Apple stories - Page 107
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.
Apple, Samsung and the great pretenders
Fri, 8th Feb 2013
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Apple and Samsung assert their mobile market dominance in 2012, seizing 103% of profits while rivals falter, according to Canaccord Genuity.
iAm Phillip Lupke - Apple’s new best friend
Thu, 7th Feb 2013
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itunes
Phillip Lupke becomes Apple's latest icon by downloading iTunes' 25 billionth song, earning a €10,000 gift card in a historic moment.
Mini wait for iPad shipping
Tue, 5th Feb 2013
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iPad mini shipment times improve in the US, dropping to 1-3 days, while Europe sees a modest decrease to 3-5 days despite global demand.
Samsung Super Bowl ad steals the show
Tue, 5th Feb 2013
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Samsung steals the spotlight with a $15m Super Bowl ad, taking aim at rival Apple and wowing viewers with its comedic banter.
iPhone 5 Jailbreak set for release
Tue, 5th Feb 2013
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After months of anticipation, Evad3rs plans to release Evasi0n today, the first untethered jailbreak for iPhone 5, expanding iOS device freedom.
Samsung slowly strengthens smartphone market share
Mon, 4th Feb 2013
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Samsung narrows Apple's lead in the smartphone race, now holding 30% market share against Apple's 39%, according to The NPD Group.
Lenovo set for Apple and Samsung mobile wars
Mon, 4th Feb 2013
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Lenovo gears up to challenge Apple and Samsung in the mobile sector, flaunting a 34% profit surge and record sales.
New Zealand's Enterprise Tech Summary: Week ending Sat 2nd Feb 2013
Sat, 2nd Feb 2013
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Another exciting week has wrapped up here at NZET, Here's a summary of the news stories that were biggest in NZ this week.
Apple leads the market as tablet shipments soar
Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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iPad once again leads the way as worldwide tablet shipments outpaced predictions, hitting a record total of 52.5 million units.
Apple increases iPad memory to 128GB
Wed, 30th Jan 2013
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Apple unveils a 128GB iPad, doubling storage capacity to better serve enterprises, educators, and creatives. Available from 5 February starting at NZD $1,179.
Business is back on the Mac
Wed, 30th Jan 2013
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MYOB transforms Mac accounting for NZ firms with updated AccountEdge suite, bringing fresh features and Dropbox backup for easier financial management.
Apple updates iOS to 6.1
Wed, 30th Jan 2013
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Apple's latest iOS 6.1 update boosts LTE support globally, aiming to make it history's most popular OS. Over 300 million devices could upgrade.
Samsung succeeds as Apple's acceleration slows
Wed, 30th Jan 2013
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Samsung outpaces Apple with a 42% growth and 63 million smartphones shipped in Q4, challenging Apple to innovate further amidst stiff competition.
Wozniak questions jOBs accuracy
Wed, 30th Jan 2013
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technology gifts
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak disputes accuracy of new Steve Jobs film, questioning depiction of early computer building scene.
Securing Your Holiday Tech Gifts - Mac OS Guide
Tue, 29th Jan 2013
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chillisoft
If you recently acquired an Apple Mac computer there are several simple steps you can take to protect your new machine.
Kiwi firm behind Anne Frank Diary iPad App
Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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New Zealand firm breaks new ground with the global launch of The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank as an interactive iPad app.
Netflix surprises as Apple disappoints
Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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Netflix shares soared 37.5% on surprise profits, driving Wall Street higher, while Apple's disappointing results dragged Nasdaq down 0.47%.
Sony tackles Apple with tablet release
Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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Struggling electronics company set to introduce a new tablet computer in Japan this year, in direct competition with Apple and Samsung.
Record Apple results still miss the mark
Thu, 24th Jan 2013
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Apple posted record quarterly revenue of USD $54.5 billion but missed Wall Street’s expectations, with iPhone sales below targets causing a 4% share drop.
Renaissance rising up through the ashes
Wed, 23rd Jan 2013
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renaissance
Renaissance Corp, after a ghastly year of upheaval, sets eyes on a comeback, aiming for a new normal with a focus on retail and education.