Apple marks a significant achievement today as it reaches its 50th anniversary. Founded on April 1, 1976, by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in Los Altos, California, the tech giant started its journey with the launch of the Apple 1 from Jobs’ parents’ house and garage.
The inception of the Apple 1, a personal computer, paved the way for Apple’s remarkable success story, establishing the company as one of the world’s largest corporations. Over the years, Apple expanded its product line to include iconic devices like the iPod, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.
The Verge recently polled its audience to determine Apple’s greatest hits, with surprising results. The original iPhone, introduced in 2007, claimed the top spot, revolutionizing communication, entertainment, and photography through its innovative features.
Following closely in second place is the iconic iPod, launched in 2001, which transformed the music industry by offering a portable device capable of storing up to 1,000 songs. Apple discontinued this beloved product line in May 2022.
Contrary to expectations, The Verge’s readers ranked Apple’s M1 chip in third place for its game-changing impact on Apple’s PC performance and efficiency.
The list of top Apple devices continues to evolve as The Verge collects votes from its audience. As of the latest update, the top 20 include:
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
Stay tuned to The Verge for ongoing updates on the rankings of Apple’s best products.