Apple stories - Page 137
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.
iPhone 4S NZ date announced - Updated
Fri, 4th Nov 2011
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Kiwi iPhone enthusiasts gear up as the iPhone 4S hits NZ stores on Nov 11, with pre-orders from Nov 4. Prices start at $1049 for the 16GB model.
10 trends for 2011
Fri, 4th Nov 2011
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Quest Software predicts SaaS growth, challenges to VMware's market dominance, and increased monitoring of social networking in 2012.
Google pulls iOS Gmail app
Thu, 3rd Nov 2011
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Google hastily retracts its newly launched iOS Gmail app hours after release, citing a significant bug impairing notifications and user experience.
Steve Jobs book into top 20 for 2011
Thu, 3rd Nov 2011
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In just a week, Walter Isaacson's biography of Steve Jobs leaps into the US top 20 bestsellers of 2011, selling 379,000 copies.
Toy tablets coming to NZ
Wed, 2nd Nov 2011
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Planet Fun to bring child-friendly LeapFrog LeapPad tablets to NZ, offering a safe, tech-savvy option for kids this Christmas.
iPhone 4S battery battles
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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Apple’s user forums are awash with complaints, criticisms, and queries from customers who aren’t achieving the promised battery life.
Baby boomers catching up to younger generations’ technology skills
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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You might think that young people are the only ones in the know when it comes to technology, the internet and social media, but you’d be wrong!.
Is Apple tired of the Tower?
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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Apple considers axing the Mac Pro as sales plummet and portable devices rise, potentially ending its era as the go-to tower PC.
Mona Simpson's eulogy for Steve Jobs
Mon, 31st Oct 2011
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Mona Simpson's heartfelt eulogy for her brother Steve Jobs, a touching homage, stands out among tributes, capturing his legacy and final moments.
Hackers port Siri onto iPhone 4
Mon, 31st Oct 2011
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Main point of difference in iPhone 4S imported to predecessor device - although not well enough for a public release.
Samsung outsells Apple in smartphones
Fri, 28th Oct 2011
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Samsung trumps Apple in smartphone sales, shipping up to 28 million units, as anticipation for a new iPhone tempers Apple's figures.
Nokia unveils first Windows phones
Thu, 27th Oct 2011
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Nokia launches its first Windows phones, aiming to revive its market stance against Apple and Google, with high hopes pinned on the Lumia models.
Smartphone sales drop
Tue, 25th Oct 2011
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US telcos report a dip in smartphone sales, hinting at a bright spot for Apple's iPhone amid anticipation for the new iPhone 4S.
New chips for MacBook Pro range
Tue, 25th Oct 2011
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Apple enhances MacBook Pro series with new chips, boosting performance and storage across its range. Prices start at $1999.
Siri co-founder leaves Apple
Tue, 25th Oct 2011
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Siri co-founder Dag Kittlaus leaves Apple for personal reasons, aiming to focus on new ventures and family in Chicago.
Steve Jobs book may be Amazon's biggest for 2011
Tue, 25th Oct 2011
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Walter Isaacson's biography of Steve Jobs, released by Simon and Schuster, could top Amazon's 2011 sales chart, reflecting Jobs' profound legacy.
Apple takes iOS 5 on tour
Fri, 21st Oct 2011
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Developers invited to learn about latest operating system from the experts; how far will Australasians have to travel?.
Swearing for charity
Fri, 21st Oct 2011
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SwearJar encourages users to clean up their language on Twitter by donating to Unicef for every swear word tweeted, adding a charitable twist.
Telcos agree to allow payments via phone bills
Fri, 21st Oct 2011
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NZ telcos unite to launch PayforitNZ, allowing phone bill payments for digital purchases, ensuring customer privacy and convenience.
Revelations in Jobs biography
Fri, 21st Oct 2011
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Steve Jobs' meeting with his biological father, and why he delayed surgery on the tumour which finally took his life.