Apple stories - Page 165
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.
Renaissance launches 24/7 contact centre
Wed, 27th Oct 2010
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Renaissance debuts around-the-clock contact centre and 'clean room' repair hub in Onehunga, aiming to cater to NZ's diverse business hours.
Vodafone Roaming charges cut
Wed, 27th Oct 2010
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Vodafone introduces simplified roaming rates for customers travelling to the USA, Canada, and South Africa, offering savings of up to 60% on calls.
Adobe: Apple's problem with Flash 'ridiculous'
Wed, 27th Oct 2010
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Adobe CEO dismisses Apple's Flash concerns as ridiculous, champions open technologies at Adobe MAX 2010 amidst Android and RIM support.
Cyclone becomes NZ Apple partner
Tue, 26th Oct 2010
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Cyclone Computers partners with Apple as an Authorised Education Reseller, aiming to enhance digital learning in NZ schools with MacBooks and iPads.
Your Venue
Tue, 26th Oct 2010
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Discover the best places to eat, drink, and listen to bands in New Zealand with 'Your Venue' - the ultimate guide to venue specials and deals!.
Renaissance rebrands YooBee - what went wrong?
Fri, 22nd Oct 2010
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Renaissance quickly rebrands YooBee amid speculation and seeks a 'grown up' image, leaving questions about feedback and the future.
RIM: Customers are tired of being told what to think by Apple
Fri, 22nd Oct 2010
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Apple CEO predicts that 7” tablets will fail, but RIM’s Co-CEO disagrees, saying they will be a big portion of the market.
New MacBook Air ditches hard drive
Thu, 21st Oct 2010
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Apple's MacBook Air gets a major upgrade, ditching hard drives for faster, lighter solid state storage. Starts at NZ$1699.
Mac App Store live within 90 days
Thu, 21st Oct 2010
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Apple to launch Mac App Store within 90 days, ahead of the next winter's OS X Lion release, featuring new apps and enhanced user experience.
FaceTime comes to Mac
Thu, 21st Oct 2010
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Apple launches FaceTime for Mac in public beta, enabling seamless video calls between Macs, iPhone 4, and iPod touch users.
DataMan - Real Time Data Usage Manager with Geotag
Thu, 21st Oct 2010
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DataMan launches, offering real-time monitoring and geotagging of iPhone data usage to prevent overage charges for users on limited plans.
Angry Birds Halloween
Thu, 21st Oct 2010
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This Halloween, Angry Birds is back with a spooktacular edition, featuring 45 levels of pig and pumpkin-smashing mayhem. Prepare for frightful fun!.
Jobs: 7” tablets will be dead on arrival
Wed, 20th Oct 2010
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Steve Jobs predicts the demise of 7” tablets as iPad sales are expected to reach 19.5 million units this year.
Steve Jobs hijacks Apple earnings call - transcript
Tue, 19th Oct 2010
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Steve Jobs interrupts Apple's earnings call to share his thoughts on rivals RIM, Google, and upcoming tablets.
Apple reports record US$4 billion profit
Tue, 19th Oct 2010
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Apple slashes records with a staggering £4.31 billion profit in Q4, showcasing a triumphant year with iPhone sales up by 91%.
Gartner: 208 million tablets by 2014
Tue, 19th Oct 2010
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Business and consumer tablet market to explode at the expense of e-readers, gaming devices and other media players.
Adobe unveils new Acrobat X solutions
Tue, 19th Oct 2010
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Adobe launches Acrobat X, offering new user interface and enhanced collaboration features, revolutionising workflows for knowledge workers.
PriceMe iPhone Shopping App
Tue, 19th Oct 2010
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Kiwi consumers can now compare prices and products on-the-go with the PriceMe iPhone app, revolutionising shopping in New Zealand.
Vodafone account app goes live
Mon, 18th Oct 2010
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Vodafone unveils a new iPhone app for customers to manage accounts, promising easy balance checks and payment options.
Sales of virtual goods overtake advertising
Mon, 18th Oct 2010
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Advertising agencies blamed for sales of virtual goods overtake advertising in top categories on Apple's iOS platform.