Apple rarely looks back, but fifty years since its founding is a milestone not to be missed and CEO Tim Cook has begun by publishing a letter celebrating it.

Apple starts off its 50th anniversary celebrations — image credit: Apple

Apple starts off its 50th anniversary celebrations — image credit: Apple
Cook has already been speaking about Apple’s 50th, but he’s published a letter in which he directly speaks about the company’s origins and ambitions. It’s also, though, a letter replete with nods to the Apple of the 1970s and the Steve Jobs eras.
April 1st marks 50 years of Apple. Thank you to everyone who’s been a part of our journey. https://t.co/ZeB68ok859#Apple50 pic.twitter.com/7cXA0rnM9X
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) March 12, 2026