Apple stories - Page 68
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.
NZ prices come down as Apple updates MacBook Pro
Wed, 30th Jul 2014
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Apple has updated its MacBook Pro with Retina display, adding faster processors and double the memory, and lowering the price for the 15-inch model.
Flaming hot iPhone 6 to “set the world on fire”
Wed, 30th Jul 2014
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Analyst Gartner predicts Apple’s iPhone 6 will “set the world on fire” and dominate the market, with demand for a larger screen also driving sales.
New Apple acquisition… All’s Swell that ends Swell?
Tue, 29th Jul 2014
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Apple is set to acquire Swell for £22m, aiming to enhance its Podcasts app with Swell's tailored talk radio tech.
Apple / IBM deal doesn’t scare Dell, or BlackBerry…
Tue, 29th Jul 2014
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Apple and IBM's recent partnership to load iPhones and iPads with corporate applications is being shrugged off by Dell and BlackBerry.
For their eyes only... Facebook Mentions
Mon, 28th Jul 2014
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Facebook unveils 'Mentions', an exclusive app for celebrities to connect with fans, stirring up social media's VIP scene.
New tablet phase ahead as vendors claw back Apple / Samsung dominance
Fri, 25th Jul 2014
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Tablet market grows 11% in Q2 2014, but faces challenges as new players challenge Apple and Samsung's dominance.
Can IBM deal help Apple fight off Microsoft's enterprise threat?
Thu, 24th Jul 2014
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Apple partners with IBM to bolster its enterprise mobility strategy in Asia, countering Microsoft's rising influence in the region.
Drip drop... Renaissance prepares to shut up shop...
Wed, 23rd Jul 2014
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Struggling Renaissance has finally called a liquidator meeting, requesting shareholders vote on the future of the embattled company.
Apple allure continues as iPhone outperforms iPad...
Wed, 23rd Jul 2014
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Apple's strong iPhone sales drove Q3 results with quarterly revenue of $37.4 billion, up from $35.3 billion last year.
Apple, IBM and the Enterprisation of Consumer Technology...
Wed, 23rd Jul 2014
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The deal is about presenting Apple as a serious enterprise partner; as the company openly admits that it is a consumer-first company.
Analysts brand Apple / IBM mobility deal a 'formidable' partnership
Fri, 18th Jul 2014
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Apple and IBM's new 'formidable' partnership sets to revolutionise enterprise mobility, with IBM selling Apple devices and developing iOS cloud services.
Apple and IBM join forces in enterprise mobility push
Thu, 17th Jul 2014
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Apple and IBM forge a groundbreaking partnership to revolutionize enterprise mobility with specialized apps and sell iPhones and iPads to businesses.
Bitcoin... What exactly is it?
Thu, 17th Jul 2014
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Discover Bitcoin: the groundbreaking digital currency enabling transactions without central banks, revolutionising wealth distribution since 2009.
Expert view: Apple / IBM deal
Thu, 17th Jul 2014
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Warwick prof analyses Apple/IBM deal, saying it marries consumer mobile mastery with enterprise system expertise, posing challenges and opportunities.
Every you step you take... more wearable tech
Thu, 17th Jul 2014
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Keep track of everything you do with wearable technology – the SmartBand SWR10 from Sony is an innovative life-logging wrist band.
iOS review: MovieMood
Wed, 16th Jul 2014
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Sometimes picking a movie is as painful as the day is long, whether you’re in a group or all alone on Friday night.
Review: Lenmar Mutant Portable Power Pack
Wed, 16th Jul 2014
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The Lenmar Mutant, a powerhouse of a charger, leaves others in the dust with its ability to juice up multiple devices on the go.
Fitbit gets even better
Wed, 16th Jul 2014
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Fitbit enhances workouts with MobileRun for real-time stats and GPS tracking, available on its latest app version.
Chips are up as iPhone drives strong semiconductor market growth
Tue, 15th Jul 2014
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Semiconductor revenue is set to reach $336bn in 2014, up 6.7% from 2013, thanks to growth in many chip types and applications.
Windows XP business upgrades offers PC market crucial lifeline
Thu, 10th Jul 2014
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Global PC market set to contract by only 2.9% in 2014, with a relative revival due to business upgrades and replacements.