Apple 50th Anniversary: Latest news, retrospectives and celebrations of thinking different

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It's a very important year for Apple. As of April 1, the company has officially turned 50 — half a century of tech innovation and thinking different. And whether you're one of "the crazy ones" or someone who just appreciates great gadgets, chances are you've owned something built by the Cupertino crew at some point in your life.

And we're covering this moment with retrospectives into this company's fascinating history from being on the brink of bankruptcy to a $4 trillion empire. This includes a full timeline, unique insights into how you can see Apple define the future of phones and computing by looking back, and quizzes to test your knowledge.

Look back at 50 years of Apple

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