Apple stories - Page 154
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.
Intel unveils new Thunderbolt technology
Fri, 25th Feb 2011
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New PC connection technology can transfer a HD movie in less than 30 seconds - Apple MacBook Pros first to use the new tech.
New MacBook Pros announced
Fri, 25th Feb 2011
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Apple reveals five new faster MacBook Pros boasting Thunderbolt tech and FaceTime HD, starting at NZ$1999. Critics urge waiting for 2012 overhaul.
Orcon releases iPhone broadband usage app
Thu, 24th Feb 2011
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Orcon launches a free iPhone app to help users monitor broadband usage, promising future updates and a pending Android version.
Happy birthday Steve Jobs - the website
Thu, 24th Feb 2011
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Birthday website launched while iPad 2 rumours reach top speed following invites for a special event being sent out.
MagnumMac Founder Murray Wood missing in quake - Updated
Thu, 24th Feb 2011
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MagnumMac founder Murray Wood is presumed dead following the Christchurch earthquake as reports indicate he was in the collapsed CTV building.
Reuters: iPad launch on March 2nd
Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
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Contrary to reports of a delay until June, Apple is said to be preparing an event on March 2nd to launch the new iPad.
MS releases first Windows Phone 7 update
Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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Microsoft rolls out a preliminary update for Windows Phone 7, focusing on improving the software update process, with larger updates coming soon.
Five new MacBook Pros coming Thursday?
Mon, 21st Feb 2011
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It's not confirmed but you might want to hold off on buying that flash new MacBook Pro for another week - just in case.
Android is too geeky for 'pretty girls'
Mon, 21st Feb 2011
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Frank Meehan, CEO of Android handset-maker INQ, says developers should focus on what the cool kids want instead of just the geeks - his words, not ours.
Steve Jobs attends Obama's tech dinner - Updated
Mon, 21st Feb 2011
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Despite reports of ill health, the Apple CEO made it to a very special dinner hosted by US President, Barack Obama.
Barcode generator software - The best trick of business management
Fri, 18th Feb 2011
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Revolutionise your business management with top-notch barcode generator software, enabling easy, colourful label creation for various industries.
Steve Jobs has six weeks to live says National Enquirer
Fri, 18th Feb 2011
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Updated: A US tabloid is claiming that the Apple CEO is stricken with pancreatic cancer and may have just six weeks to live.
Apple Subscriptions spark Federal anti-trust interest - Updated
Fri, 18th Feb 2011
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New rules mean publishers - such as Amazon - can no longer provide in-app links to websites where users can buy content.
iPhone 4 wins Best Mobile Device
Fri, 18th Feb 2011
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The Global Mobile Awards 2011 have been announced from the Mobile World Congress with Apple and Angry Birds taking top honours.
Google launches subs service - undercuts Apple
Fri, 18th Feb 2011
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Google launches One Pass, a direct challenge to Apple by offering publishers a lower fee option at 10% for digital content access.
Sony launches iTunes rival in New Zealand
Fri, 18th Feb 2011
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Sony has launched its snappily titled music streaming service - Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity - in New Zealand.
Windows Phone 7 Connector released for Mac
Thu, 17th Feb 2011
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Bridge the Apple-Microsoft divide: Windows Phone 7 Connector for Mac now out, syncing your tunes and snaps effortlessly.
Apple to make MobileMe free?
Tue, 15th Feb 2011
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Apple may make its MobileMe service free, turning it into a cloud storage hub for photos, music, and videos. A year's subscription currently costs USD $99.
Skype partners with Tomizone
Mon, 14th Feb 2011
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Skype boosts global connectivity, partnering with Tomizone to offer pay-as-you-go Wi-Fi in Australia, NZ, and the South Pacific.
Orcon moves into the South Island
Mon, 14th Feb 2011
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Christchurch and Dunedin now able to sign up for Orcon's telephone and broadband services, Palmerston North and Rotorua next.