Apple stories - Page 98
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 app passes 10 million downloads
Tue, 7th May 2013
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Wellington app developer celebrates as Into the Dead app reaches major milestones less than five months after release.
Gates: iThink Microsoft tablets are better
Tue, 7th May 2013
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Microsoft chairman unsubtly sticks the boot into Apple, questioning its lack of a keyboard and failure to run Office.
Tablets on the slide BlackBerry? Not just yet
Tue, 7th May 2013
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BlackBerry's CEO predicts tablets will wane in 5 years, yet IDC data shows a 142.4% surge in shipments, challenging his view.
China rules the PC world
Fri, 3rd May 2013
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China rose to the top of the PC market for the first time last year, relegating the US to second place with a lead of over three million units.
BlackBerry CEO: Tablets will fade in five years
Fri, 3rd May 2013
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Thorsten Heins has questioned the future of tablets, believing the device will have no reason to exist in five years.
Mobile advertising drives Facebook revenue
Fri, 3rd May 2013
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Social networking says 30% of revenue now comes from mobile advertising, as the site finds new ways to increase profits.
Trade Me users warned over scams
Fri, 3rd May 2013
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Auction site says suspicious emails have been sent to users, warning them to stay vigilant against any potential phishing scams.
Win iPads when you purchase Adobe Creative Cloud
Thu, 2nd May 2013
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Win an iPad Mini with Adobe Creative Cloud subscriptions, enhancing creative tools for your team. Limited offer by Digital Arena.
Appetite for Apple waning as Kiwis favour Samsung
Thu, 2nd May 2013
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Companies continue rivalry in New Zealand, with Apple's manufacturer share decreasing in the country for the first time.
Microsoft advert mocks rival fanboys
Thu, 2nd May 2013
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Microsoft takes a swipe at Apple and Samsung fans in new ad, featuring a wedding brawl over whose device is better.
Yelp set to 'revolutionise NZ retail industry'
Thu, 2nd May 2013
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Will Kiwi consumers benefit from the arrival of an online review site, helping shoppers identify the most popular New Zealand businesses?.
Are tech advancements making Kiwis busier?
Wed, 1st May 2013
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Despite saving Kiwis six hours weekly, 77.5% still feel the crunch of busyness, with tech advancements blurring life's boundaries.
Samsung sells Galaxy Note 8.0 to Kiwis
Wed, 1st May 2013
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Samsung launches new Galaxy Note 8.0 tablet in New Zealand, designed for work and play, retailing at $599 for Wi-Fi model.
Smartphone newbies boost Windows Phone profits
Tue, 30th Apr 2013
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Windows Phone sees growth with 5.6% of smartphone sales in Q1 2013, attracting first-time buyers and boosting profits.
Are you as popular a CEO as Tim Cook?
Tue, 30th Apr 2013
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Bidding reaches US$600,000 for the chance to sit down and have coffee with Apple's CEO - but would you be as popular?.
Queue jump Kiwis beat the world to Galaxy S4
Tue, 30th Apr 2013
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As the globe gets to grips with Samsung's hotly-anticipated smartphone, three New Zealanders got their hands on device first.
Apple 1 Computer heads to auction
Tue, 30th Apr 2013
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Rare 1976 Apple 1 computer, part of over 350 years of computing, to auction with bids between US$260,000 - 400,000.
Wearable tech to hit US$1.5 billion by 2014
Mon, 29th Apr 2013
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Next generation wearables including smart glasses and watches set for boost as influential players such as Google and Apple enter the market.
Our hands on with the Samsung Galaxy S4
Mon, 29th Apr 2013
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Samsung's Galaxy S4 heralds as 'Life's Companion' with its array of features. Is it truly the game-changer in the smartphone market?.
Apple celebrates Decade of iTunes
Fri, 26th Apr 2013
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Apple marks iTunes' 10th anniversary with a 100-song compilation, celebrating a decade of digital music dominance and 25 billion songs sold.