Apple stories - Page 31
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.
Samsung tops smartphone shipments in 2017 despite Apple claiming Q4 - IDC
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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An IDC report has shown that Samsung’s smartphone shipments took a dive in Q4, letting Apple take the top spot but only for that quarter.
The HomePod makes its way to the land down under
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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HomePod is designed to work with an Apple Music subscription for access to hundreds of genres, moods and activities.
Gartner forcasts growth in 2018 global device shipments
Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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Gartner predicts global device shipments will rise 2.1% to 2.32 billion units in 2018, driven by high-end smartphones and premium ultramobiles.
Apple ships 29 million iPhone X units in Q4 2017
Wed, 24th Jan 2018
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Apple ships 29 million iPhone Xs in Q4 2017, making it the world's top-selling smartphone model over the holidays.
Facebook, Apple, Twitter missing from 2018's top software companies ranking
Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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G2 Crowd's 2018 Top 100 software companies rankings are out, with Facebook, Twitter, and Apple missing from the list. Slack leads the chart.
Aussie tech company rubs shoulders with the best in Reuters top 100
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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Thomson Reuters has named Melbourne’s Computershare among the world's top 100 technology companies, the only Australian firm to make the prestigious list.
Apple to pump up data center spending by $10 billion
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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Apple expects to invest over $30 billion in capital expenditures in the US over the next five years and create over 20,000 new jobs.
Two big analysts weigh in on the state of the PC market
Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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Gartner and IDC offer contrasting views on Q4 2017 PC market, with IDC reporting growth while Gartner shows a decline. Optimism remains for both.
Final Cut Pro X introduces VR video editing
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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ar, vr & metaverse
Apple updates Final Cut Pro X to include advanced 360-degree VR video editing, HDR support, and optimised 8K video editing on the new iMac Pro.
Intel processor vulnerabilities: What you need to know about Meltdown and Spectre
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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Desktops, laptops, and smartphones running on vulnerable processors can be exposed to unauthorized access and information theft.
Apple confirms that macOS and iOS are vulnerable to Meltdown bugs
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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Security issues known as Meltdown and Spectre affect all modern processors, including Apple's Mac systems and iOS devices. No known exploits at this time.
Top smartphones battle it out for battery dominance
Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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personal computing devices
Samsung and iPhone have long been hailed as the supreme leaders of smartphone technology, however, a new contender has entered the ring...
Veeam: Ten years of the iPhone - where are we now?
Fri, 8th Dec 2017
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The iPhone revolutionised more than just calls. Veeam's Shaun McLagan explores its profound impact on hyperconnectivity and the Always-On world.
Auckland Night Noodle Market goes cashless
Fri, 8th Dec 2017
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There will be an estimated 400,000 individual transactions across the events in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington...
Apple reveals their picks for the most popular apps, music and movies of 2017
Fri, 8th Dec 2017
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apps
Apple has announced the most popular apps, music, movies, TV shows, books, and podcasts of 2017, highlighting emerging trends and indie creators.
Samsung and Apple struggle to fend off fierce new market competitors
Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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Samsung and Apple face mounting challenges as new data show iOS and Windows losing ground to Android in key markets, despite a bright spot in urban China.
The Amazon Prime video app is now available on Apple TV
Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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Amazon's Prime Video app is now available on Apple TV, expanding access in over 100 countries to a library that includes Amazon Originals and live sports.
Gartner: solid growth for top 5 global smartphone vendors
Fri, 1st Dec 2017
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Global smartphone sales grew by 3% in Q3 2017, with top vendors posting strong gains. Samsung led with 19.3% growth, while Xiaomi soared with an 80% rise.
Hands-on review: How the iPad Pro 10.5 took over my life
Fri, 1st Dec 2017
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Once a sceptic, a hands-on review reveals how the iPad Pro 10.5 transformed my tech life, replacing nearly every gadget in my arsenal.
Apple addresses serious root access vulnerability in latest MacOS High Sierra update
Thu, 30th Nov 2017
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Apple has been quick to address the major CVE-2017-13872 security flaw in its macOS High Sierra 10.13.1 operating system.