Apple Inc. is an American multinational technology company founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne on April 1, 1976. It is headquartered in Cupertino, California, and specializes in consumer electronics, software, and online services. Apple is known for its innovative products such as the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and AirPods, as well as its ecosystem of software and services including iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, iTunes, and iCloud. The company has a strong brand presence and a dedicated customer base worldwide.