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Apple Announces 50th Anniversary Plans

Apple today announced that it plans to celebrate its 50th anniversary, which is on April 1.

Apple 50 Years of Thinking Different
In addition, Apple CEO Tim Cook shared a "50 Years of Thinking Different" letter.

"While Apple is known for looking forward, this milestone offers a special moment to reflect on the journey that has brought the company here, to celebrate the people and communities who have thought different with us, and to honor the enduring values that continue to guide our work," said Apple, in a press release.

In the coming weeks, Apple said it "will celebrate the company's 50th anniversary, recognizing the creativity, innovation, and impact that people around the world have made possible with Apple technology." The specific plans remain to be seen.

"Thinking different has always been at the heart of Apple," said Cook. "It's what has driven us to create products that empower people to express themselves, to connect, and to create something wonderful. As we celebrate 50 years, we are deeply grateful to everyone who has been part of this journey and who continues to inspire what comes next."

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Top Rated Comments

indychris Avatar
2 hours ago at 06:13 am
Meh. About 35 years of thinking different and approaching 15 years of riding coattails and increasing stock valuation.
Score: 14 Votes (Like | Disagree)
carniesandrubes Avatar
2 hours ago at 06:14 am
"Apple Announces 50th Anniversary Plans"

A few paragraphs later: "The specific plans remain to be seen."
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Apple_Robert Avatar
1 hour ago at 06:16 am
How about a special commemorative (and overpriced) T-Shirt. "Happy 50th. I bought a Mac and all I got was this lousy T-Shirt."
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
CATiNTHESTORE Avatar
43 minutes ago at 07:03 am
If they truly care and aren't afraid of their customers, they should return to public presentations with real people—everyday users—just like in the good old days, without any recorded videos.

Be open to the customers and not only for hocksuckers … sorry YouTubers
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Rychiar Avatar
2 hours ago at 06:14 am
Can they celebrated it by stocking their Mac studios....
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Plutonius Avatar
52 minutes ago at 06:53 am
50 years of draining customers bank accounts :).
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)