Apple is commemorating a significant achievement today as the American tech giant reaches its 50th anniversary. Established on April 1, 1976, by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, the company originated in Los Altos, California, using Jobs’ parents’ residence and garage to introduce its first product, the Apple 1.
The introduction of the personal PC marked the inception of a brand that would eventually become one of the largest corporations globally, evolving from a computer-centric entity to producing iconic gadgets like the iPod, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.
The Verge recently polled its audience to determine Apple’s most acclaimed products, yielding results that might surprise some observers. Topping the list is the original iPhone, launched in 2007, which has emerged as Apple’s flagship product, revolutionizing communication, entertainment, mobile payments, and photography.
Securing second place is the groundbreaking iPod, which revolutionized music consumption in 2001 by offering “1,000 songs in your pocket,” replacing bulky tape and CD players that were prevalent at the time. Apple discontinued the iPod series in May 2022.
Contrary to expectations, The Verge readers voted Apple’s M1 chip into third place. This innovative silicon has redefined the performance and efficiency of Apple’s personal computers, garnering widespread adoption among users.
The ranking of Apple’s top devices is dynamic, with The Verge continuously updating the list based on reader feedback. As of the latest update, 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
Readers are encouraged to participate in the ongoing voting to shape the final rankings of Apple’s top devices.