Apple reaches a significant milestone today as the American tech giant marks its 50th anniversary. Founded on April 1, 1976, by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in Los Altos, California, Apple started its journey with the launch of the Apple 1 from Jobs’ parents’ house and garage.
From its humble beginnings as a computer business, Apple has evolved to create iconic products such as the iPod, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. The company’s success has surpassed all expectations, making it one of the largest corporations globally.
The original iPhone, introduced in 2007, has emerged as the most popular Apple product, offering features that have revolutionized the way we communicate, entertain ourselves, make payments, and capture moments through its integrated cameras.
The iconic iPod, which debuted in 2001, secured the second spot in the list of Apple’s greatest hits. It transformed the music industry by enabling users to carry “1,000 songs in your pocket,” replacing bulky tape and CD players.
Surprisingly, Apple’s M1 PC chip claimed third place according to a poll conducted by The Verge. This innovative silicon has enhanced Apple’s PC performance significantly while maintaining high efficiency.
The Verge is currently gathering votes on Apple’s top devices, with rankings fluctuating. As of now, the top 20 devices include the Original iPhone, Original iPod, M1 chip, Original Macintosh, Mac OS X, Wedge MacBook Air, iPhone 4, iTunes, Original iPod Mini, Bondi blue iMac, Original AirPods Pro, Original AirPods, iPod with click wheel (4th gen), Original iPad, Slim unibody iMac, AirDrop, Apple Pay, iPod Nano (2nd gen), iMac G4, and Original iPod Touch.