Apple stories - Page 20
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.
Wearables market sees 29.7% growth, driven by hearables
Fri, 29th May 2020
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The growth in Q1 2020 was fuelled by new product launches from market leaders as well as increased perceived utility as people set up offices at home.
Apple's classroom productivity apps receive major update
Thu, 28th May 2020
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e-learning
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The Classwork and Classroom apps have received major updates, with new features and designs implemented as remote learning persists amid COVID-19.
Hands-on review: The Apple MacBook Air 2020
Wed, 27th May 2020
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Every year Apple improves on this beloved product and tweaks it to make it even better, and 2020 was no different.
Hands-on review: Apple iPhone SE 2020
Tue, 26th May 2020
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This phone doesn’t have Apple’s most advanced technologies and that’s okay because it also doesn’t cost a full fortnight’s paycheck.
Apple launches new 13-inch MacBook Pro with Magic Keyboard
Tue, 5th May 2020
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Apple unveils its new 13-inch MacBook Pro, featuring a Magic Keyboard and enhanced performance. Prices start at NZD $2,349.
Smartphone shipments take a pummelling in Q1 2020
Fri, 1st May 2020
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Data from Canalys paints a grim picture for the worldwide smartphone industry, with more economic strife to come in Q2.
Worldwide tablet market continues to fall, but some vendors buck trend
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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IDC's research indicates that global shipments have fallen to 24.6 million units, down 18.1% year-over-year during the first quarter of 2020.
Google’s Fitbit acquisition under scrutiny
Tue, 28th Apr 2020
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Despite economic issues, the wearables market is growing, Futuresource Consulting claims. Amongst this, Google inches closer to swallowing Fitbit.
Jamf rolls out watchOS device control app for parents
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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Jamf rolls out new watchOS app to support remote learning, giving parents and teachers more control over children's devices.
Will Thales and Motorola help take eSIM mainstream?
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Motorola’s razr is the first phone to rely exclusively on embedded-SIM. Does this signal a turning point in the technology’s future?.
Can the SE keep Apple relevant during the market slump?
Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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A Futuresource Consulting analyst explains the role that the iPhone SE may have in getting people into its growing ecosystem.
Apple announces new iPhone SE, the 'most affordable' iPhone yet
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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Apple unveils the second-generation iPhone SE, its most affordable yet at NZD $799, featuring a 4.7-inch Retina HD display and the powerful A13 Bionic chip.
Canalys: Apple hardest hit by PC pandemic shock
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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Of the top five PC vendors, Apple was hit hardest in Q1 as its shipments fell by over 20% to 3.2 million units.
IDC: The worst is yet to come for traditional PC market
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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Global traditional PC shipments declined by 9.8% in Q1 2020, with reduced supply due to the COVID-19 outbreak being the main factor, according to IDC.
Google leads donations as tech sector pledges US$1.4 billion to COVID-19 crisis
Mon, 13th Apr 2020
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healthtech
Tech giants donate over $1.4bn to combat COVID-19 crisis. Google leads with $800m, followed by Cisco ($225m) and Facebook ($120m).
Jamf announces same-day support for Apple's spring OS release
Mon, 6th Apr 2020
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Jamf announces same-day support for Apple's spring OS releases, ensuring uninterrupted workflows and new features for devices across the Apple lineup.
Apple's new iPad Pro features LiDAR tech for immersive AR
Thu, 19th Mar 2020
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Apple's latest iPad Pro introduces state-of-the-art LiDAR technology for enhanced AR, dual cameras, and studio-quality microphones starting at NZ$1,499.
Apple gives MacBook Air one more tune up
Thu, 19th Mar 2020
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Apple reveals an upgraded MacBook Air featuring faster performance, improved keyboard, doubled storage, and enhanced security, starting at NZD $1799.
Apple rolls out new App Store restrictions in response to COVID-19
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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The tech giant has also banned outright entertainment or game apps which use the coronavirus as a theme or central idea.
82% growth in Q4 2019 indicates growing appetite for wearables
Wed, 11th Mar 2020
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IDC reports the popularity of hearables was behind the unprecedented growth – the headphones and ear pods market captured 55.3% of the entire market.