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I saw Steve Jobs give his last WWDC presentation — here's why it still matters
It's been 15 years since Steve Jobs died, and as Apple turns 50, we reflect on the iconic CEO's last great presentation.
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From Ping to 'MobileMess': 11 things Apple got horribly wrong in the last 50 years
From rock band downloads to unreliable keyboards, here are the biggest Apple misfires in the last fifty years.
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How Apple accidentally destroyed the record business
Three Apple products changed the way we listen to music — and caused some unintended consequences too.
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Forget the RAM crisis and rising prices — Apple’s 50th anniversary is the perfect time to grab these retro gadgets and celebrate a time when computing was fun
Celebrate Apple's upcoming 50th anniversary with these cut-price retro gadgets.
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'You’re holding it wrong': 11 iconic phrases define Apple's last 50 years
From carefully crafted marketing lines to terms the company would probably rather forget, these phrases capture the impact, influence and missteps of Apple over the last 50 years.
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Apple turns 50 — we’re live tracking the celebration, surprises, and more
Join us live as Apple hits the 50-year mark, with updates, reactions, and what it means for the future.
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I’ve used Macs in every decade since the 1980s and they still feel magical
A Mac user since the 1980s — and former Apple magazine editor — looks back on 50 years of Apple to explore how it went from rebellious outsider to tech giant while still managing to feel a little magical.
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'A complete disaster': The 11 worst Apple gadgets ever, according to you
We asked you to vote on the worst gadget Apple has ever made in its 50-year history — here are the results.
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Think you're an Apple expert? Prove it by taking our big Apple 50th anniversary quiz
Apple turns 50 next week, and we want to find out how much you really know about the tech giant's history.
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Ranked: The 15 best Apple gadgets of the past 50 years — as voted for by you
We've been polling TechRadar readers on their favorite Apple gadgets in history, and these are the results.
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7 mythical Apple products that never saw the light of day
Sometimes, that long-rumored Apple product stays a rumor and never graces the real world. Here are our favorite near-mythical gadgets from the company's 50-year history.
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From Ping to 'MobileMess': 11 things Apple got horribly wrong in the last 50 years
From rock band downloads to unreliable keyboards, here are the biggest Apple misfires in the last fifty years.
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‘You can’t spread your energy like peanut butter’: Tim Cook shares rare insight into Apple’s ‘ruthless’ approach to new ideas — and it says a lot about what to expect (or not) from the company moving forward
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'Our values haven't changed' — Tim Cook on dealing with Trump
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iOS 27 is being tipped to come with a supercharged autocorrect upgrade
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The MacBook Neo has one key problem, rival says — and they might be right
Framework’s founder says Apple’s MacBook Neo isn’t repairable enough and is made with a different philosophy in mind.
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie receives a worse rating than its predecessor, as critics call it ‘a bland screensaver that’s worse than AI’
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ExclusiveJames Cameron has perfect double bill idea for Secrets of the Bees on Hulu
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The new Supergirl trailer gave me chills — but I'm worried it won't be the DC comic book movie adaptation I was hoping for
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Apple TV HD moved to obsolete list despite continuing software support
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JBL Live 780NC review: audio and perks far beyond these headphones' humble price tag
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How Apple accidentally destroyed the record business
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These Sony headphones are 'still the best in the business' — and they're down to a new record-low price for a very limited time
Amazon is ending its Big Spring Sale in style with a very limited time deal on the five-star Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones, bringing them down to a record-low price.
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The AirPods Max 2 won me over after a few days thanks to one key upgrade
After a few days with AirPods Max 2, Apple’s new over-ear headphones feel familiar, but they're noticeably smarter and more adaptive in everyday use.
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Oakcastle MP300 review: the super-cheap MP3 player that can
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Samsung's Hearapy app uses 100Hz tones to fight motion sickness, and I like it
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T-Mobile’s latest Apple Watch deal could get you a second watch included — here's how
T-Mobile just dropped a great Apple Watch deal — here's how to get up to $300 off a second device when you pick up the first with a new line.
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Got a Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 or later? You'll be able to 'monitor your blood pressure right from the wrist' very soon
Samsung Galaxy Watches finally get blood pressure monitoring – but as usual, the feature comes with a catch.
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Here's 8 running shoes I recommend, for 5ks up to marathons
I've been writing about fitness for 10 years, and I recommend these 8 running shoes on sale.
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Pro photographer reveals how he captured 'first-ever' photos of rare seal
With ice levels at an all-time low, sealife photographer Justin Hofman ventured into antarctica's south earlier than ever and had an encounter with a rare Ross seal.
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Last chance! The drone we rate as the 'best for beginners' is on sale for a record-low price at Amazon, but not for long
DJI's 4K Mini is our favorite budget drone for beginners and experienced pilots alike — here's why today's record-low deal at Amazon is so good.
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More images of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 have leaked ahead of its launch
It looks as though the DI Osmo Pocket 4 vlogging camera is finally going to go on sale next month.
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This tiny gadget lets you use pro mics with your smartphone — and I'm hooked
This tiny adapter from Shure unlocks the ability to use any XLR microphone with your mobile device.
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If you want a budget TV, this Amazon Fire 4-Series is hard to beat at its record-low price
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Samsung's new 2026 TVs have been released, which means you can score massive discounts on existing models, and I've rounded up the 12 best deals from $249.99.
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What beats a Paul McCartney concert to celebrate Apple turning 50? Discounts on Apple's pricey devices — shop the 10 best from $15.99
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Lil Finder Guy is the cutest thing Apple has made in its 50-year history — and it has a secret
People are going gaga over Apple's Lil Finder Guy, who arrived just in time for Apple's 50th Anniversary, but there's more to him than just a cute face.
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Quantum battery prototype charges faster as its size increases
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