Apple Inc., founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, transformed from a personal computer company to a leader in consumer electronics, producing products like the iPod, iPhone, and iPad. The company employs various revenue strategies, including retail sales and digital content distribution, and has successfully innovated through acquisitions and product development. Apple's significant achievements include the success of the App Store and the latest collaborative developments with IBM to create enterprise apps for iPhone and iPad.