Apple stories - Page 83
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.
US govt whisteblower revealed
Mon, 10th Jun 2013
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Whistleblower Edward Snowden denies he is hiding and says the focus should be on US government and tech companies.
WWDC: Silent Apple set to speak
Mon, 10th Jun 2013
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Industry prepares for WWDC keynote as quiet Apple gets set to throw its first product party since last October.
Tech giants deny US govt privacy probe
Mon, 10th Jun 2013
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Microsoft, Google, Apple, Facebook, Yahoo and other US companies deny assisting US officials in collecting customer private data since 2007.
Kiwi women chase online instant thrills
Fri, 7th Jun 2013
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New Zealand women are jeopardising their online security following instant thrills such as intimate lingerie and adult toys.
App Review: Wikiweb
Fri, 7th Jun 2013
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Wikiweb, the perfect Wikipedia app for your iPhone or iPad, transforms aimless browsing into an educational pastime.
Porn app banned from Google Glass
Thu, 6th Jun 2013
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Google has banned a porn app for its Google Glass just days after its release, following new policies regarding adult content.
Apple leads US smartphone market
Thu, 6th Jun 2013
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Apple dominates US smartphone market, securing 39% share, leading rivals like Samsung and HTC, according to comScore.
Microsoft provides first Windows 8.1 demo
Thu, 6th Jun 2013
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Microsoft has unveiled the eagerly awaited Windows 8.1 update in a detailed four-minute demo, showcasing new features and improvements.
Fake iPhone chargers: Hacked in 60 seconds
Thu, 6th Jun 2013
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Researchers warn that dodgy Apple chargers could hack iOS software in under a minute, according to an 'alarming' study.
Are PCs dead? HP says no
Thu, 6th Jun 2013
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HP agrees with Microsoft that reports of the PC's death are greatly exaggerated, believing it will remain the content creation device of the future.
Apple smacked with US import ban
Thu, 6th Jun 2013
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Apple faces US import ban on older gadgets, potentially costing $1 billion in revenue, amid Samsung patent row.
Apple's WWDC takes centre stage
Thu, 6th Jun 2013
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Apple's WWDC is set to dazzle with game changing releases as colourful banners adorn San Francisco's Moscone Centre.
Smartphones set for 'watershed' year
Wed, 5th Jun 2013
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Smartphones poised to surpass feature phones, with shipments nearing one billion units in 2013, marking a pivotal year in mobile tech.
Apple iPad set for July production
Wed, 5th Jun 2013
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New report claims Apple will produce the fifth-generation iPad in July, with the iPad mini set to follow suit in November.
Tim Cook 'crazy' to join Apple
Tue, 4th Jun 2013
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Defying advice, Tim Cook recalls the 'crazy' decision to join Apple, marking the start of an unpredictable but revolutionary tech journey.
Apple strikes Warner Music deal as iRadio nears
Tue, 4th Jun 2013
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News that the electronics giant will launch an iRadio service at the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference gathers momentum.
Samsung reveals Galaxy S4 mini
Mon, 3rd Jun 2013
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Electronics giant introduces compact version of company's bestselling smartphone, yet no signs of Kiwi pricing and availability.
Renaissance Director and Acting CEO resigns
Fri, 31st May 2013
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Ron Halls resigns as Renaissance Director and Acting CEO for personal reasons, leaving on May 31. Board praises his impactful service.
The PC is not dead, long live the PC
Fri, 31st May 2013
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Microsoft's VP declares the PC era far from over, evolving into diverse forms - a direct challenge to the 'post PC' narrative.
App Review - Scramble With Friends
Fri, 31st May 2013
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Now, we all love a word game, and sometimes I do get a little bored with Scrabble (shock!), so it's nice to have a break and play some other word games.