Apple stories - Page 127
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.
Ads on mobile devices are the least trusted by consumers: Nielsen
Thu, 12th Apr 2012
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Nielsen's study reveals mobile ads are the least trusted by consumers, with traditional media like TV and newspapers still leading.
News: iTunes overhaul, open source Mac apps, Blu-Ray on the Mac, and more!
Wed, 11th Apr 2012
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As iTunes faces increasing criticism for its bloat, experts call for a revamp. Meanwhile, open source Mac apps thrive, and Blu-Ray support gets a USB boost.
Four more years: iPad to maintain grip on tablet market
Wed, 11th Apr 2012
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Apple's iPad set to lead the tablet market for four more years, buoyed by surging sales and a vibrant app ecosystem, says Gartner.
Instagram for Android tops 5m downloads
Wed, 11th Apr 2012
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Instagram's Android app hits 5m downloads in under a week, becoming Google Play's second top free app as it joins the Facebook family.
News: updated iMacs in June, no updates for Mac Pro users, iCloud overhead, and more!
Tue, 10th Apr 2012
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Rumours are saying that updated iMacs with Ivy Bridge processors are set to launch in June, according to suppliers.
Analyst advises against buying Apple
Tue, 10th Apr 2012
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An analyst at BITG Research has downgraded Apple's stock to 'neutral,' citing telecoms' reluctance to continue heavy iPhone subsidies.
Facebook to pay US$1bn for Instagram
Tue, 10th Apr 2012
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Facebook has acquired Instagram for USD $1 billion, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasising learning from the app's success rather than fully integrating it.
News: Flashback trojan explained, The Witcher for Mac, Bartending, and more!
Mon, 9th Apr 2012
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Macworld has a great article that contains all the info you need to know about Flashback, the Mac trojan that has been getting some press lately.
News: iPanel rumours, LaCie Hub now shipping, Camera RAW update, and more!
Sun, 8th Apr 2012
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Apple eyes the living room with iPanel, LaCie Hub ships for Macs, and Camera RAW update adds Canon 5D Mk III support.
News: MacBook surround sound, manual disinfection of Flashback, iAd Producer 2.1, and more!
Thu, 5th Apr 2012
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Apple explores MacBook surround sound, fights Flashback trojan, updates iAd Producer, and preps for Q2 earnings reveal.
News: FileMaker Pro 12, Apple and iCloud security, syncing iCloud to Dropbox, and more!
Wed, 4th Apr 2012
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FileMaker Pro 12 launches with iOS support and enhanced design features, amid concerns over iCloud's security and decryption practices by Apple.
$2m insurance payout for Renaissance
Wed, 4th Apr 2012
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Renaissance, a Kiwi IT firm, receives over $2m insurance for quake losses, aiding their 'stretched' balance sheet.
Yoobee campus stores to close - Updated
Wed, 4th Apr 2012
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Renaissance confirms the closure of its Yoobee campus stores, leaving staff redundant and students without a dedicated tech outlet at three major universities.
Instagram comes to Android
Wed, 4th Apr 2012
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Instagram launches on Android, bringing its retro photo charm to millions more, despite missing features. Over 430,000 were on the waitlist.
News: anti-glare iMac glass, Mac Flashback trojan, MacBook Air SuperDrive with any Mac, and more!
Tue, 3rd Apr 2012
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Apple may ditch US glass supplier for Taiwanese tech, as anti-glare iMac rumours swirl. Meanwhile, a Mac trojan exploits Java flaw.
Now it's Nokia's turn to target Apple in ads
Tue, 3rd Apr 2012
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Nokia takes a cheeky jab at Apple with a viral campaign, insinuating smartphones have been 'in beta' for years.
News: Lion OS install base, Ashton Kutcher to play Steve Jobs, Lenovo's laptops, and more!
Mon, 2nd Apr 2012
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An online data analytics company is reporting that Mac OS X Lion has a 30 percent share in terms of the Mac install base.
Ashton Kutcher cast in indie Steve Jobs biopic: report
Mon, 2nd Apr 2012
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Ashton Kutcher lands role as young Steve Jobs in indie biopic, aiming to depict Apple founder's early ventures, separate from Sony's project.
Girls Around Me app 'like looking in the window': developer
Mon, 2nd Apr 2012
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Girls Around Me app withdrawn from iTunes, spotlighting hazards of weak Facebook privacy, following a Cult Of Mac exposé.
News: Lion's auto-save, Tim Cook in China, Baldur's Gate coming to the Mac, and more!
Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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Pierre Igot critiques Lion's auto-save, Tim Cook connects with China, and Baldur's Gate set to enchant Mac users, all in today's tech roundup.