Apple stories - Page 118
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 hits record high
Tue, 21st Aug 2012
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Apple hits all time high Apple has become the world’s most valuable company of all time after a surge in stock propelled its value to US$623bn.
Motorola files Apple lawsuit
Mon, 20th Aug 2012
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Motorola Mobility launches lawsuit against Apple, demanding a US ban on iPhones and iPads, amid escalating patent disputes.
Nokia and Microsoft beat Apple to product launch
Mon, 20th Aug 2012
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After days of rumours in the press, Nokia and Microsoft appear set to launch the Windows 8 Phone before Apple makes their long-awaited product announcement.
Android’s answer to banking app
Fri, 17th Aug 2012
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National Bank unveils an Android banking app, bringing anytime, anywhere banking services to Android users, following iPhone app success.
Apple aims to turn TV hobby into reality
Fri, 17th Aug 2012
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Apple is in talks with US cable operators to bring live TV home, still calling it a hobby despite selling 4 million devices in 2012.
Samsung announces NZ tablet release date
Thu, 16th Aug 2012
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Samsung to launch its oversized Galaxy Note in NZ on August 29, offering an improved 10.1-inch display with pricing details forthcoming.
Apple set for dividend payout
Wed, 15th Aug 2012
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Apple will issue its first quarterly dividend to shareholders in 17 years on Thursday, and begin buying back some of its shares.
Burglar robs Jobs’ family home
Wed, 15th Aug 2012
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Thief arrested after stealing over US$60,000 in computers and jewellery from the late Apple co-founder’s property.
Tuesday Talk: Man's been to the moon, but never to cyberspace
Tue, 14th Aug 2012
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From lunar landings to online theft, cybercrime hits harder than all drug trafficking combined, costing the globe $388bn. Time for a digital defence?.
Android App of the Week – Viber
Fri, 10th Aug 2012
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The more free NZ to NZ texts we get for our phones, the more stingy we seem to get when it comes to paying for texting and calling overseas.
Apple prepares historical product launch
Fri, 10th Aug 2012
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Fresh from record-breaking monthly sales in July, Apple prepares for its ‘biggest’ second-half product launch in history.
Android dominates smartphone market
Thu, 9th Aug 2012
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Android has continued its dominance in the smartphone market, outselling Apple's iPhone by four to one in new figures released today.
2Degrees reaches one million customers
Tue, 7th Aug 2012
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2Degrees has reached one million customers after three years in the market, increasing their rivalry with Telecom and Vodafone.
Tuesday Talk: Mayer’s brilliance lies in the basic
Tue, 7th Aug 2012
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Three weeks, two executive resignations and a pregnancy later and new Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is still at the helm...
Apple avoids YouTube app
Tue, 7th Aug 2012
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Apple escalates Google rivalry by dropping pre-packaged YouTube app from iOS devices, leaving users to download it from the app store.
Apple seeks quick judgement in Samsung trial
Fri, 3rd Aug 2012
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As Samsung continues to question the fairness of the trial, Apple requests a quick ruling in an attempt for victory.
Results.com hits Apple App Store
Fri, 3rd Aug 2012
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Results.com app launch revolutionises strategy execution for executives on the go, now available on the Apple App Store.
Microsoft revamps Hotmail service
Thu, 2nd Aug 2012
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Microsoft has announced changes to its free online email service to try and claw back ground on Google’s Gmail alternative.
App of the week: My Fitness Pal
Thu, 2nd Aug 2012
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My Fitness Pal revolutionises health tracking, blending calorie counting with exercise logs to guide both weight loss and gain efforts.
Cheap home calling rates for smartphone users with Woosh
Wed, 1st Aug 2012
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Woosh launches Unzipped plans with cheap calling rates for NZ smartphone users, signalling the end of traditional landlines.