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Apple Inc. (formerly known as Apple Computer) is an American company that primarily specializes in the creation of software, computers, and consumer electronics; most notably the [[Mac OS X]] operating system | Apple Inc. (formerly known as Apple Computer) is an American company that primarily specializes in the creation of software, computers, and consumer electronics; most notably the the [[Macintosh]] line of computers, [[Mac OS X]] operating system, and the [[iPod]]. | ||
==Company History== | |||
Apple was founded on April 1, 1976 in California as Apple Computer, Inc. | |||
On January 9th, 2007 [[Steve Jobs]] announced Apple would remove the "Computer" from its name at the [[MacWorld Expo]] to reflect the company's diversification into consumer electronics markets. | |||
==Consumer Loyalty== | |||
Apple has long benefited from an unusually high level of consumer affiliation and product loyalty, although it has had its fair share of scandals including the highly publicized and long running legal battles with Apple Records], and the recent Stock Option backdating scandal | Apple has long benefited from an unusually high level of consumer affiliation and product loyalty, although it has had its fair share of scandals including the highly publicized and long running legal battles with Apple Records], and the recent Stock Option backdating scandal | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
[http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=107357&p=irol-SECText&TEXT=aHR0cDovL2NjYm4uMTBrd2l6YXJkLmNvbS94bWwvZmlsaW5nLnhtbD9yZXBvPXRlbmsmaXBhZ2U9NDU4OTEyNiZhdHRhY2g9T04= SEC Filing of the name change] | [http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=107357&p=irol-SECText&TEXT=aHR0cDovL2NjYm4uMTBrd2l6YXJkLmNvbS94bWwvZmlsaW5nLnhtbD9yZXBvPXRlbmsmaXBhZ2U9NDU4OTEyNiZhdHRhY2g9T04= SEC Filing of the name change] <br/> | ||
[http://news.com.com/Apple+vs.+Apple+Perfect+harmony/2100-1027_3-5378401.html Apple's Legal Woes] | [http://news.com.com/Apple+vs.+Apple+Perfect+harmony/2100-1027_3-5378401.html Apple's Legal Woes] <br /> | ||
[http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2006/oct/04investigation.html Stock Option scandal] | [http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2006/oct/04investigation.html Stock Option scandal] <br /> | ||
Revision as of 03:53, 10 April 2007
Apple Inc. (formerly known as Apple Computer) is an American company that primarily specializes in the creation of software, computers, and consumer electronics; most notably the the Macintosh line of computers, Mac OS X operating system, and the iPod.
Company History
Apple was founded on April 1, 1976 in California as Apple Computer, Inc.
On January 9th, 2007 Steve Jobs announced Apple would remove the "Computer" from its name at the MacWorld Expo to reflect the company's diversification into consumer electronics markets.
Consumer Loyalty
Apple has long benefited from an unusually high level of consumer affiliation and product loyalty, although it has had its fair share of scandals including the highly publicized and long running legal battles with Apple Records], and the recent Stock Option backdating scandal
External Links
SEC Filing of the name change
Apple's Legal Woes
Stock Option scandal