Apple iPad with Magic Keyboard

Apple Inc. is a global leader in consumer electronics, founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne in Cupertino, California, in 1976. The iPad, first introduced in 2010, revolutionized the tablet market by bridging the gap between smartphones and traditional laptops. The Magic Keyboard, featuring a floating design and integrated trackpad, was later introduced to enhance the iPad's productivity capabilities.

While Apple's hardware is famously 'Designed by Apple in California,' the actual assembly primarily takes place in China through manufacturing partners like Foxconn and Pegatron. In recent years, Apple has diversified its supply chain, shifting some assembly operations to Vietnam and India to reduce dependence on a single region and optimize global logistics. As of 2026, Apple remains a publicly traded American company and one of the world's most valuable brands, continuing to control all aspects of its hardware, software, and services ecosystem.