Apple stories - Page 112
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.
NZ midnight launch for iPhone 5
Thu, 27th Sep 2012
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Kiwis get first dibs on iPhone 5 at midnight launches across NZ, with Telecom and Vodafone, and live broadcasts marking the event.
Kordia celebrates IT's unsung heroes
Wed, 26th Sep 2012
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Kordia are giving IT people their time in the sun and the chance to win a trip for two to the NASA Centre in Florida.
Smartphones to hit 1.7 billion by 2017
Wed, 26th Sep 2012
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Smartphones shipped globally will reach figures of 1.7 billion by 2017 with emerging markets seeing particularly strong growth according to latest findings.
Vodafone NZ to offer iPhone 5
Tue, 25th Sep 2012
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Vodafone NZ to launch iPhone 5 this Friday, with prices starting at $0 for the 16GB model. Say hello to the fastest handset on their network.
iRiot in Chinese Foxconn factory
Tue, 25th Sep 2012
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Over 2,000 workers riot at a major Apple supplier's Foxconn factory in China, injuring 40, as tensions over working conditions boil over.
iPhone 5 million
Tue, 25th Sep 2012
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Apple reports over five million devices sold just three days since its launch as increased demand pushes the company to the limit.
An Apple a day keeps Samsung away
Mon, 24th Sep 2012
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World's most valuable company seeks more damages from South Korean rival over alleged further design infringements.
Apple reinvents popular music player
Fri, 21st Sep 2012
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As the excitement surrounding the release of the iPhone 5 dies down, we examine the new features of the iPod touch and iPod nano.
Steve Jobs widow joins Forbes Rich List
Thu, 20th Sep 2012
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Laurene Powell Jobs, widow of Steve Jobs, inherits $11bn, becoming Silicon Valley's wealthiest woman and 28th globally on Forbes Rich List.
Lowdown: The Apple iOS6 update in full
Thu, 20th Sep 2012
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Apple's iOS6 brings a slew of updates for iPhones, iPads, and iPod touches, including enhanced Maps, Siri improvements, Facebook integration, and more.
Silly Samsung mocks Apple fans
Thu, 20th Sep 2012
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Samsung takes a jab at Apple by mocking its loyal followers in a new ad for the Galaxy S III, just days before iPhone 5's launch.
Android App of the Week - Unblock Car
Thu, 20th Sep 2012
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This is a really simple, easy and fun game that is the digital version of that tile grid game you probably played as kid.
Samsung denied Galaxy Tab trading
Wed, 19th Sep 2012
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Federal Judge maintains sales ban on tablet, vacating the September 20 hearing in which Samsung and Apple were to discuss the matter in the process.
Mayer bins BlackBerry for iPhone 5
Wed, 19th Sep 2012
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New Yahoo CEO ditches company issued handsets in favour of a list of approved high-quality smartphones for employees.
Samsung's smartphone strike back set for Feb
Tue, 18th Sep 2012
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The rival to the iPhone 5 is expected to be released early next year as Apple and Samsung continue their smartphone war.
Record pre-order sales for iPhone 5
Tue, 18th Sep 2012
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Sales of Apple’s new release more than doubles previous record held by iPhones 4S as company shares hit new heights during the first 24 hours of trading.
Renaissance drops Exeed legal actions
Mon, 17th Sep 2012
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Renaissance resolves legal battles with Exeed over a $400k dispute, withdrawing all proceedings after reaching a satisfactory agreement.
Love music, love iTunes says Apple
Mon, 17th Sep 2012
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As the world comes to grips with the newly released iPhone 5, Apple offers insight to the re-designed free download iTunes.
Samsung strikes back with anti-Apple ad
Mon, 17th Sep 2012
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Electronics giant pits the new iPhone 5 directly against the Galaxy S III in a mocking print advertisement released over the weekend.
Android App of the Week - My Tracks
Mon, 17th Sep 2012
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Handy little app from Google that records your path, speed and distance whenever you do some outdoor activities.