Apple turns 50: Why these deconstructed vintage iPhones are the ultimate way to celebrate

iPhone 2G frame Grid Studio
(Image credit: Future)

April 1st 2026, marks a massive milestone for Apple: The company's 50th birthday. From a garage in Los Altos to the most valuable company on the planet, Apple has spent half a century shaping how we live, work, and create.

One brand that wants to cherish the history of Apple's innovations over the years is Grid Studio, which is making some of the best Apple-themed display pieces I've ever seen.

Think of this as the ultimate Apple birthday gift — for yourself.

iPhones through the years

iPads, Macs, and more

Why I love my Grid Studio frame

Happy 50th, Apple. Here's to 50 more years of innovation. Whether you're treating yourself or buying a gift for the Apple fan in your life, Grid Studio makes excellent products that instantly upgrade your home decor.

I've owned an original iPad frame for over four years, and I love the way it looks in my office. I often look at the iPad and get nostalgic about a simpler time when teenage me saved up to buy one at launch.

The cool thing about Grid Studio frames is that they keep every element of the Apple product, which not only repurposes broken devices that would otherwise end up in landfill but also lets you see every component that, combined, made the device behind the glass.

For many of us now working in technology, the love for tech stemmed from Apple, and these Grid Studio frames are a thoughtful and tasteful way to celebrate the company without totally breaking the bank.


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John-Anthony Disotto
Collections Editor

John-Anthony Disotto is the Collections Editor at Tom's Guide, curating advice on the best products to spend your hard-earned cash on. An award-winning journalist and longtime Apple expert, he previously covered AI at TechRadar and served as How To Editor at iMore. When he isn't at his desk, he's probably trying to stop his French Bulldog Kermit from destroying his newest tech product.

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