Apple stories - Page 121
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.
iCloud open for developers
Mon, 8th Aug 2011
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Apple invites developers to test iCloud, hinting at future capabilities for syncing data across devices. iCloud to replace MobileMe by June 2022.
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Apple and Microsoft crushing innovation: Google - Updated
Sat, 6th Aug 2011
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Google executive criticizes Apple and Microsoft for waging patent war against Android, claiming it stifles innovation.
Apple to discontinue Magic Mouse? - Updated
Fri, 5th Aug 2011
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Apple's beloved Magic Mouse could be facing the axe, evolving into a new era as the brand aligns more with touch tech.
Newcomers to challenge 'entrenched' players
Fri, 5th Aug 2011
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New services Google+ and iCloud are set to challenge Facebook's dominance in the mobile space, according to a survey by Appcelerator and IDC.
Xero Touch hits the Apple app store
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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Xero Touch lands on Apple's app store, bringing receipt snapping and a 4-digit PIN login for swift financial management on the go.
Crazy creatures
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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From the terrifying Dunkleosteus to the puzzling Parapropalaehoplophorus, Strangest Beasts to Ever Die unveils the most bizarre extinct creatures.
US Govt investigating patent deal
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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US investigates tech giants' $4.5bn Nortel patent deal, probing potential use against Google in legal tussles.
Wi-fi guru in Auckland - CLOSED
Fri, 29th Jul 2011
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Global wi-fi expert Devin Akin hits Auckland next week, eyeing future tech talk. Catch him at Aotea Centre, 3rd August. Spaces limited!.
Apple shares reach $400
Thu, 28th Jul 2011
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Apple shares surpass $400, positioning the tech giant as the world's second-most valuable company, trailing only Exxon-Mobil, amid new product buzz.
Apple to offer large, thin laptops by Christmas
Thu, 28th Jul 2011
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Apple gears up to unveil an ultra-thin, large-screen laptop by Christmas, bridging the gap between its MacBook Air and Pro models.
Apple among Hulu tyre-kickers
Tue, 26th Jul 2011
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Apple eyes Hulu, sparking debates on its potential acquisition to bolster iTunes and challenge Netflix, despite brand operation differences.
US telco preps for iPhone5
Tue, 26th Jul 2011
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In a lead-up to the anticipated early September release of iPhone 5, AT&T gears up for increased store traffic by fast-tracking staff training.
Apple delivers advanced Lion for iCloud tests
Mon, 25th Jul 2011
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Apple bypasses 10.7.1 to release Lion 10.7.2 for iCloud testing, focusing on refining its cloud service ahead of market launch.
Apple posts best quarter ever
Wed, 20th Jul 2011
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Apple smashes records with a historic £7.31bn profit, buoyed by soaring iPhone and iPad sales, and gears up for Mac OS X Lion release.
Daily deal site hits the iPhone
Tue, 19th Jul 2011
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Groupon launches an iPhone app, letting users snag deals directly and redeem via their screen, ideal for on-the-go savings worldwide.
Parents asked to purchase iPad 2
Tue, 19th Jul 2011
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Orewa College in Auckland sparks debate by asking Year 9 parents to buy iPad 2s for enhanced learning, amid concerns over cost.
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.