Apple stories - Page 133
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.
News: Apple's iTV, updated UI resources in 10.7.3, Droplr for Mac, and more!
Tue, 7th Feb 2012
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Canadian telecoms get early access to Apple's iTV, controlled by voice and gestures, alongside macOS 10.7.3 UI updates and new Mac apps.
Is this Samsung’s last Apple laugh?
Tue, 7th Feb 2012
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Samsung's Superbowl ad may mark the final jibe at Apple, showcasing fans switching to Galaxy Note in a $10.5m spectacle. Will this end the rivalry?.
Apple's iBooks Author EULA fix
Tue, 7th Feb 2012
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Apple revises iBooks Author EULA after backlash, ensuring creators retain rights to content not in .ibooks format.
News: Apple violates FRAND patents, Motorola gets patent ruling, Apple's donations, and more!
Mon, 6th Feb 2012
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Two big stories surrounding Motorola and Apple this morning, all to do with patents, injunctions, and other fun legal proceedings.
News: Apple clarifies iBooks Author EULA, updated Snow Leopard update, Clarify, and more!
Sun, 5th Feb 2012
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Apple has updated the EULA of iBooks Author in order to clear the air surrounding the terms by which iBooks are to be sold.
Steve Jobs Android ad: homage or horror?
Fri, 3rd Feb 2012
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A Taiwanese firm's ad with a Steve Jobs lookalike promoting an Android product has sparked outrage for tastelessness.
Writer quashes talk of February Apple event
Fri, 3rd Feb 2012
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Noted tech myth-buster derails rumors of an unusual Apple event in February, stating no such gathering will occur.
News: Passware FileVault cracking, Mac OS X 10.7.3 released, the Apple iTV, and more!
Thu, 2nd Feb 2012
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A company called Passware has revealed they can crack Lion's full-disk encryption as used in FileVault 2 in under an hour.
Apple takes teaching to new heights
Thu, 2nd Feb 2012
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Apple's iBooks Author revolutionises education, enabling tailored teaching content for students, fostering a more individualised learning experience.
Facebook takes first step towards IPO - Updated
Thu, 2nd Feb 2012
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Facebook announces its first step towards IPO, aiming for a US$5 billion public offering, amidst investor caution and scam warnings.
News: Final Cut Pro X update, ZFS on the Mac, scanning to the cloud, and more!
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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Apple has released a significant update to Final Cut Pro X that adds a few features in order to play catch up with some of the features requested by video pros.
Samsung ousts Apple
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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Samsung, Fuji Xerox and LED monitors have come out on top in three IDC reports on the New Zealand and Australian markets in Q3 2011.
GrabOne launches instant deals
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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GrabOne Instant debuts in Auckland, offering real-time deals to boost local businesses and let shoppers snag bargains on the go.
App of the Week: Rdio & Brancott Estate
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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For those a little less inclined to look ridiculous, you can simply select the option to match your wine with the right dish.
The power of true mobility
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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NZ workers increasingly turn to smartphones for business, promising boosted productivity and revamped IT models, reveals Unisys survey.
Apple’s new retail boss
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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John Browett steps in as Apple’s new retail chief, inheriting the challenge of maintaining success amid fewer stores and an expanding Chinese market.
Does tech retailing have a future?
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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Woolworths is closing 100 Dick Smith stores and selling the rest, raising doubts about the future of brick-and-mortar tech retailing as online sales surge.
News: Airport Utility updated, MacBook Air LandingZone, Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, and more!
Tue, 31st Jan 2012
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Apple has released an updated version of their AirPort Utility for Lion, and now it looks very much like its iOS counterpart.
From forest floor to non-sexy speech - Updated
Tue, 31st Jan 2012
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NZ's TranscribeMe innovates with non-sexy, precise transcription from forest origins to global market shake-up, offering a unique US$1/min service.
'On this, you have my word': Tim Cook
Tue, 31st Jan 2012
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Apple pre-empted the report a few weeks ago when it released its Supplier Code of Conduct and 2012 Progress Report.