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Shareholders' Equity - Additional Information (Detail) | Jun. 25, 2016 USD ($)
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Equity [Abstract] |
Maximum amount authorized for repurchase of common stock | $ 175,000,000,000
Share repurchase program, utilized amount | $ 127,000,000,000

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- Definition The total amount utilized to date under share repurchase program. + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | aapl_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | instant

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Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

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- Definition Amount of stock repurchase plan authorized. + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | instant