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Today in Apple history: One of Apple’s earliest rivals bites the dust

By: Luke Dormehl

13 September 2026 at 16:34

Photo of the Osborne 1 portable computer on a white background

On September 13, 1983, Osborne Computer Corporation, one of Apple’s early rivals, declared bankruptcy. The Osborne 1 went down as a failure.

(via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

Today in Apple history: iPod shows it has life after iPhone

By: Luke Dormehl

5 September 2026 at 15:10

The first iPod touch, released in 2007.

On September 5, 2007, Apple introduced its first post-iPhone iPods: the third-gen iPod nano, the iPod Classic and the iPod touch.

(via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)