Apple stories - Page 123
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.
Jobs shows off OSX Lion
Tue, 7th Jun 2011
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Apple unveils OSX Lion, integrating iPad gestures and offering 250 features. Could it, alongside Windows 8, herald the end for the mouse?.
First look at iOS 5
Tue, 7th Jun 2011
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Apple unveiled a first look at the next generation of its mobile device operating system at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference.
YouSendIt users surpass Dropbox
Fri, 3rd Jun 2011
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YouSendIt claims victory over Dropbox, surpassing 30 million unique users in 12 months, thanks to a strategic partnership with Yahoo Mail.
Vodafone hikes iPhone 4 prices
Thu, 2nd Jun 2011
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Vodafone NZ hikes iPhone 4 prices despite stable Apple costs, leaving customers facing up to $510 more for their device.
iWork intro'd for iOS
Thu, 2nd Jun 2011
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Apple launches Keynote, Pages, and Numbers for iOS, making on-the-go document creation a breeze. Available in the App Store now.
Sony finally squares up to Apple
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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Two Android 3.0-powered Sony tablets are due to be released before the end of the year and go head-to-head with Apple's market-leading iPad 2.
Apple says it's not tracking iphone users
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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Apple refutes claims of tracking iPhone users, citing encryption and bugs for stored data. Fixes and stronger privacy measures promised.
Apple releases MacDefender update
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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In response to mounting criticism, Apple has issued a crucial MacDefender malware removal update for OSX, now available via Software Update preferences.
Apple set to unleash Lion
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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Apple to debut OSX Lion and more at WWDC, with Steve Jobs leading the charge. New versions for iPhone, iPad, and iCloud also expected.
Win six months of Fatso DVDs
Tue, 31st May 2011
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NetGuide readers could win six months of FREE Fatso DVDs worth $175. Sign up for a trial and add movies to your queue to enter. Ends 8 June.
Next iPhone to be SIM-less?
Tue, 31st May 2011
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Japanese tech blogger Macotakara reports on information from an anonymous source indicating the next iPhone may be SIM-less.
MacDefender malware variant requires no password
Thu, 26th May 2011
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A new variant of the Mac Defender fake anti-virus malware that does not require an admin password to run, has been reported.
Opera encores on iOS
Wed, 25th May 2011
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Opera Mini refreshes iOS with a 90% data compression edge, zippy browsing, and sleek social sharing. Grab it free from the App Store.
Office for Mac 2011 Service Pack 1 released
Tue, 24th May 2011
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Office for Mac 2011 gets a vital Service Pack 1 update, enhancing security, stability, and functionality, addressing key vulnerabilities.
Major labels sign on to Apple's music cloud
Mon, 23rd May 2011
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Major music labels have signed deals licensing their content to Apple's yet-to-be-announced cloud-based music service.
Presentation: Getting the most out of your Mac at work
Mon, 23rd May 2011
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Macworld has teamed up with the author of the 'Mac at Work' book to present a webcast on getting the most out of your Mac in the workplace.
Explosion at 'inhumane' Chinese iPad factory kills 2
Sat, 21st May 2011
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An explosion at the controversy-ridden Chinese iPad factory in Chengdu has reportedly killed two and injured more.
HP unimpressed with Thunderbolt; chooses USB 3.0
Fri, 20th May 2011
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HP snubs Thunderbolt for USB 3.0, citing wider support and questioning the need for more fancy solutions in its desktop PCs.
Rumour: new MacBook Air for June or July
Thu, 19th May 2011
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Rumoured refresh: New MacBook Airs with Sandy Bridge processors and Thunderbolt ports may launch in June/July, Taiwanese blog discloses.
Rumour: Apple to bring NFC tech to iOS?
Wed, 18th May 2011
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Apple may introduce NFC tech in iOS devices, aligning with trends in contactless payments and bolstering its retail capabilities.