Apple stories - Page 60
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.
Rapid expansion of Uber NZ continues with Wellington
Wed, 22nd Oct 2014
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Uber's swift NZ expansion hits Wellington, marking its second NZ city and undisclosed global growth, promising cheaper, tech-driven rides.
Kiwi app gives peace of mind at the press of a button
Tue, 21st Oct 2014
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2Life, NZ's first 24/7 safety app, launches nationwide, offering instant help at the tap of a button, redefining personal security.
Tap and go with your mobile phone thanks to Westpac
Mon, 20th Oct 2014
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Westpac launches mobile PayTag, turning any phone into a 'tap and go' card for speedy, secure transactions, reshaping how we pay.
2degrees founder’s rumblings over ComCom mobile market monitoring
Mon, 20th Oct 2014
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2degrees founder comes out swinging, saying the Commerce Commission is asleep at the wheel and has produced faulty information.
Over half a million Kiwi Vodafone customers with 4G smartphones
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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Over 500,000 Vodafone NZ customers now enjoy 4G, as the tech becomes the primary choice 18 months after its NZ debut.
Internet Addiction Disorder: 'The wave is coming'
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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Andy Leach says he has seen first hand how internet addiction can essentially turn people into drug addicts, consumed by getting their next fix.
Let people know you're safe with Facebook's Safety Check
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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Facebook unveils Safety Check, a life-saving feature for users to report their safety during disasters, reassuring friends and family.
iMac with Retina 5K display highest resolution ever
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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The new iMac by Apple has been released, and the Retina 5K display features 14.7 million pixels, which is the world’s highest resolution display.
Unlock your iPad mini with the touch of a finger
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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Apple unveils iPad mini 3 with TouchID, allowing users to unlock devices with a fingerprint, and announces seamless integration across Apple products.
Apple offers Yosemite as free upgrade
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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Apple unveils Yosemite as a free upgrade, revolutionising Mac with a fresh design and seamless iOS device integration.
New iPad Air 2: The thinnest tablet in the world
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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Apple unveils the iPad Air 2, the world's thinnest tablet, featuring enhanced Retina display and powerful new A8X chip, starting at $749.
New Mac Mini released with new technology and low price
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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Apple launches upgraded Mac mini with cutting-edge tech and a lower price starting at NZ$749, making it an enticing option for both new and current Mac users.
More Kiwis banking on their smartphone
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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Kiwis increasingly swap internet banking for smartphone apps, with ASB Mobile transactions soaring as NZ embraces mobile finance solutions.
Tablet sales set to slow significantly
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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Tablet sales have been on the up and up but are forecast to slow, says Gartner, the technology research and advisory company.
Apple to offer egg freezing for female employees
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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With giants like Apple and Facebook offering the service, could egg freezing become a standard extra for female employees in the tech sector?.
New Kiwi app to protect all the bunnies
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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The app will display a list of cosmetics, personal care, and household products available in New Zealand, that are not tested on animals.
Interactive presentations made easy with iOS app
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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BKA Interactive has designed a customised and interactive app for Viking Roofspec that changes the way presentations are made.
iOS review: Frontback
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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Frontback is an exciting new camera app that lets you capture what’s in front of you and what’s behind you in one shot.
iOS review: JELLIES!
Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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Join Bob the Fisherman in Jellies! Beware its long intro, but find endless fun in mixing, matching, and capturing jellies to reclaim stolen fingers!.
Attack of the clones – spoofed apps
Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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Clones can appear to be legitimate versions of the original app, or affiliated with the original app, but can be anything but.