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The Apple Story: How One Company Changed Everything

As Apple marks its 50th anniversary, Ciara Doherty takes a step back from the products and the hy...

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01.00 1 Apr 2026


The Apple Story: How One Company Changed Everything


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As Apple marks its 50th anniversary, Ciara Doherty takes a step back from the products and the hype to look at the bigger picture. How did a company that started in a California garage become one of the most powerful and influential businesses on the planet? 

Joined by tech expert and former Apple employee Andy O'Donoghue, the podcast traces the key moments that defined Apple’s journey — from the vision of Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, through early breakthroughs like the Macintosh, to the near-collapse of the 1990s and the remarkable comeback that followed. From the iPod to the iPhone, Apple didn’t just compete — it reshaped entire industries. 


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