Fun Facts About Apple Inc.

Apple's First Logo

Apple's very first logo was Isaac Newton sitting under an apple tree just before the realization that something called 'gravity' is what caused the apple to fall on his head. This logo was drawn and designed by Ronald Wayne.

Pixar

Steve Jobs created the company called Pixar that was later bought out by Disney. The newly acquired company was used to create some of Disney's top movies of all time includingToy Story. After this acquisition Steve Jobs became the number one shareholder of Disney.

The First Apple Computer Costed $666.66

The computer was priced at $666.66 which was 1/3 higher than the wholesale price of $500.00. What a bargain!

The Name "Macintosh"

The word Macintosh first began as just a code name taken from a form of the name McIntosh, which was actually an apple fruit company. Jeff Raskin was the employee who coined the code name, although it was rumored Steve Jobs wanted to change the name to Bicycle.

Mac OS X Aqua User Interface

The Mac computers' user interface became very popular with the creation of Mac OS X. This new version of Mac put all the icons at the bottom of the screen which allowed quick access to all programs. Steve Jobs stated, "We made the buttons on the screen look so good you’ll want to lick them".

Apple Reaches $65 Billion in Revenue

In 2011, Apple grossed $65 billion dollars in revenue which was three billion more dollars than Microsoft. This put Apple in the lead as officially bigger than Microsoft.

40 Million iPhones in 2011

Apples sold over 40 million iPhone in 2011 alone, which means Apple sold 110,000 iPhones every single day of the year.

Apple Retail Scores $9.8 Billion in Sales

Apple retail stores make $9.8 billion dollars in sales in 2011, which outranks the revenue of Barnes and Noble and Radio Shack.

Apple Spends Less on Research

Microsoft currently spends about $8.7 billion a year on research while Apple only spends $1.7 billion on research every year for new products and enhancements.

Apple Lisa

Apple Lisa was the code name for Apple's first generation of operating system that offered a user interface. It was rumored that this name followed from Steve Jobs' daughter named Lisa.

iTunes

When iTunes first opened it sold more than 70 million songs within the first 18 hours.

Windows Compatiable iPod

Apple did not sell a Windows-compatiable iPod until 8 months after the first iPod was released.

15 Things You Didn't Know You Could Do in iOS 7

Create Custom Vibrations1 of 16

While custom ringtones have been around for a long time in the world of cell phones, Apple has introduced custom vibrations in iOS 7. To make your own vibration pattern, go to Settings > Sounds > Vibration > Create New Vibration. Use a variety of taps and holds to create catchy and unique vibration patterns.

Keep reading to find out even more tips and tricks for iOS 7 and the new iPhones!

Correct Siri's Pronunciation2 of 16

Siri is famous for having problems pronouncing certain words and especially names, but now you can teach the AI by saying, "That's not how you pronounce (word)." After a little coaching, Siri will learn the correct pronunciation from you and use it in the future!

Twitter Summary3 of 16

You may find yourself going to Safari instead of opening the Twitter app in iOS 7. The browser now contains a feature that brings up all the tweets in your feed that contain links. Just tap the "@" symbol inside of the bookmarks menu and see the condensed summary of tweets.

Head Movement Control4 of 16

Similar to the technology in Samsung Galaxy phones, you can control iOS 7 with the movement of your head. You can turn on this strange and somewhat useful option under Accessibility > Switch Control. You can even customize each movement's action under Switches.

Delete Text Messages5 of 16

Old iPhone users might be surprised to see that the old Edit button no longer exists in the text messaging screen. To delete text messages, you now need to hold your finger on a message and select the "More..." option that will appear. Select individual text messages by tapping the circles that appear on the left and then delete those by tapping the Trash Can option.

Download Free Apps6 of 16

When you buy a new Apple device with iOS 7, you get to download a few popular apps for free! You'll get Pages (word processing), Numbers (spreadsheets), Keynote (presentations), iPhoto (photo editing), and iMovie (video editing). Each of these apps normally cost $5 or more, so take advantage of it!

Improve Readability7 of 16

Some people are having a lot of trouble reading text in iOS 7, but there's an easy fix for that. Just navigate to Settings > General > Accessibility and activate the "Bold Text" option. You can also try the "Larger Dynamic Type" option. After a quick restart, you should be able to read the text a bit easier than before.

Remove Recent Contacts8 of 16

Typing the name of a contact when writing an email or text causes a huge list to appear of all your recent contacts. If you want to remove someone from this list, simply tap the small "i" that appears next to their name. It will take you to a screen where you can add that person to your contacts or remove them from the recent list.

