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Revisiting Steve Jobs’s most important lesson on Apple’s 50th anniversary

Published: Apr 1nd 2026 4:00am on 9to5Mac

This story is part of 9to5mac’s series celebrating Apple’s 50th anniversary.

In 1994 Steve Jobs sat down with the Santa Clara Valley Historical Association for what I imagined they expected to be a simple interview. It was anything but. In a matter of a few minutes the Apple co-founder shared some of the most profound advice I have ever heard anyone in a position of power give.

Tim Cook remembers Steve Jobs on Apple’s 50th anniversary: ‘It’s definitely still his company’

Published: Apr 1nd 2026 3:45am on 9to5Mac

As part of Apple’s 50th anniversary celebrations, Apple CEO Tim Cook sat down with Esquire for an in-depth conversation. In the interview, Cook discussed his memory of Steve Jobs, remarking that Apple is “definitely still his company.”

Cook also once again discussed his strategy for interacting with the Trump administration and politicians around the world.

Deals: AirPods Pro 3 $50 off, M5 Max MacBook Pro $199 off, Studio Display, Thunderbolt Pro Cable, more

Published: Apr 1nd 2026 3:37am on 9to5Mac

The Amazon spring sale is over, but today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is loaded with notable deals including the return of AirPods Pro 3 down at $199 holiday pricing as well as the all-new 24GB M5 Pro MacBook Pro at $149 off and the 48GB at $199 off – we also have $199 off the M5 Max models. The new 2026 Apple Studio Display XDR is now $400 less than it was yesterday (as we reported this morning) and we also have an ongoing discount on David Pogue’s new “Apple: The First 50 Years“ hardcover book at 32% off via Amazon. Head below for a closer look and even more.

iPhone Fold to reportedly have three unique design features new to Apple

Published: Apr 1nd 2026 3:24am on 9to5Mac

The iPhone Fold is coming later this year, with all the obvious foldable design basics like a hinge, folding display, and more. But rumors indicate the iPhone Fold will also have several unique design features that are firsts for Apple beyond these basics. Here’s what’s coming.

I was an Apple guy almost from the start – here are my standout devices

Published: Apr 1nd 2026 3:00am on 9to5Mac

This story is part of 9to5mac’s series celebrating Apple’s 50th anniversary.

On Apple’s 50th anniversary, it’s somewhat worrying that I’m old enough to have been an Apple guy almost from the very start. The above photo shows the OG me with the OG Macintosh in 1984. Oh, and a rotary-dial telephone just to complete the museum exhibit look.

I never used an Apple I, but I did use an Apple II fairly extensively – and I’ve been a Mac guy literally from day one. So of all the Apple products I’ve used over the years, which ones stand out for me … ?

PSA: VESA Studio Display XDR customers should request refund following price drop

Published: Apr 1nd 2026 2:54am on 9to5Mac

Apple issued a rare price drop on an existing product with the VESA mount adapter version of the Studio Display XDR. It turns out customers who already spent the full original price are due for a refund.

iOS 27’s new Siri is coming, and sounds very much worth the wait

Published: Apr 1nd 2026 2:03am on 9to5Mac

iOS 27’s biggest changes are reportedly going to focus on overhauling Siri with new features and expanding Apple’s assistant in key ways. And though the wait for an all-new Siri has been long, the coming changes sound very exciting.

The Steves that built me: a heartfelt thank you on Apple’s 50th birthday

Published: Apr 1nd 2026 1:58am on 9to5Mac

This story is part of 9to5Mac’s series celebrating Apple’s 50th anniversary.

It’s hard to put into words what Apple means to me. I know it’s odd to hear anyone say that a corporation “means” anything to them. But Apple’s not just a company, it’s an idea cooked up by two crazy ones in a garage 50 years ago.

It’s been a driving force in my life since I was conscious enough to know what a computer was. Apple taught me from a very young age to be curious not just about technology, but about everything.

This Macintosh-inspired dock adds a display, ports & expandable storage to any Mac

Published: Apr 1nd 2026 1:30am on 9to5Mac

There are 100s of different docking stations and USB-C hubs for your Mac mini. They all tend to look and do roughly the same thing: they add a variety of additional ports to your Mac. So when I saw this retro Macintosh-inspired docking station that not only adds ports to your Mac mini but also a display and perfectly slides on top of it, I knew I had to check it out. Late last year, I reviewed the Kickstarter version and loved it, but now it’s officially available everywhere, and they added an even better and faster 80Gbps version. Here is what you need to know.

Apple’s upgraded AirPods Max 2 headphones arrive in stores today

Published: Apr 1nd 2026 1:26am on 9to5Mac

Apple’s 50th birthday is also the official release date for one new Apple product: AirPods Max 2. Apple announced the new headphones in March before opening pre-orders and quoting deliveries on April 1. AirPods Max 2 can be purchased at Apple Store locations starting today as well.