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Apple at 50: Celebrate 50 years of the company that changed everything with 9to5Mac

Published: Apr 1nd 2026 12:19am on 9to5Mac

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

Fifty years ago today, Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne incorporated Apple Computer. From a garage in Los Altos to the world’s most valuable brand, the company these three men founded has gone on to change the very fabric of our society. We wanted to celebrate this milestone with a series of stories about what makes Apple, Apple. We want to talk about the ethos, the idea that is Apple and the cultural impact it has had beyond the products themselves.

The best way to celebrate Apple 50 is to make something wonderful

Published: Apr 1nd 2026 1:05am on 9to5Mac

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.

PSA: Legacy AT&T unlimited plans face price hikes, and it’s a mess

Published: Apr 1nd 2026 11:19am on 9to5Mac

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 …

Hands-on: Anker’s new Nano Power Strip will be a perfect fit in your desk setup

Published: Apr 1nd 2026 11:00am on 9to5Mac

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.

Tim Cook shares fun video trip back through 50 years of Apple products

Published: Apr 1nd 2026 10:50am on 9to5Mac

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 …

Apple drops price of Studio Display XDR without stand option by $400

Published: Apr 1nd 2026 7:56am on 9to5Mac

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.

Apple celebrates its 50th anniversary with special animated homepage

Published: Apr 1nd 2026 7:35am on 9to5Mac

As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, Apple has updated its website homepage today with a special animation video that marks 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, Vision Pro and more in a sketch art illustrative style.

Apple confirms iOS 18 update to patch DarkSword exploit for users who haven’t upgraded to iOS 26

Published: Apr 1nd 2026 3:55am on 9to5Mac

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.

Apple TV: Brandon Sanderson reveals Mistborn pre-production details

Published: Apr 1nd 2026 3:05am on 9to5Mac

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.

Report: Apple less exposed as Iran war threatens India’s smartphone exports

Published: Apr 1nd 2026 2:38am on 9to5Mac

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.