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Woz reflects on Apple’s journey from garage to global giant at 50
As Apple approaches its 50th anniversary on April 1, 2026, co-founder Steve Wozniak has offered a characteristically humble and insightful reflection on the company’s origins and philosophy. In a recent interview featured on CBS’s “Sunday Morning,” Wozniak shared thoughts that highlight how Apple began not with grand visions of world domination, but with a simple drive to build something meaningfully better than what existed at the time.
When asked about the roots of Apple, Wozniak quipped with his signature humor: “Well, it kind of started when I was born.” He quickly added more seriously, “Steve Jobs wanted a company and he did it, and I was his resource.” This lighthearted yet revealing comment underscores the dynamic between the two Steves: Jobs as the visionary entrepreneur and driving force, and Wozniak as the brilliant engineer whose technical innovations (most notably the groundbreaking Apple I and Apple II) provided the foundation.
Wozniak emphasized that Apple never set out to predict or shape the distant future in the way it ultimately did. Instead, the company’s early ethos was grounded in incremental, immediate progress. “We didn’t foresee the future the way it turned out,” he explained, “but we said for today, we’re taking a step forward ahead of others.”
This mindset of focusing on creating products superior to the competition helped propel Apple from a garage startup in 1976 to one of the most influential and valuable companies in history.
The Apple II, with its color graphics, approachable design, and accessibility for everyday users, sold millions and helped spark the personal computer revolution. Yet, as Wozniak notes, no one at the time could have fully anticipated the iPhone, App Store ecosystem, or the cultural and technological ubiquity Apple enjoys today.
The CBS segment was produced in connection with journalist and author David Pogue’s new book, Apple: The First 50 Years, set for release soon. Pogue interviewed Wozniak along with other pivotal figures from Apple, including current CEO Tim Cook.
(A separate full interview with Cook highlights his view that modern Apple operates in “a party of one,” unmatched and unreplicable in its blend of innovation, integration, and ecosystem.)
MacDailyNews Take: From a couple of Steves tinkering in a Los Altos garage to the most valuable company on the planet with over 2 billion active devices lighting up lives worldwide, Apple’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary.
Apple’s simple, relentless focus on excellence in the present is exactly what turned those first steps into the giant leaps we see today: Mac, iPad, iPhone, the sprawling Apple ecosystem, Apple Watch health revolutions, Apple TV originals, and services that keep the whole thing humming. As the big 5-0 approaches on April 1, 2026, it’s worth remembering: Apple didn’t dream the future into existence; they engineered it, one insanely great product at a time. Here’s to the next 50 years of taking those steps forward — and leaving the competition scrambling to catch up. Happy almost-anniversary, Apple!
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New CAD renders show Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone design
Leaked CAD renders purporting to show Apple’s first foldable iPhone, often referred to as the “iPhone Fold,” have surfaced online, providing one of the clearest glimpses yet into the device’s potential design.
The images, shared by reliable Apple leaker Sonny Dickson on X (formerly Twitter) on March 9, 2026, appear to be based on 3D CAD files. They depict a book-style foldable smartphone that unfolds into a wider, tablet-like form factor rather than the taller, narrower aspect ratios seen in many competing devices like Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold series.
When folded, the device features a compact outer display described in various reports as approximately 5.5 inches, with slim bezels and what looks like a centered hole-punch cutout for the front-facing camera. The rear panel showcases a distinctive horizontal dual-camera bar stretching across the top, accompanied by an LED flash—resembling a widened version of the camera island on recent iPhone models but adapted for the hinge and internal layout.
Unfolded, the inner screen measures around 7.8 inches (with some sources citing ~7.7–7.8 inches), offering proportions closer to an iPad mini for enhanced multitasking and media consumption. The renders highlight slim bezels, a seemingly minimal or “creaseless” OLED panel (likely supplied by Samsung Display), and hole-punch cameras on both the cover and main displays.
Adding to the intrigue surrounding the device’s durability, recent supply-chain leaks from January 2026 indicate that the iPhone Fold’s hinge is rumored to be constructed from liquid metal (also known as Liquidmetal).
Apple’s involvement with Liquidmetal (a brand of bulk metallic glasses or amorphous alloys) began prominently in 2010, when it signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Liquidmetal Technologies for use in consumer electronics. This gave Apple rights to commercialize the technology, and the company has since been granted numerous related patents (with some filings dating back to around 2008 and grants starting in 2011 onward). That’s approximately 16 years of active engagement, including exclusive licensing, joint patent filings (e.g., with Liquidmetal engineers), and ongoing R&D for production processes.
This material is prized for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, high fatigue resistance, and spring-like properties, which could significantly enhance hinge longevity, reduce mechanical stress during repeated folding, and help minimize or eliminate the visible crease on the inner display, a common pain point for current foldables.
