Apple stories - Page 122
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.
Smartphone ownership skyrocketing: IDC
Fri, 11th May 2012
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Smartphone ownership in New Zealand households has surged from 13% to 44% in just one year, according to a report by IDC.
News: Lightroom 4 and the Mac App Store, Apple updates, iCloud photo storage, and more!
Thu, 10th May 2012
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Adobe launches Lightroom 4 on the Mac App Store as Apple rolls out OS X and Safari updates, amidst calls for better iCloud photo storage.
Angry Birds tops 1 billion downloads
Thu, 10th May 2012
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Angry Birds hits a staggering 1 billion downloads, as Rovio teases future projects and celebrates with a thank-you video.
News: iCloud notifications, Ivy Bridge Macs, Office 2011 updates, and more!
Wed, 9th May 2012
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Apple tested notifications on the iCloud website the other day in a browser-based implementation of notifications similar to ones that appear on iOS.
News: lower-cost MacBook Air, Apple Television Set, Microsoft's SkyDrive, and more!
Tue, 8th May 2012
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The rumours say a lower-cost MacBook Air will launch in Q3 2012 for US $799, which will aggressively combat Intel's lineup of Ultrabooks.
Twitpic launches free iPhone app
Tue, 8th May 2012
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Twitpic launches a free iPhone app with editing features, challenging Instagram, and hints at an Android release next month.
BlackBerry delivers 'wake up' manifesto
Tue, 8th May 2012
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Campaign that began with Apple store protest stunt culminates in online statement touting BlackBerry for business.
News: plain-text passwords and FileVault, MobileMe and iCloud storage, MobileMe websites, and more!
Mon, 7th May 2012
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A flaw has been revealed in Apple's FileVault technology that stores the user's password in clear text, after an Apple developer enabled a debug mode.
Apple stakes claim for iphone5.com domain
Mon, 7th May 2012
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Complaint with World Intellectual Property Organisation probably doesn't indicate what the next iPhone will be called... or does it?.
News: tangible file transfer concept, Mastered for iTunes in-depth, iTunes double-billing, and more!
Sun, 6th May 2012
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The Verge shows us a concept video by designer Ishac Bertran for tangible file transfers between a Mac and an iPhone.
Mac protection
Fri, 4th May 2012
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SMBs using Macs must enhance their cyber-security as Apple devices increasingly targetted by malware, like the Flashback virus.
Samsung intro's voice, face recognition in Galaxy S III - Updated
Fri, 4th May 2012
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Samsung unveils Galaxy S III in London, introducing voice and eye recognition to rival Apple's Siri and illuminate screens with a glance.
News: Liquidmetal products, HP regains PC crown, Forstall sells stock, and more!
Thu, 3rd May 2012
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HP dethrones Apple for PC crown, while Liquidmetal tech deemed not ready for the MacBook Pro. In other news, Forstall cashes out on Apple shares.
News: OWC dual hard drive kit, update to Mountain Lion, beyond .zip, and more!
Wed, 2nd May 2012
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OWC releases a new dual hard drive kit for the 2011 Mac Mini, Apple updates Mountain Lion Developer Preview 3, and Mac Bartender app enters beta stage.
App of the Week: Pocket
Wed, 2nd May 2012
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Discover Pocket, the app revolutionising how you save content for later, on both iOS and Android. It's time to streamline your digital browsing.
Who’s behind the Apple ‘wake up’ campaign? - Updated
Wed, 2nd May 2012
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A faux flashmob outside a Sydney Apple store sparks speculation over who is behind it. Samsung denies involvement. Research In Motion takes credit.
News: Oracle releases Java, Apple's iBook Author, Sophos on the Mac, and more!
Tue, 1st May 2012
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Oracle to maintain Java for OS X, aiming to dodge security lapses like the Flashback trojan, as Apple ups app security with Gatekeeper.
Australian government to Apple, Microsoft: please explain
Tue, 1st May 2012
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Authorities launch inquiry into why consumers and businesses pay more than those overseas for software and downloads - should we do the same here?.
News: Apple's tax avoidance, 100 Thunderbolt devices, the road to OS Xi, and more!
Mon, 30th Apr 2012
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There's a fantastic piece from the New York Times on how Apple sidesteps billions in taxes, by taking advantage of a few laws in the US.
Like to keep your iPhone close to your chest?
Mon, 30th Apr 2012
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US company launches special bra with side pocket to hold ladies' cellphones and cards while they're hitting the dance floor.