Apple stories - Page 142
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.
Apple chases second lost iPhone
Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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Apple embroiled again as a prototype iPhone is left in a San Francisco bar, mirroring last year's fiasco. Is history repeating or is it PR savvy?.
Apple releases iOS 5 beta 7
Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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Apple releases seventh beta of iOS 5, with focus on iCloud support. The company aims to avoid the issues faced with MobileMe in 2008.
Exclusive: iPhone 5 NZ release date
Wed, 31st Aug 2011
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It's been rumoured for months and is well overdue, when will kiwis be able to get their hands on the iPhone 5?.
NZ Domain Name Lookup
Wed, 31st Aug 2011
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FlexiHost launches NZ's sole app for immediate .co.nz and more domain searches, offering swift registration via secure servers. Ideal for on-the-go ideas!.
Analysts back Amazon to take on iPad
Tue, 30th Aug 2011
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Analysts tip Amazon's rumoured tablet as a potential iPad rival, betting on competitive pricing and vast sales to challenge Apple's dominance.
Public the losers in Samsung-Apple dispute
Tue, 30th Aug 2011
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Aussies lose out as Samsung-Apple legal row over patents stalls Galaxy Tab 10.1 launch, with costs likely to hit consumers.
Apple desperate for Jobs' successor to stay
Mon, 29th Aug 2011
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Apple resorts to a hefty $380m stock bonus to ensure Tim Cook remains at the helm, aiming for stability and growth post-Jobs era.
JailbreakMe developer lands Apple internship
Mon, 29th Aug 2011
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Hacker behind JailbreakMe, Nicholas Allegra, bags Apple internship, turning his knack for bypassing iOS restrictions into an opportunity.
Apple shares rebound after dip
Fri, 26th Aug 2011
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Apple stocks recover after a brief fall post-Jobs' resignation, signaling investor confidence in successor Tim Cook's leadership.
'We got the solutions right here'
Thu, 25th Aug 2011
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Microsoft challenges Apple with cutting-edge Windows devices at Tech.Ed, urging IT pros to focus on function over brand.
Steve Jobs resigns as Apple CEO
Thu, 25th Aug 2011
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Apple CEO Steve Jobs has announced he will resign from the job, with chief operating officer Tim Cook named as successor.
Groundbreaking games hit Mac app store
Wed, 24th Aug 2011
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Iconic Grand Theft Auto series makes its digital debut on Mac app store, with GTA 3 available now and more to follow.
2011 Web Awards finalists announced
Tue, 23rd Aug 2011
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The voting has now finished and finalists decided. Check out who has made it into the top five in each category.
Tickets selling for Yoobee store launch
Mon, 22nd Aug 2011
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Yoobee's Britomart store launch tickets at $150 gain steady traction, featuring Knives at Noon and DJ Phoebe. Event set for Sept 5.
Aucklanders to enjoy free wi-fi during RWC
Thu, 18th Aug 2011
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Auckland rolls out free wi-fi for RWC fans: Enjoy 90 mins daily across key venues and transport hubs, says Mayor Len Brown.
iPad tops consumer interest survey
Thu, 18th Aug 2011
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In a US survey, the iPad reigns supreme in consumer preference, overshadowing new entrants like HP's TouchPad in the competitive tablet market.
InterDigital sale delayed
Thu, 18th Aug 2011
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The sale of InterDigital, holder of 8800 patents, is delayed to September after Google's unexpected USD $12.5 billion acquisition of Motorola Mobility.
Android vs iOS: Which are you?
Thu, 18th Aug 2011
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Hunch reveals your smartphone OS might mirror your personality, with iOS users leaning towards liberalism and Android users favouring steak.
Small victory for Samsung in patent battle
Wed, 17th Aug 2011
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Samsung notches a win in its patent clash with Apple, overturning a sales ban in the EU, minus Germany, amid false evidence claims.
Apple offers Lion USB drives
Wed, 17th Aug 2011
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Apple now delivers OS X Lion on USB, costing $69 in the US, an alternative for those unable to download it but at a higher price.