Bank holidays next week, 6 April - 12 April: Banking is one of the most important services that an individual avails and therefore, tracking bank holidays in India is crucial to make sure that the work at bank branches can be done without any hassles. Like all other institutions
US agents have detained Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter. Their green card status was revoked by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The State Department stated Afshar supported Iran's government. This detention follows similar action against Fatemeh Ardeshir-Larijani, daughter of Ali Larijani
India is approaching the peak of its demographic dividend – the share of its working-age population is expected to begin declining after 2030. Whether that dividend translates into economic gains depends on how well the country absorbs its young
That was the message from the official Southampton X account to a disgruntled Arsenal fan who had chirped back at the Saints' post celebrating their shock FA Cup victory. Just 14 days ago the Gunners were being tipped for an unprecedented quadruple but after defeats to Manchester City in the
Ranveer Singh is currently enjoying the massive success and widespread appreciation for his recent release, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, winning hearts with his power-packed performance. Released on March 19, the Aditya Dhar directorial hit the ball out of the park on the opening day itself
Apple at 50: Three products that changed how we live - and three that really didn't
Few companies have managed to define how people use technology in their everyday lives as resoundingly as Apple.
The company, which celebrated its 50th birthday this week, was started by two Steves in a San Franciscan garage. It has had some truly standout successes - and some notable flops.
These days, nearly one out of every three people on the planet owns an Apple product - a success that Emma Wall, chief investment strategist for financial services company Hargreaves Lansdown, said had as much to do with the company's marketing as it did its hardware.
"They sold a dream," she said, and they added something that was "quite new at the time - the idea that branding was as important as the product line".
Apple's string of hits has arguably slowed since the death of its visionary co-founder Steve Jobs, as the company focuses more on refining its existing technology.
Ken Segall, Jobs's creative director for 12 years, told the BBC that Apple's current chief executive, Tim Cook, had done an "amazing job" at changing with the times and keeping the company profitable.
But he added that many Apple purists still do not feel as excited by the company's current phase because "they remember that older Apple was Steve Jobs".
As the company pushes past its half-century, we asked technology analysts and experts to take a look at some of the significant ways the company changed the tech world, and some of the ways it arguably missed the mark.
While by no means the first portable digital music player when it was released in 2001, the iPod is one of "Apple's most iconic products" argued Craig Pickerell of The Apple Geek. Not just because of what it was, but "because of what it changed".
"MP3 players were clunky, storage was limited, and managing your music library felt like a chore," he said.
The iPod changed all of that almost overnight.
The click-wheel design distinguished the device and introduced the iTunes library, paving the way for legal digital music downloading to hit the mainstream.
Released in 2007, the iPod Touch was designed by the same team, who later invented the iPhone - which quickly overshadowed the iPod.
"Without the iPod, Apple would likely have lacked both the financial strength and the operational maturity required to take on the complexity of the smartphone industry," said Francisco Jeronimo, technology analyst at market research firm IDC.
More than 200 million iPhones are sold each year - with roughly one purchased somewhere in the world every seven seconds.
To Ben Wood of CCS Insight, a market research firm, it is the "Hotel California of smartphones" - once you have one, you are "very unlikely to leave" the Apple ecosystem for a rival Android-powered device.
"An iPod, a phone, and an internet communicator. These are not three separate devices, this is one device," said a beaming Steve Jobs holding up the first edition of the phone at its unveiling to the world in 2007.
Like many revolutionary Apple products, the iPhone was not the first example of its kind - other phones had internet capabilities, or touchscreens.
But tech journalist Kara Swisher argues its "gorgeous marketing" helped catapult it into the mainstream.
"It made you think of it not as a tech device, but a device of romance," she said.
By the time the wearable Apple Watch launched in 2015, Jobs had died from cancer.
But his successor Tim Cook came with an aim befitting of his innovative predecessor - to make the best watch in the world.
In terms of revenue generated for Apple - roughly $15bn (£11.3bn) - it's hard to argue that the world's best-selling smartwatch has not succeeded in that aim.
"As a standalone business, Apple Watch would sit comfortably among the top 250 to 300 largest companies in America," said Wood.
While the first prototype was relatively basic, its future models also pioneered wearable health tech with features like ECG monitoring and fall detection, making it a key driver of health and fitness technology.
The device now reportedly shifts more units annually than the entire traditional Swiss watch industry.
In some ways the Apple Lisa, a personal computer released in 1983 at the pricey sum of nearly $10,000 (approximately £6,600 then), was groundbreaking.
