Apple stories - Page 149
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.
Rumour: new MacBook Air for June or July
Thu, 19th May 2011
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Rumoured refresh: New MacBook Airs with Sandy Bridge processors and Thunderbolt ports may launch in June/July, Taiwanese blog discloses.
Rumour: Apple to bring NFC tech to iOS?
Wed, 18th May 2011
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Apple may introduce NFC tech in iOS devices, aligning with trends in contactless payments and bolstering its retail capabilities.
Big names join forces to fight Apple trademark
Wed, 18th May 2011
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Tech giants Microsoft, Nokia, HTC, and Sony Ericsson join Amazon in challenging Apple's 'App Store' trademark in Europe as too generic.
Facebook fad claims first victim
Tue, 17th May 2011
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Planking - the most popular 'sport' you've probably never heard of - has gained notoriety after an attempted planking ended in death.
Outsource everyday errands via iPhone
Mon, 16th May 2011
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AirRun app transforms your iPhone into a virtual assistant, allowing you to outsource errands to locals keen to earn. Say goodbye to undone tasks!.
Pocket Butterflies
Mon, 16th May 2011
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Get hooked on the addictive butterfly breeding game with over 12,000 species to choose from and unique features to gift and visit friends' habitats.
Twitter for Mac's first major update
Fri, 13th May 2011
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Twitter for Mac revamps with its first major update, introducing multitasking with multiple timelines, enhanced DMs, and more user-friendly features.
Now Accept Payments From Your Smartphone With the Pay Anywhere App
Tue, 10th May 2011
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Pay Anywhere is a free app and free credit card reader that transforms your Apple device into a mobile credit card terminal.
Microsoft rumoured to be close to Skype deal - Updated
Tue, 10th May 2011
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Rumours have been swirling around potential acquisitions and/or deals with Skype - now Microsoft may have swooped in with a lot of cash.
Workers allege mistreatment at iPad factories
Mon, 9th May 2011
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Working conditions at two Chinese iPad manufacturing plants don't seem to have improved, despite media attention after a swathe of suicides last year.
Pilot a gaming drone with an iPhone app
Fri, 6th May 2011
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Control drones with your iPhone! Parrot's AR.Drone brings aerial battles to life via app connectivity. Ideal for tech enthusiasts, not gamers.
Review: Portal 2 (single player)
Thu, 5th May 2011
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Valve demonstrates how the difficult follow-up to one of this generation's most novel and innovative games should be done.
Closed doors for Yoobee in New Plymouth
Wed, 4th May 2011
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Yoobee (formerly Magnum Mac) closed up shop at its New Plymouth store recently, as a result of location-based re-evaluation according to CEO Webb.
Macs face first virus threat
Wed, 4th May 2011
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Macs face unprecedented virus threat with OSX/MacDefender.A, tricking users with bogus malware scans. A concerning first for Apple devotees.
Apple Announces New iMacs - Updated
Wed, 4th May 2011
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Apple unveils upgraded iMacs with Quad-Core i5, HD FaceTime camera, and Thunderbolt connectors, enhancing performance and connectivity.
OSX users finally get Canary
Tue, 3rd May 2011
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Mac users can now test Chrome Canary, a pre-Dev browser version for those who don't mind bugs in exchange for early features.
Safari and Chrome make gains in browser wars
Tue, 3rd May 2011
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Amid the browser battles, Safari and Chrome surge as IE and Firefox lose ground, despite their latest updates.
Drama over leaked Google emails
Mon, 2nd May 2011
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Google caught in storm as leaked emails reveal the critical role of location data in their strategy amid a $50m lawsuit.
New features for new iMacs next week
Mon, 2nd May 2011
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Apple set to unveil new iMacs next week, featuring Intel's latest processors and the revolutionary Thunderbolt port.
Fruit Ninja headed to Kinect?
Fri, 29th Apr 2011
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Rumours swirl as Fruit Ninja, the famed mobile game, may be slicing its way onto Kinect, hints a Korean classification board.