Apple stories - Page 97
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.
App Review - Mushroom Wars
Mon, 20th May 2013
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Game developers Creat Studios must think they’re fun guys after creating what seems to be an enjoyable game...
Xero bags top NZ Hi-Tech Award
Mon, 20th May 2013
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commerce systems
Xero and Vend came out the big winners with two awards each at the NZ Hi-Tech Awards 2013 Gala Dinner in Auckland.
Google takes on Spotify with streaming service
Sat, 18th May 2013
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Announced at its annual Google I/O conference yesterday, the internet search engine is set to launch a paid subscription music-streaming service this week.
PB Tech celebrates 20th anniversary with 'Everything is Discounted' sale on now
Fri, 17th May 2013
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PB Tech marks 20 years with a bang: 'Everything is Discounted' sale offers 12hrs of crazy deals. Early birds to benefit from 8am Friday.
Taxing times ahead for Apple's Tim Cook
Fri, 17th May 2013
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Apple CEO, Tim Cook, defends the company's tax conduct as he prepares to testify in Washington regarding overseas cash holdings.
App of the Week - Hey Tell
Fri, 17th May 2013
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Hey Tell app, a modern walkie talkie, transforms phone messaging with voice recordings, offering a fun, quick way to stay connected.
Asia/Pacific leads mobile phone sales
Fri, 17th May 2013
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personal computing devices
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smartphones
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Asia/Pacific outshines as the sole region with mobile phone sales growth, marking a 6.4% increase amidst global declines.
Apple App Store: Thanks 50 billion
Fri, 17th May 2013
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digital entertainment
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gaming
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personal computing devices
Customers are downloading over 800 apps per second at a rate of over two billion apps per month according to the Cupertino giant.
App Review - Junk Jack
Thu, 16th May 2013
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Ever wanted to dig down into the abysmal depths of endless caverns, Egyptian tombs, and caves filled with mushrooms?.
Google's free storage triples to 15GB
Wed, 15th May 2013
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storage
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personal computing devices
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apple
Google has announced it will triple its free storage to 15GB, combining the capacity across Google+, Drive, and Gmail, ahead of its I/O conference.
Is Samsung's 5G as fast as it claims?
Wed, 15th May 2013
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wireless networks
Electronics giant says it has successfully tested 5G technology, but can users really download movies in one second?.
Tim Cook auction hits $605k…with two days to go
Tue, 14th May 2013
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Bids to have coffee with the Apple CEO at the company's headquarters top US$600,000 as the auction draws to a close.
Power to Android as Apple's sales slow
Tue, 14th May 2013
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Google's Android operating system dominates smart mobile shipping market with 59% share, as Apple's iPhone struggles.
Review - Castle Raid
Mon, 13th May 2013
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Castle Raid review: A simplistic battle mechanic fails to keep interest afloat amid a saturated tower defence market for iOS. 1/5.
Steve McLean leaves YooBee’s top job
Mon, 13th May 2013
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It’s understood that the general manager of YooBee, one of New Zealand’s largest Apple retailers, has left his post.
Kiwi software no longer patentable
Fri, 10th May 2013
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personal computing devices
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government
NZ's new bill ends software patents, sparking debate. A landmark move by the government splits opinions across the tech industry.
Can IT investment double corporate competitiveness?
Thu, 9th May 2013
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Research reveals how mobile computing, cloud services and online collaboration tools are improving productivity, but not for everyone.
Can Apple's budget iPhone steal Samsung's market share?
Thu, 9th May 2013
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The long-awaited, long-talked about budget iPhone is apparently set to launch, in a bid to knock Samsung off the top of the smartphone ladder.
Review - Beastie Bay
Wed, 8th May 2013
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Beastie Bay review: A 'poor man's Pokémon' that surprisingly manages to outlast its Kiarosoft game cousins with engaging play.
Microsoft’s Windows 8 gamble backfires
Wed, 8th May 2013
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windows
Software giant set for biggest product overhaul since 'new Coke' 30 years ago, as Steve Ballmer's 'bet-the-company' gamble looks lost.