Apple stories - Page 75
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.
WeChat becomes fastest growing social application...
Wed, 12th Feb 2014
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WeChat sees a 379% increase in users between Q2 and Q4 2013, making it the top growing social app, says GlobalWebIndex report.
Cook bets on Apple with new product launches
Wed, 12th Feb 2014
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Tim Cook teases new Apple innovations, hinting at future expansions but remains tight-lipped on specifics, as the tech giant bets big on its course.
What’s that Computer you’re not Wearing?
Tue, 11th Feb 2014
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Wearable tech is set to transform how we live, driving hands-free functionality in everyday tasks and spurring 5% of sales by 2020.
Kiwi consumers warned about Flappy Bird clones...
Tue, 11th Feb 2014
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Kiwi consumers on alert as 'Flappy Bird' clones, like 'Flappy Bee,' use stolen assets from NZ game 'Bee Leader', misleading fans.
Is Samsung demanding an Apple-free Olympics?
Mon, 10th Feb 2014
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Samsung's alleged ban on Apple products at the Olympics stirs controversy, despite denials from both the tech giant and the IOC.
Steve Wozniak: Apple should make an android phone
Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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Apple co-founder Wozniak stirs the tech scene by suggesting Apple should explore releasing an Android smartphone.
Apple NZ almost doubles profit... pays $3.9m tax
Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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Apple NZ's profits soar to $10.5m amid steady sales, despite paying just $3.9m in tax, amidst global scrutiny over tax practices.
Introducing Paper – Stories from Facebook
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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Facebook marks its decade with Paper, a sleek app blending storytelling and social media, redefining how we share and explore tales globally.
Looking back at 30 years of Mac...
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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On January 24, 1984, Apple introduced the Macintosh. And with it a promise that the power of technology, put in the hands of everyone, could change the world.
Westpac eyes up Google Glass app and iBeacon tech...
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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Westpac to trial Cash Tank on Google Glass & introduce iBeacon technology in NZ branches. Chief Digital Officer believes 2014 is year of wearable tech.
Sun shines on Apple's iWatch production line...
Tue, 4th Feb 2014
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Apple explores solar charging for its iWatch, aiming to revolutionise battery life amidst user frustrations, according to industry sources.
Exploding iPhones claim two more victims...
Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
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iPhone Overheats and Burns Student, Highlighting Dangers of Back Pocket Storage; Czech Owners Report Bulging Batteries.
Windows 8.1 says ‘Hasta la Vista baby!’ to old OS
Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
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Windows 8.1 is growing in popularity, passing Windows Vista for the first time since Microsoft launched its revamped version in October last month.
Tomb Raider PC patch NOT the Definitive Edition
Fri, 31st Jan 2014
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PC Tomb Raider update disappoints, offering no Definitive Edition upgrades, just a temporary switch to French.
Samsung dominates smartphone market as Apple smashes iPhone records
Fri, 31st Jan 2014
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Samsung has once again dominated the global smartphone market, accounting for almost one in three of the 980 million devices shipped worldwide during 2013.
iPhone 6 - Big screen and solar charging?
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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The iPhone 6 is rumoured to feature a 5-inch HD screen and innovative solar charging technology, amidst speculation on its other striking specifications.
Mobile revenue surge smashes Facebook's earnings report
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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Boosted by surging mobile revenue, Facebook has today smashed financial expectations with a full year revenue of $7.87bn, an increase of 55% year-over-year.
Apple's iPod business collapses...
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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Reports being released show that Apple's iPod business collapsed last quarter, with the device's revenue accounting for two percent of the tech giants revenue.
Giving in to Snapchat...
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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A former Snapchat sceptic gives in, discovering fun through pet snaps and quirky sends, finding a unique joy in ephemeral photo-sharing.
Romotive can turn your iPhone into a robot
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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San Francisco startup Romotive has transformed iPhones into robots, securing over USD $5 million in funding and growing to 19 employees.