Apple stories - Page 73
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.
Users beware… of the exploding iPad Air
Mon, 11th Nov 2013
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An iPad Air bursts into flames in a Canberra Vodafone store, startling shoppers. No injuries reported as Apple investigates the cause.
Hands on with Apple's 'most forward-thinking' iPhone 5S
Sat, 9th Nov 2013
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For the first time ever, Apple has introduced two new distinct lines of iPhone. Is it a sign of weakness or a show of strength?.
Zuckerberg approves new Facebook Like button
Fri, 8th Nov 2013
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CEO Mark Zuckerberg gives the nod as the social media giant's six month development process finally comes to an end...
IDC: Android drives worldwide tablet growth
Tue, 5th Nov 2013
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Worldwide tablet shipments grew to 47.6 million units in the third quarter of 2013, drove largely in part through Android products.
Apple's iPad Air goes on sale in NZ today…
Tue, 5th Nov 2013
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Vodafone will today begin offering the iPad Air to Kiwis, with the iPad mini with Retina display set to follow later this month.
Renaissance sells NatCol / YooBee to ACG for $14 million
Thu, 31st Oct 2013
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Renaissance agrees to sell its Yoobee School of Design to ACG for $14m, boosting ACG's footprint in NZ's education sector.
Adobe admits 38 million users hacked, not 3 million
Thu, 31st Oct 2013
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Adobe reveals that 38 million users have been affected by a cyber security attack, after previously claiming only three million were impacted.
Cook offers Apple 'new category' hope
Wed, 30th Oct 2013
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Apple CEO Tim Cook has refused to rule out a move into a new product market, sparking speculation about possible expansions.
Apple fights back with strong iPhone sales
Tue, 29th Oct 2013
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Apple reports sales of almost 34 million iPhones, beating Wall Street expectations & forecasting a strong holiday season.
Apple earnings: Are investors worrying?
Tue, 29th Oct 2013
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Tim Cook will this morning offer the clearest indication as to whether Apple's low-cost iPhone 5C model has either missed the mark or hit the jackpot.
Apple's Cook takes swipe at 'confused' Microsoft
Sat, 26th Oct 2013
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'Our competition is confused. They're turning tablets into PCs and PCs into tablets. Who knows what they're going to do next?'.
10 million BBM downloads for Android/iOS users in 24 hours…
Thu, 24th Oct 2013
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In just 24 hours BBM has been downloaded over 10 million times by Android and iPhone users, one of the best single-day openings for a mobile app to date.
Is Apple crushing Microsoft with software deal…?
Thu, 24th Oct 2013
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Apple's new strategy of free software could pressure Microsoft to lower its prices, a shift driven by hardware subsidies.
Microsoft: Did you enjoy Apple's distorted iPad event...?
Thu, 24th Oct 2013
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Seems like the RDF (Reality Distortion Field) typically generated by an Apple event has extended beyond Cupertino...
Apple revels in Cupertino's 'biggest day for apps'
Wed, 23rd Oct 2013
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Apple has unveiled a new range of iWork and iLife apps, now free with all new Mac and iOS devices, according to company announcements made in San Francisco.
Lower-priced models drive global device growth
Tue, 22nd Oct 2013
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Affordable devices fuel global growth, with lower-priced models and small tablets leading a 4.5% increase in device shipments in 2013.
Good Technology reports significant growth in enterprise applications adoption
Tue, 22nd Oct 2013
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Good Technology reports a surge in enterprise apps, with a 60% rise in device activations and 1000 custom applications deployed.
Will smart machines absorb millions of human jobs…?
Mon, 21st Oct 2013
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Despite CEOs' scepticism, Gartner warns smart machines could reshape millions of jobs by 2020, challenging firms to adapt or fall behind.
Apple invites press to new iPad 5 and iPad Mini 2 event
Thu, 17th Oct 2013
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Cupertino is strongly expected to unveil a new version of its full-sized iPad next week, along with a new iPad Mini.
Apple hires Burberry CEO as it moves into lifestyle
Thu, 17th Oct 2013
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Apple has confirmed that Angela Ahrendts, CEO of Burberry, will be joining the company as the tech giant moves into the lifestyle space.