Apple stories - Page 106
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.
News: Adobe CS6 announced, Microsoft pulls Office 2011 update, MacBook Pro speculation, and more!
Mon, 23rd Apr 2012
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Adobe reveals CS6 pricing, while Microsoft retracts Office 2011 update. Meanwhile, 17 MacBook Pro faces discontinuation amid new Intel tech buzz.
Flashback infections not declining: discoverers
Mon, 23rd Apr 2012
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Russian firm disputes claims of declining Mac Flashback infections, citing numbers still at 650,000 despite security efforts.
'Bump' to pay with TSB [my]bank app
Mon, 23rd Apr 2012
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TSB launches [my]bank app, introducing 'Bump' tech for easy money transfers, exclusively on iPhone with Android to follow.
News: Flashback numbers update, Valve-Apple meeting never happened, Path Finder 6, and more!
Sun, 22nd Apr 2012
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Over 650k Macs remain plagued by the Flashback trojan, debunking Symantec's 140k claim. Meanwhile, Valve denies an Apple meeting and Path Finder 6 launches.
Tim Cook meeting didn't happen: Valve CEO
Fri, 20th Apr 2012
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Valve CEO debunks rumours of a Tim Cook visit, clarifies no meeting with Apple took place amidst gaming project speculations.
News: pushing iCloud to MobileMe users, Tim Cook named in TIME list, PCIe SSD, and more!
Thu, 19th Apr 2012
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Apple wants MobileMe users to make the jump to iCloud, and they're sending out free Snow Leopard DVDs to ease the transition to OS X Lion.
Former Apple engineer joins local Alfresco team
Thu, 19th Apr 2012
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Ex-Apple engineer Daniel Figucio joins Alfresco as solutions engineer in Sydney, aiming to revolutionise APAC's content management sector.
News: power management technology, G-RAID Thunderbolt drive, Flashback update, and more!
Wed, 18th Apr 2012
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Apple innovates with new power management tech for Macs, introduces G-RAID Thunderbolt drive, while 140,000 Macs remain Flashback-infected.
BNZ replaces NetGuard cards with new app feature
Wed, 18th Apr 2012
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BNZ simplifies mobile banking by eliminating the need for NetGuard cards, using a feature within the app instead.
News: LuckyCat malware threat, no more iWork and Aperture trials, iTunes library sharing, and more!
Tue, 17th Apr 2012
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New security threat infects machines via Microsoft Word exploit. LuckyCat malware allows remote access to machine's contents.
News: German iCloud push email, 2012 Final Cut updates, OS X security threats so far, and more!
Mon, 16th Apr 2012
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Apple loses iCloud court appeal in Germany, affecting push email service, while promising major Final Cut Pro X updates and facing OS X security threats.
Tim Cook visits Valve; is Apple getting into gaming?
Mon, 16th Apr 2012
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Apple CEO Tim Cook was seen at Valve's HQ, sparking speculation on a potential gaming collaboration. Could Apple finally enter high-end gaming?.
News: enhanced Apple ID security, retina display PCs, Audacity 2.0, and more!
Sun, 15th Apr 2012
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Apple enhances Apple ID security in response to increased account compromises. Intel plans for Retina Display PCs in 2013. Audacity updated to v2.0.
FileMaker offers mobile app for free with new version - Updated
Fri, 13th Apr 2012
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FileMaker 12 launches with a now-free mobile app, FileMaker Go, drawing 100k downloads in a week, underscoring its business app leadership.
News: About Flashback malware, Apple TV A5 SoC, TextWrangler 4.0, and more!
Thu, 12th Apr 2012
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Apple has now put up a support article about Flashback malware that has affected sever hundred thousand Mac computers.
New TomTom app takes navigation social
Thu, 12th Apr 2012
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iPhone and iPad users can now navigate direct to locations on Facebook, as well as share arrival times on Twitter.
Renaissance secures All of Government deal
Thu, 12th Apr 2012
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Renaissance joins ranks as an official Apple supplier for government, winning a pivotal deal to furnish hardware and support through its Yoobee division.
Ads on mobile devices are the least trusted by consumers: Nielsen
Thu, 12th Apr 2012
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Nielsen's study reveals mobile ads are the least trusted by consumers, with traditional media like TV and newspapers still leading.
News: iTunes overhaul, open source Mac apps, Blu-Ray on the Mac, and more!
Wed, 11th Apr 2012
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As iTunes faces increasing criticism for its bloat, experts call for a revamp. Meanwhile, open source Mac apps thrive, and Blu-Ray support gets a USB boost.
Four more years: iPad to maintain grip on tablet market
Wed, 11th Apr 2012
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Apple's iPad set to lead the tablet market for four more years, buoyed by surging sales and a vibrant app ecosystem, says Gartner.