Founded on April 1, 1976, by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne, Apple Inc. is a leading American technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California, U.S.A. Historically recognized for its central role in personal computing and consumer electronics, Apple designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories, while also offering a broad range of services, including digital content distribution, cloud services, payment solutions, advertising, and subscription-based platforms. The company serves consumers, small and mid-sized businesses, educational institutions, enterprises, and government customers through a global retail and online sales network. As of September 27, 2025, Apple employed approximately 166,000 full-time equivalent employees worldwide. For the fiscal year ended September 27, 2025, the company reported revenue of USD 416 billion, reflecting its position as one of the world’s most significant and influential technology enterprises.
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