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Apple’s 2024 Holiday Ad Goes Viral, Elon Musk Warming to Apple?

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Apple’s 2024 Holiday Ad Goes Viral

In what has become an annual tradition, Apple released its holiday video ad depicting how technology can positively impact our lives.

Over the years, some of the most memorable Apple holiday ads have involved children and teens using Apple to create (digital) gifts for their families. The 2013 ad may jump out at some of you – the one with what looked like disinterested teenager who was actually secretly recording a family video.

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