In 2020, Apple began the Apple silicon transition, using self-designed, 64-bit ARM-based Apple M1 processors on new Mac computers. This software is not available for Linux and there’s no prospect of that position changing. There’s a whole raft of proprietary applications that are developed by Apple for their operating software. Its interface, known as Aqua, is highly polished and built on top of a BSD derivative (Darwin). Mac OS X is Apple’s proprietary operating system for its line of Macintosh computers. Apple also operates the Apple Music and Apple TV media distribution platforms. This gives them the power to make an operating system and suite of apps that are tailor-made and optimized for their hardware.
The company designs its own hardware and software.
Over the years key successes include the iPhone, iPad, iPod, and the MacBook Air. Apple make great looking (albeit expensive) hardware. There are many things to admire about Apple’s hardware and software. Their dominance is so broad they account for more than 20% of the S&P 500. Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet (Google’s parent), Amazon and Facebook dominate the tech landscape.
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