Apple was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne. It is an American technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. Some of Apple's iconic products include the Macintosh, iPod, iPhone and iPad. In 2020, Apple's revenue was $274.5 billion and it employs 147,000 people worldwide. Apple has established itself as a highly innovative company with strong brand recognition and loyal customers.