Apple stories - Page 4
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.
StarHub unveils lifestyle-inspired flagship shop at Paragon
Wed, 21st May 2025
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StarHub has launched a lifestyle-themed flagship store at Paragon, Orchard Road, offering a relaxed tech experience with exclusive offers for its 25th anniversary.
Apple unveils major accessibility updates across its platforms
Wed, 14th May 2025
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Apple will launch new accessibility features this year, including Accessibility Nutrition Labels, a Mac Magnifier app, Braille Access and an Accessibility Reader.
AI-focused marketing risks eroding trust, says new research
Wed, 7th May 2025
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New study finds consumers trust companies more when they promote human expertise over AI, especially in personalised services like healthcare and luxury goods.
Half of consumers trust brands more when using passkeys
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Nearly half of consumers would trust brands more using passkeys instead of passwords, with 56% of 25-34-year-olds supporting the shift, says Thales study.
Former Apple executive Reuben Bijl joins Abundium as Partner
Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
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Reuben Bijl, a former senior executive at Apple, has joined Abundium as a Partner, bringing over a decade of tech experience to the multinational networking group.
Apple announces free online WWDC 2025 for developers
Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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Apple has revealed that its Worldwide Developers Conference will take place online from 9 to 13 June 2025, offering free access to all developers.
XR adoption remains slow despite Apple & Meta's efforts
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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Despite hefty investments from Apple and Meta, a Forrester report reveals slow XR adoption, with only 35% of informed leaders deploying the technology.
Email security gaps leave Asia Pacific firms vulnerable
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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Research by Proofpoint reveals only 12% of Asia Pacific firms use essential email authentication, exposing them to a surge in phishing attacks.
Wireless Broadband Alliance releases L4S Wi-Fi guidelines
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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The Wireless Broadband Alliance has unveiled new guidelines for implementing L4S technology in Wi-Fi, aiming to enhance low-latency applications like cloud gaming and VR.
BlackFog launches first anti-data exfiltration for macOS
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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BlackFog has launched its groundbreaking anti-data exfiltration solution for macOS, aiming to protect against the rising tides of ransomware and AI-driven cyber threats.
FlexibleFerret malware evades Apple's XProtect updates
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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SentinelLabs has revealed that new variants of North Korean FERRET malware, dubbed FlexibleFerret, evade Apple's XProtect, targeting macOS users through job interview scams.
Apple launches new app for creating custom invitations
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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Apple has launched Apple Invites, a new app for iPhone that allows users to create custom event invitations and manage RSVPs seamlessly.
China leads global wrist-worn device market in 2024
Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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China has become the largest global market for wrist-worn devices, leading shipments at 45.8 million units, driven by a 20.1% year-on-year growth.
Let's Encrypt to offer 6-day certificates from next year
Mon, 30th Dec 2024
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Let's Encrypt will introduce six-day certificates next year, reflecting a trend towards shorter lifespans in the tech sector to enhance security.
CSIS report reveals surge in sophisticated cyber threats
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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CSIS Security Group's latest Threat Matrix report highlights a surge in cyberattacks, revealing over one billion compromised credentials on the dark web each month.
Adobe Lightroom named 2024 Mac App of the Year by Apple
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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Adobe Lightroom has been named the 2024 Mac App of the Year by the Apple App Store Awards, recognised for its exceptional design and user experience.
Global Internet traffic up 17% in Cloudflare's 2024 review
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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Cloudflare's 2024 Year in Review reveals a 17% rise in global Internet traffic, with Google maintaining its top service status for the third year running.
Bitcoin surpasses USD $100K, enters top seven assets
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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Bitcoin has shattered the USD $100,000 barrier, reaching a market capitalisation of USD $2.03 trillion and joining the ranks of the world's top assets.
Tempest secures USD $3.2m to revolutionise developer tools
Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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Tempest has emerged from stealth with USD $3.2 million in funding to tackle platform engineering challenges for technology businesses.
Tempest launches with USD $3.2M to revolutionise dev ops
Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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Tempest, a new developer platform backed by USD $3.2M in funding, aims to streamline software delivery for engineering teams facing complex challenges.