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There are few companies that have changed the world
as much as Apple. Started in a garage by a couple friends, it has since
grown to be one of the biggest and most influential companies in the
world. In terms of total assets, Apple is actually the world’s largest
technology company. To paint an even more accurate picture, Apple has
more cash in its pocket than the US government. Do you want some more
fun facts? There are more than 1 billion Apple gadgets being used around
the world right now. Of course, no big company or government is without
criticism and Apple has had its fair share. From sweatshops to dubious
tax practices, the company’s reputation is nowhere near as clean as its
designs. But we won’t go into that too much here. Today we’re going to
talk about those sleek, cool, incredible little gizmos and gadgets that
Apple has taken over the world with. You’ll soon see why Apple is richer
than most countries. So whether you’re a proven Apple maniac or not, get
ready to dive into the world of i-this and i-that. These are some high
tech facts about Apple and how it made technology cool!
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In July of 2011, Apple had more cash in the bank than the US government
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By using iTunes, you have agreed to not
use Apple products to build nuclear weapons
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Smoking near an Apple computer voids the warranty
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Employees at Apple Headquarters earn an average of $125,000 per year |
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Every minute, Apple earns $300,000
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1983 brought the first iPhone design. It looked more like an iPad with a
landline attached.
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Apple co-founder Ronald Wayne sold his shares for $800. Today they would
have been worth $35 billion
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Apple can't use the iPhone trademark in Brazil because a company called
Gradiente Eletronicas registered it in 2000
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The iPhone is nearly twice as expensive in Brazil as
it is in the US
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A teenager in China sold his kidney to buy an iPhone
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Pilots like to use iPads as a replacement to traditional pen and paper
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Every iPhone ad has the time at 9:41 AM. This is when Steve Jobs
unveiled it in 2007
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The processor for the iPhone is actually made by Samsung |