Who Owns iPhone?

What does Apple own?
Apple owns the iPhone, Mac, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods, HomePod, and Apple Vision Pro hardware product lines, as well as software platforms including iOS, macOS, and watchOS. Apple's services portfolio includes the App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+, iCloud, and Apple Pay. Apple also owns Beats Electronics, acquired in 2014 for $3 billion.

Is Apple publicly traded?
Yes. Apple trades on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol AAPL. The company went public in December 1980. Apple is one of the most widely held stocks globally.

Who founded Apple?
Apple was founded on April 1, 1976, by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne. Steve Jobs led the company through its most transformative periods, including the launch of the iPhone in 2007. Tim Cook has served as CEO since Jobs' death in October 2011.

Where is Apple headquartered?
Apple is headquartered in Cupertino, California, at its Apple Park campus, which opened in 2017.

Who owns Apple?
Apple has no controlling shareholder. The company is publicly traded with shares distributed among institutional investors, mutual funds, and individual shareholders. Vanguard, BlackRock, Berkshire Hathaway, and State Street are among the largest shareholders through index fund and direct holdings.

What is Apple's revenue?
For Q1 fiscal 2026 (ended December 27, 2025), Apple reported revenue of $143.8 billion, up 16% year over year, with net income of $42.1 billion. For fiscal year 2025 (ended September 2025), Apple reported annual revenue of approximately $391 billion.

What is Apple Intelligence?
Apple Intelligence is Apple's suite of AI features integrated into iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, introduced in 2024. It includes writing tools, image generation, enhanced Siri capabilities, and on-device AI processing using the Neural Engine in Apple's M-series and A-series chips. Apple Intelligence emphasizes on-device processing for privacy, with some features using Apple's Private Cloud Compute for tasks requiring more processing power.

What antitrust cases is Apple facing?
The U.S. Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple in March 2024, alleging that Apple illegally maintains a smartphone monopoly. The EU's Digital Markets Act requires Apple to allow alternative app stores and payment systems in the EU. Epic Games' antitrust case resulted in a ruling requiring Apple to allow developers to direct users to external payment methods. These cases were ongoing or being implemented as of February 2026.