In April 1976, visionaries Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, along with Ronald Wayne, founded Apple Computer Co. in Jobs' parents' garage in Los Altos, California. Their aim? To create personal computers accessible to everyday users.

Their first product, the Apple I, was a simple circuit board sold for $666.66. The following year, they launched the highly successful Apple II, setting the standard for personal computing with innovative color graphics.

In 1984, Apple introduced the Macintosh, featuring a revolutionary graphical user interface (GUI) and a mouse. It was famously launched by the iconic Super Bowl commercial directed by Ridley Scott.

Despite the hype, the Mac struggled with sales due to its high price. Internal conflicts and competition from IBM-compatible PCs led to Steve Jobs leaving the company in 1985 to found NeXT Inc.

After years of struggling, Apple acquired NeXT for $429 million, bringing Steve Jobs back to the company he co-founded. His return revitalized its product line and corporate culture.

Under Jobs, Apple launched the iMac in 1998—a colorful, all-in-one computer with a user-friendly interface that laid the foundation for Apple's massive resurgence.

The 2000s saw an explosion of innovation. The iPod (2001) transformed how people listened to music. Then, in 2007, Apple unveiled the iPhone, redefining mobile communication and computing forever.

The App Store followed in 2008, and in 2010, the iPad successfully bridged the gap between smartphones and laptops.

As Apple expanded, they needed a new headquarters. Designed by renowned architect Norman Foster, Apple Park—a futuristic 175-acre campus in Cupertino—features an iconic circular building known as "the spaceship."

Officially opened in April 2017 for the company's 40th anniversary, it serves as a symbol of Apple's commitment to sustainability, collaboration, and cutting-edge design.