Apple stories - Page 41
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.
Meet the newest members of the iPhone family
Thu, 8th Sep 2016
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Apple introduces new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, available to Kiwis tomorrow. Features include water and dust resistance. iPhone 7 starts at NZ$1199.
Headphone jack be gone! iPhone launches mission to kill wires with AirPods
Thu, 8th Sep 2016
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The countless 'leaks' have been right about something - Apple's new iPhones will be without the traditional 3.5mm headphone jack - meet the AirPods.
Fitbit's dominance in wearables market remains unchallenged, Apple suffers decline
Wed, 7th Sep 2016
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Fitbit's dominance over the global market remains unchallenged, as the company's name becomes synonymous with fitness bands.
Hands-on Review: Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac
Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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Applications such as Parallels Desktop 12 aim to make your life a whole lot easier by running Virtual Machines (VMs) within your Mac environment.
From the Dark Side turn you must: Alternatives to Windows 10
Wed, 31st Aug 2016
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Pat Pilcher has just published an article aptly entitled, Windows 10 is horrible. So what are the alternatives? Owen McCarthy investigates..
Check Point says beware of the Trident Exploits on iOS
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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UAE activist targeted by 'Trident' - a trio of zero-day iOS exploits enabling total device control, discovered by Toronto researchers.
Calm before the storm: Australia holds its breath in declining smartphone market
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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Australian smartphone market continues to slide, with Q2 shipments dropping to 1.8 million, down 18% YoY, according to IDC.
Kiwi startup takes out global award; recognised by Steve Wozniak
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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New Zealand's oDocs has been named the global Best Startup, Social Impact in the annual Talent Unleashed Awards for technological entrepreneurship.
Low smartphone penetration in APAC represents 'big opportunity' for vendors
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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Global smartphone shipments are expected to grow this year despite Apple posting its first annual decline. APAC can expect 13% growth.
Samsung remains on top in worldwide smartphone volumes
Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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Samsung holds its lead in global smartphone sales, with strong performances from Galaxy S7 models driving growth amid market shifts.
Apple celebrates its 1 billionth iPhone sale
Fri, 29th Jul 2016
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Apple celebrates selling one billion iPhones worldwide, but sales drop as rumors circulate about iPhone 7 release.
Smartphone market enjoys modest Q2 growth, Canalys finds
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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Samsung leads with successful VR strategy as global smartphone market posts Q2 uptick, despite Apple's decline.
Apple's earnings fall victim to iPhone sales slump
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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Apple releases Q3 results: revenue falls for second straight quarter, along with sales of iPhone. Quarterly profit down 27%.
Dick Smith creditors vote for liquidation of failed company
Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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Dick Smith Holdings creditors have voted to place the failed business into liquidation in a last ditch effort to recoup some of their lost money.
And winner for the best Mac security solution is…
Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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Are you a Mac user? Apple's offerings claim a substantial part of the market, and thus it is always good to know which security solution is best.
Apple Watch driving cellular smart watch shipments
Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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The popularity of smart watches with cellular connectivity is set to skyrocket, with 53.6 million units forecast to be shipped by 2020, according to Canalys.
Are Apple upgrades sabotaging older models?
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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SumofUs claims Apple's iOS10 upgrade strategy is planned obsolescence, making older devices slower, according to a petition with over 150,000 signatures.
New malware steals passwords from OS X keychain
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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OSX/Keydnap is reportedly a Trojan stealing passwords and keys out of OS X keychains, while creating a permanent backdoor.
New backdoor malware targeting Mac devices
Fri, 8th Jul 2016
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Apple users beware: New 'Backdoor.MAC.Eleanor' malware offers hackers full system control, posing as a benign file converter.
Hands-on Review: Android Auto vs CarPlay
Wed, 29th Jun 2016
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Holden Captiva offers compatibility with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, providing a glimpse of the future of smart car technology.