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Apple
The First 50 Years
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David Pogue's 'Apple: The First 50 Years' chronicles the evolution of Apple from its founding through five decades of products, culture, and leadership changes.
Drawing on numerous interviews and archival material, Pogue presents a readable corporate history that highlights pivotal products, behind-the-scenes engineering stories, and the personalities who shaped the company.
The book balances well-known anecdotes with fresh reporting, particularly in earlier eras where sources were more forthcoming.
Pogue pays special attention to landmark moments like the development of the Mac, iPod, and iPhone while situating them within broader business and cultural contexts.
The volume is richly illustrated and aimed at both longtime Apple fans and readers seeking a single-volume history of the company.
Drawing on numerous interviews and archival material, Pogue presents a readable corporate history that highlights pivotal products, behind-the-scenes engineering stories, and the personalities who shaped the company.
The book balances well-known anecdotes with fresh reporting, particularly in earlier eras where sources were more forthcoming.
Pogue pays special attention to landmark moments like the development of the Mac, iPod, and iPhone while situating them within broader business and cultural contexts.
The volume is richly illustrated and aimed at both longtime Apple fans and readers seeking a single-volume history of the company.
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as a deep Apple history book by David Pogue during discussion of Apple’s 50th anniversary.


David Pierce

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as a definitive, authoritatively researched company history released for Apple's 50th anniversary.


Jason Snell
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introducing the guest and by 

as the book he authored about Apple's history.


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David Pogue

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Apple: trying to think different for 50 years
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to introduce the guest and by 

as the book he wrote about Apple's history and future.


Jason Moser


David Pogue

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David Pogue on Apple’s Suprising Past and AI Future
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when interviewing the book's author about Apple's history and behind-the-scenes stories.

Rich DeMuro

Google Maps gets big AI upgrade, Alexa gets a sassy adult voice & David Pogue on Apple’s first 50 years (Episode 165, March 14, 2026)
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as the guest's new book about Apple's history and impact over its first fifty years.

Clare Duffy

50 Years of Apple: How the iPhone Maker Revolutionized Tech
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as a recently obtained advance copy he’s reading about Apple's history and internal drama.


David Pierce

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