Apple stories - Page 145
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.
Mac sales likely to exceed expectations
Tue, 19th Jul 2011
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Analysts predict surging Mac sales as Apple set to announce impressive $24.75bn earnings, eclipsing forecasts. Full report due tomorrow.
Adventure photographer to speak at Yoobee
Mon, 18th Jul 2011
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Tonight at Yoobee Newmarket, adventure lensman Tony Harrington shares how tech reshapes photography, drawing on his globe-trotting exploits.
Macs and PCs working together
Tue, 12th Jul 2011
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Parallels Desktop 6 for Mac makes Macs and PCs collaborators, with over 50% of Fortune Global 200 firms adopting it for seamless workflow.
Nortel patent purchase approved
Tue, 12th Jul 2011
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A consortium of tech giants, including Apple and Microsoft, wins Nortel patents for $4.5 billion, outbidding Google in a key patent war victory.
An App a day keeps the doctor away
Tue, 12th Jul 2011
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Apple celebrates hitting 15 billion App Store downloads, a milestone achieved in just six months, underscoring the platform's unprecedented success.
Signs point to Lion release this Thursday
Mon, 11th Jul 2011
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Apple fans gear up as the release of OS X Lion, along with upgraded MacBook Airs, is strongly tipped for this Thursday.
Smartphones hitch final ride into space
Mon, 11th Jul 2011
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Smartphones head to space aboard Atlantis for scientific experiments, marking a cosmic leap in tech's universal journey.
Is the laptop dead?
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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There was a time when owning a laptop was uncommon and typically restricted to business people who travelled a lot for work.
Tablet growth predicted despite post-Xmas dip
Tue, 28th Jun 2011
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Tablet market in New Zealand and Australia set to grow, with IDC predicting doubling in shipments despite slow first quarter. Android market could triple.
Classic Mac shooter on its way for the iPad
Mon, 27th Jun 2011
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The classic Mac first-person shooter Marathon will soon be released to iPad owners free of charge via the App Store.
Apple wins touch-screen patent
Fri, 24th Jun 2011
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Apple's triumph in securing a pivotal iPhone touch-screen patent may set the stage for intense legal skirmishes with rival tech giants.
Kiwi payment gateway launches iPhone App
Thu, 23rd Jun 2011
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Flo2Cash unveils New Zealand's first smartphone payment app, offering merchants a cost-effective, secure way to process credit card payments.
'Trusted malware' on the rise: AVG
Thu, 23rd Jun 2011
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Hackers exploit 'trusted malware' to breach data, with AVG reporting a sharp increase in digitally signed malware attacks in 2011.
Updated video editing app from Apple
Wed, 22nd Jun 2011
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Apple's Final Cut Pro X revamps video editing: Magnetic Timeline, content auto-analysis, and seamless background rendering at NZ$399.99.
150 million users for Apple's iCloud
Wed, 22nd Jun 2011
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Apple's iCloud set to revolutionise with 150 million users, following a surge in interest for its free and premium services, reveals RBC Capital survey.
Startling security lapse at Dropbox
Tue, 21st Jun 2011
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Dropbox confesses to a severe security lapse, leaving users' data unprotected for hours due to a bug in their system.
Tablet growth 'staggering': report
Tue, 21st Jun 2011
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Tablet sales set to soar to 215 million by 2025, with Apple's iPad leading the charge, defying predictions of PC market cannibalisation.
Cool CPUs expected to drive new slim Macs
Tue, 21st Jun 2011
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Intel's new ultra-efficient Sandy Bridge chips could power slimmer MacBook Airs, boosting performance while cutting heat and battery use.
Blackberry maker shares plummet
Mon, 20th Jun 2011
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Decline hits Blackberry's parent, RIM, as shares fall to a 5-year low, reflecting intense competition from iPhone and Android devices.
NetGear banishes Wi-Fi dead spots
Sun, 19th Jun 2011
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NetGear's latest tech, the Universal Wi-Fi Range Extender, promises to eliminate irksome Wi-Fi dead zones, welcoming a seamless internet experience.