Apple stories - Page 135
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.
HP helps bring e-smiles to sick kids
Tue, 6th Dec 2011
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HP launches e-smiles campaign, inviting the public to send digital messages of hope to sick kids at Ronald McDonald House, Auckland.
Apple's social media policies revealed
Tue, 6th Dec 2011
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Apple’s stringent social media policies have surfaced, highlighting how the tech giant enforces rigid guidelines that led to a UK employee's dismissal.
Phone manufacturers face Carrier IQ case
Tue, 6th Dec 2011
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Phone giants including Apple and Samsung face a class action lawsuit over privacy concerns linked to Carrier IQ software, filed in Delaware.
Apple's iOS codenames
Tue, 6th Dec 2011
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For Mac developers it's big cats, for Android it's desserts - what do iPhone developers name their creations after?.
Samsung tablet ban reversed in Australia - Updated
Fri, 2nd Dec 2011
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Samsung wins appeal to overturn Australian ban on Galaxy Tab 10.1, but faces Apple's fightback with a further delay.
Apple’s social media policies
Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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An Apple store employee in the UK was dismissed for venting about his iPhone on Facebook, shedding light on Apple's stringent social media policies.
Starr Labs iTar
Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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Apple and Starr Labs unveil the iTar, a groundbreaking fusion of iPad technology and electric guitar, aiming to transform music production and live performance.
Has Microsoft missed the tablet boat?
Wed, 30th Nov 2011
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Is Microsoft too late for the tablet market? With tech giants already on their 3rd gen products, Forrester calls Windows 8 very late to the party.
Office 365 taking off with SMBs
Wed, 30th Nov 2011
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Microsoft's Office 365 sees rapid adoption among SMBs, with 90% of early customers being small businesses and an eightfold uptake over BPOS.
Facebook facing 20 years of privacy audits
Wed, 30th Nov 2011
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Facebook bound for two decades of scrutiny after FTC mandates privacy shake-up, Zuckerberg admits past errors.
Renaissance obtains short-term bank boost
Tue, 29th Nov 2011
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Finances covered to May 2012, but business will need to see 'a substantial improvement in trading performance'.
iBottleopener - iPhone bottle opener case
Tue, 29th Nov 2011
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Revolutionise your BBQs with the iBottleopener, the iPhone case that doubles as a bottle opener. A must-have Kiwi invention for summer festivities!.
Apple offers free Christmas shipping in NZ
Tue, 29th Nov 2011
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Apple NZ ushers in the festive season with free shipping and special offers on a wide array of products, outshining previous promotions.
Wooing the web wizards
Mon, 28th Nov 2011
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Apple ramps up recruitment of web experts, tapping industry leaders to boost iCloud and secure its future in software, reports WSJ.
Apple's slick store service app
Mon, 28th Nov 2011
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Apple enhances in-store pickups with an innovative app for staff, enabling a seamless handover of online purchases.
Antivirus firms 'charlatans and scammers': Google engineer
Sat, 26th Nov 2011
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Google engineer blasts antivirus vendors as 'scammers', amid claims they exploit Android's vulnerability to sell unnecessary software.
ER co-stars square off for Jobs role
Mon, 21st Nov 2011
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ER alumni George Clooney and Noah Wyle vie for the role of Steve Jobs in an upcoming biopic, reigniting their on-screen rivalry.
Renaissance CEO resigns
Fri, 18th Nov 2011
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Renaissance CEO Richard Webb resigns to focus on tech incubation, exiting after steering through tough times including the Christchurch quake.
Android set to overtake iOS
Fri, 18th Nov 2011
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Google's Android on the brink of surpassing Apple's iOS with 200 million activations, despite malware threats on the rise.
Google launches iTunes rival
Fri, 18th Nov 2011
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Google unveils Google Music, the much-anticipated iTunes competitor, initially US-only, with over 13 million tracks but missing Warner Music's hits.