Apple is marking a significant achievement today, reaching its 50th anniversary. The renowned company was established on April 1, 1976, by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, who initiated their operations from Jobs’ parents’ residence and garage in Los Altos, California, where they introduced their first creation, the Apple 1.
The introduction of the Apple 1, a personal computer, paved the way for Apple’s remarkable success story, transforming it into one of the most prominent corporations globally.
Initially focusing solely on computers, Apple has diversified its product range, introducing iconic devices such as the iPod, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.
The Verge recently conducted a survey among its audience to determine Apple’s greatest hits, revealing unexpected results.
Unsurprisingly, the original iPhone, launched in 2007, claimed the top position. This device has become Apple’s flagship product, revolutionizing communication, entertainment, payments, and photography with its integrated cameras.
Steve Jobs summarized the iPhone’s capabilities during its launch, emphasizing its multifunctionality as an iPod, phone, and internet communicator seamlessly integrated into a single device.
Securing second place is the legendary iPod, which captivated the world in 2001 by offering “1,000 songs in your pocket” and revolutionizing how music was consumed.
Apple discontinued the iPod range in May 2022 after years of shaping the music industry.
Contrary to expectations, The Verge’s readers ranked Apple’s M1 chip in third place, recognizing its transformative impact on Apple’s PC performance and efficiency.
The top spots in The Verge’s ongoing poll on Apple’s best devices are subject to change, but the current top 20 rankings are as follows. Do you agree?
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