Apple has begun its global 50th anniversary celebrations with an event at Grand Central Terminal in New York City, featuring a performance by Alicia Keys. The gathering included Apple executives like CEO Tim Cook and highlighted the company's history of innovation. More events are planned worldwide in the coming weeks.
Apple marked the start of its 50th anniversary festivities on Friday at Grand Central Terminal in New York City. The event drew content creators, journalists, and Apple executives, including CEO Tim Cook. Singer Alicia Keys performed a set of her hits on a bright pink Yamaha grand piano, adding a musical highlight to the occasion.
Keys has a history of collaboration with Apple, including participation in Apple Music projects and serving as the first artist to feature an immersive show on the Apple Vision Pro. The performance underscored Apple's emphasis on creativity, as noted in the company's statement: "In the coming weeks, Apple and its global community will celebrate the company's 50th anniversary, recognizing the creativity, innovation, and impact that people around the world have made possible with Apple technology."
Founded in April 1976 by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, Apple has grown into one of the world's largest technology companies. Its product lineup has evolved from the 8-bit Apple I to modern devices like the iPhone, iPad, MacBook, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. Services such as the App Store, iCloud, Apple Music, and original streaming TV content have also contributed to its success.
The anniversary events follow recent product announcements, including the iPhone 17E, iPad Air, MacBook Air and Pro models, and the MacBook Neo. Apple has not detailed future celebrations but confirmed more in-person gatherings around the world. Tim Cook described the approach to these events as developing "a new muscle" in celebrating the company's past, aligning with the authentic Apple spirit shown at the Grand Central event.
