Apple stories - Page 83
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.
Kiwis have big appetite for bigger bytes
Mon, 14th Oct 2013
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New Zealanders are opting for Internet plans that allow them to use larger quantities of data, Statistics New Zealand reports today.
Six in a row as global PC sales slow
Mon, 14th Oct 2013
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Global PC sales drop for a 6th quarter as consumers favour mobile devices, with shipments falling to an 8-year low, Gartner reports.
Spotify unmoved by iTunes Radio NZ launch
Thu, 10th Oct 2013
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Spotify shrugs off Apple's iTunes Radio NZ launch, underscoring its focus on battling music piracy over competing with other services.
iPad and Surface 2 clash as Apple reveals new product date
Thu, 10th Oct 2013
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Cupertino will host an invitation-only event on October 22, when it is believed the tech giant will announce new products including the iPad 5 and Mac Pro.
Apple reveals NZ iPhone availability and pricing...
Thu, 10th Oct 2013
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Apple has this morning revealed that the new iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C will be available in New Zealand this month - unveiling a pricing list in the process.
How to use iTunes Radio in New Zealand
Wed, 9th Oct 2013
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With the release of iOS 7, you’re probably wondering where iTunes Radio is? Here is a how-to guide on using an US iTunes account in NZ.
NZ set for 2014 iTunes Radio launch
Wed, 9th Oct 2013
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Apple gears up to launch iTunes Radio in NZ early next year, poised to take on Pandora and Spotify in the music streaming battle.
No surprises as new iPhone sales rises
Tue, 8th Oct 2013
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Shipments of Apple's new iPhone 5S and 5C indicate Cupertino enjoyed a healthy first month since release - with sales up as high as 10%.
Top 10 Steve Jobs quotes…
Tue, 8th Oct 2013
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Remembering Steve Jobs: A tribute to his vision and legacy with a collection of his most inspirational quotes.
Two years on… Steve Jobs' legacy still lives long
Tue, 8th Oct 2013
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Apple continues to honour Steve Jobs on the second anniversary of his death with a company-wide email from CEO Tim Cook.
Do smartphones cause work overload among Kiwis?
Mon, 7th Oct 2013
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Smartphones propel work overload among Kiwis, creating a 24/7 job culture but offering flexibility too, reveals The Great NZ Employment Survey 2013.
Why Kiwis should sing their way through the working day...
Fri, 4th Oct 2013
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Discover why tunes at work could be the key to Kiwi productivity and joy, despite 19% of offices silencing the beat.
Review: Trend Micro Maximum Security 2014 Mac
Fri, 4th Oct 2013
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Trend Micro's Maximum Security 2014 steps up, blending cloud-based protection across devices for Modern Mac users, balancing robust security and ease of use.
Right on Cue, Apple chases Google with app acquisition
Fri, 4th Oct 2013
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Rumours coming out of Cupertino claim Apple has acquired personal assistant iPhone app Cue in a bid to challenge Google Now on Android.
World’s first as skydiving Kiwis build webpage in mid-air
Fri, 4th Oct 2013
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Kiwi start up Designbymobile claims world first for the creation of a webpage built in mid-air, while skydiving from 8,000 feet.
Investor pushes Cook to 'buy back $150bn of Apple stock'
Thu, 3rd Oct 2013
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Carl Icahn demands Apple's CEO increase the company's share buyback plan to $150bn, putting pressure on Tim Cook.
'OK whoever said iOS 7 is waterproof GO **** YOURSELF'
Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
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Many iPhone users tricked by fake advert into believing iOS 7 waterproofs devices, leading to numerous damaged gadgets.
How to get your computer/internet streaming services on your TV
Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
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Getting streaming services on your TV is very easy, with applications available for most devices across a range of streaming services.
Apple beats Coca-Cola to become World's Most Valuable Brand
Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
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Apple dethrones Coca-Cola, clinching the title as the World's Most Valuable Brand, say Interbrand. A historic shift spotlighting tech's rise.
Ever wondered what 1.2 billion Facebook users look like?
Tue, 1st Oct 2013
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Providing a glimpse of every single member, The Faces of Facebook website has encapsulated all 1.2 billion profile pictures on one web page.