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A Look Back: Apple's 50-Year Journey Amidst Rivalry with Microsoft

On April 1, 2026, Apple celebrates its 50th anniversary, highlighted by David Pogue's book, "Apple: The First 50 Years." Key stories illustrate the fierce rivalry with Microsoft, including an anecdote where a Microsoft engineer provoked Steve Jobs, inspiring the creation of the iPad. The occasion is marked by an animated tribute on Apple's homepage, reflecting on its legacy and innovations.

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Exhibition at Apple Park lets employees get close to Apple's history

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3 Apr 2026, 1:42 am
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4 Apr 2026, 7:56 pm
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Big Tech CompaniesConfidence 95%4 sources4 Apr 2026, 7:56 pm

Exhibition at Apple Park lets employees get close to Apple's history

As part of the 50th anniversary celebrations, Apple employees can check out a private exhibition of products and key moments from the company's history, all in Apple Park . The exhibition in Apple Park - Image Credit: @AlSultan_Meriam/X After weeks of public celebration in the run-up to the 50th anniversary , the festivities are now all internal for Apple now. In the latest event, it has been revealed that employees are now being able to look back at the products and hardware that helped build the company. Images shared by Meriam Al Sultan on X show a large room containing images and products in display cases. Described as a 50th anniversary exhibition, the shots are apparently in "Section 2" of Apple Park, but there are other exhibits on show in other HQ areas. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Big Tech CompaniesConfidence 95%6 sources4 Apr 2026, 7:56 pm

Exhibition at Apple Park lets employees get close to Apple's history

As part of the 50th anniversary celebrations, Apple employees can check out a private exhibition of products and key moments from the company's history, all in Apple Park . The exhibition in Apple Park - Image Credit: @AlSultan_Meriam/X After weeks of public celebration in the run-up to the 50th anniversary , the festivities are now all internal for Apple now. In the latest event, it has been revealed that employees are now being able to look back at the products and hardware that helped build the company. Images shared by Meriam Al Sultan on X show a large room containing images and products in display cases. Described as a 50th anniversary exhibition, the shots are apparently in "Section 2" of Apple Park, but there are other exhibits on show in other HQ areas. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Big Tech CompaniesConfidence 95%7 sources4 Apr 2026, 7:56 pm

Exhibition at Apple Park lets employees get close to Apple's history

As part of the 50th anniversary celebrations, Apple employees can check out a private exhibition of products and key moments from the company's history, all in Apple Park . The exhibition in Apple Park - Image Credit: @AlSultan_Meriam/X After weeks of public celebration in the run-up to the 50th anniversary , the festivities are now all internal for Apple now. In the latest event, it has been revealed that employees are now being able to look back at the products and hardware that helped build the company. Images shared by Meriam Al Sultan on X show a large room containing images and products in display cases. Described as a 50th anniversary exhibition, the shots are apparently in "Section 2" of Apple Park, but there are other exhibits on show in other HQ areas. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Big Tech CompaniesConfidence 95%5 sources4 Apr 2026, 7:56 pm

Exhibition at Apple Park lets employees get close to Apple's history

As part of the 50th anniversary celebrations, Apple employees can check out a private exhibition of products and key moments from the company's history, all in Apple Park . The exhibition in Apple Park - Image Credit: @AlSultan_Meriam/X After weeks of public celebration in the run-up to the 50th anniversary , the festivities are now all internal for Apple now. In the latest event, it has been revealed that employees are now being able to look back at the products and hardware that helped build the company. Images shared by Meriam Al Sultan on X show a large room containing images and products in display cases. Described as a 50th anniversary exhibition, the shots are apparently in "Section 2" of Apple Park, but there are other exhibits on show in other HQ areas. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Big Tech CompaniesConfidence 95%4 sources4 Apr 2026, 7:56 pm

Exhibition at Apple Park lets employees get close to Apple's history

As part of the 50th anniversary celebrations, Apple employees can check out a private exhibition of products and key moments from the company's history, all in Apple Park . The exhibition in Apple Park - Image Credit: @AlSultan_Meriam/X After weeks of public celebration in the run-up to the 50th anniversary , the festivities are now all internal for Apple now. In the latest event, it has been revealed that employees are now being able to look back at the products and hardware that helped build the company. Images shared by Meriam Al Sultan on X show a large room containing images and products in display cases. Described as a 50th anniversary exhibition, the shots are apparently in "Section 2" of Apple Park, but there are other exhibits on show in other HQ areas. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Big Tech CompaniesConfidence 95%8 sources3 Apr 2026, 2:16 pm

Scott Forstall among many former Steve Jobs-era Apple execs at Apple Park this week

One year after becoming Apple CEO in 2011, Tim Cook made waves by firing Scott Forstall, a top lieutenant to the late Steve Jobs. Thirteen years later, Forstall and several other former Steve Jobs-era Apple executives were spotted at Apple Park. more...

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Big Tech CompaniesConfidence 95%11 sources3 Apr 2026, 2:16 pm

Scott Forstall among many former Steve Jobs-era Apple execs at Apple Park this week

One year after becoming Apple CEO in 2011, Tim Cook made waves by firing Scott Forstall, a top lieutenant to the late Steve Jobs. Thirteen years later, Forstall and several other former Steve Jobs-era Apple executives were spotted at Apple Park. more...

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Big Tech CompaniesConfidence 95%15 sources3 Apr 2026, 2:16 pm

Scott Forstall among many former Steve Jobs-era Apple execs at Apple Park this week

One year after becoming Apple CEO in 2011, Tim Cook made waves by firing Scott Forstall, a top lieutenant to the late Steve Jobs. Thirteen years later, Forstall and several other former Steve Jobs-era Apple executives were spotted at Apple Park. more...

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