Apple stories - Page 63
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.
Apple offers Yosemite as free upgrade
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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Apple unveils Yosemite as a free upgrade, revolutionising Mac with a fresh design and seamless iOS device integration.
New iPad Air 2: The thinnest tablet in the world
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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Apple unveils the iPad Air 2, the world's thinnest tablet, featuring enhanced Retina display and powerful new A8X chip, starting at $749.
New Mac Mini released with new technology and low price
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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Apple launches upgraded Mac mini with cutting-edge tech and a lower price starting at NZ$749, making it an enticing option for both new and current Mac users.
More Kiwis banking on their smartphone
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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Kiwis increasingly swap internet banking for smartphone apps, with ASB Mobile transactions soaring as NZ embraces mobile finance solutions.
Tablet sales set to slow significantly
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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Tablet sales have been on the up and up but are forecast to slow, says Gartner, the technology research and advisory company.
Apple to offer egg freezing for female employees
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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With giants like Apple and Facebook offering the service, could egg freezing become a standard extra for female employees in the tech sector?.
New Kiwi app to protect all the bunnies
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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The app will display a list of cosmetics, personal care, and household products available in New Zealand, that are not tested on animals.
Interactive presentations made easy with iOS app
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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BKA Interactive has designed a customised and interactive app for Viking Roofspec that changes the way presentations are made.
iOS review: Frontback
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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Frontback is an exciting new camera app that lets you capture what’s in front of you and what’s behind you in one shot.
iOS review: JELLIES!
Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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Join Bob the Fisherman in Jellies! Beware its long intro, but find endless fun in mixing, matching, and capturing jellies to reclaim stolen fingers!.
Attack of the clones – spoofed apps
Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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Clones can appear to be legitimate versions of the original app, or affiliated with the original app, but can be anything but.
Embedded Instagram photos now bigger on web
Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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Instagram updates web embeds with bigger, clearer photos, enhancing visibility for users and publishers. The move aims to streamline the following process.
iOS App Review: Tamagotchi
Sat, 11th Oct 2014
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Relive your childhood with the Tamagotchi iOS app, a nostalgic journey now featured on smartphones, with options to care for your digital pet in colour.
Don't blame technology, rape is rape
Fri, 10th Oct 2014
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Tinder not to blame for the threat to women, says Labour MP. Focus should be on perpetrators, not technology. Safety apps available.
Will an extra two inches make any difference for Apple?
Thu, 9th Oct 2014
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Apple hints at a larger iPad among next week's launches, but can two extra inches truly revolutionize the tablet experience? Doubts linger.
Aussies under fire with leaked Emma Watson video
Thu, 9th Oct 2014
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Aussies targeted by Emma Watson video scam, falling prey to malware that hijacks Facebook and steals info, warns Bitdefender.
Behind the scenes secrets at Sky TV
Thu, 9th Oct 2014
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Step inside Sky TV's secret operations: From massive diesel generators to petabyte storage, get an exclusive look at what powers NZ's largest pay-TV.
New Apple products days away from being debuted
Thu, 9th Oct 2014
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Anticipation is building as Apple prepares for launch of new products on Oct 16th, including next iPad Air and iPad mini.
Evernote is changing the way people work
Thu, 9th Oct 2014
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Evernote is moving past simply note taking and venturing into the world of work. Two new features will capture your attention.
Young boffin finds use for Android smartwatch
Thu, 9th Oct 2014
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While there is a young boffin and while he has done something amazing, the jury is still out – way out – on whether or not it is a useful something.