Apple stories - Page 112
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.
Legal fees on Apple according to UK
Tue, 13th Nov 2012
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UK court orders Apple to pay all legal fees after a false and misleading apology in Samsung patent case further fuels tech rivalry.
Apple agrees HTC patent deal
Mon, 12th Nov 2012
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Apple ends hostilities with HTC, striking a decade-long patent deal to close all lawsuits. A move fostering innovation over litigation.
Apple wins rounded rectangle patent
Fri, 9th Nov 2012
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Android camp likely to be concerned as Silicon Valley company awarded design after examination of prior art and works.
Smart device sales to hit 1.2 billion by 2013
Thu, 8th Nov 2012
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Gartner predicts smart device sales will reach 1.2 billion by 2013, marking a significant shift in consumer and business technology trends.
Apple loses $368.2m patent lawsuit
Thu, 8th Nov 2012
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Apple must pay VirnetX $368.2m in a Texas ruling over patent violations with its iPhone, iPad, and Mac products.
Microsoft's window of opportunity
Tue, 6th Nov 2012
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Microsoft's Steve Ballmer bets big on new Windows Phone, eyeing rapid growth to challenge Android and iOS as the third force in smartphones.
Logitech’s G600 MMO mouse: Give your game a boost
Tue, 6th Nov 2012
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Logitech's G600 gives gamers a competitive edge with 20 customisable buttons and ergonomic design, making it a hit for MMO enthusiasts.
Apple sells three million iPads in three days
Tue, 6th Nov 2012
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Apple's new iPad mini and fourth gen iPad sales soar to 3 million in three days, doubling their record. Demand exceeds supply.
Samsung's Galaxy S III sales surpass 30 million
Tue, 6th Nov 2012
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Samsung's Galaxy S III hits a milestone, selling over 30 million units in just 5 months, outpacing its predecessor and rivals worldwide.
Apple under fire over Kiwi’s cut-price order
Mon, 5th Nov 2012
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Apple faces tribunal in NZ after cancelling a man's order worth $1600 acquired for just $35 due to website pricing error.
Androids hold 75% of market share
Mon, 5th Nov 2012
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Android dominates the smartphone market, holding a staggering 75% share in Q3 2012, with shipments hitting a record 136 million units.
Is Apple finally playing catch up?
Fri, 2nd Nov 2012
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As the iPad mini hits New Zealand, Adam Leach, principal analyst at Ovum provides his view on Apple’s Strategy.
Apple releases iPad mini to New Zealand
Fri, 2nd Nov 2012
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Kiwis become first nation on the planet to get their hands on Apple's new small-sized tablet, launched at 8am this morning.
Apple increases staff and store count during 2012
Thu, 1st Nov 2012
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Apple reports growth in employees to 72,800 and expands retail stores to 390 worldwide in 2012, planning further global openings.
Kordia’s IT Superhero finalists announced
Thu, 1st Nov 2012
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Kordia unveils top 10 IT Superhero finalists vying for a NASA Centre trip in Florida, recognising unsung tech heroes in the industry.
iTunes 11 delayed until late November
Thu, 1st Nov 2012
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Apple delays iTunes 11 launch to late November, citing the need for extra time to perfect the music player's new features and iCloud integration.
Kiwis first in line for iPad mini
Thu, 1st Nov 2012
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Apple has announced New Zealanders will be the first to purchase the iPad mini, available from 2 November with prices starting at NZD $479.
Windows 8 Phone could challenge iPhone
Wed, 31st Oct 2012
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Gartner predicts Windows 8 Phone could rival iPhone's market share by 2015, potentially overthrowing Blackberry as the 3rd top smartphone.
Apple's Scott Forstall sacked over Maps apology
Wed, 31st Oct 2012
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Scott Forstall, Apple's mobile software chief, sacked for not signing an apology over mapping app troubles. CEO Tim Cook steps in to apologise.
The week that was: Windows 8, Surface, iPad Mini and a Cancelled Android Event
Tue, 30th Oct 2012
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Apple unveils the iPad Mini while Microsoft releases Windows 8 and the Surface. Google postpones Android 4.2 event due to US storms.