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.
Microsoft releases OneNote for iPad
Wed, 14th Dec 2011
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The app allows users to take quick notes ‘for keeping tabs on all of your busy life’s tasks, commitments, ideas and decisions’.
Apple on track to launch iPad 3 in March
Tue, 13th Dec 2011
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Apple gears up for a March release of the iPad 3, riding on the success of the iPhone 4S and teasing tech enthusiasts with timely anticipation.
Mac app store downloads top 100 million
Tue, 13th Dec 2011
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Less than a year from launch Apple's desktop/laptop software store is growing fast - is it too fast for Microsoft to catch up?.
Is Apple losing the patent war?
Mon, 12th Dec 2011
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As the Australian Samsung injunction lifts, a German judgement threatens to bar Apple's entire 3G line in the region.
Apple celebrates Beatles birthday
Mon, 12th Dec 2011
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It's been twelve months year since one of history's biggest businesses patched things up with one of history's biggest bands.
Apple to sell 30m iPhones this quarter?
Fri, 9th Dec 2011
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Apple's iPhone sales could hit a record 30m this quarter, as industry experts raise forecasts, despite a slowdown in iPad growth.
Trading halted for Renaissance announcement
Fri, 9th Dec 2011
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What caused shares in embattled technology distributor and retailer Renaissance Corporation to be put on hold this afternoon?.
RIM denied BBX trademark
Thu, 8th Dec 2011
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Judge issues temporary ban on name RIM gave to forthcoming operating system; so what will the BlackBerry OS be called now?.
Noel Leeming's sales and profits up
Thu, 8th Dec 2011
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Noel Leeming revels in a 40% profit leap, attributing success to in-demand tech gifts and refined customer service strategies.
InternetNZ to host second NetHui
Thu, 8th Dec 2011
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InternetNZ gears up for the second NetHui, fostering diverse discussions among internet users and IT professionals in July 2012.
Microsoft to offer peek at Windows Store - Updated
Wed, 7th Dec 2011
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Microsoft gears up to unveil Windows Store in a bid to rival Apple's app market, promising an enticing revenue scheme for developers.
App of the Week: Evernote
Wed, 7th Dec 2011
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Ever stumble across a great website then try and find it later on and have no idea where it was? This is the app for you.
HP helps bring e-smiles to sick kids
Tue, 6th Dec 2011
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HP launches e-smiles campaign, inviting the public to send digital messages of hope to sick kids at Ronald McDonald House, Auckland.
Apple's social media policies revealed
Tue, 6th Dec 2011
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Apple’s stringent social media policies have surfaced, highlighting how the tech giant enforces rigid guidelines that led to a UK employee's dismissal.
Phone manufacturers face Carrier IQ case
Tue, 6th Dec 2011
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Phone giants including Apple and Samsung face a class action lawsuit over privacy concerns linked to Carrier IQ software, filed in Delaware.
Apple's iOS codenames
Tue, 6th Dec 2011
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For Mac developers it's big cats, for Android it's desserts - what do iPhone developers name their creations after?.
Samsung tablet ban reversed in Australia - Updated
Fri, 2nd Dec 2011
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Samsung wins appeal to overturn Australian ban on Galaxy Tab 10.1, but faces Apple's fightback with a further delay.
Apple’s social media policies
Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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An Apple store employee in the UK was dismissed for venting about his iPhone on Facebook, shedding light on Apple's stringent social media policies.
Starr Labs iTar
Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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Apple and Starr Labs unveil the iTar, a groundbreaking fusion of iPad technology and electric guitar, aiming to transform music production and live performance.
Has Microsoft missed the tablet boat?
Wed, 30th Nov 2011
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Is Microsoft too late for the tablet market? With tech giants already on their 3rd gen products, Forrester calls Windows 8 very late to the party.