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Apple is an American technology company founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne in April 1976. Incorporated in 1977, the company was one of the early manufacturers of personal computing devices with graphical user interface. Over the years, the company also forayed into other consumer electronics segments like mobile communication devices, digital music players, notebooks, and wearables. The company also develops and markets a range of related software and services, accessories, and networking solutions. Currently, the company’s chief executive officer (CEO) is Timothy Donald Cook, commonly known as Tim Cook.
 
From smart wearables to digital content streaming platforms, Apple offers a wide range of products and services within a closed ecosystem. Its products include iMac desktops, MacBook notebooks, iPhone mobile devices, iPad tablets, iPod digital multimedia devices, Apple Watch and Apple TV. The services include iOS operating system for mobile devices, macOS operating system for notebooks and desktops, iCloud online storage, tvOS operating system for Apple TV, watchOS operating system for Apple Watch, iTunes for digital content services, Apple Pay digital payment service, Apple Music for online multimedia streaming, and Apple News.
 
Apple has been known to be on the forefront of innovation. The company was among the first to develop an app-based ecosystem for smartphones. It was the first smartphone maker to introduce touchID — a fingerprint scanner module to unlock a device — and use 64-bit processors, both of which were later also adopted by most other smartphone manufacturers.
 
Apple’s services have so far been exclusive to its own products. However, in March 2019, the company announced that its subscription-based TV Plus service will be available as an app on televisions from other brands, too. This is for the first time that Apple has enabled its ecosystem service to work on products from other brands, and more announcements of similar nature are expected in future.
 
In 2019, Apple also settled its long-pending legal battle with American chipmaker Qualcomm. The move came after the company found itself in a tight spot securing 5G chips to power its future devices. With Qualcomm on board, the company is expected to bring its first 5G-ready smartphone by 2020.

Latest Updates on Apple Inc

Masimo's goal, people close to the matter say, was for the ITC to impose its ban in the summer

Updated On: 28 Feb 2024 | 2:38 PM IST

The iPhone maker's stock rose 0.6% to end the day at $189.25, putting Apple's market value at $2.98 trillion, according to Refinitiv data

Updated On: 29 Jun 2023 | 12:55 PM IST

According to the report, it has also been mass-producing its Apple Watch in Thailand for more than a year

Updated On: 13 Apr 2023 | 7:02 PM IST

Apple has fixed two new zero-day security vulnerabilities exploited in attacks to compromise iPhones, Macs, and iPads, in its latest software update

Updated On: 18 Apr 2023 | 4:41 PM IST

Apple has also made it a part of the contract that no other competitor including Alphabet, Microsoft, Samsung, Xiaomi, Amazon, Huawei, Netflix, and Facebook, be provided space in the building

Updated On: 10 Apr 2023 | 10:11 AM IST

iOS 16.4 is expected to be unsigned later this month, so iPhone customers who want to downgrade to that version have a limited amount of time, said the report

Updated On: 09 Apr 2023 | 5:39 PM IST

The report further showed that the volume and mute buttons will be haptic rather than physical, with two haptic engines dedicated to simulating button presses

Updated On: 09 Apr 2023 | 3:54 PM IST

Apple will reportedly shut down its online services on devices running older software, including -- older iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS versions starting in early May

Updated On: 07 Apr 2023 | 3:54 PM IST

Apple will reportedly introduce its long-rumoured AR/VR headset during the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June, and according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo

Updated On: 06 Apr 2023 | 5:40 PM IST

Apple has announced support for SMEs on Store Online India with a dedicated business contact centre team to advise and support purchases of Apple hardware, software and services

Updated On: 06 Apr 2023 | 2:16 PM IST

Cook will likely meet key ministers during his visit to discuss strategic issues such as plans to expand manufacturing facilities and exports from India

Updated On: 06 Apr 2023 | 1:15 PM IST

Apple sold 2 million iPhones in India in the holiday quarter (Q4) of 2022, registering 18 per cent growth (quarter-on-quarter) for its flagship device

Updated On: 05 Apr 2023 | 8:02 PM IST

On Wednesday, the American technology giant unveiled the barricade of its first retail store at Jio World Drive Mall, Mumbai, ahead of the upcoming opening of Apple BKC

Updated On: 05 Apr 2023 | 12:00 PM IST

Beck is one of fewer than 20 executives to report directly to Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook

Updated On: 05 Apr 2023 | 7:38 AM IST

The Cupertino, California-based company said on its website that issues for the app were reported at 11 p.m. New York time Monday and continued Tuesday

Updated On: 04 Apr 2023 | 10:23 PM IST

This implementation is anticipated to last until 2027's 'Pro' iPhone models, which will also integrate the camera under the display for a true 'all-screen' experience

Updated On: 04 Apr 2023 | 4:13 PM IST

According to a newly published patent, this technology will allow users to control audio sources and interact with applications associated with the connected device

Updated On: 04 Apr 2023 | 4:11 PM IST

The iPhone SE 4 is anticipated to drop Touch ID in favor of Face ID, according to Mashable

Updated On: 02 Apr 2023 | 4:21 PM IST

India's mobile exports were close to 'zero' in 2015 and reached a mark of Rs 27,000 crore in 2019-20. The real game-changer has been the PLI Scheme

Updated On: 02 Apr 2023 | 4:03 PM IST

Ming-Chi Kuo, a top Apple analyst, said that the company is not positive that its mixed-reality headset will recreate "the astounding iPhone moment"

Updated On: 31 Mar 2023 | 2:16 PM IST