<ul><li>On May 26, 2010, Apple surpassed Microsoft to become the world's most valuable technology company for the first time.</li><li>The rivalry between Microsoft and Apple dates back to the 1980s, characterized by strategic partnerships and legal disputes.</li><li>Apple's resurgence in the late 1990s was driven by successful products like the iPod, iPhone, and iTunes, leading to its market value surpassing Microsoft in 2010.</li><li>In 2018, Apple became the first public company to reach a $1 trillion market cap, with Microsoft also achieving this milestone shortly after.</li></ul>

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