Apple stories - Page 115
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.
RIM denied BBX trademark
Thu, 8th Dec 2011
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Judge issues temporary ban on name RIM gave to forthcoming operating system; so what will the BlackBerry OS be called now?.
Noel Leeming's sales and profits up
Thu, 8th Dec 2011
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Noel Leeming revels in a 40% profit leap, attributing success to in-demand tech gifts and refined customer service strategies.
InternetNZ to host second NetHui
Thu, 8th Dec 2011
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InternetNZ gears up for the second NetHui, fostering diverse discussions among internet users and IT professionals in July 2012.
App of the Week: Evernote
Wed, 7th Dec 2011
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Ever stumble across a great website then try and find it later on and have no idea where it was? This is the app for you.
HP helps bring e-smiles to sick kids
Tue, 6th Dec 2011
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HP launches e-smiles campaign, inviting the public to send digital messages of hope to sick kids at Ronald McDonald House, Auckland.
Apple's social media policies revealed
Tue, 6th Dec 2011
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Apple's stringent social media policies have surfaced, highlighting how the tech giant enforces rigid guidelines that led to a UK employee's dismissal.
Phone manufacturers face Carrier IQ case
Tue, 6th Dec 2011
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Phone giants including Apple and Samsung face a class action lawsuit over privacy concerns linked to Carrier IQ software, filed in Delaware.
Apple's iOS codenames
Tue, 6th Dec 2011
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For Mac developers it's big cats, for Android it's desserts - what do iPhone developers name their creations after?.
Samsung tablet ban reversed in Australia - Updated
Fri, 2nd Dec 2011
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Samsung wins appeal to overturn Australian ban on Galaxy Tab 10.1, but faces Apple's fightback with a further delay.
Apple's social media policies
Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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An Apple store employee in the UK was dismissed for venting about his iPhone on Facebook, shedding light on Apple's stringent social media policies.
Starr Labs iTar
Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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Apple and Starr Labs unveil the iTar, a groundbreaking fusion of iPad technology and electric guitar, aiming to transform music production and live performance.
Has Microsoft missed the tablet boat?
Wed, 30th Nov 2011
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Is Microsoft too late for the tablet market? With tech giants already on their 3rd gen products, Forrester calls Windows 8 very late to the party.
Facebook facing 20 years of privacy audits
Wed, 30th Nov 2011
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Facebook bound for two decades of scrutiny after FTC mandates privacy shake-up, Zuckerberg admits past errors.
Renaissance obtains short-term bank boost
Tue, 29th Nov 2011
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Finances covered to May 2012, but business will need to see 'a substantial improvement in trading performance'.
Wooing the web wizards
Mon, 28th Nov 2011
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Apple ramps up recruitment of web experts, tapping industry leaders to boost iCloud and secure its future in software, reports WSJ.
Antivirus firms 'charlatans and scammers': Google engineer
Sat, 26th Nov 2011
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Google engineer blasts antivirus vendors as 'scammers', amid claims they exploit Android's vulnerability to sell unnecessary software.
ER co-stars square off for Jobs role
Mon, 21st Nov 2011
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ER alumni George Clooney and Noah Wyle vie for the role of Steve Jobs in an upcoming biopic, reigniting their on-screen rivalry.
Android set to overtake iOS
Fri, 18th Nov 2011
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Google's Android on the brink of surpassing Apple's iOS with 200 million activations, despite malware threats on the rise.
Is Apple about to discount the iPad?
Thu, 17th Nov 2011
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Apple may slash iPad prices amid slow sales and stiff competition, hinting a 'pricing stimulus' ahead of Christmas and iPad 3 buzz.
MYOB takes first step towards cloud integration
Thu, 17th Nov 2011
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MYOB debuts new cloud-era tools, investing $75m over 3 years to rejuvenate its accounting software, catering to desktop and Mac users.