Apple at 50: Our First Macs, iPods, iPhones and What’s Next

Apple at 50: Our First Macs, iPods, iPhones and What’s Next

From The Tailoring Talk Magazine by Roberto Revilla, Jon Evans, Alex Hansford

April 1, 2026 · 50 min · Season 15 · Episode 5

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Bobby and Jon discuss Apple's 50th anniversary, reflecting on their experiences with the company's products and speculating on its future.

245 On April 1, 1976, Apple was founded. Fifty years later, Bobby and Jon jump on the phone for a candid, unfiltered conversation about the company that shaped so much of their tech lives.   This isn’t a polished keynote-style retrospective. It’s two Apple fans talking honestly about the products, moments and memories that stuck with them most. They get into their earliest encounters with Apple, from old Macs and the first iPods to the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone X and the original iPad. They also talk about why Apple still has such a hold on people, how certain products changed the wider tech industry, and what might come next as rumours continue around foldables, AR glasses and future Apple Watch upgrades.   There’s nostalgia here, but there’s also scepticism. Bobby and Jon also touch on Apple in 2026, Tim Cook’s legacy, privacy, product strategy and whether the company can still deliver the next truly era-defining device.   If you’ve ever owned an iPod, queued mentally for an iPhone, or wondered whether Apple still has the magic, this one’s for you. In this episode: Apple’s 50th anniversary and why it still matters The first Apple devices that…

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