Apple to celebrate 50 years of thinking different

UPDATE March 12, 2026 Apple to celebrate 50 years of thinking different .image-65dd9cffeb79b14031c9a043bc99d835 { width: 100%; padding-top: 86.21746%; height: auto; } @media only screen and (max-width: 1068px) { .image-65dd9cffeb79b14031c9a043bc99d835 { width: 100%; padding-top: 86.28472%; height: auto; } } @media only screen and (max-width: 734px) { .image-65dd9cffeb79b14031c9a043bc99d835 { width: 100%; padding-top: 86.29808%; height: auto; } } Apple today announced it will mark its 50th anniversary, celebrating five decades of thinking different and the innovations that have helped shape the way people connect, create, learn, and experience the world. Since its founding on April 1, 1976, Apple has been driven by a belief that progress comes from those who challenge convention and imagine what could be. That spirit of thinking different has led to products and services that have transformed entire industries and enriched the lives of people around the globe. From groundbreaking products like Apple II and Macintosh, to iPod, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro, and to services that users rely on every day, from the App Store to Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud, and Apple TV, Apple has consistently combined powerful technology with intuitive design to empower individuals to do extraordinary things. 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. To mark this occasion, CEO Tim Cook has shared a letter on apple.com reflecting on the company’s history and values, and celebrating people who have shaped Apple over the past 50 years. In the coming weeks, Apple and its global community will celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary, recognizing the creativity, innovation, and impact that people around the world have made possibl...