Apple stories - Page 53
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.
Smartphone vendors need to take a look at secondhand market
Thu, 19th Feb 2015
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As the secondhand smartphone market surges to £14 billion, vendors must strategise for the growing appetite for refurbished tech.
The Apple Car - what do we know?
Tue, 17th Feb 2015
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Apple is reportedly working on an electric vehicle dubbed 'Project Titan,' with hundreds of employees, including former Tesla staff, allegedly involved.
New Te Reo Maori app targets total beginners
Mon, 16th Feb 2015
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Victoria University of Wellington's Faculty of Education has released its second Te Reo Maori learning app, Puna.
No-mobile-phone-phobia worldwide epidemic
Mon, 16th Feb 2015
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Nomophobia, the fear of being without a mobile phone, affects 66 million globally, with experts warning of its social and mental health impacts.
Porn no longer scammers' favourite bait
Fri, 13th Feb 2015
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email security
As Valentine scams surge, Bitdefender warns of a new trend: the decline of adult-themed lures, with scammers opting for varied deceitful tricks.
Kiwi consumers urged to stay vigilant amid online threats
Thu, 12th Feb 2015
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Despite decreases of online threats, New Zealanders are being urged to take a vigilant approach to cybersecurity this year.
Apple iOS 8.3 beta features CarPlay, emoji and verification updates
Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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Apple's iOS 8.3 beta unveils CarPlay tech, revamped emoji selector, and improved security with Google two-step verification.
Apple says out with iPhoto, in with Photos app
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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Apple has released its preview of Photos, the new image and video application which will replace iPhoto, for Mac developers.
iOS app review: Superhero Workout (Six to Start)
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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Superhero Workout app aims to make exercising fun by using gamification and a seven-minute routine, but does it work?.
Tablet market falls for the first time ever
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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Samsung's struggles continue as low-cost vendors are quickly proving that mid- to high-priced Android tablets simply aren't cut out for today's tablet market.
Yoobee eyes commercial and education markets
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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Apple specialist Yoobee is ramping up its focus on the commercial and education markets, employing both a commercial channel manager and an education manager.
Apple releases iOS 8.2 beta 5 to developers
Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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Apple seeds iOS 8.2 beta 5 to developers, paving way for April's Apple Watch launch with crucial bug fixes and enhancements.
Wearables market set to soar, worth billions by 2020.
Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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Tech forecast reveals wearable market to skyrocket to £20bn by 2020, with multipurpose devices leading the charge.
Microsoft releases Outlook app for iOS and Android
Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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Microsoft brings Outlook to iOS devices and preview of Android, while Office is now available for free on Android tablets.
An in-depth Look at the New iPhone 6
Fri, 30th Jan 2015
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Apple's new iPhone 6 range hits the market: sleeker, faster and already adored worldwide. Let's delve into the hype and user reactions.
Facebook smashes revenue expectations once again
Thu, 29th Jan 2015
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Facebook's revenue soars to £3.85bn, defying forecasts with mobile ads fuelling a triumphant 7th quarterly win.
Apple's record breaking profits fuelled by iPhone, Mac and App Store sales
Wed, 28th Jan 2015
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Apple has announced its first quarter financial results, reporting it's highest-ever revenue and earnings with a 48% increase in EPS (earnings per share).
Was Facebook hacked last night?
Wed, 28th Jan 2015
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Facebook and Instagram went down for an hour, sending hipsters, humble braggers and creeps into a panic. #socialmediameltdown2015.
Mobile gaming increasing thanks to tablet market
Wed, 28th Jan 2015
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Britons' mobile gaming soars as tablets reign, with average daily play doubling in two years, The NPD Group report finds.
Apple about ready to push Samsung off the smartphone leaders board
Tue, 27th Jan 2015
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Strong sales of Apple's latest round of smartphones are pushing Samsung Electronics as the world's top seller of smartphones.