Apple is commemorating a significant achievement today as the renowned US technology company reaches its 50th anniversary. Established on April 1, 1976, by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, Apple had its beginnings in Los Altos, California, utilizing Jobs’ parents’ residence and garage to introduce its inaugural product, the Apple 1.
The inception of this personal computer did not foreshadow the immense success that the brand would eventually achieve, with Apple now standing as one of the largest corporations worldwide.
Initially focused solely on computers, Apple has expanded its horizons, delivering iconic innovations such as the iPod, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.
The Verge team has engaged its audience to determine Apple’s greatest accomplishments, and the outcomes may defy some expectations.
Unsurprisingly, the original iPhone, launched in 2007, clinched the top position. This device has evolved into Apple’s flagship product, facilitating communication, entertainment, contactless payments, and photo capture through its integrated cameras.
“An iPod, a phone, and an internet communicator,” Steve Jobs elucidated during the iPhone’s debut. “An iPod, a phone… are you getting it? These are not three separate devices; this is one device, and we are calling it iPhone.”
Securing the second spot is the iconic iPod, which revolutionized the music industry in 2001 with its promise of “1,000 songs in your pocket,” replacing bulky tape and CD players that were previously commonplace.
Apple officially discontinued the iPod range in May 2022.
Contrary to expectations, Apple’s M1 PC chip has claimed the third position according to The Verge readers. This silicon has revolutionized the way users engage with Apple’s PCs, offering enhanced performance and efficiency.
The Verge is actively collecting votes on Apple’s top devices, with rankings evolving constantly. As of now, the top 20 devices are as follows… what are your thoughts?
1. Original iPhone
2. Original iPod
3. M1 chip
4. Original Macintosh
5. Mac OS X
6. Wedge MacBook Air
7. iPhone 4
8. iTunes
9. Original iPod Mini
10. Bondi blue iMac
11. Original AirPods Pro
12. Original AirPods
13. iPod with click wheel (4th gen)
14. Original iPad
15. Slim unibody iMac
16. AirDrop
17. Apple Pay
18. iPod Nano (2nd gen)
19. iMac G4
20. Original iPod Touch