Apple Inc. was co-founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne on April 1, 1976 🍎. Their first product, the Apple I, was hand-built by Wozniak.The Apple II followed in 1977, revolutionizing personal computing with color graphics. The iconic Macintosh debuted in 1984, introducing the graphical user interface (GUI) to the masses 🖥️. Jobs left in 1985 but returned in 1997, leading a resurgence with the colorful iMac and later, the game-changing iPod (2001) 🎶. The iPhone, launched in 2007, redefined mobile technology 📱, followed by the iPad in 2010. Apple dropped "Computer" from its name, becoming "Apple Inc.," reflecting its broader focus. Though Jobs passed in 2011, Apple continues to innovate under Tim Cook, becoming one of the world's most valuable companies 🌟.