Apple stories - Page 124
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.
News: German iCloud push email, 2012 Final Cut updates, OS X security threats so far, and more!
Mon, 16th Apr 2012
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Apple loses iCloud court appeal in Germany, affecting push email service, while promising major Final Cut Pro X updates and facing OS X security threats.
Tim Cook visits Valve; is Apple getting into gaming?
Mon, 16th Apr 2012
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Apple CEO Tim Cook was seen at Valve's HQ, sparking speculation on a potential gaming collaboration. Could Apple finally enter high-end gaming?.
News: enhanced Apple ID security, retina display PCs, Audacity 2.0, and more!
Sun, 15th Apr 2012
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Apple enhances Apple ID security in response to increased account compromises. Intel plans for Retina Display PCs in 2013. Audacity updated to v2.0.
FileMaker offers mobile app for free with new version - Updated
Fri, 13th Apr 2012
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FileMaker 12 launches with a now-free mobile app, FileMaker Go, drawing 100k downloads in a week, underscoring its business app leadership.
Holy Moly - Microsoft Office for Mac at rock bottom prices
Fri, 13th Apr 2012
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Mac users, bag Microsoft Office at up to 24% off on Acquire. A deal or a glitch? Home or business, now's your chance to upgrade.
News: About Flashback malware, Apple TV A5 SoC, TextWrangler 4.0, and more!
Thu, 12th Apr 2012
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Apple has now put up a support article about Flashback malware that has affected sever hundred thousand Mac computers.
New TomTom app takes navigation social
Thu, 12th Apr 2012
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iPhone and iPad users can now navigate direct to locations on Facebook, as well as share arrival times on Twitter.
Renaissance secures All of Government deal
Thu, 12th Apr 2012
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Renaissance joins ranks as an official Apple supplier for government, winning a pivotal deal to furnish hardware and support through its Yoobee division.
Ads on mobile devices are the least trusted by consumers: Nielsen
Thu, 12th Apr 2012
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Nielsen's study reveals mobile ads are the least trusted by consumers, with traditional media like TV and newspapers still leading.
News: iTunes overhaul, open source Mac apps, Blu-Ray on the Mac, and more!
Wed, 11th Apr 2012
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As iTunes faces increasing criticism for its bloat, experts call for a revamp. Meanwhile, open source Mac apps thrive, and Blu-Ray support gets a USB boost.
Four more years: iPad to maintain grip on tablet market
Wed, 11th Apr 2012
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Apple's iPad set to lead the tablet market for four more years, buoyed by surging sales and a vibrant app ecosystem, says Gartner.
Instagram for Android tops 5m downloads
Wed, 11th Apr 2012
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Instagram's Android app hits 5m downloads in under a week, becoming Google Play's second top free app as it joins the Facebook family.
News: updated iMacs in June, no updates for Mac Pro users, iCloud overhead, and more!
Tue, 10th Apr 2012
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Rumours are saying that updated iMacs with Ivy Bridge processors are set to launch in June, according to suppliers.
Analyst advises against buying Apple
Tue, 10th Apr 2012
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An analyst at BITG Research has downgraded Apple's stock to 'neutral,' citing telecoms' reluctance to continue heavy iPhone subsidies.
Facebook to pay US$1bn for Instagram
Tue, 10th Apr 2012
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Facebook has acquired Instagram for USD $1 billion, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasising learning from the app's success rather than fully integrating it.
News: Flashback trojan explained, The Witcher for Mac, Bartending, and more!
Mon, 9th Apr 2012
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Macworld has a great article that contains all the info you need to know about Flashback, the Mac trojan that has been getting some press lately.
News: iPanel rumours, LaCie Hub now shipping, Camera RAW update, and more!
Sun, 8th Apr 2012
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Apple eyes the living room with iPanel, LaCie Hub ships for Macs, and Camera RAW update adds Canon 5D Mk III support.
News: MacBook surround sound, manual disinfection of Flashback, iAd Producer 2.1, and more!
Thu, 5th Apr 2012
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Apple explores MacBook surround sound, fights Flashback trojan, updates iAd Producer, and preps for Q2 earnings reveal.
News: FileMaker Pro 12, Apple and iCloud security, syncing iCloud to Dropbox, and more!
Wed, 4th Apr 2012
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FileMaker Pro 12 launches with iOS support and enhanced design features, amid concerns over iCloud's security and decryption practices by Apple.
$2m insurance payout for Renaissance
Wed, 4th Apr 2012
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Renaissance, a Kiwi IT firm, receives over $2m insurance for quake losses, aiding their 'stretched' balance sheet.