The Apple Empire: A Century's Worth of Innovation and Ambition Apple's first 50 years as a publicly traded company have cemented Steve Jobs' vision for a sleek, user friendly future.
With a market capitalization of over $4. 85 trillion, Apple is one of the largest companies in the world, exerting significant influence beyond the tech sector.
The iPhone, launched in 2007, remains the crown jewel of Apple's product line, accounting for nearly half of the company's sales.