Apple iPhone

Apple is a global leader in technology, founded on April 1, 1976, by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne in a garage in Los Altos, California. The company revolutionized the personal computer industry with the Macintosh and later redefined the mobile world with the launch of the iPhone in 2007.

While Apple designs all its products in California, its manufacturing footprint is global. For decades, China was the primary hub for final assembly through partners like Foxconn and Pegatron. However, as of 2026, Apple has significantly diversified its supply chain, moving a substantial portion of iPhone production to India and increasing manufacturing of iPads, MacBooks, and AirPods in Vietnam. Some specialized components and older Mac models have also seen assembly return to the United States.

Apple remains a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ and is one of the most valuable corporations in the world. As of 2026, it is led by a new generation of leadership following the long tenure of Tim Cook, with the brand maintaining its focus on hardware-software integration, privacy, and their proprietary 'Apple Silicon' processors.