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Watch Tim Cook ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell as part of Apple’s 50th anniversary celebrations

Published: Mar 31nd 2026 8:55am on 9to5Mac

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.

9to5Mac Daily: March 31, 2026 – iOS 26.5 beta 1 changes, more

Published: Mar 31nd 2026 8:21am on 9to5Mac

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App Store Connect adds 11 new languages for localized app metadata

Published: Mar 31nd 2026 8:00am on 9to5Mac

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.

Here’s Apple’s special 50th anniversary merch for employees

Published: Mar 31nd 2026 7:27am on 9to5Mac

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.

Apple adds Apple TV and iPad mini models to ‘obsolete’ products list

Published: Mar 31nd 2026 7:01am on 9to5Mac

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.

ChatGPT app launches for CarPlay on iOS 26.4

Published: Mar 31nd 2026 6:46am on 9to5Mac

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.

Apple releases new AirPods Max 2 firmware update

Published: Mar 31nd 2026 6:17am on 9to5Mac

AirPods Max 2 arrive in stores tomorrow (read our 9to5Mac review here), and ahead of their launch, Apple has shipped new firmware for the headphones.

Get ready to celebrate Apple’s 50th with the perfect playlist

Published: Mar 31nd 2026 6:09am on 9to5Mac

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

It’s certainly not news that Apple has made tremendous contributions to the music industry. But what’s often overlooked is its role as a tastemaker in the music space, not just changing the way songs are bought and sold but what people are actually listening to.

I’ve compiled a comprehensive, but curated playlist of some of the best songs that Apple has used in commercials, product introductions, events, and more. You can stream it or add it to your library on Apple Music. But I also wanted to acknowledge a few songs that were made particularly iconic thanks to their inclusion in Apple marketing materials over the years.

Paul McCartney headlining Apple’s 50th anniversary bash at Apple Park tonight

Published: Mar 31nd 2026 5:57am on 9to5Mac

Paul McCartney is officially set to perform at Apple Park in celebration of Apple’s 50th anniversary. The legendary artist was spotted sound checking yesterday evening at Apple’s headquarters ahead of the gig set to take place later tonight …

iOS 27 might give iPhone’s keyboard a new autocorrect feature

Published: Mar 31nd 2026 4:27am on 9to5Mac

iOS 27 is set to be packed with AI upgrades, headlined by the new Siri app. But a Bloomberg report today says iOS 27 might also upgrade the iPhone’s keyboard with a new autocorrect feature.