It was one of the first PCs to feature a graphical user interface (GUI) and a mouse.
But tech analyst Paolo Pescatore said the computer, targeted at business users, was "far too costly", unable to succeed commercially.
The failure, he said, demonstrated "being ahead of the curve is not enough if the product is poorly positioned".
Apple would learn from its mistakes when they released the original Macintosh a year later, with a relatively more consumer friendly price tag of $2,495 (approximately £1,900 in 1984).
Apple's "butterfly" keyboard design - a mechanism introduced in 2015 for laptop keyboards - was a "rare misstep in reliability", said Pickerell.
The design for devices such as the MacBook Air saw keyboards fitted with a two-sided hinged keyboard switch, which somewhat resembled butterfly wings.
But it divided opinion, with some saying the mechanism made keyboards less easy to type on, making it feel as though Apple was "prioritising thinness over durability", said Pickerell.
By 2019, the company unveiled a new16in MacBook Pro - without the butterfly keyboard.
A far more recent notable miss for Apple has been the Vision Pro headset, argued Wood.
The first major new product to be released by the firm since the Apple Watch, Wood said Apple's big bet on mixed reality was ultimately too "cumbersome" and lacking in content to match the success of Apple's other products.
According to tech news site The Information, the company scaled back production of the $3,500 (£2,600) headset just a few months after launching, due to low demand and a high amount of unsold stock.
The misstep means Apple will "likely be cautious about moving quickly into related areas such as smart glasses", said Wood.
Sign up for our Tech Decoded newsletter to follow the world's top tech stories and trends. Outside the UK? Sign up here.
Source: BBC
Related Posts: Didn't Realise When UP Changed Really Didn't Understand He Was Amazon Great Indian Festival sale is LIVE with attractive offers on car products Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale is now LIVE on Apple products Trump didn't want Epstein files released Didn’t expect this Madhuri Dixit’s ombré saree is the shaded glam comeback we didn’t know we needed Nitish Kumar govt didn't do anything for extremely backward classes All About The Silent Carcinogens You Didn’t Know Were Raising Cancer Risk Dolly Parton's sister 'didn't mean to scare anyone' with call for prayers
Weekly Love Horoscope for April 5-11, 2026: These zodiacs may experience a new beginning in loveWeekly Love Horoscope for April 5-11, 2026: Mercury advises you to think about what you want in your love life to improve it. Published on: Apr 05
Just now
Few companies have managed to define how people use technology in their everyday lives as resoundingly as Apple. The company, which celebrated its 50th birthday this week, was started by two Steves in a San Franciscan garage. It has had some truly standout successes - and some notable flops
Just now
This article was originally published in Rest of World, which covers technology’s impact outside the West. On March 3, the GSMA, a global advocacy and lobby group for the mobile communications industry, announced partnerships to pilot $40 smartphones in Congo, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania
Just now
![Taipei [Taiwan], April 5 (ANI): Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence detected the presence of six Chinese military vessels and an official ship operating](http://newsorbit360.com/files/news/en/imgs/taiwan-detects-6-chinese-vessels.webp?height=520)
Taipei [Taiwan], April 5 (ANI): Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence detected the presence of six Chinese military vessels and an official ship operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Sunday. As per the MND, Taiwan monitored the situation and responded.Taipei [Taiwan]
Just now
In mid-20th Century Bengal in eastern India, some of the biggest female stars on stage were actually men. Foremost among them was Chapal Bhaduri - better known as Chapal Rani - the reigning "queen" of jatra, a travelling theatre tradition that once drew vast, fervent crowds
Just now
Shirt launches are a hotly anticipated part of every World Cup. And this year's campaigns from the two main kit-makers - Adidas and Nike - mark a notable departure from previous competitions, featuring more streetwear-inspired collections than traditional matching football shorts, socks and boots
Just now
Rory McIlroy achieved a career Grand Slam by winning the Masters. He now returns to Augusta National to defend his title. McIlroy has a deep understanding of the course. Despite recent mixed form, his past experiences at Augusta are crucial. He carries the weight of expectation as a champion
Just now
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday alleged that the new curriculum framework announced by the Central Board of Secondary Education is a “calculated and deeply concerning attempt at linguistic imposition”. The curriculum, announced on Thursday
Just now
The Trump administration is urging a federal appeals court to halt a judge's order pausing the construction of a $400 million ballroom, citing grave national security risks to the President and his family. Lawyers argue the current open construction site is more vulnerable to threats than a
