Apple stories - Page 146
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 shares reach $400
Thu, 28th Jul 2011
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Apple shares surpass $400, positioning the tech giant as the world's second-most valuable company, trailing only Exxon-Mobil, amid new product buzz.
Apple to offer large, thin laptops by Christmas
Thu, 28th Jul 2011
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Apple gears up to unveil an ultra-thin, large-screen laptop by Christmas, bridging the gap between its MacBook Air and Pro models.
Microsoft releases OneNote for iPhone in NZ
Thu, 28th Jul 2011
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Microsoft's OneNote app now graces iPhones in NZ and other countries, with Microsoft aiming for wider Office suite accessibility.
Apple among Hulu tyre-kickers
Tue, 26th Jul 2011
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Apple eyes Hulu, sparking debates on its potential acquisition to bolster iTunes and challenge Netflix, despite brand operation differences.
US telco preps for iPhone5
Tue, 26th Jul 2011
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In a lead-up to the anticipated early September release of iPhone 5, AT&T gears up for increased store traffic by fast-tracking staff training.
Seek Mobile goes from 0 to 100,000 in six months
Mon, 25th Jul 2011
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Seek Mobile revolutionises NZ job search, hitting 100k searches in 6 months with its mobile-friendly service, offering convenience and discretion.
Apple delivers advanced Lion for iCloud tests
Mon, 25th Jul 2011
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Apple bypasses 10.7.1 to release Lion 10.7.2 for iCloud testing, focusing on refining its cloud service ahead of market launch.
Over 1 million Lion downloads
Fri, 22nd Jul 2011
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Apple's OS X Lion roars to over 1 million downloads on its first day, impressing even the tech giant amid calls for cash reserve decisions.
Apple posts best quarter ever
Wed, 20th Jul 2011
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Apple smashes records with a historic £7.31bn profit, buoyed by soaring iPhone and iPad sales, and gears up for Mac OS X Lion release.
Daily deal site hits the iPhone
Tue, 19th Jul 2011
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Groupon launches an iPhone app, letting users snag deals directly and redeem via their screen, ideal for on-the-go savings worldwide.
Parents asked to purchase iPad 2
Tue, 19th Jul 2011
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Orewa College in Auckland sparks debate by asking Year 9 parents to buy iPad 2s for enhanced learning, amid concerns over cost.
Mac sales likely to exceed expectations
Tue, 19th Jul 2011
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Analysts predict surging Mac sales as Apple set to announce impressive $24.75bn earnings, eclipsing forecasts. Full report due tomorrow.
Adventure photographer to speak at Yoobee
Mon, 18th Jul 2011
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Tonight at Yoobee Newmarket, adventure lensman Tony Harrington shares how tech reshapes photography, drawing on his globe-trotting exploits.
Macs and PCs working together
Tue, 12th Jul 2011
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Parallels Desktop 6 for Mac makes Macs and PCs collaborators, with over 50% of Fortune Global 200 firms adopting it for seamless workflow.
Nortel patent purchase approved
Tue, 12th Jul 2011
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A consortium of tech giants, including Apple and Microsoft, wins Nortel patents for $4.5 billion, outbidding Google in a key patent war victory.
An App a day keeps the doctor away
Tue, 12th Jul 2011
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Apple celebrates hitting 15 billion App Store downloads, a milestone achieved in just six months, underscoring the platform's unprecedented success.
Signs point to Lion release this Thursday
Mon, 11th Jul 2011
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Apple fans gear up as the release of OS X Lion, along with upgraded MacBook Airs, is strongly tipped for this Thursday.
Smartphones hitch final ride into space
Mon, 11th Jul 2011
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Smartphones head to space aboard Atlantis for scientific experiments, marking a cosmic leap in tech's universal journey.
Is the laptop dead?
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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There was a time when owning a laptop was uncommon and typically restricted to business people who travelled a lot for work.
Tablet growth predicted despite post-Xmas dip
Tue, 28th Jun 2011
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Tablet market in New Zealand and Australia set to grow, with IDC predicting doubling in shipments despite slow first quarter. Android market could triple.