Apple Fast Facts
Here’s a look at Apple, Inc, creator of the Mac computer and the iPhone.
Facts
The corporate headquarters are in Cupertino, California.
As of September 2022, the company reported that it employs approximately 164,000 people full-time.
Timeline
April 1, 1976 – Apple Computers, Inc. is founded by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. Their first product is the Apple I personal computer.
June 1977 – The Apple II is released.
December 1980 – Apple conducts an initial public offering of 4.6 million shares at $22 per share.
January 1983 – Apple introduces the Lisa, a new brand of personal computer.
January 22, 1984 – The Macintosh computer is introduced with a futuristic commercial that airs during the Super Bowl.
1985 – Apple discontinues the Lisa after a disappointing run, and Jobs leaves the company.
December 1996 – Apple buys Jobs’ company, NeXT Software.
1997 – In the wake of corporate shakeups and a sales slump, Apple welcomes Jobs back as interim CEO.
August 15, 1998 – The iMac, a streamlined personal computer, debuts.
January 2000 – Jobs becomes permanent CEO.
January 9, 2001 – iTunes is introduced.
October 23, 2001 – The iPod MP3 player makes its debut.
January 2003 – Apple releases the Safari web browser.
April 28, 2003 – Apple introduces the iTunes Music Store.
January 2006 – Apple rolls out its first Intel-based computers, the iMac and the MacBook Pro.
January 9, 2007 – The iPhone is unveiled.
March 2007 – Apple TV hits stores.
January 27, 2010 – The iPad is announced.
June 6, 2011 – Apple announces iCloud, an online media storage system.
August 24, 2011 – Jobs resigns as CEO. Tim Cook takes his place.
October 5, 2011 – Jobs dies after battling cancer.
February 6, 2013 – Apple announces that iTunes has reached a milestone of 25 billion songs sold.
May 28, 2014 – Apple announces deal to buy Beats for $3 billion.
June 9, 2014 – Apple conducts a stock split, bringing the price down from $647.50 to $92.44.
September 9, 2014 – Apple unveils the Apple Watch, a wearable device.
December 16, 2014 – Apple wins an antitrust lawsuit brought by eight million iPod owners who alleged that Apple abused its monopoly power in the music industry to force out competition.
June 8, 2015 – Apple unveils Apple Music, a…