Just now
The Bogibeel bridge has transformed connectivity in eastern Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. This road-cum-rail link over the Brahmaputra river has shortened travel times dramatically. Dhemaji is experiencing business growth. Dibrugarh sees increased real estate activity and attracts students
Just now
Easter wishes: 100 Happy Easter 2026 images, joyful greetings, thoughtful messages to spread love, hope on Easter SundayHappy Easter 2026 wishes: As you send these messages and share these Easter images, remember that the smallest gesture can be a beacon of hope for someone else
Just now
The Iranian military on Saturday rejected United States President Donald Trump’s threat to destroy the country’s critical infrastructure if it does not accept a peace deal or reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, AFP reported. Here are more top updates from the conflict in West Asia:The
Just now
Ranveer Singh's next after Dhurandhar is Pralay: Know all about the zombie movie from producer Hansal MehtaProduction for the film Pralay, starring Ranveer Singh, will commence in mid-2026 with a budget of ₹300 crore. Apr 5, 2026, 07:08:00 IST Written by Soumya Srivastava Share via Copy link It
Just now
Colorado, Apr 5 (AP) Workers at one of the nation’s largest meatpacking plants have agreed to return to work and halt a three-week strike after plant owner JBS USA agreed to resume negotiations, labour union representatives announced Saturday
Just now
ISRO is preparing for launches starting in May. Several missions are planned for the new financial year. Gaganyaan and NavIC programs are on track. Astronaut training continues for human spaceflight. Future lunar exploration missions are also progressing
Just now
GREELEY, Colo. — Workers at one of the nation's largest meatpacking plants have agreed to return to work and halt a three-week strike after plant owner JBS USA agreed to resume negotiations, labor union representatives announced Saturday. The strike by thousands of workers at the Swift Beef Co
Just now
‘€33.15 for a day’: Indian founder shares detailed breakdown of daily expenses in MunichAn Indian woman broke down her Munich day expenses, showing how she managed food, coffee and leisure within €33. Updated on: Apr 04, 2026 9:51 PM IST By Mahipal Singh Chouhan Share via Copy link An
Just now
Derek Chisora suffered a points defeat by Deontay Wilder in a wild heavyweight contest at London's O2 Arena in what is expected to be his final professional bout. Chisora, 42, was dropped in the eighth round and sent through the ropes. The Briton looked close to being stopped several times as
Just now
Delhi Metro Timings: If you are planning to travel by Delhi Metro in the coming days, this news could be of great importance to you. The Delhi Metro has revised its timings for one day in view of the PNB Soldierathon 2026, scheduled to take place on April 5. For your information
Just now
Rashmika Mandanna is all set to celebrate her 30th birthday tomorrow, on April 5, and it’s going to be extra-special as this marks her first birthday celebration after tying the knot with Vijay Deverakonda. Ahead of her birthday, the actress was spotted at the Hyderabad airport with Vijay and his
Just now
The Election Commission of India has ordered the suspension of four police officials in West Bengal. This action follows a law and order failure during a roadshow in Bhabanipur. Disciplinary proceedings will be initiated against them. Separately
Just now
With the arrival of April in every financial year, several economic and social regulations that impact the daily lives of common citizens change. One such area concerns the gas cylinders that are an essential fixture in every household. In light of rising demand for gas and prevailing conditions in
Just now
Delhi weather update: The IMD issued Orange and Yellow alerts for Delhi today as heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning are predicted. Check the 5-day weather forecast and the latest Air Quality Index (AQI) updates for the national capital
Just now
Nikola Jokic scored 40 points to propel the Denver Nuggets to a 136-134 overtime victory over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, ending San Antonio’s 11-game NBA winning streak. The three-time NBA Most Valuable Player added eight rebounds
Just now
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce already married? Chiefs star drops massive hint Published on: Apr 05, 2026 5:14 AM IST By HT Global Sports Desk Share via Copy link Travis Kelce, left, and Taylor Swift pose after the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills (AP) Key Takeaways Summary
Just now
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa settled for a quick and uneventful draw with Hikaru Nakamura of the United States, while Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan continued his winning streak by defeating Wei Yi of China in the sixth round of the Candidates chess tournament here on Saturday
Just now
The Union government on Saturday described as “factually incorrect” reports that an Iranian crude oil shipment had been diverted from India to China due to alleged payment issues, reiterating that the country’s crude oil requirements remain secure for the coming months
Just now
