# Forget the RAM crisis and rising prices - Apple’s 50th anniversary is the perfect time to grab these retro gadgets and celebrate a time when computing was fun

> On April 1, 2026, Apple will officially be 50 years old, and the Cupertino company is planning some big celebrations.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/seasonal-sales/forget-the-ram-crisis-and-rising-prices-apples-50th-anniversary-is-the-perfect-time-to-grab-these-retro-gadgets-and-celebrate-a-time-when-computing-was-fun?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69c5521841148e9690da3fe9)
- **Published:** 2026-03-26
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #apple-watch #wearables #amazon #apple #imac #gadgets #retro #anniversary
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