Apple Inc. was founded in 1976 in Cupertino, California by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. Its vision is to become the worldwide leader in computer and mp3 player sales. Steve Jobs served as CEO and oversaw the development of revolutionary products such as the iMac, iPod, iPhone and iPad. The company has released many computer and mobile device models throughout its history and has experienced huge financial success under Jobs' leadership before his death in 2011.

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2. About the Company April 1st,1976 - Founded January 3rd,1977 - Incorporated Headquarters - Cupertino, California Co-founders - Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak CEO - Steve jobs Industry - Computer software, computer hardware, consumer electronics.

3. Vision/ Mission Vision: To become the world wide leader in computer and mp3 player sales. Mission:“Apple is committed to bringing the best personal computing, and mobile usage experience to students, educators, creative professionals and consumers around the world through its innovative hardware, software and internet offerings.”

5. After Jobs saw a computer Wozniak had designed, he decided to turn it into business on 1st April 1976.

6. After internal power struggle, he was eventually kicked off by board of directors.

7. During this time, Jobs bought what became “Pixar” from Lucas film for $5 million.

9. History of APPLE APPLE I 1976

10. APPLE II 1977

11. Apple III 1980

12. Lisa 1983

13. Macintosh 1984

14. Macintosh SE/30 1989

15. PowerBook 100 1991

16. MessagePad and Newton OS 1993

17. QuickTake 1994

18. Power Macintosh 9500 1995

19. Network Server 1996

20. Twentieth Anniversary Mac 1997

21. iMac 1998

22. Power Mac G4 Cube 2000

23. Apple flat panels 2000

24. PowerBook G4 2001

25. iPod 2001

26. iMac LCD 2002

27. Mac Mini 2005

28. MacBook Pro 2006

29. iTouch 2007

30. iPhone 2007

31. MacBook Air 2008

32. iPad 2010

33. History of APPLE logo The first logo of APPLE On April 1, 1976, Apple was born. The name “Apple Computer” was chosen.

34. History of APPLE logo The second logo which APPLE adopted in 1976 Use of rainbow colors

35. History of APPLE logo This logo came in 1998. APPLE currently has this logo. Rainbow colors replaced with monochromatic color.

36. Steve Jobs's Advice : “Don't lose faith” “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” “So keep looking for what you want in life until you find it. Don't settle.”

37. Recommendations For Company: More number of retail stores for easy access Continuous innovation to expand Lowering the cost of products and maintaining the same quality standard. For Others: Do not compromise on price for quality Choose the products based on individual needs Be unique and different.