Apple doesn't own any other companies. However, Apple does have partnership with companies like Intel and some other companies for computers.
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No, Apple does not have it's own factories, it contracts third party companies like Foxconn
Yes, they have bought several companies. Most of them have been directly incorporated in to the Apple structure. Some companies, like Filemaker are are acting as a separate company even though they are a fully owned subsidiary
Computer designers that work for the big companies like Apple, or Mac, or Microsoft....
No, it is in the USA. Like other companies they do outsource some work to other countries.
Apple's primary rivals include companies like Samsung, Google, and Microsoft. Samsung competes with Apple in the smartphone and tablet markets, while Google challenges Apple in software and services, particularly with Android and cloud offerings. Microsoft competes primarily in the areas of personal computing and productivity software. Together, these companies create significant competition across various segments where Apple operates.
Going to the companys website should provide specs on an Apple MacBook. You could also try companies that specialize in Apple hardware, like everyMac, MacRumors or Apple-History to find a different angle to the same information.
The iPhone is designed by a company based in California called Apple. Apple was originally named apple in the 1970's because Isaac Newton discoverd gravity when an apple fell on his head. The company logo is the outline if an apple with a bite taken out of it.
The Apple Store is the obvious choice for anything Apple. You can also find a list of approved vendors for Apple. Several companies also sell products through sites like Amazon and eBay.
Well there are so many companies involved in cloud computing and some of the giants like Microsoft, apple are playing a major role in implementing the cloud computing
Berkshire Hathaway is a holding company led by Warren Buffett that owns many private companies and significant minority stakes in public companies like Apple.