Apple stories - Page 118
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.
Twitter cuts links with LinkedIn
Tue, 3rd Jul 2012
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Twitter slashes its social ties with LinkedIn, stopping the automatic syncing of user tweets to their LinkedIn profiles.
The Fitbit System hits New Zealand stores
Tue, 3rd Jul 2012
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Fitbit debuts in NZ, offering kiwis a seamless system to track health and fitness with innovative gadgets and apps.
Giving old wood new life - iPad
Mon, 2nd Jul 2012
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Sounder Industries innovates by turning historic lumber into a unique, eco-friendly iPad amplifier, enhancing sound naturally.
News: MobileMe shuts down, Chrome crashing MacBook Air, the original OS X tablet, and more!
Sun, 1st Jul 2012
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MobileMe service ends as Apple transitions users to iCloud, Google's Chrome causing MacBook Air crashes, and Modbook revives the OS X tablet.
Google’s new baby to stop Microsoft, Apple
Fri, 29th Jun 2012
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In an interesting move Google is seriously getting into the hardware business with the launch of a new tablet.
News: iTunes overhaul, MacBook Pro with Retina FAQ, iOS 6 beta 2 on the Apple TV, and more!
Thu, 28th Jun 2012
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Apple plans major iTunes overhaul with enhanced music sharing and social media integration; plus new MacBook Pro Retina display FAQ and iOS 6 beta 2 features.
News: higher prices for Mac users, Apple's Reno data center, iCloud and the App Store, and more!
Wed, 27th Jun 2012
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Orbitz targets Mac users with pricier options, while Apple invests $1bn in Reno data centre and faces iCloud, App Store issues.
App of the Week: a bit of fun
Wed, 27th Jun 2012
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From flicking paper in offices to calculating life stats, explore the quirky apps turning dull moments into fun!.
News: automatic security updates, AirPort Express review, signing documents with Preview, and more!
Tue, 26th Jun 2012
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Mountain Lion introduces automatic security updates, enhancing user security with daily checks—plus, the latest on AirPort Express and digital signing.
Shoppers, parents and thieves: who should know about Bitdefender 2013
Tue, 26th Jun 2012
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Bitdefender 2013 launches with advanced Anti-Theft, Parental Control and Safepay features, enhancing security for users and challenging thieves.
News: MacBook Pro Retina review, the next Mac desktops, TextExpander 4, and more!
Mon, 25th Jun 2012
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Anantech has undoubtedly the most comprehensive review of the new MacBook Pro with Retina display you can read.
Did Apple raise its wages to trump a New York Times report?
Mon, 25th Jun 2012
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Ahead of NYT exposé, Apple lifts employee wages, sparking debate on insider info use for preempting media critique.
Apple-Motorola patent case dismissed 'with prejudice'
Mon, 25th Jun 2012
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A US judge halts the Apple-Motorola patent feud, ruling neither proved need for damages, hinting this won't end tech industry battles.
Samsung investigating Galaxy S III heat issue
Sat, 23rd Jun 2012
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Samsung is probing an incident where a Galaxy S III allegedly ignited while in a car mount in Ireland, raising safety concerns among users.
News: new MacBook Air review, MagSafe to MagSafe 2 adapter, 10.7.5 seeded, and more!
Thu, 21st Jun 2012
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The MacBook Air, along with the MacBook Pro, was updated at WWDC last week to include faster processors than its predecessor.
FileMaker brings Mac functionality to Bento for iPad
Thu, 21st Jun 2012
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Bento for iPad gets a major boost, mirroring Mac's Bento 4 features, allowing users to create personalised productivity apps.
Renaissance to sell distie business to Exeed
Thu, 21st Jun 2012
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NZ's Renaissance agrees to sell its IT distie division to Exeed, reshaping its business and focusing on Yoobee brands.
UFB rollout – The process
Wed, 20th Jun 2012
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New Zealand's UFB rollout simplifies connectivity, promising vast improvements for homes, schools, and businesses, boosting the national economy.
ASB Bank set to launch payments via Facebook
Wed, 20th Jun 2012
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ASB Bank innovates with Facebook payments for Kiwis, allowing users to send money to contacts sans bank details, starting mid-July.
News: inside the Retina display, Apple and Liquidmetal, Thunderbolt Ethernet adaptor, and more!
Tue, 19th Jun 2012
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iFixit uncovers the engineering prowess behind Apple's Retina display, revealing a marvel marred only by repair challenges.