v2.4.0.8
Net Sales by Product (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2014
Jun. 28, 2014
Mar. 29, 2014
Dec. 28, 2013
Sep. 28, 2013
Jun. 29, 2013
Mar. 30, 2013
Dec. 29, 2012
Sep. 27, 2014
Sep. 28, 2013
Sep. 29, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Net sales $ 42,123 $ 37,432 $ 45,646 $ 57,594 $ 37,472 $ 35,323 $ 43,603 $ 54,512 $ 182,795 $ 170,910 $ 156,508
iPhone
                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 101,991 [1] 91,279 [1] 78,692 [1]
iPad
                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 30,283 [1] 31,980 [1] 30,945 [1]
Mac
                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 24,079 [1] 21,483 [1] 23,221 [1]
iPod
                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 2,286 [1] 4,411 [1] 5,615 [1]
iTunes, Software and Services
                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 18,063 [2] 16,051 [2] 12,890 [2]
Accessories
                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 $ 6,093 [3] $ 5,706 [3] $ 5,145 [3]
[1] Includes deferrals and amortization of related non-software services and software upgrade rights.
[2] Includes revenue from the iTunes Store, the App Store, the Mac App Store, the iBooks Store, AppleCare, licensing and other services.
[3] Includes sales of Apple-branded and third-party accessories for iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod.