Apple stories - Page 159
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.
Mac App Store sees 1m downloads at launch
Mon, 10th Jan 2011
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Apple's Mac App Store hits over 1m downloads on its debut, amid excitement and a reported DRM hack, says CEO Steve Jobs.
Portal 2 set for April release
Mon, 10th Jan 2011
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EA teams up with Valve to distribute the highly anticipated Portal 2, launching April 21st across PS3, 360, PC, and Mac platforms.
App review: Skype
Thu, 30th Dec 2010
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With Skype on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad, you can make and receive calls, and instant message anyone else on Skype, wherever they are in the world.
TechDay's Top Ten of 2010
Fri, 17th Dec 2010
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TechDay's 2010 Top Ten reveals Kiwis' love for Apple, enduring use of Windows XP, and local internet innovation excitement.
Mac App Store dated
Fri, 17th Dec 2010
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Apple sets Jan 7 launch for Mac App Store in 90 countries; aims to revolutionize PC apps market, echoing mobile success.
McDonald's free wi-fi FAQ
Thu, 16th Dec 2010
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Is it secure? Is it really free? Is there a fair use policy? Can staff help you connect? Answers inside - we're lovin' it.
Apple TV, iTunes updates go live
Thu, 16th Dec 2010
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Apple rolls out fixes for Apple TV and iTunes, addressing display and download glitches alongside playback and syncing issues.
How much Apple business will Renaissance keep?
Thu, 16th Dec 2010
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Renaissance set to face hefty losses, with estimates showing a potential slim down to $55-60m in Apple business as Ingram Micro enters the fray.
Video: The Kiwi Computer Challenge
Thu, 16th Dec 2010
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New Zealand launches the Kiwi Computer Challenge to boost IT skills nationwide, aiming for 1 million certified Kiwis by 2015.
2degrees launches all you can eat mobile plan
Wed, 15th Dec 2010
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2degrees offers New Zealanders unlimited national calls for a fixed monthly fee of $149, with no contract required.
Mobile app revenue to rocket 60% by 2014
Wed, 15th Dec 2010
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IDC predicts massive growth in revenues for mobile apps as they move to new platforms such as tablets and TVs.
AspireTel acquires Dot Net
Wed, 15th Dec 2010
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AspireTel expands its horizon by acquiring Dot Net in a strategic move aimed at boosting customer revenues and services.
Clouds will reign in 2011
Wed, 15th Dec 2010
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In 2011, the cloud will transform business operations and IT's role, with CA Technologies leading the charge towards a more agile, secure future.
Windows 8 tablet tipped for CES
Wed, 15th Dec 2010
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Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer January's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is already shaping up to be one to watch.
Official - ‘Keep your number’ ruling extended
Wed, 15th Dec 2010
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New Zealand's Commerce Commission has extended the current arrangement for number portability for another six years.
Simms ticks the OptiPlex box
Wed, 15th Dec 2010
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Simms International broadens its Dell catalogue with OptiPlex desktops, enhancing its offering to authorised resellers from Jan 2011.
Infinity Blade
Tue, 14th Dec 2010
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The #1 grossing iTunes App! IGN's iPhone Game of the Year! NEW FREE CONTENT on the way! See below for more details.
YouTube reveals 2010's most-watched
Tue, 14th Dec 2010
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YouTube's 2010 rewind reveals a global watchlist led by the viral Bed Intruder Song, showcasing the platform's role in shaping digital culture.
Hitachi Data Systems sets up in Adelaide
Tue, 14th Dec 2010
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Hitachi Data Systems expands into Adelaide, opening an office led by newly appointed Chris Clarkson, marking significant growth in Australia.
Google apologises to New Zealanders
Tue, 14th Dec 2010
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Google says sorry to NZ over Wi-Fi data collection, removes equipment from Street View cars following Privacy Commissioner's probe.