Apple stories - Page 104
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 updates MacBook Pro prices
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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Apple is making the MacBook Pro with Retina display faster and more affordable with updated processors and lower starting prices.
HP dives (back) into tablet fray – with Android
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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HP eyes a comeback in the tablet market, adopting Android in a bid to stay relevant amid soaring sales and shifting computing preferences.
You think you cooler than me: Apple or Samsung?
Wed, 13th Feb 2013
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Now that you have the annoying Mike Posner song in your head, try turning your thoughts to the Samsung versus Apple battle for coolness.
Celebrity FAIL: Alicia, er, Keys, tweets from her…iPhone
Wed, 13th Feb 2013
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Alicia Keys, BlackBerry's 100% exclusive advocate, caught tweeting from an iPhone, sparking debate on brand loyalty and honesty.
iDidn't want to sue Samsung
Tue, 12th Feb 2013
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Apple's Tim Cook was initially against suing Samsung, despite the companies' billion-dollar legal battles over smartphone tech.
Time for an Apple iWatch?
Mon, 11th Feb 2013
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Rumours swell as Apple reportedly tests an 'iWatch', a wearable device that might revolutionise our digital lives.
Apple under attack over excess cash
Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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Apple hits back at $137 billion lawsuit over its massive cash reserves, amidst calls for better shareholder returns.
Apple, Samsung and the great pretenders
Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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Apple and Samsung assert their mobile market dominance in 2012, seizing 103% of profits while rivals falter, according to Canaccord Genuity.
iAm Phillip Lupke - Apple’s new best friend
Thu, 7th Feb 2013
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Phillip Lupke becomes Apple's latest icon by downloading iTunes' 25 billionth song, earning a €10,000 gift card in a historic moment.
Mini wait for iPad shipping
Tue, 5th Feb 2013
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iPad mini shipment times improve in the US, dropping to 1-3 days, while Europe sees a modest decrease to 3-5 days despite global demand.
Samsung Super Bowl ad steals the show
Tue, 5th Feb 2013
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Samsung steals the spotlight with a $15m Super Bowl ad, taking aim at rival Apple and wowing viewers with its comedic banter.
iPhone 5 Jailbreak set for release
Tue, 5th Feb 2013
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After months of anticipation, Evad3rs plans to release Evasi0n today, the first untethered jailbreak for iPhone 5, expanding iOS device freedom.
Samsung slowly strengthens smartphone market share
Mon, 4th Feb 2013
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Samsung narrows Apple's lead in the smartphone race, now holding 30% market share against Apple's 39%, according to The NPD Group.
Lenovo set for Apple and Samsung mobile wars
Mon, 4th Feb 2013
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Lenovo gears up to challenge Apple and Samsung in the mobile sector, flaunting a 34% profit surge and record sales.
New Zealand's Enterprise Tech Summary: Week ending Sat 2nd Feb 2013
Sat, 2nd Feb 2013
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Another exciting week has wrapped up here at NZET, Here's a summary of the news stories that were biggest in NZ this week.
Apple leads the market as tablet shipments soar
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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iPad once again leads the way as worldwide tablet shipments outpaced predictions, hitting a record total of 52.5 million units.
Apple increases iPad memory to 128GB
Wed, 30th Jan 2013
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Apple unveils a 128GB iPad, doubling storage capacity to better serve enterprises, educators, and creatives. Available from 5 February starting at NZD $1,179.
Business is back on the Mac
Wed, 30th Jan 2013
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MYOB transforms Mac accounting for NZ firms with updated AccountEdge suite, bringing fresh features and Dropbox backup for easier financial management.
Apple updates iOS to 6.1
Wed, 30th Jan 2013
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Apple's latest iOS 6.1 update boosts LTE support globally, aiming to make it history's most popular OS. Over 300 million devices could upgrade.
Samsung succeeds as Apple's acceleration slows
Wed, 30th Jan 2013
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Samsung outpaces Apple with a 42% growth and 63 million smartphones shipped in Q4, challenging Apple to innovate further amidst stiff competition.