Apple stories - Page 70
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.
iOS security flaw: Are you Sirious?
Tue, 20th May 2014
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A new security breach has been discovered in iOS 7.1, allowing hackers to access contact lists without having to unlock the actual iPhone device.
Apple and Google call patent war truce
Mon, 19th May 2014
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ios
For those managing to keep up with the growing complexity of patent lawsuits, a truce has been called; between warring rivals Apple and Google.
Review: Livescribe 3 smartpen
Mon, 19th May 2014
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digital entertainment
With the proliferation of connected devices, how can the Lightscribe help replace the humble pen? What value does it offer?.
Channel unrest, businesses on the brink and a backlash for Booth Babes...
Mon, 19th May 2014
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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
NZ's tech market faces upheaval: Microsoft to cut fees, businesses teeter on edge, and a final say on booth babes controversy.
Auckland's heart to beat smarter with new intelligent app
Sat, 17th May 2014
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apps
Auckland set to introduce a smart app, making it NZ's first city to provide a personalised, real-time CBD experience for visitors. Launching mid-June.
Kiwa Digital delivers iconic tale through sign language
Fri, 16th May 2014
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smartphones
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ios
Children with hearing impairments are now able to enjoy one of New Zealand’s favourite stories, Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy, as a digital book.
Photo-stop! Adobe Creative Cloud suffers major outage...
Fri, 16th May 2014
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Adobe has reported that its Creative Cloud online service is down, leaving users without access to Photoshop and InDesign among other applications.
How many minutes per day do you use your smartphone?
Thu, 15th May 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Smartphone usage has nearly doubled with consumers now spending 195 minutes a day on their devices, double from 2011.
iOS Review: Domino's Pizza
Wed, 14th May 2014
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
A switch from Hell Pizza, our journalist explores the Domino's Pizza iOS app, praising its extensive menu, ease of navigation, and real-time order tracking.
More on me: Graham Prentice, Cyclone Computers
Wed, 14th May 2014
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While he’s the GM of the Apple Division/All of Government at Cyclone Computers, Graham Prentice says he doesn’t work in technology.
Apple to unveil iPhone 6 one month early…
Wed, 14th May 2014
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Apple will unveil the eagerly anticipated iPhone 6 a month earlier than expected, according to recently released Taiwanese media reports.
Tinder - is it all it's cracked up to be?
Tue, 13th May 2014
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reviews
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personal computing devices
Tinder's allure tested: Does it charm or disappoint in the digital dating scene? Insights reveal mixed experiences.
Dr Dre celebrates as Apple nears US$3.2 billion Beats acquisition
Tue, 13th May 2014
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Apple set to acquire Beats Electronics in a $3.2bn deal, their largest ever acquisition, according to reports.
Has Apple missed a Beat with mega-bucks acquisition?
Tue, 13th May 2014
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Apple set to acquire Beats in $3.2bn deal, says Martin Scott, Head of Analysys Mason's Consumer Services Research.
Wearable tech: $50 billion investment frenzy
Mon, 12th May 2014
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Tech giants dive into a $50 billion race for wearable tech supremacy, banking on devices to be the next big market breakthrough.
In the spotlight: Spotify
Mon, 12th May 2014
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The best thing about Spotify is simply how easy it is to use and how easy it is to get your favourite music, new or old, right on your device.
Struggling Renaissance set to appoint liquidator
Fri, 9th May 2014
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renaissance
Renaissance inches towards liquidation, planning to unite with subsidiaries for a smoother process, as CFO reveals disengagement from potential backers.
Voice Control: Why Apple, Google and Microsoft need to fight back
Thu, 8th May 2014
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Digital platform providers are competing to find the next big method to grab consumers' attention: voice control and monitoring.
Apple and the inevitability of disruption…
Wed, 7th May 2014
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Apple and Starbucks are eyeing the mobile payment market, but will they truly disrupt the way we pay? Analyst James Wester weighs in.
Samsung leads smartphone sales but is Lenovo / Motorola the winning team?
Wed, 7th May 2014
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Juniper Research estimates that the combined Motorola-Lenovo smartphone shipments for Q1 2013 exceeded 20 million, putting the joint entity into a third place.