Apple stories - Page 153
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.
iOS 4.3 launches early - out now
Thu, 10th Mar 2011
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Free update brings a faster Safari, iTunes Home Sharing, AirPlay improvements and personal hotspots to your i device.
Google Instant out now on Android, iOS
Wed, 9th Mar 2011
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Google Instant Previews now hit Android and iOS, offering a faster way to search across 38 languages. Spot the right content without back-and-forth navigation.
MacBook Air ships one million in one quarter
Tue, 8th Mar 2011
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Apple's MacBook Air sales soar, shipping 1.1 million units in the last quarter, far exceeding analyst expectations.
Ingram signs Kanex exclusivity deal for NZ Mac users
Tue, 8th Mar 2011
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Kanex portfolio to feature a range of products that enhance connectivity between Mac and audio-visual display equipment.
Renaissance issues Murray Wood statement
Tue, 8th Mar 2011
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Renaissance mourns the tragic death of board member Murray Wood, a victim of the Christchurch earthquake, extending deep sympathies to his family.
BlackBerry Messenger app for Android, iOS?
Mon, 7th Mar 2011
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Research In Motion is said to be working on Android and iPhone versions of its proprietary instant messenger app.
NZ iPad 2 launch isn't March 25th - retail
Fri, 4th Mar 2011
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Despite Apple saying it's March 25th in New Zealand, both YooBee/MagnumMac and JB say iPad 2's launch date is unconfirmed.
PC demand to drop in the face of iPad 2
Fri, 4th Mar 2011
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iPad and other tablets will redefine the PC's position following a loss in consumer enthusiasm for mobile PCs, says analysts.
Twitter tweaked for iPhone, iPad
Fri, 4th Mar 2011
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New updates includes easier uploading of photos, autocomplete for @usernames and hashtags and an iOS exclusive Quick Bar. Oh and 'promoted trends'...
Entire Random House catalogue now on iBooks
Fri, 4th Mar 2011
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Random House's full catalogue of 17,000 ebooks lands in Apple's iBookstore, marking a major expansion in digital reading options.
Renaissance distribution continues to shrink
Thu, 3rd Mar 2011
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Renaissance shifts away from distribution, seeking to 'own' the customer; Chairman Colin Giffney outlines mixed results but sees right direction.
Space Wolves
Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
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The Space Wolves are here! Help Royston the friendly Space Engineer rid his planets of the mischievous Space Wolves by slinging Silver balls at them.
Ex-Apple manager pleads guilty to fraud
Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
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Former global supply manager, Paul Devine, admits taking bribes in return for giving information that led to manufacturers winning Apple contracts.
Does Apple's key designer want out?
Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
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Jonathan Ive, Apple's Senior VP of Industrial Design and the man responsible for the iPod, is said to be eyeing a move back to the UK.
Google 'vastly improves' Microsoft Office
Mon, 28th Feb 2011
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New Cloud Connect service will teach your old docs new tricks, says Google. No plans for a Mac release though.
Verizon iPhone 4 also has death grip issues
Mon, 28th Feb 2011
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Consumer Reports says that the new Verizon iPhone 4 suffers the same reception problems as the original model, only now you don't get a free case.
Kiwi app devs support New Zealand Red Cross appeal
Mon, 28th Feb 2011
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Kiwi app developers rally together to support Christchurch earthquake victims with proceeds from app sales. 100% goes to New Zealand Red Cross.
Apple releases Mac OS X Lion dev preview
Mon, 28th Feb 2011
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Apple unveils Mac OS X Lion dev preview, integrating iPad's best features for a transformative Mac experience says Philip Schiller.
Game review: Woolcraft
Fri, 25th Feb 2011
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The cutest sheeps in the world are lost and the owner misses her beloved ones! Its up to you to guide the sheeps with logic, digging and crafting.
Orcon customers report usage meter issues
Fri, 25th Feb 2011
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Orcon halts broadband usage count for affected customers amidst reports of meter inaccuracies, promising a system redesign.