10 Fascinating Facts You Didn’t Know About Apple Inc

Apple was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne in a garage in Cupertino, California

The Apple logo was inspired by a tribute to Alan Turing, a pioneer in computer science.

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Apple became the first publicly traded U.S. company to reach a $1 trillion market cap in 2018

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The iPhone, launched in 2007, has become Apple’s most successful product, with over 2 billion units sold

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Apple’s iconic product design approach was shaped by British designer Jony Ive, who collaborated closely with Steve Jobs

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Apple earns more revenue per square foot in its retail stores than any other U.S. retailer

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Apple’s iOS App Store, launched in 2008, revolutionized the app ecosystem and has generated over $200 billion in developer revenue

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Apple owns more than 200 patents for the iPhone alone, contributing to its innovative edge

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Apple is one of the largest tech companies in the world, with over 150,000 employees worldwide

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In 2022, Apple became the first company to reach a $3 trillion market valuation

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