Apple stories - Page 114
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.
iPad 3 in March; iPad 4 in October?
Tue, 10th Jan 2012
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Apple may unveil iPad 3 with Retina Display in March and a feature-rich iPad 4 in October, as competition heats up.
News: Thunderbolt from CES, Blackbox Bamboo, enabling TRIM in Lion, and more!
Mon, 9th Jan 2012
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CES 2012 dazzles with Thunderbolt tech and bamboo MacBook cases, while TRIM support for third-party SSDs in Lion is unlocked.
iPhone prompted 'cage match': Windows Phone team
Mon, 9th Jan 2012
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iPhone release in 2007 forces Microsoft's Windows Phone team to scrap platform after a tense 7-hour meeting dubbed 'the cage match'.
News: Apple Retail, Mac App Store, 2012 predictions, and more!
Mon, 9th Jan 2012
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2011 was a year of 10-year anniversaries for Apple, including the 10-year anniversary of its retail operations.
News: Apple's HDTV, the iAd revival, developer wishlists in 2012, and more!
Thu, 5th Jan 2012
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Apple teases a potential entry into the HDTV market, whilst attempting to bolster its iAd platform and addressing developer desires in 2022.
News: Apple's late-January event, Apple no longer values retail staffers, Minimus for Mac, and more!
Wed, 4th Jan 2012
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Apple has planned a late-January media event, and the rumour blogs are already saying the event will mostly be about iBooks and publishing.
News: Apple fined, iOS apps on Apple TV, Mac version of The Old Republic important, and more!
Tue, 3rd Jan 2012
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Apple fined £1.2m in Italy for misleading warranty practices, while developers make strides in iOS apps on Apple TV, and The Old Republic eyes Mac.
News: experience versus content, Sir Jonathan Ive, Apple ergonomics, and more!
Mon, 2nd Jan 2012
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Sir Jonathan Ive knighted as Apple focuses on the complete user experience over content for its upcoming iTV, alongside ergonomics and AirPlay innovations.
Tech battle Andriod VS IOS
Sun, 1st Jan 2012
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In the tech tussle between Android and iOS, Apple currently leads in sales, but Android wins in US smartphone market share.
Apple rises in ANZ PC rankings
Fri, 16th Dec 2011
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HP still leads the pack, although analysts acknowledge 'PSG spin-off debacle' has hurt the company's reputation.
Renaissance distribution manager: 'watch this space'
Fri, 16th Dec 2011
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Doug Casement, new manager at Renaissance Distribution, pledges major changes and 'baby cloud' offerings for 2012, signalling a strategic revamp.
Keep an eye on your home or business this Christmas
Thu, 15th Dec 2011
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The DCS-930L camera retails for $149, and the DCS-932L, which has built-in LEDs and a low-lux image sensor for night-time recording, will sell for $199.
Sotheby's to auction founding Apple document - Updated
Wed, 14th Dec 2011
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Sotheby's New York auctioned Apple's founding document for a staggering USD $1.35 million, far surpassing its expected price of up to USD $150,000.
App of the Week: LinkedIn
Wed, 14th Dec 2011
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Despite its potential, LinkedIn's mobile app frustrates with its non-intuitive design and technical quirks, yet the platform remains key for professionals.
Microsoft releases OneNote for iPad
Wed, 14th Dec 2011
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The app allows users to take quick notes 'for keeping tabs on all of your busy life's tasks, commitments, ideas and decisions'.
Apple on track to launch iPad 3 in March
Tue, 13th Dec 2011
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Apple gears up for a March release of the iPad 3, riding on the success of the iPhone 4S and teasing tech enthusiasts with timely anticipation.
Mac app store downloads top 100 million
Tue, 13th Dec 2011
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Less than a year from launch Apple's desktop/laptop software store is growing fast - is it too fast for Microsoft to catch up?.
Is Apple losing the patent war?
Mon, 12th Dec 2011
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As the Australian Samsung injunction lifts, a German judgement threatens to bar Apple's entire 3G line in the region.
Apple celebrates Beatles birthday
Mon, 12th Dec 2011
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It's been twelve months year since one of history's biggest businesses patched things up with one of history's biggest bands.
Apple to sell 30m iPhones this quarter?
Fri, 9th Dec 2011
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Apple's iPhone sales could hit a record 30m this quarter, as industry experts raise forecasts, despite a slowdown in iPad growth.