Founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, Apple began with a hand-built personal computer
From rapid early growth to a $3.7 trillion giant, Apple has scaled across decades
From Mac to iPhone, iPod and iPad, Apple has shaped multiple tech categories
Tightly integrated hardware and software create a seamless user experience
Control boosts security and margins, but limits flexibility versus open platforms
Across tech cycles, Apple has sustained innovation and a growing global user base