Apple stories - Page 102
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.
Appetite for Apple waning as Kiwis favour Samsung
Thu, 2nd May 2013
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Companies continue rivalry in New Zealand, with Apple's manufacturer share decreasing in the country for the first time.
Microsoft advert mocks rival fanboys
Thu, 2nd May 2013
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Microsoft takes a swipe at Apple and Samsung fans in new ad, featuring a wedding brawl over whose device is better.
Yelp set to 'revolutionise NZ retail industry'
Thu, 2nd May 2013
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Will Kiwi consumers benefit from the arrival of an online review site, helping shoppers identify the most popular New Zealand businesses?.
Are tech advancements making Kiwis busier?
Wed, 1st May 2013
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Despite saving Kiwis six hours weekly, 77.5% still feel the crunch of busyness, with tech advancements blurring life's boundaries.
Samsung sells Galaxy Note 8.0 to Kiwis
Wed, 1st May 2013
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Samsung launches new Galaxy Note 8.0 tablet in New Zealand, designed for work and play, retailing at $599 for Wi-Fi model.
Smartphone newbies boost Windows Phone profits
Tue, 30th Apr 2013
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Windows Phone sees growth with 5.6% of smartphone sales in Q1 2013, attracting first-time buyers and boosting profits.
Are you as popular a CEO as Tim Cook?
Tue, 30th Apr 2013
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Bidding reaches US$600,000 for the chance to sit down and have coffee with Apple's CEO - but would you be as popular?.
Queue jump Kiwis beat the world to Galaxy S4
Tue, 30th Apr 2013
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As the globe gets to grips with Samsung's hotly-anticipated smartphone, three New Zealanders got their hands on device first.
Apple 1 Computer heads to auction
Tue, 30th Apr 2013
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Rare 1976 Apple 1 computer, part of over 350 years of computing, to auction with bids between US$260,000 - 400,000.
Wearable tech to hit US$1.5 billion by 2014
Mon, 29th Apr 2013
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Next generation wearables including smart glasses and watches set for boost as influential players such as Google and Apple enter the market.
Our hands on with the Samsung Galaxy S4
Mon, 29th Apr 2013
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Samsung's Galaxy S4 heralds as 'Life's Companion' with its array of features. Is it truly the game-changer in the smartphone market?.
Apple celebrates Decade of iTunes
Fri, 26th Apr 2013
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Apple marks iTunes' 10th anniversary with a 100-song compilation, celebrating a decade of digital music dominance and 25 billion songs sold.
Extreme changes at the top for Networks
Fri, 26th Apr 2013
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Extreme Networks names Charles Berger as its fifth CEO in seven years, following Oscar Rodriguez's resignation amid declining market share.
'Niche' Microsoft tablets trail Apple and Android
Fri, 26th Apr 2013
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Microsoft's tablets hold a 'niche' 7.5% market share, trailing far behind Apple's lead and Android's growing presence in global shipments.
The Google Glass market is half full
Fri, 26th Apr 2013
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The market for smart glasses, led by Google Glass, is set to boom, with shipments projected to hit 6.6 million by 2016.
Cyber-security concerns growing in NZ
Fri, 26th Apr 2013
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As new technologies enter the market, owning a smartphone, tablet or laptop can raise tricky issues about privacy and cyber-security.
Apple bows to investors after beating Wall Street
Wed, 24th Apr 2013
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Apple to double shareholder returns after smashing Wall St forecasts, promising a share of its $145bn cash from robust Q2 earnings.
Did Apple return 8 million iPhones to manufacturer?
Tue, 23rd Apr 2013
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Apple has allegedly returned eight million faulty iPhones to manufacturer Foxconn, potentially costing the company $1.6 billion.
Woz: Apple will 'surprise and shock us all'
Tue, 23rd Apr 2013
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Steve Wozniak maintains optimism over Apple's falling share price, confident that the company has surprises in store.
Is Apple CEO Cook smoked?
Mon, 22nd Apr 2013
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Wall Street sources say Apple executives are secretly searching for a new CEO in a bid to turn around company fortunes.