Apple stories - Page 101
Founded as Apple Computer Company in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne, Apple Inc. is the world's largest technology provider when it comes to revenue and market capitalisation.
What started as a project to build an 8-bit desktop computer has since grown into an extensive, worldwide portfolio of products, ranging from laptops and smartphones to smartwatches and listening devices.
It was also the first publicly traded U.S. company to be valued at over USD$1 trillion in August 2018, then $2 trillion in August 2020, and most recently $3 trillion in January 2022.
How does the UFB network work?
Wed, 11th Jul 2012
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New Zealand Government's Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) policy is to accelerate the rollout of ultra-fast broadband to 75% of Kiwis by the end of 2019...
In three months - everything has changed at Renaissance
Tue, 10th Jul 2012
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It's been a good few months for the folks at Auckland based technology distributor, retailer and trainer Renaissance.
Layman's explanation of Twitter
Tue, 10th Jul 2012
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For those baffled by social media, this primer decodes Twitter, explaining its 140-character posts, origins, and usage essentials.
Over 10,500 homes in Hamilton & Tauranga ready to connect to Fibre
Tue, 10th Jul 2012
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Over 10,500 homes in Hamilton and Tauranga can now access ultrafast broadband as Ultrafast Fibre Ltd expands its network.
News: Apple Maps on Intel-based Macs, Apple in the Fortune 500, Apple TV questions, and more!
Mon, 9th Jul 2012
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Apple Maps may hit Intel-based Macs, Apple leaps to 55th in Fortune 500, and Apple TV's custom screensaver query answered.
Layman's explanation of Facebook
Mon, 9th Jul 2012
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Facebook demystified: From keeping in touch to brand building, find out how this major social network shapes our online lives.
Facebook to hit one billion users
Mon, 9th Jul 2012
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Its IPO may have been something of an anticlimax but it doesn't appear to have done Facebook any lasting damage with users.
News: Developer News Window, replacing MobileMe, liquid contact indicators, and more!
Thu, 5th Jul 2012
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New Developer News Window bridges the gap between Mac App developers and users, as MobileMe fades and MacBook Pro ups liquid indicator count.
Specific Spotify gets the personal touch
Thu, 5th Jul 2012
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Spotify boosts its personal touch, launching artist-curated apps to deepen music discovery for over 16 million tracks.
News: beta iCloud website, expensive Thunderbolt cables, App Store Sandboxing, and more!
Wed, 4th Jul 2012
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Apple has unveiled a new beta of the iCloud website that features a few new apps that aren't currently available to consumers on the normal iCloud website.
App of the week....Chrome for iOS
Wed, 4th Jul 2012
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Chrome lands on iOS, mixing slow performance with seamless sync capabilities. Discover why this app's pros may outweigh its cons.
New Nokia Lumia and LG Optimus announced
Wed, 4th Jul 2012
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Nokia debuts the Lumia 610 in New Zealand for NZD $449 through Vodafone, while LG launches the stylish Optimus L3 for NZD $229 via Telecom.
The latest and greatest from TomTom
Tue, 3rd Jul 2012
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TomTom introduces the Via 620, a new study revealing the favourite Kiwi holiday spot and Mapshare for New Zealanders on the move.
News: Apple executives after Apple, Retina app updates, iWork closes soon, and more!
Tue, 3rd Jul 2012
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Apple's Bob Mansfield retires, making way for Dan Riccio amid updates for Retina apps, while iWork faces closure, reshaping the tech landscape.
Twitter cuts links with LinkedIn
Tue, 3rd Jul 2012
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Twitter slashes its social ties with LinkedIn, stopping the automatic syncing of user tweets to their LinkedIn profiles.
Giving old wood new life - iPad
Mon, 2nd Jul 2012
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Sounder Industries innovates by turning historic lumber into a unique, eco-friendly iPad amplifier, enhancing sound naturally.
News: MobileMe shuts down, Chrome crashing MacBook Air, the original OS X tablet, and more!
Sun, 1st Jul 2012
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MobileMe service ends as Apple transitions users to iCloud, Google's Chrome causing MacBook Air crashes, and Modbook revives the OS X tablet.
News: iTunes overhaul, MacBook Pro with Retina FAQ, iOS 6 beta 2 on the Apple TV, and more!
Thu, 28th Jun 2012
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Apple plans major iTunes overhaul with enhanced music sharing and social media integration; plus new MacBook Pro Retina display FAQ and iOS 6 beta 2 features.
News: higher prices for Mac users, Apple's Reno data center, iCloud and the App Store, and more!
Wed, 27th Jun 2012
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Orbitz targets Mac users with pricier options, while Apple invests $1bn in Reno data centre and faces iCloud, App Store issues.
App of the Week: a bit of fun
Wed, 27th Jun 2012
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From flicking paper in offices to calculating life stats, explore the quirky apps turning dull moments into fun!.