Apple stories - Page 28
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 warned by ComCom for misleading consumers
Wed, 30th May 2018
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personal computing devices
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fair trading act
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commerce commission
Apple is the latest tech company, after Noel Leeming and Smiths City, to get attention from the ComCom for unfair treatment of consumers.
Ziften & Microsoft: The partnership bringing threat defence to almost every OS
Tue, 29th May 2018
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smartphones
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endpoint protection
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edr
Ziften's partnership with Microsoft is making serious headway into bringing microsoft security technology into the heart of all operating systems.
Synergy reports record-breaking Q1 capex spend for big cloud providers
Tue, 29th May 2018
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iaas
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personal computing devices
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apple
Hyperscale operators' Q1 capex soared to USD $27 billion, driven by immense outlays from Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, and Facebook, says Synergy Research.
Wearables market showing no wear as smartwatches drive growth
Thu, 24th May 2018
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personal computing devices
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wearables
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canalys
Canalys says wearable band shipments grew 35 percent from the year before with a two horse race at the front & fierce competition behind.
Big 5 fuel ‘staggering’ growth of capex in hyperscale data centres
Wed, 23rd May 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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iaas
Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, and Facebook continue to balloon in the hyperscale data centre market with spending reaching an all-time high.
Macs under attack – what you can do to secure your device
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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personal computing devices
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bitdefender
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av
Macs are no longer immune to malware; Bitdefender's new antivirus offers robust protection against a range of threats, ensuring your device and data stay safe.
Apple's new carbon-free aluminium set to revolutionise manufacturing
Wed, 16th May 2018
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robots
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it in manufacturing
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datacentre infrastructure
Apple CEO Tim Cook says the company’s is committed to advancing technologies that are good for the planet and help protect it for generations to come.
Apple popular amongst Australian tech employees
Tue, 15th May 2018
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personal computing devices
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apple
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qantas
Technology was named as the most attractive industry in Australia, followed by early learning and engineering.
A new twist on an old phish: Apple scams now using encryption
Tue, 15th May 2018
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phishing
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encryption
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email security
Trend Micro recently deconstructed a new phishing scam that targets Apple IDs and uses AES encryption as part of its processes.
Apple’s €850m Irish data centre project goes up in smoke
Fri, 11th May 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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personal computing devices
After fighting a seemingly never ending battle with campaigners, Apple has thrown its €850m Ireland data centre project into the ‘too hard basket’.
Hands-on review: Apple iPad 9.7”, part two
Tue, 8th May 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The Apple iPad 9.7” shines with its new A10 Fusion chip and augmented reality capabilities, transforming education with iWork tools and innovative apps.
Hands-on review: Apple iPad 9.7”, part one
Mon, 7th May 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
New iPad impresses with swift setup, crystal-clear display, and enhanced Apple Pencil, promising a high-tech leap.
IDC: A new market being born from struggling tablet trade
Fri, 4th May 2018
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personal computing devices
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samsung
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apple
While the market for slate tablets continues to struggle, the detachables market is starting to flourish - something the top vendors are exploiting.
Global smartphone market declines, but there are some bright spots
Fri, 4th May 2018
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personal computing devices
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smartphones
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samsung
During Q1 2018 we got a new leader on top of smartphone shipments, one vendor experiencing triple digit growth, and a huge decline in China.
Apple now powered by 100% renewable energy - will suppliers follow suit?
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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personal computing devices
The company also announced that nine additional manufacturing partners have committed to power all of their Apple production with 100% clean energy.
Apple reveals special edition iPhone 8 models
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple iphone
Apple unveiled the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition, featuring a striking red finish with black front, available online from 13 April.
Could an iPhone save your life?
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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samsung
The ECLI service provides emergency services with the probable location of a caller when they dial 111 from a mobile phone.
Plantronics brings management software to iOS and Android
Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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uc
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
IT managers can now see, manage and gather insights from the entire line of Plantronics enterprise devices, from desktop to tablets and mobile phones.
Major iOS update brings new augmented reality experiences
Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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personal computing devices
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smartphones
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ar, vr & metaverse
This free software update also offers customers more visibility into the battery health and performance of their iPhone.
Wi-Fi calling is coming to an iPhone near you
Wed, 4th Apr 2018
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smartphones
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
This brings the total number of customers on 2degrees who can take advantage of Wi-Fi calling to over 350,000.