Apple stories - Page 96
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.
Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone sold every second
Fri, 31st May 2013
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Electronics giant confirms channel sales of flagship smartphone surpasses 10 million units, sold less than a month after its debut.
Apple cuts Foxconn supply chain
Fri, 31st May 2013
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pegatron
Pegatron added to Apple's manufacturing list as company lowers the risk of relying too heavily on one producer.
Get your first look at Windows 8.1
Fri, 31st May 2013
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Microsoft unveils Windows 8.1, emphasizing it is an update, not replacement, to Windows 8. Available as a free update later this year.
App Review: Pandemic 2.5
Thu, 30th May 2013
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Unleash chaos in Pandemic 2.5, a game where your twisted fantasies of global doom unfold on iOS, albeit with more tedium than terror. 2/5 stars.
App Review: Cut the Rope
Thu, 30th May 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The barren wasteland known as Russia is known for a few things; the birthplace of modern communism, crappy cars, and mega nuclear fallouts.
'Game changing' Apple set to 'surprise us all'
Thu, 30th May 2013
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technology gifts
Tim Cook hints at 'game-changers' from Apple, promising wearable tech that'll leave us all agog amidst innovation doubts.
New Zealand loves mobile, forgets cyber crime
Wed, 29th May 2013
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technology gifts
New Zealanders are becoming increasingly dependent on mobile devices, with a third of Kiwis admitting they could never give up their mobile.
What's your ideal smartphone screen size?
Wed, 29th May 2013
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smartphones
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As phone screens grow, a report reveals 4.5 is the new ideal. With a surge in 'phablet' interest, what's your perfect size?.
Will Apple introduce a new-look iOS 7 design?
Wed, 29th May 2013
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ios
Apple's iOS 7 is poised for a dramatic redesign, bidding skeuomorphism farewell for a black, white, and flat look, as Jonathan Ive leads the overhaul.
Samsung smartphones dominate Android market
Wed, 29th May 2013
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A whopping 95% of all Android smartphone profits captured by Samsung as company dominates the worldwide market during Q1.
Samsung schedules Android and Windows event
Wed, 29th May 2013
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South Korean giant sets June 20 date, as press speculate on new devices launch ten days after Apple conference.
Apple 1 computer sells for record $825k
Tue, 28th May 2013
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apple 1
A vintage Apple 1 computer fetches a whopping $825k at auction, setting a new record and dazzling collectors worldwide.
Wellington goes wild for smartphones
Mon, 27th May 2013
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Hands up who remembers old-school rotary-dial telephones? It seems they’re fast becoming a distant memory for most Kiwis.
Pandora releases new Facebook Timeline App
Mon, 27th May 2013
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Internet radio service says personalised sharing options let listeners publish to new music section for timeline.
Are you shopping safely online?
Mon, 27th May 2013
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commerce systems
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supply chain systems
As more Kiwis shop online, it is important that consumers are security conscious when paying for goods and services.
App Review - Fastar!
Fri, 24th May 2013
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reviews
Fastar review: Rapid gameplay reduces RPG depth to fleeting, shallow battles. Aims to parody, yet falls into uninspiring territory. ★☆☆☆☆.
Apple’s Cook gets grilled
Thu, 23rd May 2013
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The US Senate aggressively question Apple’s CEO Tim Cook over allegations that it avoids billions in taxes via its Irish subsidiaries.
App Review - Google Maps for iPhone
Thu, 23rd May 2013
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Google Maps for iPhone banishes poor mapping woes, offering reliable navigation and local insights, proving indispensable for city explorers.
Join NZSA for a Mega evening with CEO Vikram Kumar
Tue, 21st May 2013
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mega
Dive into the realm of secure cloud services at NZSA's evening with Mega's CEO, Vikram Kumar, detailing Mega's journey and tech breakthroughs.
Disastrous financial results for Renaissance
Tue, 21st May 2013
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renaissance
Renaissance Corporation has today announced a surprise financial result for the six months until 31st March 2013.