Apple stories - Page 94
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.
BlackBerry considers licensing deal amid investor pressure
Wed, 10th Jul 2013
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Struggling company is considering a licensing deal, or even an outright sale of the business in a bid to appease investor concerns.
Apple and Amazon find Appy ending
Wed, 10th Jul 2013
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Apple and Amazon have concluded their legal battle over the app store term, agreeing to dismiss ongoing lawsuits in a Californian court.
Samsung scores Fortune 500 win over Apple
Wed, 10th Jul 2013
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South Korean company named the world's 14th largest in terms of revenue, beating fierce rival Apple by five places.
Ingram Micro unveils new channel app
Wed, 10th Jul 2013
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Ingram Micro NZ launches first-ever channel app, revolutionising reseller efficiency with on-the-go pricing, ordering, and tracking.
Exploding Samsung S3 sizzles Swiss girl
Wed, 10th Jul 2013
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An 18-year-old Swiss girl sustained severe burns when her Samsung S3 exploded, highlighting potential safety issues with the device's lithium-ion battery.
Mobile TV set for $10bn worth by 2017
Tue, 9th Jul 2013
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The mobile TV and video market is set to reach $9.5bn within four years, as new business models incorporate the technology.
MSN TV to sign out in September
Tue, 9th Jul 2013
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After a 16-year run, MSN TV will shut down in September, marking the end of Microsoft's pioneering internet TV service.
Windows 8.1 set for August shipping date
Tue, 9th Jul 2013
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Speaking at the company's WPC, Microsoft's Tami Reller confirms Windows 8.1 will be available for manufacturers in late August.
Apple App Store turns 5 = free presents
Tue, 9th Jul 2013
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To celebrate its 5th birthday, the App Store is giving away a selection of free apps and games to customers. #AppStoreBirthday.
Kiwi tech firm unleashing the beast
Mon, 8th Jul 2013
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Cloud company Unleashed Software increases staff count by 60%, relocates it offices to Auckland's North Shore and raises salaries to 20% above market average.
Apple's Budget iPhone: Fact or Fiction?
Mon, 8th Jul 2013
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While plans for an Apple iWatch may have distracted the masses, rumours have been circulating for months around a low-cost iPhone - but is this the real deal?.
Over 160 billion apps to be downloaded by 2017
Fri, 5th Jul 2013
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Global app downloads set to double to 160 billion by 2017, fuelled by smartphone adoption in developing markets and free-download apps.
Apple cooks up an iPhone sales storm
Fri, 5th Jul 2013
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In a bid to push Apple to retail leadership, CEO Tim Cook will implement sweeping changes to the way iPhones are sold and marketed.
Mega launches Android app
Fri, 5th Jul 2013
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Kim Dotcom releases official Android app - now available free of charge from the Google Play Store - with iOS and Windows to follow.
Dell wears its tech on its sleeve
Fri, 5th Jul 2013
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Dell explores wearable technology amid declining PC sales, with a focus on innovation to combat a shrinking market.
Telecom customers get special EPL access
Thu, 4th Jul 2013
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Telecom has become the official Telecommunications & ICT Partner for PremierLeaguePass.com with all 50GB broadband plans upgraded to 80GB at no extra cost.
Computer mouse inventor dies
Thu, 4th Jul 2013
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Doug Engelbart, the visionary inventor of the computer mouse and pioneer behind early computing technologies, has died at 88.
iOS App Review: Riffsy
Thu, 4th Jul 2013
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Riffsy iOS app review: Revitalise your texts with vibrant gifs from movies and TV, turning #boredom into #amusement on your iPhone and iPad.
Welcome to the Google Graveyard…
Thu, 4th Jul 2013
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Google Reader was culled on July 1, leaving yet another loyal Google fan base scrambling frantically to find a replacement.
In another galaxy? Samsung S4 hits 20m mark
Thu, 4th Jul 2013
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South Korean press report that sales of Samsung's flagship smartphone has exceeded the 20 million mark - should Apple be wary?.