# The company began in 1976 with Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak selling computer circuit boards.

*business · news · 2026-04-08 · Firstpost*

## Key points

- Apple's market capitalization has reached approximately $3.8 trillion in its 50th anniversary year.
- The iPhone now accounts for over half of Apple's total annual sales revenue.
- Apple connects over 2.5 billion active devices worldwide across its ecosystem.
- Services contribute more than a quarter of Apple's revenue, marking a shift beyond hardware.

**Companies:** Apple

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