Apple stories - Page 27
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 Watch Series 4 offers fall detection and emergency alerts
Thu, 13th Sep 2018
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Apple introduces the Watch Series 4 with cutting-edge fall detection and ECG monitoring, promising enhanced fitness and emergency features from NZD $699.
Apple unleashes iPhone XR, Xs, and Xs Max
Thu, 13th Sep 2018
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Apple launches the iPhone XR, Xs, and Xs Max, boasting advanced displays, superior cameras, and powerful A12 Bionic chips, starting at NZD $1399.
Apple still on top as wearables market grows worldwide
Wed, 5th Sep 2018
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Apple’s share of the market continues to grow along with Chinese competitors Xiaomi and Huawei. Fitbit still in decline.
Synnex AU adds TaaS solution and Apple CTO platform
Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
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partner programmes
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personal computing devices
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Synnex Australia adds a tech-as-a-service solution to let partners supply anything as a managed service, plus the Apple configure to order platform.
Hyperscale data centre CAPEX up 59% - but dominated by usual suspects
Tue, 28th Aug 2018
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In the first half of this year more than US$53b has been spent on hyperscale data centre development, with the bulk of that from just 5 companies.
Apple ecosystem management systems on the rise in ANZ
Tue, 7th Aug 2018
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personal computing devices
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Jamf opens a Sydney office to support its expanding Apple ecosystem management service in ANZ, aiming to enhance customer experience and training capabilities.
IDC - Tablets shipments continue steady decline in Q2
Fri, 3rd Aug 2018
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personal computing devices
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Slate tablets accounted for the majority of the market with 28.4 million units, down 14.5% from the previous year.
How you can improve data centre efficiency without dropping it in the sea
Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Microsoft painted headlines earlier this year with its 'submarine' data centre, but Riello's GM says there's easier ways to efficient data centres.
Huawei takes out Apple to claim number two spot in Q218
Wed, 1st Aug 2018
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personal computing devices
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With a 41% year on year growth, compared to Apple’s 1%, Huawei is now second only to Samsung in the number of shipments this quarter.
Apple Supreme Court case could have ‘far-reaching ramifications’
Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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A GlobalData analyst says that the outcome of the Apple v Pepper case could impact the app development market at all levels.
Apple watch shipments up 30% YoY with boost from LTE in APAC
Fri, 27th Jul 2018
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Apple saw a 30% YoY rise in Q2 2018 smartwatch shipments, driven by LTE model popularity in APAC. Yet, its market share dipped to 34%.
IDC - Global traditional PC market growth strongest since 1Q12
Mon, 16th Jul 2018
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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
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lenovo
The traditional PC market witnessed its strongest growth since 1Q12, with 2Q18 shipments reaching 62.3 million units, a 2.7% year-on-year increase, per IDC.
New $300m fund launched by Apple for a cleaner China
Fri, 13th Jul 2018
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power / energy
Apple has launched a jointly funded initiative to promote renewable energy in China in an attempt to reduce the effects of electronics manufacturing.
Apple's MacBook Pro gets a performance spruce up; MacOS Mojave coming soon
Fri, 13th Jul 2018
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personal computing devices
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mobility
Apple’s MacBook Pro is getting a spruce up with new 8th-generation Intel Core processors, a quieter keyboard, and much more.
Canalys: Smart speaker installed base market to hit 2018 milestone
Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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google
Smart speaker installed base set to hit 100 million by year-end, with Amazon Echo taking over 50% share, says Canalys.
Tech Data partners with Parallels to bring cross-platform solutions to ANZ partners
Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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Tech Data says the new agreement will allow ANZ channel partners to drive enhanced customer experience for customers.
IDC - Smartwatches to take the lead as Wearables market grows
Tue, 19th Jun 2018
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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google
The worldwide wearables market is forecast to ship 124.9 million units by the end of 2018, up 8.2% from the prior year.
Apple reportedly taking steps to crack down on iPhone unlockers
Fri, 15th Jun 2018
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smartphones
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data protection
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data privacy
Apple tightens security, altering iPhone settings to thwart unauthorised unlockers and limit data access, sidelining devices like the US$30,000 GrayKey.
iPhone X most popular smartphone in Q1 2018 - IHS Markit
Thu, 14th Jun 2018
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Apple and Samsung dominate the top 10 most shipped smartphones, leaving no room for any of the growing Chinese vendors.
Adobe launches augmented reality platform, Project Aero, at Apple WWDC
Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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martech
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personal computing devices
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ar, vr & metaverse
Adobe recently shared a preview of Project Aero, a new augmented reality authoring tool and multi-platform system.