Close Background Apps9 of 16

Press the home button twice or swipe across the screen with four fingers to bring up the app-switching screen. Instead of the old red X, you now remove running background apps from the list by swiping up on the screencap. You can close multiple apps at once by swiping them at the same time.

Change Siri's Voice10 of 16

Siri isn't limited to the classic female voice anymore. In iOS 7, you can adjust the setting in Settings > General > Siri > Voice Gender and select either male or female.

Location-Based Reminders11 of 16

Make sure to fill out you enter your contact profile with all of your information, including your address. Siri will give you a reminder when you come home if you need to do something important! You'll also get important traffic updates for your area in the morning.

On the Level12 of 16

Open the compass app and swipe to the left to access the level tool. Other third party apps were available that had this feature, but now it comes included in iOS 7 and has a simple design that anyone can understand.

Close Safari Tabs13 of 16

Don't worry about trying to tap that tiny X on Safari tabs anymore. Just swipe the screen to the left to close the current tab. Safari is now also capable of having 24 tabs open at one time.

Event Text Recognition14 of 16

iOS 7 speeds up the process of adding important events to your calendar with a nifty text recognition system. A message containing "today," "tomorrow," or a date will show up with a link that lets you add it to your calendar.

Quick Unlock15 of 16

When using iOS 7 with the iPhone 5s, you can access your phone faster by pressing down the home button and then keeping your finger on the button. When the lock screen appears, you'll automatically activate the fingerprint scan for a faster unlocking experience.

12 Awesome iPhone Apps You Haven't Heard Of

Viggle1 of 13

With so many new apps coming out each day for the iPhone, it's hard to keep up with all the latest and greatest ones. It's very possible that you missed some great ones that could make your life a lot easier. Clear some space on that iPhone, because you're going to need it for these 12 awesome apps you haven't heard of!

First off, why not get paid to watch TV? With Viggle you earn free rewards for checking in and Tweeting during your favorite shows.

Price: Free

iMotion HD2 of 13

Make your own stop-motion videos and become a YouTube sensation with iMotion HD!

Price: Free

Scoople3 of 13

Scoople uses the power of social networking to deliver the most important news and lets you voice an opinion on it!

Price: Free

Scanner911 Police Radio Pro4 of 13

If you're looking for a little excitement, then use this app to tune into police frequencies!

Price: $1.99

My Secret Folder5 of 13

My Secret Folder adds an additional level of security to your phone that actually emails you a picture and the location of the intruder!

Price: $0.99

Sleep Cycle Alarm Clock6 of 13

Stop using the regular alarm function on the iPhone, and use this app instead to get that well-rested feeling!

Price: $0.99

Craigslist++7 of 13

Are you a fan of Craigslist? Then don't hesitate to pick up this app that's actually better than the real website!

Price: $0.99

Allrecipes.com Dinner Spinner Pro8 of 13

If you need to figure out what to make for dinner, turn to this app for all the answers!

Price: $2.99

JotNot Scanner Pro9 of 13

It's a hassle to find and use an actual document scanner these days, so just get this app which is faster and easier!

Price: $1.99

Trulia10 of 13

The latest version of Trulia is hard to beat if you're looking to buy or rent property!

Price: Free

Translator with Speech11 of 13

This great translation app can translate English text or speech into 54 different languages and will even speak the translation for you!

Price: Free

FlightTrack12 of 13

This app is essential for any frequent traveler. It keeps track of real-time flight info and even the global position of the plane!

Price: $4.99

Dirty Secrets Apple Doesn’t Want You To Know

#16 The Nature of the Beast

You don’t become the most powerful electronics company in the world without doing some dirty work. You can’t have $150 billion in cash without cutting some corners. It’s hard to keep your prices reasonable without exploiting people.

I present: Apple Inc.

#15 They Exploit Cheap Labor in China

For optimal profit margin Apple must produce the iPhones for cheap. Since Apple only uses top quality electronic parts, the difference is made up in cheap labor. The NYT reports that workers at Foxconn, the former manufacturer of the iPhone, make $22 for a twelve hour shift, and are often forced to work even longer hours. There were so many suicides in the on-site dorms where the workers live that Foxconn had to install nets on the sides of the buildings.

#14 They Recently Shifted Production Away from Foxconn….to an Even Worse Company

Foxconn got bad press for exploiting workers so they had to increase worker salary, which means they had to charge Apple more, which means Apple took its business elsewhere. Enter Pegatron. Apple’s new Chinese partner, since taking on Apple’s business, has a .8% profit margin and is facing worker’s rights violations.

