Apple stories - Page 119
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.
Microsoft arrives in tablet market with ‘Surface’
Tue, 19th Jun 2012
#
digital entertainment
#
gaming
#
personal computing devices
Just over two years after Apple created the tablet market with the first iPad, Microsoft has announced its competing product, dubbed the Microsoft Surface.
Mozilla’s bid to make the best iPad browser
Tue, 19th Jun 2012
#
personal computing devices
#
ipad
#
yahoo
Mozilla unveils 'Junior', an iPad browser aiming to outshine Safari with full-screen browsing and thumb-friendly navigation.
News: Apple and domain names, improved iWork file sharing, repairability of Mac laptops, and more!
Mon, 18th Jun 2012
#
personal computing devices
#
apple
#
nzmac
Ever since ICANN introduced the expansion of the domain name system adding new suffixes, we've seen quite a few companies apply for custom domain name suffixes.
Working Apple 1 motherboard sells for US$375k
Mon, 18th Jun 2012
#
personal computing devices
#
technology gifts
#
apple 1
A rare Apple 1 motherboard, one of only six still functioning, fetches nearly double its estimate at US$375k at auction.
News: 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro rumours, getting ready for Mountain Lion, Chrome updates, and more!
Sun, 17th Jun 2012
#
personal computing devices
#
apple
#
nzmac
Rumours swirl about a 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro, set for an October unveil, amid Chrome's update for retina displays and a historic Apple I sale.
How to get yourself a free trial of Quickflix
Fri, 15th Jun 2012
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
personal computing devices
With hundreds of movies on offer, you'd be crazy not to sign up and try out the service for a week at no charge.
Android to lose ground in tablets: IDC
Fri, 15th Jun 2012
#
personal computing devices
#
ipad
#
apple
Apple dominance expected to increase on market appeal of third-gen iPad; what could Microsoft bring to the table?.
What’s Microsoft got planned for Monday?
Fri, 15th Jun 2012
#
personal computing devices
#
microsoft
#
apple
Microsoft teases a 'major announcement' for LA event on Monday, sparking speculation on focus on Windows RT and ARM devices.
Toshiba excited about jumbo tablet - Updated
Fri, 15th Jun 2012
#
personal computing devices
#
apple
#
ipad
Toshiba unveils jumbo 13.3-inch tablet in its new Excite range, offering a larger choice for users seeking more screen real estate.
News: new Mac benchmarks, Growl and Notification Center, 17-inch MacBook Pro discontinued, and more!
Thu, 14th Jun 2012
#
personal computing devices
#
apple
#
nzmac
A series of benchmarks has surfaced which appear to include a previously unseen iMac model, according to MacRumors.
News: new MacBook Pro analysis, iFixit tears down the new MacBooks, new AirPort Express, and more!
Wed, 13th Jun 2012
#
personal computing devices
#
apple
#
nzmac
The MacBook Pro with Retina display has been given to the masses, and that means that analysts like Anand from Anandtech can now get to work.
Apple to ditch Ping
Wed, 13th Jun 2012
#
personal computing devices
#
apple
#
twitter
Apple's social network, Ping, is set to be axed in the next update of iTunes as it has failed to resonate with consumers.
Porn industry to cash in on tablets: analyst
Wed, 13th Jun 2012
#
personal computing devices
#
juniper networks
#
ipad
Juniper Research predicts the porn industry will see a five-fold revenue increase from tablets by 2027, capturing a third of all adult content spending.
News: Apple Design Awards, Aperture and iPhoto unified libraries, MagSafe 2, and more!
Tue, 12th Jun 2012
#
martech
#
personal computing devices
#
design thinking
In the afternoon following the main WWDC Keynote, Apple announced the winners of the prestigious Apple Design Awards.
Apple announces MacBook Pro with Retina Display
Tue, 12th Jun 2012
#
digital signage
#
displays & projectors
#
personal computing devices
Apple unveils a 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display, promising unparalleled clarity. Expect a hefty price for high-res luxury.
OS X Mountain Lion coming in July
Tue, 12th Jun 2012
#
personal computing devices
#
apple
#
icloud
Apple announces OS X Mountain Lion for July, with new features such as Messages app and Power Nap, enhancing integration with iCloud.
What's new in iOS 6?
Tue, 12th Jun 2012
#
personal computing devices
#
smartphones
#
apple
Apple unveils iOS 6 at WWDC in San Francisco, featuring Facebook integration, Siri updates for iPad, and a new Maps app.
Three tips for smartphone security
Tue, 12th Jun 2012
#
smartphones
#
personal computing devices
#
apple
Cyber Security Awareness Week highlights smartphone safety: David Hall from Symantec advises on strong passwords, wipe functions, and remote wipe commands.
News: new MacBook Pro with Retina display, new MacBook Air, Mountain Lion, and more!
Mon, 11th Jun 2012
#
personal computing devices
#
apple
#
nzmac
One of the biggest points from this year's WWDC 2012 Keynote was the announcement of an entirely next-generation MacBook Pro with Retina display.
No iOS 6 for original iPad: rumour
Mon, 11th Jun 2012
#
personal computing devices
#
smartphones
#
apple
Latest mobile operating system expected to debut in beta tonight, but evidence suggests early device may not be supported.