Apple stories - Page 45
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.
Smartwatches, fitness devices, HDMs: What's in store for the wearables market?
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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The wearables market is booming, with Gartner projecting sales of 274.6 million devices in 2016, including USD $11.5 billion in smartwatch revenue alone.
Slowing smartphone market affecting all players
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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Global smartphone market slowdown affects Apple, with slowest Q4 market growth since 2008, according to Juniper Research.
Apple winning the detachable race
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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The transition towards detachable tablets is in full swing, with Apple coming out on top as the clear winner above Microsoft and other PC vendors.
Apple ups education focus with latest acquisition
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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Hot on the tail of releasing a slew of new education features with iOS 9.3, Apple has acquired LearnSprout, an education technology start-up.
Huge revenues as Apple reports $18.4 billion profit, the largest in its history
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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Apple reports record quarterly results with $18.4bn profit on $75.9bn revenue in Q1 2016, beating last year's figures.
Holiday quarter bolsters smartphone sales, Huawei making waves
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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The worldwide smartphone market finished 2015 on a high, with a strong holiday quarter boosting volumes to record levels.
Vocus M2 merger step closer following shareholder approval
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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The proposed merger of Vocus and M2 has moved a step closer with M2 shareholders voting in favour of the deal, but court approval is still required.
IT teams rate Intel, Google and HP as best tech vendors
Thu, 14th Jan 2016
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Five tech vendors earned satisfaction levels of 70% or more across the eight areas: Intel, Google, HP, IBM and Apple.
What Apple's latest iOS update means for educators
Thu, 14th Jan 2016
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Apple's latest iOS update brings a range of new features designed specifically for the education system, including shared iPads and the Classroom app.
Step by step: how to get back into your iOS device if you're locked out
Thu, 14th Jan 2016
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An iOS device will lock its owner out if the wrong passcode is entered six times in a row. We show you how to get back in.
Smartwatch ecosystem grows, Apple Watch destroys competition
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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Apple Watch dominates smartwatch market with 52% of 2015 sales; Android Wear less than 10%. Samsung's Tizen-based Gear S2 suffers weak sales.
App Store rakes in more than a billion over holiday season
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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Apple's App Store sets a holiday record, with over £800m spent by festive shoppers on apps and in-app purchases.
The only iPad Pro review you'll ever need*
Tue, 15th Dec 2015
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Apple infatuation meets tech critique in an honest, in-depth iPad Pro review - will the device soar or are commitments at risk?.
Tay Tay's exclusive - and predictable - deal with Apple Music
Tue, 15th Dec 2015
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Apple has inked a deal with Taylor Swift that will see users of Apple Music have access to the singer's 1989 World Tour LIVE concert movie.
In pictures: Apple's iTunes U for the classroom
Tue, 15th Dec 2015
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iTunes U helps educators organise their classrooms in a seamless fashion, enabling teachers to deliver lessons, grade assignments and stay connected.
New iPad learning tool will change the way you teach
Tue, 15th Dec 2015
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Apple launches iTunes U, an education tool that allows teachers to organise classes, deliver lessons and grade assignments on iPads.
New Backstab cyberattack targeting iOS devices
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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The BackStab attacks see cyber criminals use malware to remotely infiltrate computers, with iOS devices particularly vulnerable.
Vocus and M2 enter trading halt pending court decision
Fri, 11th Dec 2015
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Vocus and M2 have gone into a trading halt on the ASX as the companies await the outcome of a court hearing on the Vocus' proposed acquisition of M2.
Remaining Next Byte stores to close
Thu, 10th Dec 2015
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Vita Group will close its eight remaining Next Byte retail stores by March next year, with staff to be redeployed within Vita or retrenched.
$1 for an iPhone? You're dreaming
Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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According to NetSafe, New Zealanders are questioning if advertisements offering the latest iPhone for a buck are too good to be true.