#13 They Pollute Horrendously

In 2011 Apple was responsible for putting 23.1 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere. And while Apple says they’re working diligently to decrease their carbon footprint, their emissions rose 34% in 2012.

#12 They Try to Manipulate You

Remember insecure teens: Hip sweater-wearing Justin Long is a Mac, and fat balding businessman is a PC. We’re already judged on our clothes, body, car, house, and school and, thanks to Apple, now we’re judged on which word processor we use and the color of our headphones.

#11 They Screw Over Wireless Carriers, Who Then Screw You Over

Wireless carriers know they can either offer their customers the iPhone, or see them leave for a company that does. Apple knows this too, so they force the carriers to sell the iPhone for $200 after selling it to them for $580 (a $380 loss). The providers’ are forced to make up the difference by raising rates on your text, calling and data. Verizon recently eliminated unlimited data and charges heavily for overages, and AT&T increased data prices by $5 per month.

#10 They Haven’t Really Innovated in Years

In 2007 Apple released the revolutionary iPhone. It’s been six years and it’s the same except thinner, faster, and with a better camera. Oh the iPad? It’s not new. The iPad was what an engineer originally brought to Steve Jobs, who told him to make it smaller and give it phone capabilities.

#9 They Use Conflict Minerals in Their Products

The iPhone and other Apple products have the conflict mineral Coltan in them. Coltan is heat resistant, and ideal for transmitting electric charges. This mineral is rare, expensive (a mine can be worth hundreds of millions of US dollars), and prevalent in war torn Congo. Since 1998, 5-7 million people have died in an ongoing civil war being fought, largely, over control of the mines. The mineral can be found in most electronics company’s products, but Apple is the world’s biggest and should start the trend of boycotting conflict minerals.

#8 They Let the Government Spy on You

A document leaked to The Guardian details an NSA program called Prism that legally peeps in on your calls, texts, web habits, and location. Obviously the wireless providers are the main culprits, but given the billions of dollars in business Apple does with companies like Sprint, AT&T, and Verizon, the chances of Apple being in the loop are nearly 100%.

#7 They Helped Kill the Record Industry

Since iTunes opened, record sales have dropped by 50% across the board. Borders and Tower Records have closed, as have countless thousands of independent record stores. This has forced artists into selling their albums on iTunes, where Apple takes 30% and the record company 60%, leaving the creator of the content with around 10% of its sales.

#6 They Don’t Let You Turn off Your Phone

Even when an iPhone is “dead” it’s still traceable, which is why Find My iPhone works no matter what. Also, even when not on data or Wifi, satellites can pinpoint your iPhone's location. On top of that, the new M7 chip makes tracking your exact movements and speed possible. But you can always just take out the battery. Oh that’s right, no you can’t.

#5 They Only Just Started Giving to Charity

As soon as Steve Jobs returned to Apple he discontinued their charity program, saying it’d be started up again when they were more profitable. Well, it wasn’t until Tim Cook’s reign as CEO of the biggest company in the world, that Apple donated $100 million dollars. While generous, it hardly makes up for the decade of giving nothing, and still is 1/15th of what Berkshire Hathway donated in the same year.

#4 They Patent Every Possible Thing, Stifling Innovation

Apple recently sued Samsung for a half-billion dollars claiming Samsung copied the iPhone’s front face appearance, rectangular shape, and icon grid. The worst part is: they won. Competition is great for the consumer as it drives down prices and spurs innovation, but difficult when Apple claims ownership over the rectangle.

#3 They Don’t Pay Much in Taxes

Apple keeps most of its money in an Irish subsidiary company created to avoid the US government’s taxes. Apple is only taxed by the US on domestic and South American sales, although their CEO Tim Cook told congress there are ways of avoiding even that, which Apple isn’t utilizing out of patriotic duty. Thanks Tim!

#2 They Don't Play Well With Others

Apple did away with the pre-installed YouTube app, started their own maps to combat Google’s, and demanded Amazon pay a percentage of all sales through its app. The only one they hurt was you. Apple Maps is a disaster, you now have to go onto Amazon’s website to buy stuff, and download the Google Maps and YouTube apps separate (they’re among the most successful apps, anyways).

#1 They Rip You Off on Accessories

There isn’t information on the markup Apple applies to their $40-$50 cases, but similar ones can be found on eBay for $5-$10. They pedaled different speakers, alarm clocks, cords ect., then changed the plug shape and now charge $29 for a converter so you can keep using the products you bought.