Apple, the American technology giant, is commemorating a significant occasion today as it reaches its 50th anniversary. Established on April 1, 1976, by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in Los Altos, California, Apple’s inception took place in Jobs’ parents’ residence and garage with the launch of their first product, the Apple 1.
The creation of the original personal PC marked the beginning of Apple’s remarkable journey, evolving into one of the largest companies globally. Initially focused on computers, Apple has expanded its product line to include iconic devices such as the iPod, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.
The top-ranking device, according to The Verge readers, is the original iPhone, introduced in 2007. This revolutionary product has become Apple’s flagship offering, integrating various functionalities like communication, entertainment, payment capabilities, and photography.
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,” replacing bulky tape and CD players. The iPod range was discontinued by Apple in May 2022.
Surprisingly, The Verge readers placed Apple’s M1 PC chip in third place, recognizing its impact on Apple’s computing devices by enhancing performance and efficiency.
The list of top Apple devices by The Verge continues to evolve, with the rankings subject to change. As of now, the top 20 devices 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 of these devices reflects the impact and innovation brought forth by Apple over the past five decades.
