Apple stories - Page 94
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.
Apple makes Logical music move
Wed, 17th Jul 2013
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Apple has released Logic Pro X, the most advanced version of Logic Pro yet, with new features and tools for musicians.
Sex vs. Smartphones... The battle for bedroom supremacy
Wed, 17th Jul 2013
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From the shower to the sack try full blown texting while having sex as 10% of us remain unwilling to part with our smartphone, even in the bedroom.
iPhone 5 kills Chinese bride-to-be
Tue, 16th Jul 2013
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Apple launches urgent investigation after a 23-year-old woman died after allegedly being electrocuted while answering her charging iPhone 5.
Under the Surface… Watch Microsoft go
Tue, 16th Jul 2013
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Rumours are rife that Microsoft is testing a 'translucent aluminum' Smart Watch, moving the prototype to the Surface division of the company.
Native or hybrid apps? The new choice for NZ CIOs
Tue, 16th Jul 2013
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hybrid & remote work
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apps
Trying to decide if your app should be iOS or Android compatible? Forget it; you should be deciding if your enterprise mobile app will be native or hybrid...
Struggling Renaissance suffers again
Mon, 15th Jul 2013
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Renaissance, the New Zealand company behind Yoobee retail stores, is forecasting another disappointing financial year after closing four stores.
40% of Yoobee stores closed yesterday
Mon, 15th Jul 2013
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Apple retailer is closing four stores across New Zealand, with around 15 staff set to be made redundant as a result.
'Aggressive' Apple recruits iWatch talent
Mon, 15th Jul 2013
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Apple launches an aggressive recruitment for iWatch, hinting at challenges and innovation in its first product release post-Steve Jobs.
iBlame Apple for porn addiction
Mon, 15th Jul 2013
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Apple is being sued by a lawyer/model for failing to protect him from the perils of porn. The lawsuit claims the subsequent images “poisoned his life.”.
Samsung beats Apple in 'Internet War'
Fri, 12th Jul 2013
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Samsung claims the global internet usage crown, overtaking Apple for the first time, reveals StatCounter report.
NZ spies carry damaging disguise
Fri, 12th Jul 2013
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government
NZ plans to extend spy laws spark fears of unchecked surveillance and privacy invasion, questioning the morality of mass data collection.
PC woe as sales slow
Fri, 12th Jul 2013
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lenovo
Worldwide PC shipments fell for fifth consecutive quarter, the longest duration of decline in the PC market’s history, begging the question - are PCs finished?.
iOS App Review: BuzzFeed
Thu, 11th Jul 2013
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Where is the one place you go to read or watch the most randomly put together collection of meaningless crap on the internet? Correct. It’s BuzzFeed.
Facebook slams NZ spying law
Thu, 11th Jul 2013
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data privacy
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google
Social networking giant seeks an exemption over government proposals which could see over two million Kiwis spied on by authorities.
Telcos: Compete less, collaborate more
Thu, 11th Jul 2013
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Ovum urges telcos to reduce competition and increase collaboration, citing over 3,500 service launches since 2009. Innovation, not rivalry, is key to survival.
BlackBerry considers licensing deal amid investor pressure
Wed, 10th Jul 2013
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Struggling company is considering a licensing deal, or even an outright sale of the business in a bid to appease investor concerns.
Apple and Amazon find Appy ending
Wed, 10th Jul 2013
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Apple and Amazon have concluded their legal battle over the app store term, agreeing to dismiss ongoing lawsuits in a Californian court.
Samsung scores Fortune 500 win over Apple
Wed, 10th Jul 2013
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South Korean company named the world's 14th largest in terms of revenue, beating fierce rival Apple by five places.
Ingram Micro unveils new channel app
Wed, 10th Jul 2013
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Ingram Micro NZ launches first-ever channel app, revolutionising reseller efficiency with on-the-go pricing, ordering, and tracking.
Exploding Samsung S3 sizzles Swiss girl
Wed, 10th Jul 2013
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An 18-year-old Swiss girl sustained severe burns when her Samsung S3 exploded, highlighting potential safety issues with the device's lithium-ion battery.