Apple was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak as Apple Computer and later changed its name to Apple Inc. While Steve Jobs was ousted in 1985, he returned in 1996 and led Apple to massive success with products like the iPod, iPhone, iPad, and iOS, making Apple the largest technology firm in the world with $127.8 billion in sales in 2011 and a stock market value of $500 billion in 2012.

1. Apple Inc. Background
• Apple Computer was founded in Los Altos,
California on April 1, 1976 by Steve Jobs,
Steve Wozniak.
• Later on change the name to Apple Inc.
• Steve Job ousted from the company in
1985.
• 1990s Apple faced rocky sales and low
market share.
• Job back in action in 1996 bringing his
new Company NeXT with him.
• Successful of iPod music player in 2001
• Follow by iOS, iMac, MacBook Pro,
iPhone, iPod Touch, and ipad.
• Apple is currently the largest technology
firm in the world.
• 2011 revenue was $127.8 billion in sales.
• Stock market value reaching $500 billion
in March 2012.

2. Apple Products