Apple stories - Page 144
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.
iPad 3: why bother?
Mon, 19th Sep 2011
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Apple's iPad 2 reigns supreme in the tablet world, leading analysts to advise against rushing the iPad 3 release amidst weak competition.
Renaissance confirms possible subsidiary sale
Wed, 14th Sep 2011
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Renaissance Corporation in talks to sell its distribution arm, Renaissance Limited, to an interested buyer if the price meets expectations.
Samsung extends dispute with Apple in Europe
Tue, 13th Sep 2011
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Samsung reignites its legal feud with Apple in France over mobile tech patents, following a recent loss in Germany.
Mac sales soaring
Tue, 13th Sep 2011
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Apple set to hit record Mac sales, driven by OS X Lion and updates to MacBook Air and Mac Mini, outshining fading iPod figures, says analyst.
iOS 5 'Golden Master' out soon
Tue, 13th Sep 2011
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Apple's iOS 5 'Golden Master' set for release to assemblers, fuelling speculation of a new iPhone launch in early October.
Architecture critic slams Apple campus
Tue, 13th Sep 2011
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US critic blasts Apple's 'spaceship' campus design, labelling it contradictory and environmentally questionable.
First big change from new Apple CEO
Mon, 12th Sep 2011
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Tim Cook ushers in a new era at Apple with a charitable matching program, notably diverging from Steve Jobs' legacy.
Welcome to the SupaKiwi world
Thu, 8th Sep 2011
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Dive into the SupaKiwi world, a uniquely Kiwi-made game that's taking mobile gaming by storm with its vibrant, challenging adventures.
Are you app-savvy?
Thu, 8th Sep 2011
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In a bid to meet growing user discernment, lacklustre apps fall short as consumers demand more, says Ovum report.
Renaissance result ‘will not be pretty’
Thu, 8th Sep 2011
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Renaissance faces grim earnings due to a 'perfect storm' of challenges, but promises recovery in 2012, says Chairman Giffney.
Spoiled for choice
Thu, 8th Sep 2011
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Aucklanders and Rugby World Cup visitors can enjoy unlimited free wi-fi from CallPlus at 1000 hotspots, outmatching the city's existing service.
Kiwi firm launches user friendly iPhone unified communications system
Tue, 6th Sep 2011
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Vadacom, a Kiwi firm, releases iPhone-friendly VadaXchange Buddy, merging contact centre tools with ease of use, says CEO Igor Portugal.
Apple chases second lost iPhone
Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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Apple embroiled again as a prototype iPhone is left in a San Francisco bar, mirroring last year's fiasco. Is history repeating or is it PR savvy?.
Apple releases iOS 5 beta 7
Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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Apple releases seventh beta of iOS 5, with focus on iCloud support. The company aims to avoid the issues faced with MobileMe in 2008.
Exclusive: iPhone 5 NZ release date
Wed, 31st Aug 2011
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It's been rumoured for months and is well overdue, when will kiwis be able to get their hands on the iPhone 5?.
NZ Domain Name Lookup
Wed, 31st Aug 2011
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FlexiHost launches NZ's sole app for immediate .co.nz and more domain searches, offering swift registration via secure servers. Ideal for on-the-go ideas!.
Analysts back Amazon to take on iPad
Tue, 30th Aug 2011
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Analysts tip Amazon's rumoured tablet as a potential iPad rival, betting on competitive pricing and vast sales to challenge Apple's dominance.
Public the losers in Samsung-Apple dispute
Tue, 30th Aug 2011
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Aussies lose out as Samsung-Apple legal row over patents stalls Galaxy Tab 10.1 launch, with costs likely to hit consumers.
Apple desperate for Jobs' successor to stay
Mon, 29th Aug 2011
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Apple resorts to a hefty $380m stock bonus to ensure Tim Cook remains at the helm, aiming for stability and growth post-Jobs era.
JailbreakMe developer lands Apple internship
Mon, 29th Aug 2011
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Hacker behind JailbreakMe, Nicholas Allegra, bags Apple internship, turning his knack for bypassing iOS restrictions into an opportunity.