Apple Inc. is an American technology company founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne. It is known for its Mac computers, iPod, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. Its vision is for people to be above systems and structures, not subordinate to them. Its mission is to bring the best personal computing and mobile communication experiences through innovative hardware, software and services. Major products include Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and various software like macOS, iOS, iTunes and iLife. It has retail stores and online services like the App Store. Competitors include Microsoft, Samsung, Google and others. Apple is considered one of the most innovative companies and has strong branding, ease of