshaped the smartphone market and became the company’s best-known product line. Apple also sells iPad tablets, Mac computers, Apple Watch devices, and digital services.
The company frequently appears near the top of global market-cap rankings. Its stock-market value reflects investors’ assessment of future earnings across the entire Apple ecosystem, not merely the sales of the iPhone or the historical Macintosh line.