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.
Android and iOS inch toward world domination
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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Android and iOS are continuing to move toward total domination of the worldwide smartphone market following results from 2014.
iOS app review: Astropad. Free to try, $US49.99 after that
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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Transform your iPad into a designer's canvas with Astropad – a seamless bridge to Mac creativity. Free trial, then £35.
Hands-on review: Logitech K480 Bluetooth smartphone keyboard
Tue, 24th Feb 2015
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Logitech's K480 keyboard offers a practical solution to the frustrations of typing on a smartphone, with a compact design and easy setup.
Smartphone vendors need to take a look at secondhand market
Thu, 19th Feb 2015
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As the secondhand smartphone market surges to £14 billion, vendors must strategise for the growing appetite for refurbished tech.
The Apple Car - what do we know?
Tue, 17th Feb 2015
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Apple is reportedly working on an electric vehicle dubbed 'Project Titan,' with hundreds of employees, including former Tesla staff, allegedly involved.
New Te Reo Maori app targets total beginners
Mon, 16th Feb 2015
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Victoria University of Wellington’s Faculty of Education has released its second Te Reo Maori learning app, Puna.
No-mobile-phone-phobia worldwide epidemic
Mon, 16th Feb 2015
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Nomophobia, the fear of being without a mobile phone, affects 66 million globally, with experts warning of its social and mental health impacts.
Magic Memories, theme-park snappers, lure Silicon Valley funds with ‘R&D by M&A’ strategy
Fri, 13th Feb 2015
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Magic Memories, which built a $50 million global business taking photographs at tourist attractions and theme parks, has sped its growth by buying.
Porn no longer scammers' favourite bait
Fri, 13th Feb 2015
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email security
As Valentine scams surge, Bitdefender warns of a new trend: the decline of adult-themed lures, with scammers opting for varied deceitful tricks.
9 apps to help you survive Valentine’s Day
Fri, 13th Feb 2015
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Dodge the Valentine's Day blues with 9 savvy apps for lovebirds and singles alike – from flirty games to solo adventures.
Kiwi consumers urged to stay vigilant amid online threats
Thu, 12th Feb 2015
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cybersecurity
Despite decreases of online threats, New Zealanders are being urged to take a vigilant approach to cybersecurity this year.
While you were sleeping: Greek talks continue
Thu, 12th Feb 2015
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Equities moved lower as investors remained focused on an outcome of Greek efforts to renegotiate the deals of its bailout which puts the euro at ri.
Apple iOS 8.3 beta features CarPlay, emoji and verification updates
Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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Apple's iOS 8.3 beta unveils CarPlay tech, revamped emoji selector, and improved security with Google two-step verification.
Apple says out with iPhoto, in with Photos app
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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Apple has released its preview of Photos, the new image and video application which will replace iPhoto, for Mac developers.
iOS app review: Superhero Workout (Six to Start)
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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Superhero Workout app aims to make exercising fun by using gamification and a seven-minute routine, but does it work?.
Transpower releases Kiwi app to deal with uncertainties
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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Transpower has launched a new app to help increase make the demand response programme more accessible and productive.
Tablet market falls for the first time ever
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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Samsung's struggles continue as low-cost vendors are quickly proving that mid- to high-priced Android tablets simply aren't cut out for today's tablet market.
Yoobee eyes commercial and education markets
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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Apple specialist Yoobee is ramping up its focus on the commercial and education markets, employing both a commercial channel manager and an education manager.
App gives Kiwi families direct access to politicians
Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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Family First NZ has launched a phone app known as ‘Have Your Say’ to enable families to speak up about family issues in New Zealand.
Apple releases iOS 8.2 beta 5 to developers
Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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wearables
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Apple seeds iOS 8.2 beta 5 to developers, paving way for April's Apple Watch launch with crucial bug fixes and enhancements.