| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 145 - Disclosure - Accrued Expenses (Detail) (http://www.apple.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureAccruedExpenses) |
| Table | Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table] |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000320193 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Legal Entity [Axis] | Entity [Domain] |
| Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Line Items] | Period [Axis] | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
2013-09-28 | 2012-09-29 | 2011-09-24 | 2010-09-25 | |
Accrued warranty and related costs | 2,967,000,000 | 1,638,000,000 | 1,240,000,000 | 761,000,000 |
Accrued taxes | 1,200,000,000 | 1,535,000,000 | ||
Deferred margin on component sales | 1,262,000,000 | 1,492,000,000 | ||
Accrued marketing and selling expenses | 1,291,000,000 | 910,000,000 | ||
Accrued compensation and employee benefits | 959,000,000 | 735,000,000 | ||
Other current liabilities | 6,177,000,000 | 5,104,000,000 | ||
Total accrued expenses | 13,856,000,000 | 11,414,000,000 | ||