Apple stories - Page 78
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.
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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facebook
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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snap
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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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
San Francisco startup Romotive has transformed iPhones into robots, securing over USD $5 million in funding and growing to 19 employees.
Apple ahead of the tablet game as Samsung trails
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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lenovo
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Apple dominates the tablet market, shipping 26 million units in Q4 2013, but faces challenges from competitors.
Renaissance - Where did it all go wrong...?
Thu, 30th Jan 2014
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renaissance
Following a horrendous 2012 and a crippling 2013, The Channel examines where it all went wrong for the former Apple distributor.
Night-time smartphone work = less business productivity
Wed, 29th Jan 2014
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Night-time work emails on smartphones lead to poorer next-day job performance, Michigan State research suggests, urging sleep over late emails.
Ban tax avoiding Facebook? Yeah, right
Wed, 29th Jan 2014
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New Zealand politics is in uproar as Labour suggests banning tax avoiding multinationals, including Facebook, from the internet.
Samsung dominates record-breaking smartphone market
Wed, 29th Jan 2014
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lenovo
Samsung leads as the smartphone market hits a record 1 billion units shipped in a year, showcasing a 38.4% surge from 2012.
Countdown begins for the ESET NetGuide Web Awards...
Tue, 28th Jan 2014
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New Zealand has spoken, so get voting in the 2013 ESET NetGuide Web Awards, supporting the Kiwi websites you love.
Window of opportunity as Phablet shipments set to smash 120m mark?
Tue, 28th Jan 2014
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Phablet sales soar to 120m by 2018, with East Asia leading demand for gaming and streaming on larger screens, reports Juniper Research.
What is Bitcoin telling us about Internet innovation?
Mon, 27th Jan 2014
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Bitcoin's rise challenges the status quo, suggesting vast untapped internet innovation potential beyond traditional financial models.
Good Technology offers free customer BlackBerry migration
Fri, 24th Jan 2014
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windows
Good Technology unveils 'Migrate Now' to aid BlackBerry users switch to iOS, Android, or Windows Phone for free, targeting those stuck in contracts.
Bill Gates, a MacBook and a TV host = Awkward…
Fri, 24th Jan 2014
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Bill Gates laughs off an awkward moment on Jimmy Fallon's show when an Apple MacBook makes an untimely appearance.
Samsung beats Apple to semiconductor top spot...
Fri, 24th Jan 2014
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personal computing devices
Samsung and Apple increased combined semiconductor demand by 17% in 2013, remaining the top buyers, says Gartner.
'Plagued' Facebook will die out by 2017...
Fri, 24th Jan 2014
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Facebook will be wiped out by 2017, similar to infectious epidemics such as the bubonic plague, says Princeton researchers.
Mobile ad spend set to smash $18 billion
Thu, 23rd Jan 2014
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Global mobile advertising spending is forecast to reach $18.0 billion in 2014, up from the estimated $13.1 billion in 2013.