Apple stories - Page 71
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.
Google releases NZ video quality report
Tue, 17th Jun 2014
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Google unveils NZ's first Video Quality Report, ranking ISPs on their ability to stream HD YouTube videos, with select networks earning HD Verified status.
Are you listening to me?
Mon, 16th Jun 2014
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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data privacy
I was out at the pub the other night and I overheard a friend of mine telling someone about how Facebook is spying on us whenever we post a status update.
Instagram has finally stepped up
Mon, 16th Jun 2014
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Instagram elevates user experience with 10 new editing features, enhancing creative control without compromising simplicity.
Apple takes WWDC back to its roots with software updates...
Fri, 13th Jun 2014
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apps
Apple reinvents with WWDC, focusing on software upgrades and seamless connectivity across iOS and OSX, aiming to enhance user and developer experiences.
California dreaming as iPad adopters educate Kiwi schools
Thu, 12th Jun 2014
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New Zealand educators are getting the chance to learn from the first school in the world to implement iPad technology.
Exploring the market vision for Google Glass and beyond...
Thu, 12th Jun 2014
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smartphones
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wearables
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personal computing devices
It's clear that our love affair with smartphones will soon rollover into the burgeoning world of wearable tech. So what's on the radar?.
Optimism rises as NZ PC market continues annual surge
Thu, 12th Jun 2014
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NZ's PC market thrives, up 22% in 2014, fuelled by economic optimism and education sector's increased demand for chromebooks.
Is Apple 'poisoning' its production line workers?
Wed, 11th Jun 2014
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Pressure mounts on Apple to improve worker safety in Chinese factories as environmental and human rights organisations join forces.
Apple quietly maps out future with hush-hush acquisition
Wed, 11th Jun 2014
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personal computing devices
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apps
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google
Apple's stealth buy of Spotsetter ramps up maps war with Google, poising Cupertino to redefine navigation with a social twist.
Raging Oz start-up threatens legal action over Apple's HealthKit app
Wed, 11th Jun 2014
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Australian start-up HealthKit is considering legal action against Apple for naming their new app HealthKit, which the company sees as a direct rip off.
iBlunder: Apple uses Windows on Mac Pro production line
Tue, 10th Jun 2014
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personal computing devices
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windows
Manufacturing of Apple’s Mac Pro involves the use of the Windows operating system, so says the photo tweeted by CEO Tim Cook over the weekend.
Apple WWDC 2014: iWon or Me-too?
Fri, 6th Jun 2014
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ios
Amongst the whoops, cheers and starry-eyed attendees at Apple’s annual WWDC, what can we glean from the company’s latest announcements?.
What does iOS 8 mean for CIOs?
Thu, 5th Jun 2014
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apps
Apple's iOS 8 release shows the company's unwavering focus on developers, who are crucial to the success of mobile apps.
Review: WD My Cloud Mirror
Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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storage
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gaming
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private cloud
The WD My Cloud Mirror marries personal cloud convenience with RAID1 backup, ensuring data safety and streaming ease. A smart choice for non-techies.
Was Apple's iPhone 6 no show expected?
Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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As the dust settles on Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference keynote speech, the world has been left somewhat flummoxed.
iOS 8: 'Biggest release since App Store launch'
Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Apple has released its iOS 8 SDK, offering developers more than 4,000 new APIs and features for creating apps.
Samsung tests the water with first Tizen smartphone
Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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Samsung has unveiled the Samsung Z, the first commercially available smartphone powered by the Tizen platform.
Apple unveils iOS 8...
Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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gaming
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Apple unveils iOS 8, dubbed the biggest App Store update, with new health, messaging, and iCloud Photo Library features.
Apple unveils 'future of OS X'
Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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smartphones
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
Apple's new OS X Yosemite offers a fresh design and new features, making working across Mac and iOS devices easier than ever.
Questions remain as Apple’s ANZ users come under attack
Sat, 31st May 2014
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
Apple's ANZ users face mysterious attacks; experts suggest 2-factor authentication amid unclear hacking origins.