CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple Inc. is approaching a historic milestone: 50 years since its founding on April 1, 1976, by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne in a Los Altos garage. The company, once a scrappy partnership building personal computers, has grown into one of the world's most valuable and influential corporations, reshaping technology, culture and daily life for billions.
Apple Marks 50 Years of Innovation: From Garage Startup to Tech Giant on April 1, 2026