MacRumors marks its 26th anniversary today, founded by Arnold Kim on February 24, 2000, while he was a medical student. The site has grown into one of the world's most popular Apple news websites, chronicling major product launches from the original iPod in 2001 to the Apple Vision Pro headset in 2023. Kim was profiled in The New York Times in 2008, and the site shares its birthday with Steve Jobs, who would have turned 71 today.

Over more than two decades, MacRumors has documented Apple's evolution through countless product announcements and community discussions. The site's forums captured real-time reactions to groundbreaking devices like the iPhone in 2007, iPad in 2010, and AirPods in 2016. Each launch thread represents a snapshot of Apple fandom at that moment, from the excitement over the MacBook Air's debut to debates about the iPhone X's controversial notch.

The anniversary celebration includes a comprehensive list of forum threads for major Apple products, offering readers a nostalgic journey through Apple's history. As MacRumors enters its 27th year, it continues to serve as a vital hub for Apple enthusiasts, providing breaking news, in-depth analysis, and a platform for community discussion about everything from iOS updates to rumored future products like the anticipated iPhone Fold.