Apple stories - Page 73
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.
LG's smart light bulb to flash when your phone rings
Mon, 24th Mar 2014
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LG is weighing into the domestic lighting space by unveiling the Smart Lamp, its first take on the smart light bulb concept.
Is Apple top of America’s Billion Dollar Brands Club?
Thu, 20th Mar 2014
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personal computing devices
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google
Apple reigns supreme in America's Billion Dollar Brands Club, outstripping Google and Microsoft with a stunning $104 billion worth.
Microsoft OneNote tops Mac App store
Wed, 19th Mar 2014
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smartphones
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OneNote for Mac has become the most popular free Mac app in the App Store in a single day, besting OS X update Mavericks, which was released in October.
'It's theft... Thousands and thousands hours of struggle...'
Wed, 19th Mar 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple iphone
Jony Ive, Apple's design chief, speaks out against companies copying their designs in a rare interview with The Sunday Times.
One small step for Microsoft… one giant leap for Mac users
Wed, 19th Mar 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
Microsoft's OneNote is now free on Mac, marking a significant move to unify note-taking across all major platforms, ensuring everything stays in sync.
Microsoft set to unveil Office for iPad…
Tue, 18th Mar 2014
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personal computing devices
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apps
New Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella will unveil Office for iPad at Microsoft’s cloud and mobile conference in San Francisco...
Microsoft unveils new ‘Personal’ Office 365 SKU
Tue, 18th Mar 2014
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personal computing devices
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Microsoft is set to release Office 365 Personal, a new option designed for individuals, within the next few months.
10 things I hate about Instagram...
Mon, 17th Mar 2014
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facebook
From outdated filters to posting hassles, a former fan shares 10+ reasons why Instagram's allure is fading, mirroring Facebook's fate.
Woz: Don’t sack Cook, Apple’s still cool
Mon, 17th Mar 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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technology gifts
Apple co-founder Wozniak defends CEO Tim Cook amidst calls for his departure, asserting Apple retains its cool factor and leadership.
App Review: Spritz
Sun, 16th Mar 2014
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reviews
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Spritz, the revolutionary speed-reading app, aims to change our reading habits, allowing for rapid consumption of text on small screens.
Would you like to see the iPhone 6 have a curved display?
Sat, 15th Mar 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
Speculation mounts over Apple's next iPhone potentially featuring a curved display, as concept designs circulate online.
Apple demands Samsung pays $40 per smartphone
Fri, 14th Mar 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple is demanding Samsung pays $40 per smartphone as damages following the biggest patent and trademark lawsuit in tech history.
Apple appoints new CFO as seasoned pro retires...
Wed, 12th Mar 2014
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cfo
Apple's senior VP and CFO, Peter Oppenheimer, will retire in September and Luca Maestri will take over the role.
Phablets... a 'Phabulous' future?
Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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juniper research
Once perceived to have limited potential, Juniper forecasts that Phablets will ship over 120 million units by 2018, rising from an estimated 20 million in 2013.
Kiwi designed travel app tops NZ iTunes charts
Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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personal computing devices
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apps
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apple
Kiwi-designed travel app becomes a hit, topping NZ iTunes in a week with over 4500 downloads in one day, revolutionising local tourism.
How to achieve premature social ejection…
Fri, 7th Mar 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
New iOS app Tickle, designed to get you out of awkward situations, is set to become the world's greatest social getaway tool.
I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need...
Fri, 7th Mar 2014
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renaissance
Renaissance has completed the sale of Yoobee Retail operations to Logical Systems Limited, for the previously reported figure of $1.
IDC: After years of growth, tablet sales slow
Fri, 7th Mar 2014
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personal computing devices
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tablets & laptops
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mobility
Tablet market growth is forecast to slow in 2014 due to slowing consumer purchases and declining average selling prices.
Shock horror as Renaissance sells Yoobee Retail for... $1
Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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personal computing devices
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renaissance
In a jaw-dropping move, Renaissance sells its Yoobee Apple retail operation to Logical Systems Limited for just $1, shortly after offloading its design school.
Android devices fuel strong tablet growth...
Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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windows
Worldwide sales of tablets to end users reached 195.4 million units in 2013, a 68 percent increase on 2012, according to Gartner.