Apple stories - Page 129
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.
2degrees creates 80 Christchurch jobs
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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2degrees to open new contact centre in Christchurch CBD, creating 80 jobs to enhance its customer service, says CEO Eric Hertz.
Chaos happens - so transform those file transfer systems!
Mon, 31st Jan 2011
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IT executives never consciously decide to create chaos and sub-optimisation in their file transfer environments. But chaos happens anyway, as systems evolve.
Telecom pushes $600 iPhone deal online
Fri, 28th Jan 2011
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Telecom tempts Vodafone iPhone users with a £600 account credit to switch, offering free SIMs and online deal sign-ups until month-end.
Gartner: App revenue to grow 1000%
Thu, 27th Jan 2011
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By 2015 revenue from mobile apps will reach $58 billion, but apps will have to grow up and deliver better experiences along the way.
iPad Daily priced and dated
Wed, 26th Jan 2011
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News Corp's The Daily set to launch on iPad in two weeks, priced at US$0.99/week, as unveiled by James Murdoch at a Munich media event.
Port your mobile number to Google Voice
Wed, 26th Jan 2011
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Google Voice revolutionises phone use in the US, allowing users to merge mobile numbers with Google accounts for unified calling.
Google launches cloud printing service
Wed, 26th Jan 2011
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Google unveils Cloud Print, enabling printing from any app on diverse devices without software, initially launching in the US.
White iPhone 4 reappears
Tue, 25th Jan 2011
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Just when you thought Apple had given up on the other coloured iPhone, comes leakage from two major US retailers.
Apple cans iPad multitasking gestures?
Tue, 25th Jan 2011
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Apple's iOS 4.3 update to ditch iPad multitasking gestures in its consumer release, leaving users awaiting future integration.
New Bulletstorm trailer teases tomorrow's playable demo
Tue, 25th Jan 2011
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EA teases gamers with a new Bulletstorm trailer, gearing up for tomorrow's demo featuring explosive gameplay and creative kills.
Google prepares for major mobile revolution
Mon, 24th Jan 2011
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Google sets sights on mobile dominance, with plans to revolutionize mobile tech and expand global access, says new Exec Chairman.
Put your old mobile to good use
Mon, 24th Jan 2011
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Kiwi citizens urged to donate old mobiles to Starship Children's Hospital, aiding its vital Air Ambulance Service for sick kids.
Cisco puts on virtual partner summit
Mon, 24th Jan 2011
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Cisco's Virtual Partner Summit to unveil lucrative computing trends for partners, running Mar 1-3, promises key insights and growth strategies.
Update: 10k winner hangs up on Apple
Mon, 24th Jan 2011
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The winner of Apple's $10k prize, for downloading the 10 billionth app, hung up on iTunes VP Eddy Cue thinking it was a prank caller.
FaceTime icon points to iPad 2 camera
Fri, 21st Jan 2011
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iOS 4.3 Beta release hints at a dual-camera iPad 2, with FaceTime and Camera icons seemingly confirming rumours. Announcement awaited.
Juniper invests in partner training
Thu, 20th Jan 2011
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Key areas of cloud networking, security, switching, routing and mobility to be focused on with new partner initiatives.
EMC unveils new storage options
Thu, 20th Jan 2011
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EMC debuts innovative storage solutions to help businesses of all sizes efficiently manage burgeoning data, positioning itself at IT's forefront.
Apple sets new sales record
Wed, 19th Jan 2011
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Apple reports record revenue and profit, with sales of Macs up 23%, iPhones up 86%, and iPads up 7.33 million. iPod sales dip 7%.
Steve Jobs takes medical leave of absence
Tue, 18th Jan 2011
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Steve Jobs announces a medical leave of absence, entrusting day-to-day operations at Apple to Tim Cook, sparking a 10% share drop.
iPhone 5 summer launch rumoured
Mon, 17th Jan 2011
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Just when you thought it was safe to lock yourself into an iPhone 4 contract, word of a completely redesigned iPhone 5 handset emerges.