Apple stories - Page 134
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 makes it easier to buy iPhone 4 in China
Thu, 28th Oct 2010
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Apple launches an online store in China, offering personalised engraving, free shipping, and exclusive products, enhancing the purchasing experience.
Vodafone Roaming charges cut
Wed, 27th Oct 2010
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Vodafone introduces simplified roaming rates for customers travelling to the USA, Canada, and South Africa, offering savings of up to 60% on calls.
Adobe: Apple's problem with Flash 'ridiculous'
Wed, 27th Oct 2010
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Adobe CEO dismisses Apple's Flash concerns as ridiculous, champions open technologies at Adobe MAX 2010 amidst Android and RIM support.
Renaissance rebrands YooBee - what went wrong?
Fri, 22nd Oct 2010
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Renaissance quickly rebrands YooBee amid speculation and seeks a 'grown up' image, leaving questions about feedback and the future.
RIM: Customers are tired of being told what to think by Apple
Fri, 22nd Oct 2010
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Apple CEO predicts that 7” tablets will fail, but RIM's Co-CEO disagrees, saying they will be a big portion of the market.
Mac App Store live within 90 days
Thu, 21st Oct 2010
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Apple to launch Mac App Store within 90 days, ahead of the next winter's OS X Lion release, featuring new apps and enhanced user experience.
FaceTime comes to Mac
Thu, 21st Oct 2010
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Apple launches FaceTime for Mac in public beta, enabling seamless video calls between Macs, iPhone 4, and iPod touch users.
DataMan - Real Time Data Usage Manager with Geotag
Thu, 21st Oct 2010
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DataMan launches, offering real-time monitoring and geotagging of iPhone data usage to prevent overage charges for users on limited plans.
Angry Birds Halloween
Thu, 21st Oct 2010
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This Halloween, Angry Birds is back with a spooktacular edition, featuring 45 levels of pig and pumpkin-smashing mayhem. Prepare for frightful fun!.
Jobs: 7” tablets will be dead on arrival
Wed, 20th Oct 2010
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Steve Jobs predicts the demise of 7” tablets as iPad sales are expected to reach 19.5 million units this year.
Steve Jobs hijacks Apple earnings call - transcript
Tue, 19th Oct 2010
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Steve Jobs interrupts Apple's earnings call to share his thoughts on rivals RIM, Google, and upcoming tablets.
Apple reports record US$4 billion profit
Tue, 19th Oct 2010
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Apple slashes records with a staggering £4.31 billion profit in Q4, showcasing a triumphant year with iPhone sales up by 91%.
Gartner: 208 million tablets by 2014
Tue, 19th Oct 2010
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Business and consumer tablet market to explode at the expense of e-readers, gaming devices and other media players.
Vodafone account app goes live
Mon, 18th Oct 2010
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Vodafone unveils a new iPhone app for customers to manage accounts, promising easy balance checks and payment options.
Sales of virtual goods overtake advertising
Mon, 18th Oct 2010
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Advertising agencies blamed for sales of virtual goods overtake advertising in top categories on Apple's iOS platform.
Cut the Rope
Fri, 15th Oct 2010
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Cut the Rope game enthrals players with physics-based puzzles, tasking them with feeding candy to a cute monster, Om Nom.
Skype re-launches - adds Facebook integration
Fri, 15th Oct 2010
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Skype revamps app with Facebook integration and group video calls, promising enhanced connectivity and a sleek new interface.
Apple announces Mac event
Thu, 14th Oct 2010
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Apple gears up to unveil Mac OS X 10.7 Lion at a special event on 20th October at their HQ, teasing it with a lion-themed invite.
iPhone 4 goes contract free
Wed, 13th Oct 2010
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Apple's iPhone 4 now available without a contract in NZ, leap from Vodafone ties possible with no-contract purchases from Noel Leeming and Bond+Bond.
Is Microsoft in talks to buy Adobe?
Fri, 8th Oct 2010
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Shares in Adobe surged 17% amid rumours of Microsoft's interest in acquisition to challenge Apple's mobile dominance, as CEOs of both companies meet.