Apple stories - Page 64
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.
Opinion: Merchants will decide the fate of Apple's mobile wallet
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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The success of Apple's mobile wallet will depend on merchant acceptance, according to a report from Forrester Research.
Apple NFC hype continues as world awaits iPhone 6...
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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As the waiting world prepares for the eagerly anticipated launch of Apple's iPhone 6, excitement is rising around NFC capabilities.
“Outraged” Apple passes celebrity hacking book… defends iCloud security
Fri, 5th Sep 2014
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Apple has shunned responsibility for the recent celebrity iCloud hackings, claiming its operating systems were not at fault for breach.
Will Apple's market arrival kickstart a future fuelled by phablets?
Fri, 5th Sep 2014
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Apple's entrance to the phablet market could redefine mobile computing as bigger screens become the norm, overshadowing portable PCs and tablets.
iOS App Review: Circle the Dot
Thu, 4th Sep 2014
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Circle the Dot iOS game review: Fantastically simple yet maddeningly tough, this free app will have you encircling dots for hours.
NZ 'fastest growing' PC market in APAC...
Wed, 3rd Sep 2014
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New Zealand leads the APAC region with a 19% increase in PC shipments year-on-year for Q2 2014, driven by economic confidence and commercial demand.
My Top 5 Games on my iPhone
Wed, 3rd Sep 2014
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Dive into mobile gaming bliss with our top 5 iPhone games; from the classic Scrabble to the addictive Candy Crush Saga.
App of the week - Hyperlapse
Wed, 3rd Sep 2014
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Instagram's Hyperlapse app transforms shaky videos into cinematic time lapses easily, no fancy gear needed, available for free.
Just days to go until more choice in .nz domain names
Tue, 2nd Sep 2014
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Starting September 30, New Zealand's .nz domain name structure offers more choice, allowing shorter, simpler URLs for an effective online presence.
The apps I can't live without...
Tue, 2nd Sep 2014
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Discover the essential apps one journalist simply can't live without, from Facebook to Spotify, proving indispensable for daily life.
Pay it isn’t so… Apple inks iPhone 6 credit cards deal
Mon, 1st Sep 2014
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Apple is joining forces with American Express, Visa and MasterCard to offer a new smartphone payments system for the soon to be released iPhone 6.
Tablet appetite remains despite market slowdown...
Mon, 1st Sep 2014
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Despite a market slowdown, IDC reveals a global hunger for tablets with a projected 6.5% growth, driven by strong demand in emerging markets.
Smartphone outlook remains strong as Apple prepares to enter the market...
Sat, 30th Aug 2014
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More than 1.25 billion smartphones will be shipped worldwide in 2014, representing a 23.8% increase from the 1.01 billion units shipped in 2013.
Ears on… with the beating heart of music headphones
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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Beats Solo2 headphones redesigned & reimagined, offering improved sound & comfort; available in 6 colours for NZ$349.00.
On the ninth day of September Apple sent to me... a brand new iPhone 6
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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Apple confirms iPhone 6 launch on September 9, expected to be the biggest launch in Apple's history. #iPhone6 #AppleEvent.
App of the week: Bolt
Wed, 27th Aug 2014
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Instagram introduces Bolt, its answer to Snapchat, with a focus on speed. But will it be able to compete with the established messaging apps?.
Ingram Micro Showcase 2014: iOS in Business…
Mon, 25th Aug 2014
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Long gone are the days when a CEO enters the boardroom, with an iPad in hand and the IT department subsequently has to make the device ‘work’.
Phablets are so yesterday...
Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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Tablets with voice calling outshine phablets in Asia, capturing over 25% market share as consumers seek all-in-one devices.
Cupertino bans rotten Apples of the production line...
Fri, 15th Aug 2014
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Apple's announcement to ban harmful chemicals is a step in the right direction, says Green America. But more needs to be done to protect all workers.
Android dominates as vendors make smartphone market history...
Fri, 15th Aug 2014
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For the first time, over 300 million smartphones shipped worldwide in Q2 2014, with Android driving the surge, capturing record market share.