Apple stories - Page 101
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.
Three's a crowd as Google enters Smart Watch market
Tue, 26th Mar 2013
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Google takes on Apple and Samsung in the buzzing smartwatch fray, hinting at a feud for supremacy in wearable tech. Who will dominate?.
Renaissance board bickers ahead of AGM
Mon, 25th Mar 2013
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Renaissance urges shareholders to attend AGM amid concern over re-election of directors, following dissenting proxy votes last year.
Now your iPhone picks your pocket
Mon, 25th Mar 2013
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A glitch in iOS 6.0 sees iPhones slyly eating into data allowances, potentially costing users dearly, even when connected to WiFi.
Mobile phones take over the world
Mon, 25th Mar 2013
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Mobile phone count set to surpass world population by 2014, with a 96% global penetration rate, ITU report reveals.
Apple NZ pays 0.4% tax of its half-billion sales
Mon, 25th Mar 2013
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Apple NZ's tax payment is just 0.4% on $571 million sales, sparking scrutiny over multinational tax practices.
Out with BlackBerry, in with Apple?
Fri, 22nd Mar 2013
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Rumours that the U.S. Department of Defence will buy 650,000 iOS devices come under scrutiny, so will this leave BlackBerry out in the cold.
UPDATED: Rule Britannia - BB10 is not safe to cross the waves
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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Has BlackBerry's new operating system launch has been hit with a hammer blow? Has the British government's security agency questioned it's security levels?.
Apple closes one security hole, opens another
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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Yesterday’s update of iOS 6.1.3 promised the fix to stop unauthorised access to the iPhone via the locked screen.
Adobe CTO bites the poisoned Apple
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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Software specialist joins the Apple ranks, despite public spat with Steve Jobs over Flash usage - his first day at work should be a cracker.
Apple watch out - Samsung's on the move
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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Samsung reveals plans for a new smartwatch, aiming to outpace Apple in the wearable tech race following its Galaxy S4 launch.
Apple fixes iOS Passcode bug with update
Wed, 20th Mar 2013
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Apple rolls out iOS 6.1.3 to fix a lock screen bug, enhancing iPhone security and updating Maps in Japan. Users urged to update swiftly.
Apple ain't heavy, it's my ex-employer
Wed, 20th Mar 2013
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The road is long, with many a winding turn, and Apple's former CEO John Sculley believes the company's 'innovation lull' will end.
Facebook for iOS updated: Now with cover control
Tue, 19th Mar 2013
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Facebook's iOS app update introduces cover image control directly from iPhones, aiming to enrich user experience.
Wounding Apple makes it a dangerous animal
Tue, 19th Mar 2013
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Blackberry has taken aim at Apple's levels of innovation, claiming the company has lost it's edge. Is that a wise move?.
Cheeky underdog BlackBerry slams iOS
Tue, 19th Mar 2013
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BlackBerry CEO claims iOS is outdated, touting superior multitasking on new devices as a key to overtake Apple's market dominance.
Smart choice as Kiwis favour smartphones?
Mon, 18th Mar 2013
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Almost 50% of New Zealanders now own a smartphone, with nearly a third choosing the device over any other tech gadget - are you one of them?.
Are mobile apps appsolutely fabulous?
Mon, 18th Mar 2013
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85% of consumers prefer mobile apps over websites for speed, convenience, and easier navigation, a Compuware Corporation study reveals.
Coming to a Galaxy near you - the Samsung Galaxy S4
Fri, 15th Mar 2013
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Samsung unveils Galaxy S4 live from Times Square - a smartphone promising a richer, simpler, fuller life for users worldwide.
Can you keep a Samsung secret? We can’t
Fri, 15th Mar 2013
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SmartPause and Floating Touch confirmed as new features for the Samsung Galaxy S4, set to be officially released today.
Samsung copies Apple's lead over smartphone cast-offs
Fri, 15th Mar 2013
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Apple's series concept followed by Samsung, with older-generation Galaxy models keeping a value which rivals iPhones.