Apple stories - Page 21
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.
Coronavirus delaying iWorld Australia shipments
Tue, 10th Mar 2020
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iWorld Australia urges customers to order now due to delays caused by the coronavirus outbreak in China and surrounding countries.
Samsung's commitment to eSIMs to overhaul market - report
Thu, 5th Mar 2020
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Samsung’s adoption of eSIM technology in its S20 range is set to surge global shipments to over 225 million, transforming the smartphone market.
Just two smartphone makers saw growth in Q4 2019 as global sales decline
Wed, 4th Mar 2020
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Apple and Xiaomi were the only top smartphone vendors to gain in Q4 2019, as global sales dipped 0.4% year over year, Gartner reports.
Kiwis not exactly fizzing for Samsung S20
Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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All signs point to savvy Kiwi consumers waiting a few months before shelling out the big bucks on a flagship device.
Is smartphone innovation dead?
Wed, 19th Feb 2020
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Fears of 'peak smartphone' menace industry stalwarts like Apple and Samsung, yet experts argue that the innovation landscape is far from dormant.
Apple still owns growing wearables market, says GlobalData
Thu, 13th Feb 2020
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While many consumers cannot afford the latest Apple Watch, there is an untapped demand for cheaper smartwatches.
Global smart home market set for rapid growth in near future
Tue, 4th Feb 2020
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The valuation of the global industry has doubled since 2017, and is set to reach $158 billion in the next four years.
Apple NZ profit drops 22%; revenue drops 8.6%
Tue, 4th Feb 2020
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Apple has released its New Zealand annual financial statements to the year ended 28 September 2019, with a 22% dip in profit year-over-year.
Coronavirus scare is already hitting tech market
Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
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GlobalData outlines the ways that China’s corporate shutdowns may have far-reaching effects for the global technology economy.
Trade war and coronavirus uncertainty proves challenge for Huawei as smartphone shipments drop
Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
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Huawei faces significant hurdles as smartphone shipments decline, fuelled by ongoing trade war woes and coronavirus uncertainties, IDC data reveals.
Smartphone market continues to grow - Canalys
Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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Global smartphone shipments saw a 1% rise in Q4 2019, with Apple and Samsung leading the market, while Huawei faced setbacks, Canalys reports.
Synnex & Jamf ink new Australian partnership
Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
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IT solutions provider Synnex partners with Jamf to give over 6000 channel partners in Australia access to Jamf's Apple device management solutions.
Gartner: APAC misses out on global PC market growth
Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
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Despite a surprise year of worldwide growth for the PC market, Asia Pacific saw its fifth straight quarter of decline in 4Q19.
Google adds iPhone capability to Advanced Protection Program
Mon, 20th Jan 2020
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iPhone users are now able to use their phones to sign up to Google’s Advanced Protection Program, using the iPhone’s built-in security key technology.
2019 PC market growth benefits big three vendors
Mon, 20th Jan 2020
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With the first year of full-year growth since 2011, Lenovo, HP and Dell took the lion’s share with 65% of the global PC market.
Hands-on review: Apple Watch series 5 (Cellular)
Mon, 13th Jan 2020
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No more attaching the phone to your bicep on runs, no more holding the phone on the dance floor because your skinny jeans are too skinny.
Hands-on review: A month with the Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch
Mon, 13th Jan 2020
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Apple fans rejoice, the 16-inch MacBook Pro, will feature a 16-inch Retina display, a new Magic Keyboard, and six —and eight-core Intel processors.
Hands-on review: iPhone 11 Pro Max takes the workhorse phone to a whole new level
Thu, 9th Jan 2020
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The iPhone 11 Pro Max raises the bar with its advanced camera system, exceptional battery life, and A13 Bionic chip—worthy of the 'Pro' title.
Animoca Brands acquires San Fran gaming company behind Power Rangers
Thu, 26th Dec 2019
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In a major move, Animoca Brands acquires the San Francisco-based gaming firm nWay for AUD $11.4 million, aiming to tap into competitive gaming markets.
Momentum across APAC drives wearable band market as Fitbit falters
Wed, 18th Dec 2019
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Momentum across APAC drives a 65% surge in the wearable band market in Q3 2019, with Xiaomi dominating as Fitbit's market share dips amidst acquisition talks.