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20 years ago today iPod changed the world, here’s what it means to us
The iPod is a funny product. It fundamentally changed Apple and yet it has been slowly and unceremoniously murdered by its successors, the iPhone and the iPad. iPod has a long and storied history, from how it came to be to the sheer number of models that the company worked on for two decades. The original iPod was the very first handheld consumer electronic that Apple made post Steve Jobs’ return to the company and it kickstarted a revolution in virtually every major industry around the world. But the iPod also means something special to me. The first Apple product that was brand new and really mine was an iPod shuffle given to me for my 7th birthday.
Read MoreOn Apple’s 45th birthday, here are some of the most memorable moments in the company’s history
45 years ago today Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne founded Apple Computer. Today it’s the most valuable brand on planet earth and is valued at more than two trillion dollars. It commands culture, cultivates creativity, and defies norms. It’s a company unlike any other. It’s easy to forget how we got here, so I periodically like to take a look back at Apple’s rollercoaster ride of a tapestry.
Read MoreThe best way to celebrate Apple 50 is to make something wonderful
This story is part of 9to5mac’s series celebrating Apple’s 50th anniversary.
A lot of folks are going to find themselves thinking about a company today. That’s great, I’m one of them, but the best way to celebrate Apple and its contributions to society is to make something wonderful yourself. After all, that was what Steve Jobs believed.
Read MoreMost affordable unlocked Galaxy S26 now $50 off with FREE $100 Amazon gift card
There were some wonderful bundle deals on the base Galaxy S26 during the pre-order phase, but the most exciting and, frankly, wild deals landed on the far more pricey Galaxy S26+ and Ultra models. Over at Amazon, you will now find the most affordable new Galaxy S26 at nearly $50 off the list price with a $100 Amazon gift card thrown in as well.
Read MoreOfficial Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Pixelsnap Phone Case now $19 at Amazon ($50 list price)
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If you’re a Pixel 10 Pro XL and are in need a of a new case, the regularly $50 official Google Pixelsnap model has plummeted to $19 at Amazon. This is a simple, clean, and magnetic accessory-ready Google case at a giant 62% off the price you’ll pay on the Google Store right now.
Latest Apple Magic Mouse just dropped back to the $64 Amazon all-time low
Amazon delivered its best price ever on the latest USB-C Apple Magic Mouse as part of the latter half of its Big Spring Sale event. And just when it looked like the price was making its way back up, Amazon has now dropped it back to the $64 shipped all-time low this morning.
Read MoreAirPods Pro 3 still down at $199 spring holiday pricing, but likely not for long
There’s no telling how long this deal might stick around, but as of the time of writing Amazon has decided to keep its spring deal on AirPods Pro 3 still rolling . This was, and remains, arguably one of the most notable deals of the big weeklong spring event and if you didn’t get a chance to pull the trigger it is still live as of this morning.
Read MoreOfficial Apple Magic Keyboard for M4/M5 iPad Pro up to $124 off today (Open-box)
Just about every iPad Pro owner already knows how expensive the official Magic Keyboards are, so any time we catch a deal on open-box units and the like we like to make sure they are front and center. Over at Woot right now, you’ll find the official 11-inch Apple Magic Keyboard for M4/M5 iPad Pro down at $164.99 shipped using code APPLEFIVE at checkout.
Read More9to5Mac Overtime 062: MacBook Neo lets the iPad be an iPad
Episode 062: First thoughts on MacBook Neo, including advantages, compromises, and how it fits into the Apple ecosystem. Fernando and Jeff argue that the MacBook Neo could be the best budget laptop of all time.
9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.
Read MoreSuper Mario Galaxy Movie hits theaters today: Limited edition Blu-ray, digital launch, and more now up for pre-order
The new Super Mario Galaxy Movie is hitting theaters today! I will likely be making my way to a local screening this weekend, but for collectors or those who would rather skip the lines and overpriced popcorn, pre-orders for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Limited Edition SteelBook Blu-ray + Digital are now live alongside some upcoming listings for the The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Collectible Tin edition.
Read MorePSA: Legacy AT&T unlimited plans face price hikes, and it’s a mess
Anker launches new clamp-style 10-in-1 Nano Power Strip to deliver AC/USB above and below your desk
The all-new Anker Nano Power Strip has arrived. The brand is unleashing the newest member of its Nano power lineup today with a unique power strip product that neatly clamps to the side/back of a desk or shelf, leaving a series of USB ports up top and some AC outlets neatly stowed away out of sight underneath. The white is now live on Amazon (the black model is also now live on Amazon but we are still awaiting the white model listing) and the black variant directly on the Anker site.
Read MoreTim Cook shares fun video trip back through 50 years of Apple products
Apple is today celebrating its 50th anniversary, and CEO Tim Cook has tweeted a fun video taking a trip back in time through 50 years of Apple products in a glitchy vintage TV style.
