I've tracked Apple for nearly 50 years: How a garage rebel became an empire
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- Apple turns 50 in 2026, founded by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in a garage in 1976, starting with the bare circuit board Apple I.
- Steve Jobs was key to Apple's early success, securing initial sales and later driving innovations like the Mac and iPhone, but he was fired in 1985, leading to a period of decline.
- Apple's resurgence began with Jobs' return in 1997, introducing iconic products like the iMac, iPod, and iPhone, which transformed personal computing and mobile technology.
- The iPhone launch in 2007 marked a cultural phenomenon, with lines and excitement, solidifying Apple's ecosystem and brand as a luxury tech leader.
- Since Steve Jobs' death in 2011, Apple has maintained its market dominance but has launched no major new products besides the Apple Watch in 2015, relying on its locked-in ecosystem and marketing.
- Apple's 50th anniversary highlights its journey from a rebellious startup to a multitrillion-dollar empire, but critics argue it has lost its innovative edge and is running on momentum.