Apple stories - Page 129
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.
News: Mountain Lion changes, second data center, Mastered for iTunes, and more!
Thu, 23rd Feb 2012
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Apple rolls out OS X Mountain Lion with iOS features, plans new Oregon data center alongside Facebook, introduces 'Mastered for iTunes', and more.
News: Mac App Store sandboxing delayed, Mountain Lion thoughts, Hiss for Growl, and more!
Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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Apple has again delayed mandatory Mac App Store sandboxing guidelines amid criticisms, raising concerns over developer impact and Mac platform health.
Download 3 songs per week from Auckland Library
Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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Auckland Library teams up with Freegal, offering members 3 free downloads weekly from the Sony Music catalogue, DRM-free and legally.
App of the Week: iOS app organiser
Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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Discover magic for cluttered iPhone screens with our App of the Week, transforming chaos into organised bliss with a simple drag and drop.
Microsoft debunks 'Office for iPad' rumour
Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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Report that well-known software suite is coming to rival device in coming weeks 'based on inaccurate rumours and speculation'.
Team Time Tracker, a sleek iOS time and expense tracker with management features
Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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Revolutionize your business with Team Time Tracker, the ultimate iOS app for managing time and expenses, now available for professionals.
News: Mountain Lion Mail, Mac-enhancing downloads, Gemini duplicate finder, and more!
Tue, 21st Feb 2012
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Macworld explores Mountain Lion's Mail tweaks, while Lifehacker unveils top Mac downloads. Gemini app shines in duplicate removal.
News anchor visits Foxconn factory
Tue, 21st Feb 2012
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Bill Weir gains rare access to China's Foxconn factory, revealing the harsh conditions of workers making Apple gadgets. Report airs tomorrow.
News: more iOS devices than Macs, hands on with Notes, dropping support for older Macs, and more!
Mon, 20th Feb 2012
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Apple's iOS device sales in 2011 eclipse Mac sales of the last 28 years, Mountain Lion brings iOS apps to Mac, and support for older Macs falters.
News: local services in China, Messages beta, Panic talks Gatekeeper, and more!
Mon, 20th Feb 2012
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Sometimes there's not a whole lot of Mac news, but Mountain Lion has provided ample amounts for quite a while yet.
Apple counts down to 25 billion downloads - Updated
Mon, 20th Feb 2012
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We've worked out when you should be watching to maximise your chance at winning the US$10,000 app store gift card.
Apple previews OS X ‘Mountain Lion’ - Updated
Fri, 17th Feb 2012
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Apple unveils OS X 'Mountain Lion' in a new video preview, offering a glimpse into the future of their updated operating system.
Apple wins Motorola 'slide-to-unlock' dispute
Fri, 17th Feb 2012
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German court rules against Motorola in Apple's 'slide-to-unlock' patent dispute, affecting majority of its mobile devices.
Why the interest in Pinterest? - Updated
Fri, 17th Feb 2012
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Pinterest's popularity soars with a 10x user base increase, attracting 11.7M visitors in January alone. Why are millions pinning their interest?.
News: Mountain Lion, 100 million iCloud users, Habitat, and more!
Thu, 16th Feb 2012
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Apple unveils OS X Mountain Lion, boasting iOS features for Macs, and celebrates 100M iCloud users amid Habitat platform launch.
A new era for Norton
Thu, 16th Feb 2012
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Symantec revolutionises digital security with Norton One and Norton 360 Everywhere, bringing cloud-based simplicity to consumers.
News: 1080p iTunes content, AAPL reaches $500, obsolete Macs, and more!
Wed, 15th Feb 2012
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There are those who are saying that the iPad 3, with its much higher resolution display, could pave the way for higher-quality iTunes content.
Tim Cook talks cash, China, and iCloud
Wed, 15th Feb 2012
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At the Goldman Sachs conference, Tim Cook addresses Apple's US$100 billion cash, labour issues in Asia, and the growth of iCloud users.
News: Mac App Store sandboxing scrutiny, stop Zenbook production, bootable Lion, and more!
Tue, 14th Feb 2012
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The Mac App Store has come under scrutiny once again, this time for the upcoming sandboxing requirement policy.
App of the Week: Photosynth
Tue, 14th Feb 2012
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Defying whimsy, Photosynth redefines panoramic photography for the skill-challenged, emerging as our App of the Week.