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Apple Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Employee Gifts, Plans Finale Concert at Apple Park

Apple is providing employees with a special gift in honor of its 50th anniversary, which takes place on Wednesday, April 1. Employees will receive a commemorative t-shirt, enamel pin, and limited-edition poster, all of which have the scribble-style rainbow Apple logo that Apple has been using for its 50th anniversary artwork.

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An Apple Park sign says that products are "crafted by hand" and are available for employees to pick up until April 30.

Apple kicked off its 50th anniversary celebrations in March, and has been hosting concerts and Today at Apple events around the world. There was an Alicia Keys concert in New York, a Li Yuchun performance in Chengdu, a Mumford & Sons concert in London, a meetup with professional figure skater Elladj Baldé in Vancouver, a light show with music composed by Bailey Pickles in Sydney, and more.

Apple plans to wrap up its 50th anniversary party with a special finale performance at its ‌Apple Park‌ campus for employees. The musical guest hasn't yet been announced, but rumors suggest that it will be Paul McCartney.

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Top Rated Comments

6 weeks ago
The 5 trillion dollar company celebrates its 50th anniversary by giving you a $2 pin and shirt
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
HouseLannister Avatar
6 weeks ago
20th anniversary: Apple releases the TAM.
50th anniversary: Here's a shirt.



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JPack Avatar
6 weeks ago
Would have expected higher quality gifts. The cheap collar on that T-shirt says dollar store quality. Should have been at least a polo shirt with embroidered logo.
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)
6 weeks ago
Nobody is entitled to anything and Apple hasn't got any obligation to offer anything.
That said if you are going to have some gifts offer something worth keeping and that people would be proud to keep and remember.
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
applesith Avatar
6 weeks ago
Here come all the iComplainers who are not getting anytinng but feel justified in complaining about what others are receiving. Even if Apple gave eachemployee $50K you would say that isn't enough
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
6 weeks ago
It’s cute, and you aren’t even getting one. Chill and let other people enjoy things!
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