Apple stories - Page 133
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.
Opinion: Does CES have a future?
Thu, 12th Jan 2012
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Apple's not interested and now Microsoft has pulled the plug; where to now for the Consumer Electronics Show?.
Apple undercover at CES (maybe)
Thu, 12th Jan 2012
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Over 250 employees rumoured to be in attendance despite lack of official presence at Las Vegas electronics show.
News: Thunderbolt products at CES, Lightroom 4 beta, OWC MacBook Air SSD upgrade, and more!
Wed, 11th Jan 2012
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The Mac lineup has been equipped with Thunderbolt for about a year now, and we're finally starting to see Thunderbolt products.
Signs Apple is bringing Siri to iPad
Wed, 11th Jan 2012
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Apple's latest iOS 5.1 beta hints at Siri's debut on the next iPad, raising excitement for an advanced voice assistant feature.
App of the Week: Bump
Wed, 11th Jan 2012
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Jumpstart your 2012 with Bump, an app that seamlessly exchanges contact info with a simple phone bump, now available on iOS and Android.
Nokia unveils first LTE Windows phone
Wed, 11th Jan 2012
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Nokia reveals its LTE flagship Lumia 900, aimed to reclaim its mobile throne, marking a new dawn in the battle against Apple.
The coolest way to protect your device
Wed, 11th Jan 2012
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Coating that prevents water damage to smartphones and other devices may be the most useful product on display at CES.
News: Tim Cook's salary, interview with Dom Leca, Griffin's Twenty, and more!
Tue, 10th Jan 2012
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Apple's CEO Tim Cook earns below $1m, not $400m, with insights from an interview with Sparrow's Dom Leca and Griffin's innovative audio solution.
Enterprises turning to Apple
Tue, 10th Jan 2012
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Apple's invasion of corporate IT, long Microsoft's stronghold, sees businesses spending billions on Macs and iPads for innovation and mobility.
Chinese ready for iPhone 4S
Tue, 10th Jan 2012
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Apple prepares for a major entry into China with iPhone 4S set to launch via China Unicom and potential approval for China Telecom in time for Chinese New Year.
Critics slam Acer's cloud copy
Tue, 10th Jan 2012
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Acer faces backlash for its AcerCloud service, slammed as an iCloud clone at CES, igniting a debate on originality in cloud tech.
iPad 3 in March; iPad 4 in October?
Tue, 10th Jan 2012
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Apple may unveil iPad 3 with Retina Display in March and a feature-rich iPad 4 in October, as competition heats up.
News: Thunderbolt from CES, Blackbox Bamboo, enabling TRIM in Lion, and more!
Mon, 9th Jan 2012
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CES 2012 dazzles with Thunderbolt tech and bamboo MacBook cases, while TRIM support for third-party SSDs in Lion is unlocked.
iPhone prompted 'cage match': Windows Phone team
Mon, 9th Jan 2012
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iPhone release in 2007 forces Microsoft's Windows Phone team to scrap platform after a tense 7-hour meeting dubbed 'the cage match'.
News: Apple Retail, Mac App Store, 2012 predictions, and more!
Mon, 9th Jan 2012
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2011 was a year of 10-year anniversaries for Apple, including the 10-year anniversary of its retail operations.
News: Apple's HDTV, the iAd revival, developer wishlists in 2012, and more!
Thu, 5th Jan 2012
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Apple teases a potential entry into the HDTV market, whilst attempting to bolster its iAd platform and addressing developer desires in 2022.
News: Apple's late-January event, Apple no longer values retail staffers, Minimus for Mac, and more!
Wed, 4th Jan 2012
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Apple has planned a late-January media event, and the rumour blogs are already saying the event will mostly be about iBooks and publishing.
News: Apple fined, iOS apps on Apple TV, Mac version of The Old Republic important, and more!
Tue, 3rd Jan 2012
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Apple fined £1.2m in Italy for misleading warranty practices, while developers make strides in iOS apps on Apple TV, and The Old Republic eyes Mac.
News: Dropbox versus iCloud, iTunes cloud availability, Apple simplicity, and more!
Tue, 3rd Jan 2012
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Fantastic long-form reading from Wired, who go in-depth about Dropbox and how it squares off with Apple's own iCloud.
News: experience versus content, Sir Jonathan Ive, Apple ergonomics, and more!
Mon, 2nd Jan 2012
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Sir Jonathan Ive knighted as Apple focuses on the complete user experience over content for its upcoming iTV, alongside ergonomics and AirPlay innovations.