Apple stories - Page 119
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-Motorola patent case dismissed 'with prejudice'
Mon, 25th Jun 2012
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A US judge halts the Apple-Motorola patent feud, ruling neither proved need for damages, hinting this won't end tech industry battles.
Samsung investigating Galaxy S III heat issue
Sat, 23rd Jun 2012
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Samsung is probing an incident where a Galaxy S III allegedly ignited while in a car mount in Ireland, raising safety concerns among users.
News: new MacBook Air review, MagSafe to MagSafe 2 adapter, 10.7.5 seeded, and more!
Thu, 21st Jun 2012
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The MacBook Air, along with the MacBook Pro, was updated at WWDC last week to include faster processors than its predecessor.
FileMaker brings Mac functionality to Bento for iPad
Thu, 21st Jun 2012
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Bento for iPad gets a major boost, mirroring Mac's Bento 4 features, allowing users to create personalised productivity apps.
Renaissance to sell distie business to Exeed
Thu, 21st Jun 2012
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NZ's Renaissance agrees to sell its IT distie division to Exeed, reshaping its business and focusing on Yoobee brands.
UFB rollout – The process
Wed, 20th Jun 2012
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New Zealand's UFB rollout simplifies connectivity, promising vast improvements for homes, schools, and businesses, boosting the national economy.
ASB Bank set to launch payments via Facebook
Wed, 20th Jun 2012
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ASB Bank innovates with Facebook payments for Kiwis, allowing users to send money to contacts sans bank details, starting mid-July.
News: inside the Retina display, Apple and Liquidmetal, Thunderbolt Ethernet adaptor, and more!
Tue, 19th Jun 2012
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iFixit uncovers the engineering prowess behind Apple's Retina display, revealing a marvel marred only by repair challenges.
Microsoft arrives in tablet market with ‘Surface’
Tue, 19th Jun 2012
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Just over two years after Apple created the tablet market with the first iPad, Microsoft has announced its competing product, dubbed the Microsoft Surface.
Mozilla’s bid to make the best iPad browser
Tue, 19th Jun 2012
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Mozilla unveils 'Junior', an iPad browser aiming to outshine Safari with full-screen browsing and thumb-friendly navigation.
News: Apple and domain names, improved iWork file sharing, repairability of Mac laptops, and more!
Mon, 18th Jun 2012
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Ever since ICANN introduced the expansion of the domain name system adding new suffixes, we've seen quite a few companies apply for custom domain name suffixes.
Working Apple 1 motherboard sells for US$375k
Mon, 18th Jun 2012
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A rare Apple 1 motherboard, one of only six still functioning, fetches nearly double its estimate at US$375k at auction.
News: 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro rumours, getting ready for Mountain Lion, Chrome updates, and more!
Sun, 17th Jun 2012
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Rumours swirl about a 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro, set for an October unveil, amid Chrome's update for retina displays and a historic Apple I sale.
How to get yourself a free trial of Quickflix
Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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With hundreds of movies on offer, you'd be crazy not to sign up and try out the service for a week at no charge.
Android to lose ground in tablets: IDC
Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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Apple dominance expected to increase on market appeal of third-gen iPad; what could Microsoft bring to the table?.
What’s Microsoft got planned for Monday?
Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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Microsoft teases a 'major announcement' for LA event on Monday, sparking speculation on focus on Windows RT and ARM devices.
Toshiba excited about jumbo tablet - Updated
Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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Toshiba unveils jumbo 13.3-inch tablet in its new Excite range, offering a larger choice for users seeking more screen real estate.
News: new Mac benchmarks, Growl and Notification Center, 17-inch MacBook Pro discontinued, and more!
Thu, 14th Jun 2012
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A series of benchmarks has surfaced which appear to include a previously unseen iMac model, according to MacRumors.
News: new MacBook Pro analysis, iFixit tears down the new MacBooks, new AirPort Express, and more!
Wed, 13th Jun 2012
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The MacBook Pro with Retina display has been given to the masses, and that means that analysts like Anand from Anandtech can now get to work.
Apple to ditch Ping
Wed, 13th Jun 2012
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Apple's social network, Ping, is set to be axed in the next update of iTunes as it has failed to resonate with consumers.