Apple stories - Page 87
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.
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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cloud services
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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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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google
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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facebook
Providing a glimpse of every single member, The Faces of Facebook website has encapsulated all 1.2 billion profile pictures on one web page.
Apple 'Just Do It' when it comes to watch hires
Tue, 1st Oct 2013
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Has Tim Cook used his sway in the boardroom to lure Nike's top design director onto Apple's wearable devices team?.
iPhone buzz - Fancy a slice of Apple?
Mon, 30th Sep 2013
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
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Spammers are capitalizing on the iPhone 5S and 5C hype to launch a stock scam campaign convincing people to buy shares of Apple.
Real life Twitter talk is #funny
Mon, 30th Sep 2013
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youtube
Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake's viral skit hilariously mimics real-life Twitter talk, lampooning the #hashtag obsession.
Is this the new iPad 5…?
Mon, 30th Sep 2013
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Leaked video from sw-box.com teases what could be the iPad 5, sparking rumours before Apple's anticipated announcement on October 15.
[VIDEO]: How to make the font in iOS7 easier to read
Sun, 29th Sep 2013
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digital entertainment
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Learn how to make fonts easier to read on iOS7. Our 1-minute video covers bold settings and font size adjustments for better visibility on your iPhone or iPad.
Social media talkers = victims of cyber stalkers
Sat, 28th Sep 2013
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Kiwis' love of sharing personal information on social media leaves them vulnerable to cyberstalking, warns Greg Boyle of Trend Micro.
ANZ mobile device sales hits the skids
Thu, 26th Sep 2013
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apple
In a historic dip, Australia and New Zealand's mobile device market, including notebooks, tablets, and phones, declines for two straight quarters.
Apple's record-breaking iPhone tops 9 million sales
Thu, 26th Sep 2013
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Apple shifts a record-breaking nine million new iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c models, just three days after the launch of the new iPhones on September 20.
The world is your canvas with new Wacom tablets
Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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wacom
The world is a canvas for your imagination through Wacom's tablet range, designed to go beyond what's possible with pen and paper.
Best streaming sites
Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
New to NZ, Quickflix, Premier League Pass and Ezyflix join the fray of streaming sites. Netflix and Hulu among top picks for diverse content.
New graphics boost as Apple updates iMac
Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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Cupertino updates iMac with fourth generation Intel quad-core processors, new graphics, next generation Wi-Fi and faster PCIe flash storage options.
Health craze to kickstart smartphone surge
Tue, 24th Sep 2013
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
Health craze boosts smartphone surge: By 2018, 96m to use mHealth devices, forecasts Juniper Research, revolutionising healthcare with app-linked hardware.
Apple CEO joins Twitter #followsAppStore
Tue, 24th Sep 2013
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Apple's Tim Cook joines Twitter, amassing 200k followers in days and follows all things Apple, showcasing his immense influence and reach.