It follows a homepage animation on the company’s website entitled “50 Years of Thinking Different” and, in my view, would have made a better choice …
Read MoreAll-new 24GB M5 Pro MacBook Pro at $149 off, 48GB at $199 off (Amazon lows)
One of the better deals in the latter half of this year’s Big Spring Sale delivered new Amazon all-time low pricing on the brand new M5 Pro MacBook Pro lineup. These deals, alongside some of the more affordable M5 MacBook Pro configurations are carrying over into this morning at are still live at up to $199 off the list prices.
Read MoreNew 2026 Apple Studio Display XDR is now $400 less than it was yesterday (Official price drop)
As our friends over at 9to5Mac reported yesterday evening, Apple has somewhat stealthily dropped the price on its brand new Studio Display XDR, and not by a little bit. The new Apple Studio Display XDR with the Standard Glass and VESA Mount Adapter is now officially $400 less than it was at this time yesterday.
Read MoreMassive $350 price drop knocks 54% off latest Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra today
Yesterday we spotted a major price drop on brand new Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic units at over 50% off the list price, and that deal is still live, but today we are moving over to the latest Galaxy Watch Ultra. Woot is now offering new Galaxy Watch Ultra with a full 1-year Samsung warranty at a giant $350 off the list price.
Read MoreTesla expands unsupervised ‘Robotaxi’ area in Austin with only a handful of cars
Tesla has expanded the geofence for its unsupervised “Robotaxi” service in Austin, Texas, growing the area where vehicles can operate without a safety monitor inside the car.
But social media sightings indicate that only a handful of vehicles — somewhere between 4 and 8 Model Ys — are actually running without a human safety monitor. And even those still operate under remote supervision from Tesla.
Read MoreDavid Pogue’s new ‘Apple: The First 50 Years’ hardcover book now 32% off at Amazon
As part of the final day of the Amazon Big Spring Sale, it is now offering David Pogue’s Apple: The First 50 Years Hardcover book down at $34.09 shipped. This has been a popular read among readers and staffers over at 9to5Mac, and now Amazon is offering it within $1 of the lowest price we have tracked since it released at the full $50.
Read MoreSave over 30% on David Pogue’s new ‘Apple: The First 50 years’ book
Update March 31, 2026: Ahead of Apple’s 50th anniversary tomorrow, David Pogue’s new book is on sale on Amazon for $34.09 (Reg. $50). This is a great way to save on one of the best modern Apple books there is.
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Apple celebrates its 50th birthday this year, having originally been founded on April 1, 1976. Coinciding with that anniversary, veteran technology reporter “CBS Sunday Morning” correspondent David Pogue is out with a new book that goes in-depth on the company’s history, Apple: The First 50 Years.
Read MoreStill live: Giant lineup of Apple Spring Sale deals – AirPods, MacBook, iPad, cables, more
We are now quickly approaching the end of Amazon’s 2026 Big Spring Sale and there’s no telling how many of the best deals on Apple gear will be ending along with it. We have already see the AirPods Pro 3 disappear and then return, many of the Apple Watch models are starting to jump back up in price, and same with the MacBook. But there are plenty of offers still live and they are all waiting for you down below.
Read MoreTuesday Apple Books and audiobooks deals from $2
Alongside the final day of the Amazon Big Spring Sale, today’s lineup of the best Apple Books deals is now ready to roll. Highlights include The Witcher, The Serpent and the Wings of Night, One & Only: A Read with Jenna Pick, Leviathan Wakes, All Systems Red, Trust No One, and more. Just be sure to dive into our master roundup of the best Big Spring Sale deals, the ongoing AirPods Pro 3 deal (it is now back in-stock), and this giant lineup of Apple Big Spring deals too.
Read MoreChatGPT app launches for CarPlay on iOS 26.4
Last week, Apple released iOS 26.4, which enabled support for voice-based AI apps to CarPlay for the first time.
Just a few days later, OpenAI has updated the ChatGPT app for iPhone to take advantage of this change. Now, ChatGPT is fully accessible via a dedicated CarPlay app.
Read MoreGet ready to celebrate Apple’s 50th with the perfect playlist
This story is part of 9to5Mac’s series celebrating Apple’s 50th anniversary.
It’s certainly not news that Apple has made tremendous contributions to the music industry. But what’s often overlooked is its role as a tastemaker in the music space, not just changing the way songs are bought and sold but what people are actually listening to.
I’ve compiled a comprehensive, but curated playlist of some of the best songs that Apple has used in commercials, product introductions, events, and more. You can stream it or add it to your library on Apple Music. But I also wanted to acknowledge a few songs that were made particularly iconic thanks to their inclusion in Apple marketing materials over the years.
Read MoreMost affordable current-gen Apple Watch you can buy down at $219 for Big Spring sale
We are still tracking some notable deals on Apple Watch models on the final day of the Amazon Big Spring Sale. Those include $300 clearance pricing on Apple Watch Series 10 Titanium models as well as the remaining Series 11 offers from $299. But if you’re looking for the lowest price on the current-generation Apple wearable lineup, these Amazon deals on Apple Watch SE 3 from $219 are very much it.
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