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Apple Inc. is celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking five decades since its founding by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in a California garage. The anniversary theme, ’50 Years of Thinking Different,’ highlights the company’s legacy of innovation, from the Apple II and Macintosh to the iPod and iPhone. CEO Tim Cook emphasized Apple’s continued focus on the future with advancements in spatial computing and artificial intelligence. The celebration includes special events and stories featuring Apple’s global community of creators and developers. Cook’s message highlights the importance of Apple’s customers, who use the technology to drive progress in various fields.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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