Apple stories - Page 109
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: Apple Configurator, iTunes 10.6, other software updates, and more!
Thu, 8th Mar 2012
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Apple rolls out a new tool for managing multiple iOS devices, updates iTunes to 10.6, and more in a flurry of software releases.
iPhoto, iMovie 1.3, GarageBand 1.2 available now on iOS
Thu, 8th Mar 2012
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Apple launches iPhoto on iOS alongside updates for iMovie and GarageBand, bringing creative tools to iPhone and iPad users.
News: Safari 5.2 in Mountain Lion, subscription TV, Lightroom 4, and more!
Tue, 6th Mar 2012
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Safari 5.2 in Mountain Lion is due to see some impressive improvements, most notably of which is a combined address and search bar.
Apple's 25 billionth download: Where's My Water?
Tue, 6th Mar 2012
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Apple celebrates its 25 billionth app download, Where's My Water?, awarding a Chinese user a $10,000 gift card.
News: Mac Pro update, Hazel 3, Windows 8 in a virtual machine, and more!
Mon, 5th Mar 2012
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Apple gears up for a Mac Pro update with Intel's new chips, while Hazel 3's launch and Windows 8's virtual test drive stir excitement.
US Air Force to replace manuals with iPads
Mon, 5th Mar 2012
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The US Air Force embarks on a digital shift, replacing traditional manuals with iPads in a $9.36m move to modernise and streamline operations.
Apple touts employment numbers
Mon, 5th Mar 2012
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Apple highlights its role in US job creation to tackle criticisms of its overseas labour practices, claiming it indirectly supports over 500,000 jobs.
News: retina display Macs, AirParrot for Mac, Thunderbolt one year on, and more!
Sun, 4th Mar 2012
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Apple's Retina Display improves image quality, but does it mean pixel doubling on the Mac? TUAW does the math.
Renaissance distribution - sale close
Fri, 2nd Mar 2012
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Renaissance AGM reveals sale of distribution biz in the works, amidst financial strain and insurance relief. Future hinges on Apple's nod.
News: adaptive streaming, file renaming, DVD ripping, and more!
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Apple's new adaptive streaming promises quality music for all internet speeds, alongside exciting updates for Mac users and fixes for DVD ripping.
Trade Me adds touch site
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Trade Me launches touch-friendly site, making it easier for users on smartphones and tablets to navigate without needing the app.
Apple bombs Google with iPad event invite
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Apple throws a spanner in Google's works, overshadowing it at MWC Barcelona with a tantalising invite for its upcoming iPad reveal.
News: Apple's March 7 event, Twitter over Facebook, Journey on the Mac, and more!
Wed, 29th Feb 2012
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Apple gears up for its iPad 3 reveal in San Francisco, opts for Twitter over Facebook, and the unofficial Path app, Journey, lands on Mac.
News: Apple's cash hoard, Developer ID signups, cannibalising OS X, and more!
Tue, 28th Feb 2012
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Apple flaunts its nearly $100 billion treasure, delves into Developer ID amid Mountain Lion hype, and shrugs off OS X being overshadowed.
300m Android devices activated: Google
Tue, 28th Feb 2012
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Google's Android platform has hit 300 million activations, with 850,000 new devices activated daily, celebrating at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
Adobe intro's Photoshop Touch for iPad
Tue, 28th Feb 2012
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Adobe premieres Photoshop Touch for iPad at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, promising revolutionary touch-up and editing capabilities.
News: Intel delays new chips, the missing feature in Mountain Lion, iCloud Harmony, and more!
Mon, 27th Feb 2012
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Intel has announced it may be delaying the new round of chips due out any day now, which means we'll also see a delay in the next release of Macs.
News: Mountain Lion toolbars, Mac EFI updates, iCal's 14 day week, and more!
Sun, 26th Feb 2012
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AppleInsider has a story on what Mountain Lion will bring to the table regarding updated toolbars in apps like Preview, among others.
Apple co-founder to speak in NZ
Fri, 24th Feb 2012
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Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak will visit New Zealand in May for a speaking tour, discussing Apple's philosophy and Steve Jobs' legacy. Tickets cost NZD $995.
Apple talks tough in China iPad dispute - Updated
Fri, 24th Feb 2012
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Apple escalates its legal feud with Proview in China, defending its iPad trademark rights and accusing Proview of defamation.