10 Things You Didn't Know About Apple, the World's Largest Tech Company

Apple is a name that is synonymous with innovation, quality, and design. The company that started in a garage in 1976 has become the world's largest technology company by revenue and market capitalization, with products such as iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. Apple is also one of the most recognizable and influential brands in the world, with a loyal and passionate fan base.

But how much do you really know about Apple? Do you know the origin of its name and logo? Do you know the secrets behind its success and failures? Do you know the facts and figures that make it stand out from its competitors?

In this blog post, we will reveal 10 things you didn't know about Apple, the world's largest tech company. These are some of the interesting facts and trivia that will surprise and amaze you. Let's get started!

10 Things You Didn't Know About Apple, the World's Largest Tech Company

- The Name and Logo: The name Apple was chosen by co-founder Steve Jobs, who was a fruitarian and had visited an apple farm. He thought the name was "fun, spirited and not intimidating". The logo of Apple, which depicts a bitten apple, has several interpretations. Some say the bite represents the "byte" of data, or the forbidden fruit from the biblical story of Adam and Eve. Others say it is a tribute to Alan Turing, the father of computer science, who allegedly committed suicide by eating a cyanide-laced apple. The original logo of Apple, however, was a drawing of Isaac Newton sitting under an apple tree, which was designed by co-founder Ronald Wayne.

- The First Product: The first product that Apple launched was not a computer, but a circuit board. It was called the Apple I, and it was hand-built by co-founder Steve Wozniak in 1976. It was sold as a kit for $666.66, and it required the users to add their own monitor, keyboard, and case. Only about 200 units of the Apple I were made, and today they are considered as collector's items. One of them was auctioned for $905,000 in 2014.

- The Macintosh Voice: The Macintosh, which was introduced in 1984, was the first personal computer to feature a graphical user interface and a mouse. It was also the first computer to speak. During its launch event, the Macintosh said: "Hello, I'm Macintosh. It sure is great to get out of that bag". The voice was created by using a software called MacinTalk, which was developed by Apple engineer Steve Capps. He had to smuggle a prototype of the Macintosh to a sound studio to record the voice, as it was a highly secretive project.

- The 1984 Ad: The 1984 ad, which aired during the Super Bowl XVIII, is considered as one of the most iconic and influential commercials of all time. It was directed by Ridley Scott, who had previously directed Alien and Blade Runner. It depicted a dystopian society where people are controlled by a Big Brother figure on a giant screen, and a woman wearing an Apple t-shirt runs towards the screen and throws a hammer at it, shattering it and freeing the people. The ad ended with the message:

"On January 24th, Apple Computer will introduce Macintosh. And you'll see why 1984 won't be like '1984'". The ad was a reference to George Orwell's novel 1984, which was also the year of the Macintosh's launch.

- The Third Co-Founder: Most people know that Apple was co-founded by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, but few know that there was a third co-founder:

Ronald Wayne. He was an engineer who worked with Jobs at Atari, and he was invited by Jobs to join Apple as a partner. He designed the original logo of Apple, and he also wrote the partnership agreement and the manual for the Apple I. However, he sold his 10% stake in Apple for $800 after just 12 days, as he was afraid of the financial risks and liabilities of the venture. If he had kept his shares, they would be worth over $100 billion today.

- The iMac Colors: The iMac, which was launched in 1998, was a breakthrough product that revived Apple's fortunes and reputation. It was a sleek and stylish all-in-one computer that came in a variety of bright and translucent colors, such as Bondi Blue, Strawberry, Lime, Grape, and Tangerine. The colors were chosen by Jonathan Ive, Apple's chief designer, who was inspired by the candy-colored iMac prototypes that he saw in Japan. The colors were also a reflection of Steve Jobs' philosophy of making products that are not only functional, but also fun and beautiful.

- The iPod Name: The iPod, which was introduced in 2001, was a revolutionary product that changed the music industry and the culture. It was a portable device that could store and play thousands of songs in a pocket-sized gadget. But how did it get its name? The name iPod was suggested by Vinnie Chieco, a freelance copywriter who was hired by Apple to help with the branding. He was inspired by the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey, where the astronauts use small pods to travel in space. He thought that the device looked like a pod, and added the "i" prefix to match with other Apple products, such as iMac and iBook.

- The iPhone Keyboard: The iPhone, which was unveiled in 2007, was a game-changing product that redefined the smartphone industry and the user experience. It was a device that combined a phone, an internet browser, and a music player in a touchscreen interface. One of the most innovative features of the iPhone was its virtual keyboard, which replaced the physical buttons and keys of other phones.

The keyboard was designed by Ken Kocienda, a software engineer at Apple, who created a prototype using a plastic keyboard cover and a Mac laptop.

He also developed the autocorrect feature, which corrected the typos and errors made by the users while typing.

- The iPad Lawsuit: The iPad, which was launched in 2010, was a groundbreaking product that created a new category of devices called tablets.

It was a device that offered a larger and richer screen than the iPhone, and a more portable and convenient form than the Mac.

However, the iPad also faced a lawsuit from a Chinese company called Proview, which claimed that it owned the trademark for the name "iPad" in China.

Proview had registered the name "iPad" in 2000 for an internet personal access device that it never released.

Apple had bought the rights to use the name "iPad" from Proview's Taiwan subsidiary in 2009 for $55,000, but Proview argued that its mainland China subsidiary did not agree to the deal. The lawsuit resulted in a ban on the sales of iPad in some parts of China, until Apple settled the case with Proview for $60 million in 2012.

- The Apple Watch Design: The Apple Watch, which was released in 2015, was an innovative product that extended the functionality and connectivity of the iPhone to the wrist. It was a device that offered features such as fitness tracking, health monitoring, notifications, payments, and Siri. The design of the Apple Watch was influenced by several sources, such as fashion magazines, jewelry stores, and historical watches. One of the inspirations for the design of the Apple Watch was the Braun AW10 watch, which was designed by Dieter Rams in 1989. The Braun AW10 watch had a minimalist and elegant design, with a black dial, a white hand, and a stainless steel case. The Apple Watch also adopted a similar design, with a black screen, a white hand, and a stainless steel case.

The Conclusion

Apple is a company that has changed the world with its products and services. It has created some of the most iconic and influential devices in history, such as the Mac, the iPod, the iPhone, the iPad, and the Apple Watch. It has also created some of the most popular and powerful platforms and ecosystems, such as iTunes, App Store, iCloud, Apple Music, and Apple TV+. It has also inspired and empowered millions of people with its design, innovation, and creativity.

But Apple is also a company that has a lot of secrets and surprises. It has a lot of interesting facts and trivia that reveal its origin, history, culture, and vision. It has a lot of stories and lessons that show its success and failure, its strength and weakness, its passion and purpose.

We hope that this blog post has provided you with some insights and fun on Apple, the world's largest tech company. If you are an Apple fan or an Apple user, we hope you enjoyed learning more about your favorite brand. If you are not an Apple fan or an Apple user, we hope you gained some respect and appreciation for this remarkable company.