Apple stories - Page 123
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.
News: Liquidmetal products, HP regains PC crown, Forstall sells stock, and more!
Thu, 3rd May 2012
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HP dethrones Apple for PC crown, while Liquidmetal tech deemed not ready for the MacBook Pro. In other news, Forstall cashes out on Apple shares.
News: OWC dual hard drive kit, update to Mountain Lion, beyond .zip, and more!
Wed, 2nd May 2012
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OWC releases a new dual hard drive kit for the 2011 Mac Mini, Apple updates Mountain Lion Developer Preview 3, and Mac Bartender app enters beta stage.
App of the Week: Pocket
Wed, 2nd May 2012
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Discover Pocket, the app revolutionising how you save content for later, on both iOS and Android. It's time to streamline your digital browsing.
Who’s behind the Apple ‘wake up’ campaign? - Updated
Wed, 2nd May 2012
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A faux flashmob outside a Sydney Apple store sparks speculation over who is behind it. Samsung denies involvement. Research In Motion takes credit.
News: Oracle releases Java, Apple's iBook Author, Sophos on the Mac, and more!
Tue, 1st May 2012
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Oracle to maintain Java for OS X, aiming to dodge security lapses like the Flashback trojan, as Apple ups app security with Gatekeeper.
Australian government to Apple, Microsoft: please explain
Tue, 1st May 2012
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Authorities launch inquiry into why consumers and businesses pay more than those overseas for software and downloads - should we do the same here?.
News: Apple's tax avoidance, 100 Thunderbolt devices, the road to OS Xi, and more!
Mon, 30th Apr 2012
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There's a fantastic piece from the New York Times on how Apple sidesteps billions in taxes, by taking advantage of a few laws in the US.
Like to keep your iPhone close to your chest?
Mon, 30th Apr 2012
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US company launches special bra with side pocket to hold ladies' cellphones and cards while they're hitting the dance floor.
Apple, Samsung to talk out patent grievances - Updated
Mon, 30th Apr 2012
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Apple and Samsung chiefs to discuss patent issues in court-ordered San Francisco meet, but settlement not a certainty.
Renaissance restoring balance sheet
Mon, 30th Apr 2012
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Renaissance's interim results reveal a return to profit, thanks to its education division and $2.51 million in earthquake insurance claims.
News: 10000 apps in the Mac App Store, Insanely Simple, iMac clones, and more!
Sun, 29th Apr 2012
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It has been revealed that the Mac App Store is now the home to over 10,000 Mac apps, passing the milestone 15 months after the original launch.
News: WWDC 2012 announced and sold out, Apple security 10 years behind, touch-based iMac, and more!
Thu, 26th Apr 2012
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It was about early Thursday morning that Apple announced WWDC 2012, their annual conference for developers of iOS and OS X software.
Apple developer event sells out in two hours
Thu, 26th Apr 2012
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Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference sells out in 2 hours, emphasising the demand for iOS and OS X platforms among developers.
News: Apple's quarterly results, iPhoto '12 rumours, Send to Kindle, and more!
Wed, 25th Apr 2012
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Apple's sales soar with $39.2bn revenue and new iPhoto '12 rumours, alongside Amazon's Mac-friendly Send to Kindle feature.
News: Gatekeeper in-depth, gangs targeting Apple stores, Apple seeds OS X 10.7.4, and more!
Tue, 24th Apr 2012
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Gangs raid Auckland Apple stores as police scour CCTV; meanwhile, Apple preps OS X 10.7.4 and gaming on Mac gains ground.
Armed robbers target Yoobee stores
Tue, 24th Apr 2012
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In a daring spree, armed robbers hit Yoobee Apple stores twice in months, swiping $18,000 in gadgets, with police eyeing a potential gang link.
End is nigh for 17-inch MacBook Pro: analyst
Tue, 24th Apr 2012
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Apple may phase out the 17-inch MacBook Pro as analyst predicts a new model combining MacBook Pro and Air's best traits by year's end.
News: Adobe CS6 announced, Microsoft pulls Office 2011 update, MacBook Pro speculation, and more!
Mon, 23rd Apr 2012
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Adobe reveals CS6 pricing, while Microsoft retracts Office 2011 update. Meanwhile, 17 MacBook Pro faces discontinuation amid new Intel tech buzz.
Flashback infections not declining: discoverers
Mon, 23rd Apr 2012
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Russian firm disputes claims of declining Mac Flashback infections, citing numbers still at 650,000 despite security efforts.
'Bump' to pay with TSB [my]bank app
Mon, 23rd Apr 2012
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TSB launches [my]bank app, introducing 'Bump' tech for easy money transfers, exclusively on iPhone with Android to follow.