This design aligns with longstanding rumors and analyst predictions that Apple has been developing a foldable iPhone for mass production starting in late 2026. Supply chain reports have consistently pointed to a premium positioning, with pricing speculated around $2,200 to $2,400, reflecting advanced components like a crease-resistant display and Apple’s typical high-end build quality.
While Dickson’s track record for accurate Apple leaks lends credibility to the renders, some observers caution that they could stem from early prototypes, case-maker mockups, or even refined fan concepts rather than final production hardware. Previous CAD leaks from late 2025 showed similar elements, suggesting continuity in the design direction.
The emergence of these visuals comes as Apple reportedly aims to differentiate its entry into the foldable market, prioritizing durability, seamless integration with iOS, and a more square-like outer screen for one-handed use.
MacDailyNews Take: Fluid inside, unbreakable outside. Liquid Glass flows across your screen. Liquidmetal endures every fold.
MacDailyNews Note: If the oft-rumored timeline holds, the iPhone Fold could debut alongside or shortly after the iPhone 18 series in fall 2026, ushering in a new category for the iPhone lineup.
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Apple TV unveils trailer for ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles,’ starring Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, Nicole Kidman, and Nick Offerman
Apple TV on Monday revealed the trailer for “Margo’s Got Money Troubles,” starring and executive produced by Academy Award, Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award nominee Elle Fanning; Golden Globe Award winner, and Academy Award and Emmy Award nominee Michelle Pfeiffer; and Academy Award and Emmy Award winner Nicole Kidman. The ensemble cast is also led by Emmy Award winner Nick Offerman and Thaddea Graham. Hailing from A24 and multi-Emmy Award winner David E. Kelley, and based on Rufi Thorpe’s bestselling novel of the same name, the eight-episode Apple Original series will premiere globally on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 with three episodes, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through May 20, 2026.
“Margo’s Got Money Troubles” is a bold, heartwarming and comedic family drama following recent college dropout and aspiring writer, Margo (Fanning), the daughter of an ex-Hooters waitress (Pfeiffer) and ex-pro wrestler (Offerman), as she’s forced to make her way with a new baby, a mounting pile of bills and a dwindling amount of ways to pay them. The series also stars Academy Award winner Marcia Gay Harden, Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award winner Greg Kinnear, Michael Angarano, Rico Nasty, and Lindsey Normington.
“Margo’s Got Money Troubles” is produced for Apple TV by A24. Kelley serves as showrunner, writer and executive producer alongside Elle Fanning, Dakota Fanning and Brittany Kahan Ward for Lewellen Pictures; Kidman and Per Saari of Blossom Films; and Matthew Tinker for David E. Kelley Productions. Pfeiffer, author Thorpe, Eva Anderson, and Boo Killebrew also executive produce. BAFTA and Emmy Award winner Dearbhla Walsh directs the pilot and serves as an executive producer. Additional directors include Kate Herron and Alice Seabright.
The series marks the most recent collaboration between Kelley and Apple TV, following the Emmy Award-nominated, global hit drama, “Presumed Innocent,” which is now in production on its second season.
Apple TV offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment, and is available to watch across all of a user’s favorite screens. After its launch on November 1, 2019, Apple TV became the first all-original streaming service to launch around the world, and has premiered more original hits and received more award recognitions faster than any other streaming service in its debut. To date, Apple Original films, documentaries and series have been honored with 748 wins and 3,295 award nominations and counting, including multi-Emmy Award-winning and history-making comedies “The Studio” and “Ted Lasso,” global cultural phenomenon “Severance,” Apple’s most-viewed drama “Pluribus,” Oscar Best Picture winner “CODA” and Academy Award nominee “F1,” the highest-grossing sports feature of all time.
MacDailyNews Take: This one is certainly packed to the brim with talent on both sides of the lens!
Those who can wrap their heads around Apple’s massive cash mountain and the company’s unparalleled ability to generate cash can clearly see who the winner will be. The most talented producers, writers, directors, editors, actors, etc. are attracted to exactly what Apple has and makes in vast abundance: Cash. The king.
Like bears to honey, it’s happening already. — MacDailyNews, January 3, 2018
MacDailyNews Note: Apple TV is available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions, on over 1 billion screens, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV 4K, Apple Vision Pro, Mac, popular smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, VIZIO, TCL and others, Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles, and at tv.apple.com, for $12.99 per month with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. For a limited time, customers who purchase and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV 4K or Mac can enjoy three months of Apple TV for free.
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Apple preps 3D-printed aluminum for future products
Apple’s manufacturing design and operations teams are actively developing 3D-printed aluminum techniques (building directly on the success of 3D-printed titanium debuted in the Apple Watch Ultra 3) to bring even greater efficiency and sustainability to Apple Watch casings, with potential expansion to iPhone enclosures down the road.
Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News:
The MacBook Neo relies on a new aluminum manufacturing process aimed at saving as much metal as possible. The approach drives down costs and speeds up production.
But that’s just the start.
The company’s manufacturing design team — along with its operations department — is working on ways to 3D-print aluminum, which would bring more efficiency to the production of Apple Watch casings and, potentially one day, iPhone enclosures, I’m told. It’s a follow-up to 3D-printed titanium, which is featured in the Apple Watch Ultra 3.
MacDailyNews Take:
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Watch: Apple CEO Tim Cook discusses Apple’s first 50 years
In this new video, Apple CEO Tim Cook sits down with CBS “Sunday Morning” correspondent David Pogue – author of the new book Apple: The First 50 Years — to reflect on the company’s unique and remarkable 50-year journey. They also explore Steve Jobs’ enduring vision, which sparked a dramatic revival after his return to Apple in 1997.
MacDailyNews Take: Tim Cook was the ideal steward for Apple in the five years immediately following Steve Jobs’ untimely death in 2011. He delivered exactly what the company needed then: rock-solid operational stability, flawless execution, and smart iteration on the revolutionary products and pipeline Jobs had already set in motion.
But for the past decade, Apple, an “insanely great” company built on bold vision and magnetic charisma, has needed something more: a true product visionary to push boundaries again, not just polish what’s already there. Under Cook’s steady but cautious hand, the company’s products have felt increasingly iterative and safe, leaving the lineup feeling a bit stale compared to the game-changing leaps of the Jobs era.
As we’ve always said, Tim Cook is a perfectly fine CEO. He’s highly competent, disciplined, and great at growing and running a massive empire. He’s just not the ideal long-term leader for a company whose DNA demands relentless disruption and “the next insanely great thing.” Apple deserves that spark once more.
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Apple’s forthcoming ‘MacBook Ultra’ to feature a multi-touch OLED display
Apple’s upcoming high-end MacBook update is poised to introduce a major leap forward with a touch-enabled OLED display, Mark Gurman reports for Bloomberg News, marking Apple’s first touchscreen MacBook and its debut of OLED tech in the lineup (following the iPad Pro’s adoption).
Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News:
Apple’s next high-end MacBook Pro update will feature a touch-enabled OLED display — a component that will almost certainly raise the overall price.
When Apple switched the iPad to OLED, its starting price rose by roughly 20%. A similar change with the iPhone in 2017 pushed the base price to $1,000 for the first time.
Given that history, these upcoming laptops will likely sit above the current M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models, rather than replace them.
While Apple could keep the traditional MacBook Pro name, a “MacBook Ultra” label would more clearly signal their position at the top of the lineup. One thing is certain: Apple, yet again, is moving firmly upmarket.
MacDailyNews Take: Overcoming our aversion to having fingers touching our MacBook Pro displays will likely prove to be an impossible task.
We’re perfectly fine with using mice and trackpads, so we’ll continue to keep our Mac displays free of greasy fingerprints, even if we end up with touchscreen Macs.
Who really wants to smear their fingers all over their MacBook Pro’s display?
Touch surfaces don’t want to be vertical. After an extended period of time, your arm wants to fall off. – Steve Jobs
For many years, every MacBook Pro has offered a built-in multi-touch-capable Force Touch trackpad.
Does it make more sense to be smearing your fingers around on your notebook’s screen or on a spacious trackpad that’s designed specifically and solely to be touched? … The iPhone’s screen has to be touched; that’s all it has available. A MacBook’s screen does not have to be touched in order to offer Multi-Touch. — MacDailyNews, March 26, 2009
I think anything can be forced to converge. The problem is that products are about tradeoffs, and you begin to make tradeoffs to the point where what you have left at the end of the day doesn’t please anyone. You can converge a toaster and a refrigerator, but those things are probably not going to be pleasing to the user. – Apple CEO Tim Cook, remarking on the idea of a converged Mac and iPad, April 25, 2012
We really feel that the ergonomics of using a Mac are that your hands are rested on a surface, and that lifting your arm up to poke a screen is a pretty fatiguing thing to do. I don’t think we’ve looked at any of the other guys to date and said, how fast can we get there? — Apple SVP Craig Federighi, June 5, 2018
[Y]ou get this in-between thing, and in-between things are never as good as the individual things themselves. We believe the best personal computer is a Mac, and we want to keep going down that path. And we think the best tablet computing device is an iPad, and we’ll go down that path.
iPad benefits because we assume that you need to be able to do most everything with touch, and we don’t have to trade off on that experience. Mac assumes you want to do most everything with a keyboard and mouse input. We don’t have to trade off on that path. You can look at some of the other products that will try to go halfway between the two. They end up just compromising experiences. That’s not good. – Apple SVP Phil Schiller, November 13, 2019
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