Apple stories - Page 102
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.
Is Apple CEO Cook smoked?
Mon, 22nd Apr 2013
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Wall Street sources say Apple executives are secretly searching for a new CEO in a bid to turn around company fortunes.
Standing online to see the phone tonight, and it’s a Samsung, no iPhone
Mon, 22nd Apr 2013
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Kiwis queue online for Samsung's Galaxy S4 launch, sidestepping the cold campouts for a shot at winning big, all from home comfort.
Microsoft hunts down Apple in iPad Mini market
Mon, 22nd Apr 2013
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Microsoft gears up to challenge Apple's iPad Mini, revealing plans for new Windows-powered devices set to hit the market in the coming months.
Now playing: Twitter #music
Fri, 19th Apr 2013
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Twitter launches #music, a new service using tweet trends to find your next favourite track, transforming how we discover music online.
Apple stock slumps to 52-week low
Thu, 18th Apr 2013
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Apple shares nosedive to a 52-week low under US$400, roiled by a bleak forecast from a key supplier, sparking market jitters.
iTunes: 10 years on, still going strong
Thu, 18th Apr 2013
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Apple will celebrate the anniversary of its iTunes Store next week, as it continues to lead the market in digital music downloads.
No antivirus risks 25% of PCs
Thu, 18th Apr 2013
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In either an act of increased scaremongering, or genuine concern, Microsoft says a quarter of computers are at risk for not using up-to-date antivirus software.
Windows 8 not all to blame for PC slump
Wed, 17th Apr 2013
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Windows 8 isn't solely at fault for PC decline, says NPD Group, pointing to OEM pricing challenges in a contested market.
Heigh ho, heigh ho, it’s off to make the iPhone we go
Tue, 16th Apr 2013
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Apple manufacturer Foxconn ramps up recruitment efforts, believed to be in preparation for the launch of the new iPhone later this year.
Rogue trader guilty of billion-dollar iFraud
Tue, 16th Apr 2013
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Trader pleads guilty to charges of fraud and conspiracy following the dodgy purchase of around US$1billion of Apple stock.
Watch this space… Windows for your wrist
Tue, 16th Apr 2013
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Microsoft may soon join the smartwatch race, challenging Apple and Samsung. Can the tech titan make its mark or is it too late?.
Samsung Galaxy S4 set for NZ debut
Mon, 15th Apr 2013
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Kiwis to be world's first to get Samsung Galaxy S4 from April 27; available in Black Mist and White Frost at leading NZ retailers.
Are intimate devices the future?
Mon, 15th Apr 2013
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Apple board member says intimate technology is the way forward, highlighting the iWatch and Google Glass as market drivers.
Deezey does it for tailor made music site
Mon, 15th Apr 2013
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Deezer launches in NZ with localised music curation, aiming to transform music streaming with over 22 million tracks and unique editorial insight.
Geeks on Wheels are the real IT deal
Sat, 13th Apr 2013
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Geeks on Wheels bring IT support to Kiwi doorsteps, solving computer woes nationwide with their mobile tech squad.
Samsung's Mega addition hits market middle ground
Fri, 12th Apr 2013
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In a world where smaller is better, Samsung's new over-sized smartphone blurs the lines between phone and tablet further.
PC sales stall as Windows 8 struggles
Thu, 11th Apr 2013
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PC shipments post the steepest decline on record during a single quarter, as buyers seemingly move away from Microsoft's Windows 8 PC software.
Kiwis shop smart…with their mobiles
Thu, 11th Apr 2013
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When it comes to mobile shopping and making payments from their mobile, Kiwis are amongst the best in the world.
Like to buy music? 200m Pandora fans say rent
Wed, 10th Apr 2013
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Kiwis help internet radio service hit milestone user base, signalling a preference for renting music over buying it.
4G LTE for you and me this October
Tue, 9th Apr 2013
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Telecom New Zealand reveals it will have 4G LTE live on a large part of its Smartphone Network in Auckland by October.