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The 19 pages that link to Apple Inc., each with the reason it gives.

• Steve JobsNarrower topic: Jobs’s career is closely tied to Apple’s creation, near-collapse, and transformation into a leading technology company.

• IBMCompared with: Apple’s tightly controlled Macintosh platform contrasted with IBM’s PC-compatible ecosystem.

• MicrosoftCompared with: Apple competes with Microsoft in personal computers, productivity software, and operating systems.

• Bill GatesCompared with: Apple’s integrated hardware-and-software strategy contrasted with Microsoft’s broad licensing model.

• GoogleCompared with: Apple competes with Google in mobile platforms while also distributing Google services on its devices.

• Samsung ElectronicsCompared with: Apple competes with Samsung in smartphones while relying more heavily on external chip manufacturing.

• HTTP Live StreamingRelated: Apple developed HLS and introduced it as a way to stream media to its devices.

• AcerCompared with: Apple’s tightly integrated hardware and software approach contrasts with Acer’s broad Windows-based range.

• OpenCLRelated: Apple initiated the OpenCL specification and contributed its early framework.

• FoxconnRelated: Foxconn manufactures many Apple products, including iPhones.

• LenovoCompared with: Apple’s tightly integrated Mac ecosystem contrasts with Lenovo’s broader device range.

• Tim CookNarrower topic: Cook’s career and public role are inseparable from the company he has led as CEO.

• GarageBandRelated: Apple develops and distributes GarageBand as part of its creative software lineup.

• Jony IveRelated: Ive’s leadership helped define the company’s products and public identity.

• Steve BallmerCompared with: Apple’s integrated devices-and-software strategy contrasted with Microsoft’s struggles to establish a successful phone ecosystem.

• FireWireRelated: Apple developed the technology that became FireWire and popularized its name.

• Terry GouRelated: Foxconn became a major manufacturer of Apple products, linking Gou’s company to a defining customer relationship.

• XiaomiCompared with: Apple is a major smartphone rival with a more tightly controlled hardware-and-services ecosystem.

• Pierre OmidyarRelated: Omidyar worked on software at Apple after Claris became part of the company.