Apple stories - Page 175
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.
Kindle for Mac application now available
Fri, 19th Mar 2010
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Allowing users to read and purchase Kindle books on their Mac, even if they don't have a Kindle, Amazon has released its application for Mac.
Next iPhone could include multitasking
Sat, 13th Mar 2010
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Rumours suggest the next iPhone might finally offer multitasking, letting users run several apps simultaneously, a long-awaited feature.
90,000 iPads ordered in first six hours
Sat, 13th Mar 2010
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With iPad pre-orders opening today in the US, one analyst claims the that more than 90,000 iPads have been ordered in the first six hours of availability.
iPad turns heads of some e-reader owners
Thu, 11th Mar 2010
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More than a quarter of current e-reader owners wish they'd waited for the iPad, according to a new consumer survey.
LogMeIn releases new pro version for Mac
Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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LogMeIn's newest version for Mac allows users to access their Macs on-the-go with an Internet connection or an iPhone.
FileMaker 11 released
Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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Packing a variety of new features and a focus on easier database creation and ways to increase productivity, FileMaker 11 is now available.
Portal 2 coming to Mac
Mon, 8th Mar 2010
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Valve announces sequel to hit game Portal, exciting gamers worldwide, with the added bonus of releasing on Mac.
iPad to hit US stores April 3rd
Sun, 7th Mar 2010
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Confirming an official release date, Apple has announced that the iPad will hit US shelves on April 3rd, with pre-orders starting next week.
Apple to host videos in the cloud
Fri, 5th Mar 2010
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Apple is reportedly planning to move iTunes video libraries into the cloud, following talks with content providers.
iPad could suffer stock shortages
Fri, 5th Mar 2010
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Despite rumours of shortages, Apple's iPad set to hit US shelves on March 26th, with Foxconn ensuring up to 700,000 units for launch.
iBooks coming to NZ soon?
Thu, 4th Mar 2010
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iBooks may soon hit New Zealand as Apple hints at global expansion with a new job posting, signaling earlier availability than anticipated.
Apple files lawsuit against HTC
Wed, 3rd Mar 2010
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Apple sues HTC over iPhone tech, hinting at a deeper battle with Google over Android's use of patented innovations.
2010: YEAR OF THE TABLET?
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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While many businesses plan to forego tablets in favour of netbooks, that could change as tablet prices drop and allow for increased portability.
Apple’s iPad – it’s here!
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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Apple finally unveils the much-anticipated iPad, blending the gap between smartphones and laptops with its novel media consumption design.
Drama on the high seas
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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The sinking of the anti-whaling trimaran Ady Gill in the Southern Ocean has caused a global outcry but also sparked a public relations war.
HELP US TO HELP YOU
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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If your XP taskbar becomes locked for some reason, you can unlock it by right-clicking the Start button, choose Properties.
IMPROVE YOUR YOUTUBING
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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Elevate your YouTube game with tricks for a sleeker viewing, mobile streaming, and easy clip sharing. Discover more at www.youtube.com/xl.
iPhone sales doubled in 2009
Sun, 28th Feb 2010
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Apple doubled its iPhone sales in 2009 and now holds the third largest global market share in smartphones, according to a new report from Gartner.
iTunes reaches 10 billion songs downloaded
Fri, 26th Feb 2010
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Apple announced today that iTunes has sold more than 10 billion songs, and marked the occasion by awarding a lucky someone a $US10,000 iTunes gift card.
Next generation iPads could have video chat
Fri, 26th Feb 2010
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Commands spotted in an Apple developer’s kit may hint at what future versions of the iPad might have: a front-facing camera and video chat capabilities.