Apple stories - Page 172
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.
Dell tablet to launch in Europe
Sun, 16th May 2010
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Dell confirmed that its tablet is planned to launch next month in Europe, to be followed by a US launch later this year.
App review: SnapTell
Sat, 15th May 2010
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SnapTell revolutionises shopping with a snap: instant ratings, prices, and info for books, DVDs, CDs, and games, directly to your mobile.
Adobe: Apple could undermine the next web chapter
Fri, 14th May 2010
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Adobe rebukes Apple, championing open markets and freedom after Jobs critiques Flash, fearing Apple's stance could limit the web's future.
Google working on iPad rival
Fri, 14th May 2010
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Verizon Wireless and Google are collaborating on a new tablet to rival Apple's iPad, says Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam. A release date remains undisclosed.
Second iPhone 4G found - video
Thu, 13th May 2010
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After an Apple employee lost an iPhone 4G in a US bar last month, a second iPhone 4G has turned up in Vietnam.
Google tablet confirmed by US carrier
Thu, 13th May 2010
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Google teams up with Verizon to bring an Android-powered tablet to market, aiming to challenge Apple's iPad dominance.
Bento released for iPad
Thu, 13th May 2010
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Bento's personal database app launches on iPad, offering sync with desktop and a Filemaker Light experience, priced at $4.99.
Apple calls out smartphone research
Wed, 12th May 2010
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Company questions research that says smartphones using Google's Android OS have surpassed iPhone sales in the US.
Steam launches on Mac
Wed, 12th May 2010
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From May 12, Mac users join the Steam community, enjoying a global game download service with over 25M gamers worldwide.
NZ iPad launch planned for July
Sat, 8th May 2010
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New Zealand gears up for iPad launch in July with plans to introduce the iBookstore app alongside it, following Apple's global rollout.
Where are all the tablets?
Sat, 8th May 2010
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After the iPad was released, many thought that tablet fever would ensue, but in reality there are very few consumer-friendly tablets currently on the market.
Netbook sales slump due to iPad
Fri, 7th May 2010
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In part due to the iPad and other tablet computers, netbook sales continue to drop as users purchase other mobile devices.
iPhone jumps in smartphone market
Wed, 5th May 2010
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iPhone tops US sales, hitting 8.8m units this quarter and claims global 3rd spot, as smartphone market sees a 50% surge in sales.
World Of Warcraft running on iPad
Wed, 5th May 2010
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Blizzard's World of Warcraft has been glimpsed running on an iPad, thanks to Gakai's cloud gaming tech, hinting at future possibilities.
Apple acquires chipmaker Intrinsity
Wed, 5th May 2010
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In a bid to create faster chips for its devices, Apple has purchased Intrinsity, which has already created custom chips for the iPad.
iPad sales hit one million mark
Tue, 4th May 2010
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With 3G iPad sales estimated at 300,000, Apple today announced that it has sold more than a million iPads since its US launch on April 3rd.
Apple to close Lala music service
Mon, 3rd May 2010
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Could Apple be about to unveil a cloud-based iTunes service? Apple has announced that it is to close Lala, its recently purchased online music service.
Jobs: Flash is why Macs crash
Fri, 30th Apr 2010
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Apple's Steve Jobs cites security and crashes as key reasons for banning Flash on iOS devices, emphasising technology over business motives.
Apple dates June conference - new iPhone expected
Thu, 29th Apr 2010
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The iPhone maker's annual developers conference will kick off on June 7, where the company is expected to unveil the new iPhone.
Police raid Gizmodo editor's home
Tue, 27th Apr 2010
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Following last week's report on the fourth generation iPhone that was lost in a bar, US police have raided the writer's home and seized his computer equipment.