Apple, the renowned US technology giant, is marking a significant milestone today as it reaches its 50th year. Founded on April 1, 1976, by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in Los Altos, California, Apple started its journey from Jobs’ parents’ house and garage with the introduction of the Apple 1.
The inception of the Apple 1, a personal PC, paved the way for Apple’s remarkable success as it grew to become one of the largest companies globally. Initially focused on computers, Apple diversified its product line to include iconic devices such as the iPod, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.
The Verge recently conducted a survey among its readers to determine Apple’s greatest hits. To some surprise, the original iPhone, launched in 2007, claimed the top position. The iPhone revolutionized communication, entertainment, and photography, consolidating various functionalities into a single device.
Following closely in second place is the iconic iPod, which revolutionized the music industry in 2001 by offering the convenience of carrying “1,000 songs in your pocket.” Apple discontinued the iPod range in May 2022 after its significant impact.
Contrary to expectations, The Verge readers ranked Apple’s M1 PC chip third. The M1 chip has transformed Apple’s PC performance with enhanced efficiency, altering the user experience significantly. The rankings are dynamic, with top devices subject to change as more votes are cast.
The current top 20 Apple devices, according to The Verge’s ongoing survey, are as follows:
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
The ranking positions may shift as more votes are tallied, reflecting the diverse preferences of Apple users and fans.