apple inc. is an american multinational technology company headquartered in cupertino, california, that designs, develops and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. apple is a company that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices. it offers personal computers, portable digital music players, and distributes a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. the company also operates various platforms that enable customers to discover and download applications and digital content, such as books, music, video, games, and podcasts.