Apple is commemorating a significant achievement today as the American technology giant reaches its 50th anniversary. The renowned company was established on April 1, 1976, by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, utilizing Jobs’ parents’ residence and garage in Los Altos, California, to introduce their first product, the Apple 1.
At the inception of this personal computer, no one could have foreseen the remarkable success that this brand would achieve, with Apple now standing as one of the largest corporations globally.
Initially focused on computers, the company has diversified its offerings over time, producing iconic products such as the iPod, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.
The team at The Verge has been polling its audience to determine Apple’s greatest hits, and the results have been surprising to some. Unsurprisingly, the original iPhone, launched in 2007, has secured the top position. This revolutionary device has become Apple’s flagship product, revolutionizing communication, entertainment, payment methods, and photography through its integrated cameras.
During the iPhone’s debut, Steve Jobs described it as “An iPod, a phone, and an internet communicator,” emphasizing its multifunctionality.
In second place is the iconic iPod, which made waves in 2001 by offering “1,000 songs in your pocket,” changing how millions enjoyed music in a portable manner.
The Verge readers have unexpectedly placed Apple’s M1 PC chip in third place on the podium. This technology has transformed the user experience of Apple’s PCs, delivering enhanced performance and efficiency.
The rankings of Apple’s best devices are continuously evolving, with The Verge accepting ongoing votes. As of the current standings, here are the top 20 devices. Do you concur?
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