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The best way to celebrate Apple 50 is to make something wonderful
This story is part of 9to5mac’s series celebrating Apple’s 50th anniversary.
A lot of folks are going to find themselves thinking about a company today. That’s great, I’m one of them, but the best way to celebrate Apple and its contributions to society is to make something wonderful yourself. After all, that was what Steve Jobs believed.
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Apple TV has a packed April ahead, with new and returning series, a big movie premiere, a trio of sports offerings, and more. Here’s everything new coming to Apple TV in April.
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PSA: Legacy AT&T unlimited plans face price hikes, and it’s a mess
If there are two universal truths about mobile carriers it’s that unlimited plans never are, and companies will always try to find ways to kick you off legacy plans. If you’re on a legacy AT&T plan, look out for price hikes this month …
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Hands-on: Anker’s new Nano Power Strip will be a perfect fit in your desk setup
Today, Anker is releasing its new Nano Power Strip, initially unveiled at CES 2026. It clamps onto the side of your desk and offers 10 ports, making it a great add for managing power without a load of mess. It’s available for purchase starting today.
Expand Expanding CloseTim Cook shares fun video trip back through 50 years of Apple products
Apple is today celebrating its 50th anniversary, and CEO Tim Cook has tweeted a fun video taking a trip back in time through 50 years of Apple products in a glitchy vintage TV style.
It follows a homepage animation on the company’s website entitled “50 Years of Thinking Different” and, in my view, would have made a better choice …
Expand Expanding CloseApple drops price of Studio Display XDR without stand option by $400
The Studio Display XDR has gotten a rare Apple price drop, if you pick the option without the stand included. The Studio Display XDR launched last month with a starting price of $3299, whether you opted for the model with VESA mount or the model with Apple’s tilt-adjustable stand.
The company has quietly updated the pricing to make the VESA mount option $400 cheaper, so the entry price for the display is now $2899. The Studio Display XDR with stand still starts at $3299.
Expand Expanding CloseApple celebrates its 50th anniversary with special animated homepage
As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, Apple has updated its website homepage today with a special animation video that features some of the company’s most iconic creations.
The sketch art animation depicts the original Mac, the iMac, the iPod, the App Store, the Watch, iPhone 17 Pro, Vision Pro and more in a sketch art illustrative style.
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According to Wired, Apple will release an iOS 18 update on Wednesday morning to patch vulnerabilities exploited by the DarkSword hack. Here’s what that means.
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Apple TV: Brandon Sanderson reveals Mistborn pre-production details
In a video released today to his YouTube channel, Brandon Sanderson shared an exciting update on the progress of the Mistborn adaptation for Apple TV. Here are the details.
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Nikkei Asia reports that while Apple is less exposed to potential export disruptions out of India, shipments that rely on Middle East trade hubs could face significant declines in the coming weeks. Here are the details.
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In addition to a firmware update for the new AirPods Max 2, which are set to hit the shelves tomorrow (and we have already reviewed), Apple also rolled out a firmware update to the AirTag 2 earlier today. Here are the details.
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As reported by CBS News, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) vowed to start attacking US-based tech and finance companies in the Mideast starting tomorrow. Here are the details.
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Oscar nominee Stellan Skarsgård to star in untitled Apple TV thriller series [U]
Update, 6:38 p.m. ET: Deadline reports that Daryl McCormack (Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery) has also joined the untitled project. The original story follows below.
Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård (Sentimental Value) is set to star alongside Dakota Fanning (All Her Fault) in an upcoming untitled international thriller series for Apple TV. Here’s what we know about it so far.
Expand Expanding CloseWatch Tim Cook ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell as part of Apple’s 50th anniversary celebrations
Earlier today, Tim Cook remotely rang the Nasdaq Opening Bell from Apple Park, where he also gave a short speech. Here’s what he said.
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iOS 26.4 launched last week, packing a wide array of new features, including a change for personal hotspot that makes it easy to see who’s using your data.
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Save over 30% on David Pogue’s new ‘Apple: The First 50 years’ book
Update March 31, 2026: Ahead of Apple’s 50th anniversary tomorrow, David Pogue’s new book is on sale on Amazon for $34.09 (Reg. $50). This is a great way to save on one of the best modern Apple books there is.
Original post below.
Apple celebrates its 50th birthday this year, having originally been founded on April 1, 1976. Coinciding with that anniversary, veteran technology reporter “CBS Sunday Morning” correspondent David Pogue is out with a new book that goes in-depth on the company’s history, Apple: The First 50 Years.
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Apple has expanded App Store Connect’s localization support, allowing developers to localize their app metadata in a total of 50 languages. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseThese are the best CarPlay apps for iPhone in 2026
CarPlay is an excellent Apple feature that brings communication and entertainment apps from your iPhone to the built-in screen in your car. Install supported apps on your iPhone, then they automatically appear on your CarPlay display when you’re connected. Read on for our list of iPhone apps that work with CarPlay.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s Apple’s special 50th anniversary merch for employees
Apple Park is hosting an exclusive Paul McCartney concert for employees today in celebration of the company’s 50th anniversary tomorrow. And ahead of the festivities, Apple has started offering special 50th merch gifts to staff. Here’s a look.
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Apple has updated its list of vintage and obsolete products today, with additions that include select Apple TV HD, iPad mini, and MacBook Air models.
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Last week, Apple released iOS 26.4, which enabled support for voice-based AI apps to CarPlay for the first time.
Just a few days later, OpenAI has updated the ChatGPT app for iPhone to take advantage of this change. Now, ChatGPT is fully accessible via a dedicated CarPlay app.
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