Apple stories - Page 126
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: Mac App Store upgrades, the power of Keynote, Mac keyboard shortcuts, and more!
Wed, 28th Mar 2012
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Will Shipley discusses Mac App Store's need for paid upgrades, the versatility of Keynote, and making sense of Mac keyboard shortcuts.
Australian watchdog tackles Apple over iPad's 4G status
Wed, 28th Mar 2012
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Device only supports networks in the 700MHz and 2100MHz spectrum bands, meaning a long wait for Australasian users.
News: woman sues Apple, Apple erases galaxies, Safari update, and more!
Tue, 27th Mar 2012
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They're nothing but trouble, and now an 80-year old woman is suing Apple in the US for the sum of US $1 million.
User survey shows Siri is more than a gimmick
Tue, 27th Mar 2012
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Survey reveals 87% of iPhone 4S owners utilize Siri monthly, challenging the view of it as merely a gimmick, with calls and texts being top uses.
Glitch stalls Apple stock
Tue, 27th Mar 2012
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A glitch in BATS trading system briefly tanks Apple shares by nearly 10%, halting trades and impacting BATS' own IPO on a chaotic day.
News: Apple TV UI, a few Apple patents, organising with Subler, and more!
Mon, 26th Mar 2012
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A story has leaked from a former Apple engineer who says the current user interface on the Apple TV is an old design that was previously rejected by Steve Jobs.
News: retina display Macs, Apple's universal remote, lost AppleCare appeal, and more!
Sun, 25th Mar 2012
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A closer look at some image resources in the Mountain Lion beta has revealed double-sized graphics, says Ars Technica.
News: Apple's mobile processor shipments, Photoshop CS6 public beta, add to iTunes, and more!
Thu, 22nd Mar 2012
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Apple may outpace Intel in mobile processor shipments this year, Adobe releases Photoshop CS6 public beta for 64-bit Macs, and a nifty iTunes tip emerges.
iPad 2 claimed over 70% of NZ tablet sales last quarter: IDC
Thu, 22nd Mar 2012
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Apple's iPad 2 dominated New Zealand's Q4 tablet market in 2011, capturing 71% of sales, with Apple poised to launch its new iPad model soon.
UFB, new iPad set stage for video boom
Thu, 22nd Mar 2012
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Kiwi duo launch Smartpresence, leveraging UFB and new iPad for a videoconferencing revolution, setting sights on environmental and efficiency gains.
Apple pours cold water on iPad heat concerns
Thu, 22nd Mar 2012
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New device runs almost seven degrees Celsius hotter than its predecessor during active use, but maker says it's still well within limits.
App of the Week: Genius Scan
Thu, 22nd Mar 2012
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Genius Scan transforms your phone into a powerful scanner, streamlining document digitisation and sharing. Available on iOS and Windows Phone.
News: patents for Apple Store design, Apple events in the spotlight, apps for Mac users, and more!
Wed, 21st Mar 2012
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Apple secures patent for iconic Shanghai Store design, while their events and essential Mac apps continue to captivate tech enthusiasts.
New iPads to start at $729
Wed, 21st Mar 2012
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Apple NZ unveils new iPad prices: starting at $729, with higher-spec models up to $1029. iPad 2 prices drop amid heat concerns for new models.
The Warehouse to offer parallel imported new iPads today
Wed, 21st Mar 2012
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The Warehouse to thrill NZ consumers with limited edition, parallel-imported new iPads for sale from 11am tomorrow. Get ready to click fast!.
News: developer preview features, answers from the community, Itsy, and more!
Tue, 20th Mar 2012
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New Mountain Lion developer preview brings Safari tab-syncing across devices and Twitter notifications, alongside community answers on Apple Store.
Now is the time to take your sales force mobile
Tue, 20th Mar 2012
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Equipping your sales force with mobile devices is no longer a luxury; it's essential for maintaining competitiveness and improving efficiency. Here's why.
Three million new iPads sold in opening weekend: Apple
Tue, 20th Mar 2012
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Apple sets record with 3 million iPads sold in opening weekend, marking the strongest launch yet, including the UK and nine other countries.
Apple to maintain 'war chest'
Tue, 20th Mar 2012
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Apple CEO Tim Cook unveils plans to utilise the firm's £100bn reserve, aiming to maintain a 'war chest' for strategic moves.
News: Apple's plans for its cash balance, location-based reminders, Andy Ihnatko's OS X, and more!
Mon, 19th Mar 2012
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Apple has announced that they will be starting a stock buyback to the tune of US$10 billion starting September 1st, along with a per-share dividend of US $2.