Apple Inc., an illustrious American multinational enterprise, was established in 1976 to market the Apple I personal computer. Headquartered in California, the company offers a plethora of electronics, online services, software, and even solar energy solutions. Among its three founders, the late Steve Jobs stands out for his monumental contributions to Apple, his technological prowess, myriad innovations, and compelling life narrative. Globally renowned, Apple's product lineup includes the iPhone, iPad, iPod, AirPods, Apple Watch, and MacBook. The brand is synonymous with uncompromising premium quality and a distinctive, individualistic ethos. Unique in the smartphone industry, Apple is the sole manufacturer that produces devices running its proprietary operating system, iOS, achieving remarkable sales volumes. The iPhone has enjoyed widespread acclaim since its inception in 2008. The inaugural iPhone 3G, launched in July 2008, marked a significant triumph for Apple. Following this, Apple adopted an annual release cycle for its smartphones. Enthusiastic customers often camped outside Apple stores for days before each new release, with initial stocks depleting rapidly, making it prestigious to own a first-batch iPhone. In 2017, Apple commanded a 15% market share with iOS (IDC), selling 216.7 million iPhones, positioning them as the second-largest phone brand globally. In stark contrast, Google, the developer of Android, sold a mere 3.9 million Pixel Phones in the same year. Samsung retained its leading position by selling 316.4 million Android phones in 2017.