Apple stories - Page 39
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.
Modest outlook for smartwatch market expected, set to swell in 2020
Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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New smartwatch shipments are expected to see only modest growth for the remainder of 2016, despite the Apple Watch establishing a new benchmark.
Grumpy tech guy: Apple, this isn't courage - it's arrogance
Fri, 9th Sep 2016
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Tech veteran slams Apple over iPhone 7's 'courageous' jack removal, calling it a profit-driven insult to users' intelligence.
M1's Singapore data center to host new managed cybersecurity suite
Thu, 8th Sep 2016
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Singapore’s M1 data center has become a hub for cybersecurity as it partners with major security companies including Palo Alto Networks & Trend Micro.
Apple Pay might be coming to NZ in October, but there's a catch
Thu, 8th Sep 2016
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Reports have surfaced that Apple Pay is making its way to NZ, to be launched as early as October. However, it might only be a selective rollout.
PHOTO GALLERY: The all new iPhone and Series 2 Apple Watch
Thu, 8th Sep 2016
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Today Apple unveiled the iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus and the Apple Watch Series 2 - have a geeze at how they look.
Oops! Apple leaks its own iPhone 7 details on Twitter
Thu, 8th Sep 2016
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Apple was so excited about the big reveal of the iPhone 7 that it leaked its own secrets just too early on Twitter. But the proof remains.
Meet the newest members of the iPhone family
Thu, 8th Sep 2016
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Apple introduces new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, available to Kiwis tomorrow. Features include water and dust resistance. iPhone 7 starts at NZ$1199.
Headphone jack be gone! iPhone launches mission to kill wires with AirPods
Thu, 8th Sep 2016
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The countless ‘leaks’ have been right about something - Apple’s new iPhones will be without the traditional 3.5mm headphone jack - meet the AirPods.
Apple Watch gets a healthy face lift
Thu, 8th Sep 2016
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Apple Watch Series 2 debuts with health prowess: new swim-proof design, GPS for workouts, and dazzlingly bright screen.
Fitbit’s dominance in wearables market remains unchallenged, Apple suffers decline
Wed, 7th Sep 2016
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Fitbit’s dominance over the global market remains unchallenged, as the company’s name becomes synonymous with fitness bands.
Hands-on review: Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac
Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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Applications such as Parallels Desktop 12 aim to make your life a whole lot easier by running Virtual Machines (VMs) within your Mac environment.
Apple comes out fighting against European Union's NZ $20 billion tax ruling
Wed, 31st Aug 2016
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Apple is confident it will wipe the pie off its face after it was hit by a €13 billion (NZD $20 billion) in retroactive taxes by the European Union.
From the Dark Side turn you must: Alternatives to Windows 10
Wed, 31st Aug 2016
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Pat Pilcher has just published an article aptly entitled, Windows 10 is horrible. So what are the alternatives? Owen McCarthy investigates..
Check Point says beware of the Trident Exploits on iOS
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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UAE activist targeted by 'Trident' - a trio of zero-day iOS exploits enabling total device control, discovered by Toronto researchers.
Vocus sees Kiwi revenue soar on back of M2 acquisition
Tue, 23rd Aug 2016
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Vocus has seen Kiwi revenue increase 187% following its merger with M2, which included the CallPlus businesses.
Calm before the storm: Australia holds its breath in declining smartphone market
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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Australian smartphone market continues to slide, with Q2 shipments dropping to 1.8 million, down 18% YoY, according to IDC.
Kiwi startup takes out global award; recognised by Steve Wozniak
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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New Zealand's oDocs has been named the global Best Startup, Social Impact in the annual Talent Unleashed Awards for technological entrepreneurship.
Low smartphone penetration in APAC represents 'big opportunity' for vendors
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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Global smartphone shipments are expected to grow this year despite Apple posting its first annual decline. APAC can expect 13% growth.
Samsung remains on top in worldwide smartphone volumes
Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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Samsung holds its lead in global smartphone sales, with strong performances from Galaxy S7 models driving growth amid market shifts.
Apple celebrates its 1 billionth iPhone sale
Fri, 29th Jul 2016
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Apple celebrates selling one billion iPhones worldwide, but sales drop as rumors circulate about iPhone 7 release.