Apple may refer to several different things, including the fruit and the technology company. The apple is the pomaceous fruit of the apple tree, a deciduous tree in the rose family best known for its sweet, crisp fruit. In Hebrew, apple is called tapuach (תפוח). In Spanish, it is manzana, in French pomme, and in German Apfel. The apple is native to Central Asia and has been cultivated for thousands of years. Apples are widely consumed as a raw fruit, but they can also be used in a variety of dishes, such as apple pie, apple sauce, and apple cider. The fruit is rich in dietary fiber, vitamin C, and various antioxidants. Additionally, Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California. Known for its innovative products like the iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers, Apple Inc. has become a global leader in consumer electronics and online services. The company was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne in 1976.