Apple is commemorating a significant achievement today, marking its 50th anniversary. The renowned tech giant was established on April 1, 1976, by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, utilizing Jobs’ parents’ residence and garage in Los Altos, California, to introduce their first product, the Apple 1.
With the inception of this personal computer, the future success of the brand was unforeseeable, leading Apple to become one of the largest companies globally. Initially, Apple focused solely on computers but has diversified its portfolio over the years, introducing iconic products such as the iPod, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.
The question of Apple’s greatest hits has been posed to readers by The Verge, yielding results that may surprise some. The original iPhone, launched in 2007, claims the top position, becoming Apple’s most popular product, revolutionizing communication, entertainment, payment methods, and photography through its integrated cameras.
The iconic iPod, introduced in 2001, secures the second spot, transforming the music industry by offering “1,000 songs in your pocket.” Prior to its release, the majority used bulky tape or CD players for music consumption. Apple ceased the iPod range in May 2022.
Contrary to expectations, Apple’s M1 PC chip earns the third rank according to The Verge readers. This silicon innovation has enhanced Apple’s PC performance significantly while maintaining efficiency.
The top positions in The Verge’s ongoing poll on Apple’s best devices may be subject to change, but as of the current standings, the top 20 are as follows. Do you agree?
1. Original iPhone
2. Original iPod
3. M1 chip
4. Original Macintosh
5. Mac OS X
6. Wedge MacBook Air
7. iPhone 4
8. iTunes
9. Original iPod Mini
10. Bondi blue iMac
11. Original AirPods Pro
12. Original AirPods
13. iPod with click wheel (4th gen)
14. Original iPad
15. Slim unibody iMac
16. AirDrop
17. Apple Pay
18. iPod Nano (2nd gen)
19. iMac G4
20. Original iPod Touch
