Apple stories - Page 127
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 to announce cash plans tonight
Mon, 19th Mar 2012
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Apple is set to unveil its strategy for its nearly $100bn cash reserves tonight, addressing long-standing investor concerns.
Apple detractor admits fabrications
Mon, 19th Mar 2012
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Critics divided as Apple critic admits fabricating tales of factory conditions in stage play, triggering debate on ethics versus impact.
News: Mountain Lion developer preview 2, Apple TV teardown, ripping Blu Ray on the Mac, and more!
Sun, 18th Mar 2012
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Apple amps up its Mac game with Mountain Lion's second developer preview, unveils a beefier Apple TV, and hints at Blu-Ray support.
New iPad hits shelves, Apple shares hit new peak
Fri, 16th Mar 2012
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Apple shares soar to a record high of USD $600 as the new iPad hits shelves in 10 countries, continuing a remarkable 50% growth over the past three months.
News: the new Apple TV, iTunes 1080p content, 15-inch MacBook Air, and more!
Thu, 15th Mar 2012
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Apple ups the game with 1080p Apple TV, while rumours swirl around a 15-inch MacBook Air launch, potentially ending the MacBook Pro era.
Sega bringing Total War to mobiles
Thu, 15th Mar 2012
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Developers insist title is not a port of PC version but a 're-imagining' designed specifically for touch interfaces.
News: Nvidia GPU production issues, Aperture and Firefox updates, MacUpdate bundle, and more!
Wed, 14th Mar 2012
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According to MacRumors, issues with Nvidia GPU production are forcing Apple to strongly consider the onboard integrated graphics for future Mac laptops.
News: optical Thunderbolt cables, Safari 5.1.4, Sonora for Mac, and more
Tue, 13th Mar 2012
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Latest tech round-up: Optical Thunderbolt cables poised to increase speed and distance, Safari 5.1.4 improves performance, and Sonora beautifies Mac audio.
Dell 'ultrabook' arrives in NZ
Tue, 13th Mar 2012
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Dell's sleek XPS 13 'ultrabook', hailed from January's CES, makes its NZ debut, marrying high specs with attractive pricing.
Apple sued over Siri shortcomings
Tue, 13th Mar 2012
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Apple faces legal action as a New York man claims Siri's performance falls short of its adverts' promises on speed and accuracy.
News: Apple's design ethos, dual hard drive kit, Apple HQ pictures, and more!
Mon, 12th Mar 2012
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Sir Jonathan Ive was interviewed for the Evening Standard, where he talked about Apple's design ethos and answered a few design-related questions.
Apple: We're out of iPads
Mon, 12th Mar 2012
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Apple's next-gen iPads sold out pre-launch in the US, with frenzied fans now facing in-store queues for the March 16 release.
News: iTunes in 1080p, iWork.com to shut down, Lion-compatible Quicken, and more!
Sun, 11th Mar 2012
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ITunes now offers content in 1080p, and for those of you that have smaller download limits but enjoy the higher quality, there's good news.
News: Apple Configurator, iTunes 10.6, other software updates, and more!
Thu, 8th Mar 2012
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Apple rolls out a new tool for managing multiple iOS devices, updates iTunes to 10.6, and more in a flurry of software releases.
New Apple TV boxes available this Friday
Thu, 8th Mar 2012
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Apple's third-gen Apple TV, now supporting 1080p resolution, launches in New Zealand this Friday for NZD $159. New interface update available.
iPhoto, iMovie 1.3, GarageBand 1.2 available now on iOS
Thu, 8th Mar 2012
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Apple launches iPhoto on iOS alongside updates for iMovie and GarageBand, bringing creative tools to iPhone and iPad users.
Apple confirms retina display, LTE for new iPad - Updated
Thu, 8th Mar 2012
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Apple unveils the new iPad with 4G LTE and a retina display, hitting stores March 16. Labelled 'resolutionary', its camera impresses.
News: updated Apple TV, Intuos 5, USB 3, and more!
Wed, 7th Mar 2012
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Apple updates Apple TV with 1080p and new interface, Wacom launches Intuos 5, plus USB 3.0 for Mac Pro revealed.
App of the Week: HP ePrint
Wed, 7th Mar 2012
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Simplify your life with a smart little app that takes the hassle out of printing images and documents stored on your phone.
News: Safari 5.2 in Mountain Lion, subscription TV, Lightroom 4, and more!
Tue, 6th Mar 2012
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Safari 5.2 in Mountain Lion is due to see some impressive improvements, most notably of which is a combined address and search bar.