Apple stories - Page 57
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.
Akilla app to prevent drowsy driving in NZ
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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For the 2014 New Zealand Drowsy Driver Awareness Day a drowsy driving educational app, known as Akilla, is being released for free.
Countdown to Christmas with our best articles of the year
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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From gay CEOs, sexist CEOs and mean CEOs to women at the top, disappearing ISPs and our whole office fighting it out on their Fitbits, we’ve had a great year.
5G is on its way
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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4G may have finally made it to New Zealand, but Huawei are already eying up the next generation of mobile technology.
Hands-on review: Strike Alpha iPhone 6 car cradle
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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Car phone cradles mightn’t be the most exciting phone accessory, but they do make several metric tonnes of common sense.
Medibank funds app for Kiwi drinking culture
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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The new Hello Sunday Morning (HSM) mobile app has been developed with a $50,000 grant from the Medibank Community Fund (MCF).
Google VS Europe case misguided and politically motivated
Thu, 4th Dec 2014
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IMD professor claims the EU's antitrust case against Google is more political posturing than fair regulation, criticising moves to dismantle the tech giant.
Zendesk takes customer service to apps and websites with Embeddables
Thu, 4th Dec 2014
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Zendesk Embeddables, released today, is a suite of features in order to increase customer support and engagement on mobile and web platforms.
Smartphone growth declining as consumer models get cheaper
Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
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Smartphone market growth slows as cheaper models thrive, with IDC forecasting a shift towards value amid plunging prices and maturing markets.
Kiwi developed wildlife tracker to help endangered kea
Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
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Boost New Media innovates with a free app to aid the visibility and protection of New Zealand's endangered kea and other species.
Kiwi app company Touchtech named fastest growing by Deloitte
Mon, 1st Dec 2014
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Touchtech, a Wellington-based app company, rockets to 131st in Deloitte's Asia Pacific Fast 500, showcasing NZ's growing tech clout.
Microsoft .NET framework now open source and cross platform
Mon, 1st Dec 2014
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Microsoft's .NET goes open source and cross-platform, promising a seamless development experience across Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Fitbit takes fitness wearables to the next level with new products
Mon, 1st Dec 2014
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wearables
Fitbit announces release of three new products for different fitness levels and goals. Prices start at $179.95.
Aggressive expansion plans for Kiwi iPad software
Fri, 28th Nov 2014
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While there is a special push to sell the product in New Zealand and Australia, the internet allows cost-effective selling into the United State and Europe.
Kiwi app Get Home Safe still going strong a year after launch
Thu, 27th Nov 2014
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In its debut year, the pioneering Kiwi app Get Home Safe has triumphed, securing thousands of downloads and corporate interest worldwide.
Massive tablet decline expected as iPad shipments hit the brakes
Wed, 26th Nov 2014
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Expect a sharp decline in tablet sales in 2024 as iPad shipments drop for the first time ever, echoing a wider market slowdown.
There's an app for that: 5 of the weirdest apps on iTunes
Tue, 25th Nov 2014
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Discover the quirkiest apps on iTunes, from perfecting cat selfies to picking ripe watermelons - technology truly knows no bounds.
ESET NetGuide Web Awards finalists have been announced!
Tue, 25th Nov 2014
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Kiwi favourites spotlighted as finalists for the 2014 ESET NetGuide Web Awards are revealed, covering 22 categories. Winners to be announced Dec 2.
KnowNote musical app now singing to the iPad
Tue, 25th Nov 2014
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A new free app is now available for iPad users that let's them play various different instruments just by using a virtual keyboard.
Will business travellers adopt wearables?
Thu, 20th Nov 2014
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True disruption can only occur when a technology solves a problem in such a way that users can’t imagine doing the same task the old way ever again.
Apple releases developer kit for Apple Watch developers
Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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Apple unveils WatchKit for developers, paving the way for bespoke Apple Watch experiences before the device's launch.