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title: How Apple Took the Tech World
description: A run-down on how Apple became king in the tech world, turning the world on its head. Attracting the likes of Warren Buffett, leading the way in an industry.
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# [How Apple Took the Tech World](https://blogs.easyequities.co.za/how-apple-took-the-tech-world)

 Written by [Carly Barnes](https://blogs.easyequities.co.za/author/carly-barnes) | Jul 3, 2017 4:47:44 AM

It’s hard to imagine a world without iPhones, Apple TV or iTunes anymore – Apple has certainly cemented itself as a household name and a forerunner in creating internet driven tech. The company is also responsible for a few other breakthroughs – like bringing sexy back, remember those clunky pre-90’s PC’s? Apple computer’s smooth lines and aluminium curves were a real shake up.

If you want to talk trends, all you need do is take a look at the upswing of Apple’s **[share price](https://www.google.com/finance?q=NASDAQ:AAPL)**.  And the company’s success is not all about the iPhone (which turns 10 this year FYI), despite the fact that the smartphone industry is a boom in itself and looks to keep its momentum. There’s a lot more to think about like its growing services sector and profit projections. 

Find out more about how Apple turned the status quo on its head **[here](http://www.techradar.com/news/computing/apple/10-ways-apple-changed-the-world-1136277/2)**.

Heard of Warren Buffet? He’s widely considered as one of the most successful investors in the world.

Here’s a quick vid from Bloomburg, on why he invested over $1 Bn in Apple in 2016.

<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AILOPs6gwM>

 

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