Apple stories - Page 139
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.
Mona Simpson's eulogy for Steve Jobs
Mon, 31st Oct 2011
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Mona Simpson's heartfelt eulogy for her brother Steve Jobs, a touching homage, stands out among tributes, capturing his legacy and final moments.
Hackers port Siri onto iPhone 4
Mon, 31st Oct 2011
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Main point of difference in iPhone 4S imported to predecessor device - although not well enough for a public release.
Samsung outsells Apple in smartphones
Fri, 28th Oct 2011
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Samsung trumps Apple in smartphone sales, shipping up to 28 million units, as anticipation for a new iPhone tempers Apple's figures.
Nokia unveils first Windows phones
Thu, 27th Oct 2011
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Nokia launches its first Windows phones, aiming to revive its market stance against Apple and Google, with high hopes pinned on the Lumia models.
Smartphone sales drop
Tue, 25th Oct 2011
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US telcos report a dip in smartphone sales, hinting at a bright spot for Apple's iPhone amid anticipation for the new iPhone 4S.
New chips for MacBook Pro range
Tue, 25th Oct 2011
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Apple enhances MacBook Pro series with new chips, boosting performance and storage across its range. Prices start at $1999.
Siri co-founder leaves Apple
Tue, 25th Oct 2011
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Siri co-founder Dag Kittlaus leaves Apple for personal reasons, aiming to focus on new ventures and family in Chicago.
Steve Jobs book may be Amazon's biggest for 2011
Tue, 25th Oct 2011
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Walter Isaacson's biography of Steve Jobs, released by Simon and Schuster, could top Amazon's 2011 sales chart, reflecting Jobs' profound legacy.
Apple takes iOS 5 on tour
Fri, 21st Oct 2011
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Developers invited to learn about latest operating system from the experts; how far will Australasians have to travel?.
Swearing for charity
Fri, 21st Oct 2011
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SwearJar encourages users to clean up their language on Twitter by donating to Unicef for every swear word tweeted, adding a charitable twist.
Telcos agree to allow payments via phone bills
Fri, 21st Oct 2011
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NZ telcos unite to launch PayforitNZ, allowing phone bill payments for digital purchases, ensuring customer privacy and convenience.
Revelations in Jobs biography
Fri, 21st Oct 2011
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Steve Jobs' meeting with his biological father, and why he delayed surgery on the tumour which finally took his life.
Contractor Expenses - Expense, Mileage tracker and contracting News
Thu, 20th Oct 2011
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★ Simplify tracking and submitting your expense and mileage claims with an app designed specifically for IT Contractors/Freelancers.
Vodafone to offer data cap 'stop sign'
Thu, 20th Oct 2011
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Failsafe cure for frightening phone bills,where customers unwittingly run up monstrous bills while surfing the internet on their smartphones,.
Remembering Steve
Thu, 20th Oct 2011
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Apple honours Steve Jobs with a tribute page and private events, showcasing global condolences and celebrating his legacy.
Google and Samsung unveil iPhone challenger
Wed, 19th Oct 2011
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Google and Samsung challenge iPhone supremacy with the launch of Galaxy Nexus, boasting Android 4.0 and innovative features.
Apple posts quarterly results - Updated
Wed, 19th Oct 2011
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Apple shatters records with Q3 revenue of $28.27bn and net profit of $6.6bn, selling 17M iPhones ahead of the iPhone 4S launch.
iPhone 4S sales top 4 million
Tue, 18th Oct 2011
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Apple's iPhone 4S shatters sales records with 4 million units sold on launch weekend, doubling the previous iPhone 4 record.
One million Bento templates downloaded
Mon, 17th Oct 2011
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Bento's template exchange hits a million downloads, offering over 1070 user-created tools from business management to hobby tracking.
Yoobee GM resigns
Mon, 17th Oct 2011
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Mark Singleton resigns as GM of Yoobee, leaving amidst flagship Britomart store launch. Andrew Howard steps in as interim replacement.