Apple stories - Page 45
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.
Smartwatch ecosystem grows, Apple Watch destroys competition
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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Apple Watch dominates smartwatch market with 52% of 2015 sales; Android Wear less than 10%. Samsung's Tizen-based Gear S2 suffers weak sales.
App Store rakes in more than a billion over holiday season
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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Apple's App Store sets a holiday record, with over £800m spent by festive shoppers on apps and in-app purchases.
It's a wrap: our best stories of the year
Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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As another year comes to an end and we all get ready to eat, drink and be merry, we take a look back at 2015 in all its glory.
The only iPad Pro review you’ll ever need*
Tue, 15th Dec 2015
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Apple infatuation meets tech critique in an honest, in-depth iPad Pro review - will the device soar or are commitments at risk?.
Tay Tay's exclusive - and predictable - deal with Apple Music
Tue, 15th Dec 2015
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Apple has inked a deal with Taylor Swift that will see users of Apple Music have access to the singer’s 1989 World Tour LIVE concert movie.
In pictures: Apple's iTunes U for the classroom
Tue, 15th Dec 2015
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iTunes U helps educators organise their classrooms in a seamless fashion, enabling teachers to deliver lessons, grade assignments and stay connected.
New iPad learning tool will change the way you teach
Tue, 15th Dec 2015
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Apple launches iTunes U, an education tool that allows teachers to organise classes, deliver lessons and grade assignments on iPads.
New Backstab cyberattack targeting iOS devices
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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The BackStab attacks see cyber criminals use malware to remotely infiltrate computers, with iOS devices particularly vulnerable.
Vocus and M2 enter trading halt pending court decision
Fri, 11th Dec 2015
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Vocus and M2 have gone into a trading halt on the ASX as the companies await the outcome of a court hearing on the Vocus' proposed acquisition of M2.
Remaining Next Byte stores to close
Thu, 10th Dec 2015
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Vita Group will close its eight remaining Next Byte retail stores by March next year, with staff to be redeployed within Vita or retrenched.
$1 for an iPhone? You're dreaming
Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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According to NetSafe, New Zealanders are questioning if advertisements offering the latest iPhone for a buck are too good to be true.
NZ Commerce Commission gives green light to Vocus/M2 merger
Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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The Commerce Commission says it is satisfied that the acquisition will not substantially lessen competition in the affected markets.
Police to record victim statements on iPhones
Tue, 1st Dec 2015
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The initiative builds on input from frontline officers who, through a series of workshops, provided ideas for improving policing into the future.
Apple's iPad Pro improvements crucial, experts say
Tue, 1st Dec 2015
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The iPad Pro is Apple's largest mobile device to date and has considerably improved specifications; a critical development for future success.
Hands-on review: A quick glance at the Apple Watch
Fri, 27th Nov 2015
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Apple has packed a lot of features into this small device, though most of them require connecting to the iPhone to deliver their functionality.
Xero launches on Apple Watch
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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Cloud-based accounting software company Xero has launched an Apple Watch application to help small business owners manage their finances.
Nearly all Kiwi adults to own a smartphone in 2016
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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The equivalent of 2,543,173 people aged 18+ now have a smartphone, with research showing 92% of adults will own a smartphone in the the next 12 months.
3NOW app debuts on new Apple TV
Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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The 3NOW app will be available from the Apple TV App store and will feature all content from both TV3 and FOUR.
iPad Pro, now available from Vodafone New Zealand
Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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Vodafone New Zealand has announced the iPad Pro, complete with the Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard, is now available to order from it’s website.
M2 unveils Commander high speed offering on Vocus network
Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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M2 has announced the first of its new offerings on the Vocus network, launching the Commander ultra-fast internet service for Australia’s East Coast.