Apple stories - Page 127
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.
Dell 'ultrabook' arrives in NZ
Tue, 13th Mar 2012
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Dell's sleek XPS 13 'ultrabook', hailed from January's CES, makes its NZ debut, marrying high specs with attractive pricing.
Apple sued over Siri shortcomings
Tue, 13th Mar 2012
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Apple faces legal action as a New York man claims Siri's performance falls short of its adverts' promises on speed and accuracy.
News: Apple's design ethos, dual hard drive kit, Apple HQ pictures, and more!
Mon, 12th Mar 2012
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Sir Jonathan Ive was interviewed for the Evening Standard, where he talked about Apple's design ethos and answered a few design-related questions.
Apple: We're out of iPads
Mon, 12th Mar 2012
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Apple's next-gen iPads sold out pre-launch in the US, with frenzied fans now facing in-store queues for the March 16 release.
News: iTunes in 1080p, iWork.com to shut down, Lion-compatible Quicken, and more!
Sun, 11th Mar 2012
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ITunes now offers content in 1080p, and for those of you that have smaller download limits but enjoy the higher quality, there's good news.
News: Apple Configurator, iTunes 10.6, other software updates, and more!
Thu, 8th Mar 2012
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Apple rolls out a new tool for managing multiple iOS devices, updates iTunes to 10.6, and more in a flurry of software releases.
New Apple TV boxes available this Friday
Thu, 8th Mar 2012
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Apple's third-gen Apple TV, now supporting 1080p resolution, launches in New Zealand this Friday for NZD $159. New interface update available.
iPhoto, iMovie 1.3, GarageBand 1.2 available now on iOS
Thu, 8th Mar 2012
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Apple launches iPhoto on iOS alongside updates for iMovie and GarageBand, bringing creative tools to iPhone and iPad users.
Apple confirms retina display, LTE for new iPad - Updated
Thu, 8th Mar 2012
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Apple unveils the new iPad with 4G LTE and a retina display, hitting stores March 16. Labelled 'resolutionary', its camera impresses.
News: updated Apple TV, Intuos 5, USB 3, and more!
Wed, 7th Mar 2012
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Apple updates Apple TV with 1080p and new interface, Wacom launches Intuos 5, plus USB 3.0 for Mac Pro revealed.
App of the Week: HP ePrint
Wed, 7th Mar 2012
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Simplify your life with a smart little app that takes the hassle out of printing images and documents stored on your phone.
News: Safari 5.2 in Mountain Lion, subscription TV, Lightroom 4, and more!
Tue, 6th Mar 2012
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Safari 5.2 in Mountain Lion is due to see some impressive improvements, most notably of which is a combined address and search bar.
Apple's 25 billionth download: Where's My Water?
Tue, 6th Mar 2012
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Apple celebrates its 25 billionth app download, Where's My Water?, awarding a Chinese user a $10,000 gift card.
News: Mac Pro update, Hazel 3, Windows 8 in a virtual machine, and more!
Mon, 5th Mar 2012
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Apple gears up for a Mac Pro update with Intel's new chips, while Hazel 3's launch and Windows 8's virtual test drive stir excitement.
US Air Force to replace manuals with iPads
Mon, 5th Mar 2012
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The US Air Force embarks on a digital shift, replacing traditional manuals with iPads in a $9.36m move to modernise and streamline operations.
Apple touts employment numbers
Mon, 5th Mar 2012
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Apple highlights its role in US job creation to tackle criticisms of its overseas labour practices, claiming it indirectly supports over 500,000 jobs.
News: retina display Macs, AirParrot for Mac, Thunderbolt one year on, and more!
Sun, 4th Mar 2012
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Apple's Retina Display improves image quality, but does it mean pixel doubling on the Mac? TUAW does the math.
Renaissance distribution - sale close
Fri, 2nd Mar 2012
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Renaissance AGM reveals sale of distribution biz in the works, amidst financial strain and insurance relief. Future hinges on Apple's nod.
News: adaptive streaming, file renaming, DVD ripping, and more!
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Apple's new adaptive streaming promises quality music for all internet speeds, alongside exciting updates for Mac users and fixes for DVD ripping.
Trade Me adds touch site
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Trade Me launches touch-friendly site, making it easier for users on smartphones and tablets to navigate without needing the app.