Apple stories - Page 117
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.
Telcos agree to allow payments via phone bills
Fri, 21st Oct 2011
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NZ telcos unite to launch PayforitNZ, allowing phone bill payments for digital purchases, ensuring customer privacy and convenience.
Revelations in Jobs biography
Fri, 21st Oct 2011
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Steve Jobs' meeting with his biological father, and why he delayed surgery on the tumour which finally took his life.
Vodafone to offer data cap 'stop sign'
Thu, 20th Oct 2011
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Failsafe cure for frightening phone bills,where customers unwittingly run up monstrous bills while surfing the internet on their smartphones,.
Remembering Steve
Thu, 20th Oct 2011
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Apple honours Steve Jobs with a tribute page and private events, showcasing global condolences and celebrating his legacy.
Google and Samsung unveil iPhone challenger
Wed, 19th Oct 2011
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Google and Samsung challenge iPhone supremacy with the launch of Galaxy Nexus, boasting Android 4.0 and innovative features.
Apple posts quarterly results - Updated
Wed, 19th Oct 2011
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Apple shatters records with Q3 revenue of $28.27bn and net profit of $6.6bn, selling 17M iPhones ahead of the iPhone 4S launch.
iPhone 4S sales top 4 million
Tue, 18th Oct 2011
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Apple's iPhone 4S shatters sales records with 4 million units sold on launch weekend, doubling the previous iPhone 4 record.
One million Bento templates downloaded
Mon, 17th Oct 2011
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Bento's template exchange hits a million downloads, offering over 1070 user-created tools from business management to hobby tracking.
Yoobee GM resigns
Mon, 17th Oct 2011
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Mark Singleton resigns as GM of Yoobee, leaving amidst flagship Britomart store launch. Andrew Howard steps in as interim replacement.
Yoobee to host social gaming social
Fri, 14th Oct 2011
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Yoobee to host gaming social at Britomart, featuring SmallWorlds' co-founder among speakers. Event on Oct 18, £10 online.
Apple granted Samsung injunction
Thu, 13th Oct 2011
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Apple wins injunction in Aussie court, blocking Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 sales over iPad similarities, amidst heated patent disputes.
Sony Pictures bids for rights to Steve Jobs bio
Tue, 11th Oct 2011
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Rumours swirl as Sony Pictures, known for The Social Network, eyes rights for a Steve Jobs biopic, sparking debate on who'll play the tech icon.
Facebook for iPad released
Tue, 11th Oct 2011
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The long-awaited Facebook iPad app has finally been released, after long delays and rumours of internal disagreements.
Jelly Rescue Challenge
Mon, 10th Oct 2011
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Daring gamers embark on a thrilling Jelly Rescue Challenge, bouncing their way through 50 levels to save baby Jellies from pesky foes.
Renaissance relocating Yoobee in Wellington
Mon, 10th Oct 2011
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Renaissance to unveil a new Yoobee showroom in Wellington's Kent Terrace, inspired by Auckland's, as Vivian Street location closes.
Jobs' death delays new Android phone
Mon, 10th Oct 2011
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Google and Samsung halt Nexus Prime launch out of respect for Apple's Steve Jobs, leaving the tech world awaiting new release dates.
The future for Apple
Fri, 7th Oct 2011
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As Apple mourns Steve Jobs, the spotlight turns to Tim Cook and Jonathan Ive to continue the legacy of innovation and inspiration.
Jobs biography moved forward
Fri, 7th Oct 2011
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Steve Jobs' biography release date pushed up a month by Simon and Schuster following his death, now debuting on Oct 24.
Samsung to seek injunction against iPhone 4S
Thu, 6th Oct 2011
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Samsung seeks to block iPhone 4S sales in France and Germany, alleging Apple's new handset infringes on wireless technology patents.
FileMaker appoints Ingram to fight ignorance
Thu, 6th Oct 2011
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FileMaker partners with Ingram Micro in NZ to address widespread ignorance on how its software boosts SMB efficiency, aiming for expanded reach.