Apple Inc., founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne on April 1, 1976, in Cupertino, California, has become synonymous with innovation, design excellence, and technological advancement. This article traces the rich history of Apple—from its humble beginnings in a garage to its status as one of the world’s most valuable companies.
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The Early Years: Foundation and Innovation
Apple was born out of the entrepreneurial spirit and technical prowess of its co-founders:
Founding Visionaries: Steve Jobs, known for his vision and marketing acumen; Steve Wozniak, the engineering genius behind Apple’s early computers; and Ronald Wayne, who sold his shares early on, laid the groundwork for what would become a tech empire.
Apple I and Apple II: The Apple I, hand-built by Wozniak and sold without a casing, was the company’s first product. It was followed by the Apple II, the first commercially successful personal computer with color graphics and an integrated keyboard. The Apple II series catapulted Apple into prominence in the burgeoning personal computing industry of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
