That’s because Apple Inc., the famous American multinational technology company, marked a historic celebration on April 1, 2023. That’s right, it celebrated its 47th anniversary! In a garage in 1976, those same innovators—Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne—started the company as a fledgling startup. It has become one of the world’s most valuable corporations since then.
The start of Apple, I think you can look back at a dream of what personal computing could be. That trio of founders set out to create innovative, user-friendly technology that would change the way people connected with computers forever. Their very first offering, the Apple I, set the stage for a succession of revolutionary breakthroughs that would come in its wake.
In the past Apple has released very innovative products such as the Macintosh, iPod, iPhone, and iPad. These devices have completely changed the landscape of tech. They have revolutionized everyday activities like communication and information sharing, paving the way to more connectivity. Through their dedication to design, experience and functionality, Apple has created a die hard customer base. This commitment has made Apple a pioneer for the industry.
The company’s influence extends beyond product development. Apple has long focused on the privacy and security of customers. The company has a long history of advocating for users and their protection in our rapidly growing digital society. Just this year, this approach has appealed to consumers respecting their own personal data and looking for technology they can trust.
Even now, as Apple is the most valuable company in history, the company still finds itself leading the competition in innovation. To that end, the company continues to invest more than 25% of its revenue into research and development, working with emerging technologies including artificial intelligence and augmented reality. All of these efforts are focused on improving the experiences of their users and keeping Apple ahead of their competitors in a quickly changing marketplace.
Apple’s influence does not stop at the technology — the company has been an important force in global economics. With its ever-growing market capitalization, now exceeding $2 trillion, what Apple has done is provide jobs and spur innovation in a variety of sectors. Its manufacturing and supply chain operations stretch around the world — a great example of the company’s international reach.