Apple stories - Page 92
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.
Apple hits highest ever US smartphone share
Tue, 8th Jan 2013
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Apple reaches a milestone, capturing 53.3% of the US smartphone market ahead of Christmas, led by iPhone 5 sales.
App Store tops 40 billion downloads
Tue, 8th Jan 2013
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Apple's App Store shatters records with 40 billion downloads, 20 billion from 2012 alone, highlighting a stellar year for developers.
Armed robbers attack Apple
Tue, 8th Jan 2013
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Robbers target Apple in audacious heists across the USA and France, swiping iPhones and iPads worth over $1.3m on New Year's Eve.
Security breakthrough for Apple & Andriod devices
Mon, 24th Dec 2012
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StrikeForce introduces MobileTrust, a pivotal security solution for Apple and Android, targeting keyloggers and enhancing mobile device protection.
Tumblr releases official iPad App
Fri, 21st Dec 2012
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Tumblr launches its anticipated iPad app with full features, including Markdown and GIF support, now available for free on the App Store.
One-million-square-feet extension for Apple's Austin branch
Fri, 21st Dec 2012
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Apple's Austin expansion adds 1-million-square-feet to its Texas base, aiming to create 3,600 jobs in a US$304m investment for growth.
Samsung drops European sales ban with Apple
Fri, 21st Dec 2012
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Samsung halts its quest to ban Apple products in Europe, advocating for consumer choice amid ongoing patent battles.
Microsoft lagging five years behind Apple
Fri, 21st Dec 2012
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Despite growth, analysts predict Microsoft will trail five years behind Apple in smartphone shipments, holding just 9% global market share by 2017.
Discover new places with Nearby
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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Users can now find new places from the app menu by opening the tab to find local sports friends have either recommended, checked into or liked.
Google Maps hits 10 million iOS downloads
Tue, 18th Dec 2012
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In under 48 hours, Google Maps has soared to 10 million iOS downloads, reclaiming its top spot as iPhone users' favourite map app.
Analysts awaiting Apple's Next Big Thing
Tue, 18th Dec 2012
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Apple faces a stock slide just months after reaching a peak, leaving analysts eager for its 'Next Big Thing' to revive fortunes.
Apple gives iOS beta 4 to developers
Tue, 18th Dec 2012
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Apple rolls out iOS 6.1 beta 4 to developers, hinting at a pre-2023 update with bug fixes, enhancements, and minor features tweaks.
iPhone 5 hits two million Chinese sales
Tue, 18th Dec 2012
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Apple's iPhone 5 achieves record-breaking sales of 2M units in China in just three days, marking the fastest rollout in Apple history.
Google Maps hits iOS – again
Fri, 14th Dec 2012
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After a brief absence, Google Maps returns to iOS, offering users a smoother, voice-guided navigation experience once more.
FileMaker Go flies past 500,000 downloads
Fri, 14th Dec 2012
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FileMaker Go hits over 500,000 downloads as firms craft business solutions on iOS, marking rapid growth in custom app development.
Google Maps goes back to iPhone
Fri, 14th Dec 2012
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Google Maps triumphantly returns to iPhone, promising a smoother, detailed mapping experience after a three-month hiatus.
Oz cops concerned with Apple maps
Tue, 11th Dec 2012
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Australian police warn against Apple Maps after motorists get stranded in a national park, miles from their destination.
Candid Cook talks Steve Jobs and Apple
Tue, 11th Dec 2012
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Tim Cook reflects on Apple's evolution and upholding Steve Jobs' legacy in a revealing Bloomberg interview, discussing the tech giant's focus and changes.
Apple's American dream
Fri, 7th Dec 2012
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Apple pledges $100m to manufacture computers in the US next year, with a focus expected on the iMac range, CEO Tim Cook reveals.
iPhone 5 tops Yahoo obsession search
Tue, 4th Dec 2012
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Apple's iPhone 5 reigns as Yahoo's most obsessed search in 2012, on top of the tech world and overshadowing other global fascinations.