Apple stories - Page 76
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.
Kiwi designed travel app tops NZ iTunes charts
Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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Kiwi-designed travel app becomes a hit, topping NZ iTunes in a week with over 4500 downloads in one day, revolutionising local tourism.
How to achieve premature social ejection…
Fri, 7th Mar 2014
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New iOS app Tickle, designed to get you out of awkward situations, is set to become the world's greatest social getaway tool.
I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need...
Fri, 7th Mar 2014
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Renaissance has completed the sale of Yoobee Retail operations to Logical Systems Limited, for the previously reported figure of $1.
IDC: After years of growth, tablet sales slow
Fri, 7th Mar 2014
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Tablet market growth is forecast to slow in 2014 due to slowing consumer purchases and declining average selling prices.
Shock horror as Renaissance sells Yoobee Retail for... $1
Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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In a jaw-dropping move, Renaissance sells its Yoobee Apple retail operation to Logical Systems Limited for just $1, shortly after offloading its design school.
Android devices fuel strong tablet growth...
Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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Worldwide sales of tablets to end users reached 195.4 million units in 2013, a 68 percent increase on 2012, according to Gartner.
Apple's 'getting ripped off left, right and sideways'
Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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Tim Cook defends Apple's innovation amid soaring R&D costs, hinting at new, secret products while slamming rivals for 'ripping off' ideas.
Win for Samsung as Oscars ‘selfie’ crashes Twitter…
Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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Bradley Cooper, Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lawrence, Kevin Spacey, Julia Roberts, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt - now that’s what you call a Samsung selfie.
Apple puts iOS on your dashboard with Apple CarPlay...
Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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Apple and Volvo team up to bring iOS to drivers with Apple CarPlay, promising to transform the in-car experience.
Renaissance completes $14m Yoobee sale
Mon, 3rd Mar 2014
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Following months of negotiations, Renaissance has completed the $14m sale of the Yoobee School of Design with the Academic Colleges Group (ACG).
Taking a closer look at Apple CEO Tim Cook...
Mon, 3rd Mar 2014
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Exploring the enigma of Tim Cook, Haunted Empire unveils the Apple CEO's unparalleled stamina and his quest for perfection post-Steve Jobs.
Exeed set to unveil new cloud services...
Fri, 28th Feb 2014
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Exeed will be bringing new cloud services and a new managed print option to market in the coming months, along with a focus on Apple for the commercial channel.
Smartphone growth set to slow by 2014...
Fri, 28th Feb 2014
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Worldwide smartphone shipments will slow to 8.3% annual growth in 2017 and 6.2% in 2018, according to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation.
Govt releases free Occupation Outlook App...
Wed, 26th Feb 2014
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The government has released a free mobile app providing instant access to career information for young people and their families.
Should Kiwis buy Apple's iPad Air...?
Wed, 26th Feb 2014
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Apple’s iPad Air has charged to the top of the tablet review table in New Zealand, beating 27 other devices in a recent report compiled by Consumer NZ.
Trend Micro combats cyber attacks with new mobile security solutions
Wed, 26th Feb 2014
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Trend Micro unveils a suite to shield mobile devices from cyber threats, targeting Android and iOS users for enhanced data security.
How to block a number on iPhone…
Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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Learn to easily block unwanted callers on your iPhone with iOS7's upgrade, making awkward encounters a thing of the past.
Defiant Microsoft kickstarts Windows Phone growth…
Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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Microsoft's Joe Belfiore believes 2014 is the year the company takes on its iOS and Android competition in the smartphone market.
WhatsApp coming over the hill? It's a US$16 billion Facebook acquisition
Fri, 21st Feb 2014
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Facebook has agreed to buy WhatsApp in a deal worth $16bn, in a move to accelerate growth and user engagement.
iWatch out... Apple to predict heart attacks
Tue, 18th Feb 2014
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Apple is developing sensor technology capable of predicting heart attacks, a feature which could be attached to the eagerly anticipated iWatch.