Apple stories - Page 78
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 e-wallet patent paves way for i-Wallet innovation...
Fri, 17th Jan 2014
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iPhone users could soon be paying for coffees via their smartphones following news Cupertino has issued a patent application for an e-wallet system.
Open Sesame - The iTunes of eLearning
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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e-learning
New technologies are continually making it easier than ever before to distribute and share learning content with businesses rushing to capitalise.
Renaissance on the rocks amid yo-yo Yoobee sale
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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Renaissance chairman Colin Giffney reveals a turbulent future as the company proposes selling the Yoobee School of Design to ACG for NZD $14 million.
Apple snaps up Aussie app maker
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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Apple acquires photo startup SnappyLabs, known for its SnappyCam app, to enhance camera technology for its devices.
Profits galore as Kiwi business confidence soars
Tue, 14th Jan 2014
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Kiwi firms hit 20-year optimism high, eyeing more jobs and profit, as NZIER flags nationwide economic upswing.
Poetic Apple ad turns the Air serious
Tue, 14th Jan 2014
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Apple's new iPad Air advert, narrated by Robin Williams, showcases the device's capabilities through a poetic recital.
SteelSeries Stratus wireless controller changes the game
Mon, 13th Jan 2014
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digital entertainment
SteelSeries launches the Stratus, the first iOS 7 wireless controller, revolutionizing mobile gaming with console-style play on Apple devices.
Will iWatch designs be based on current iPhone range?
Mon, 13th Jan 2014
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Rumours swirl about Apple's mysterious iWatch, with designer Martin Hajek sparking interest through colourful concepts inspired by the iPhone 5c and 5s.
Gartner: Apple is not a retailer
Fri, 10th Jan 2014
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analyst report
Apple is not a retailer, says industry journal. While Apple's stores may be successful, they are fundamentally different from traditional retailers.
App Store sales smashed US$10 billion mark in 2013
Thu, 9th Jan 2014
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apps
Apple's App Store exceeded $10 billion in sales in 2013, with December's $1 billion making it the most lucrative month ever.
Android out in front as device market braces for 2.5 billion unit sales
Wed, 8th Jan 2014
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Android leads as global device sales approach 2.5 billion, with emerging markets driving growth and mobile phones dominating shipments.
The adventures of Apple’s Thin Thin iPhone 6…
Tue, 7th Jan 2014
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Apple's unveiling an ultra-thin iPhone 6 at just 6mm, sparking debate on design innovation so soon after the iPhone 5S release.
Wearable device shipments set for ten-fold market increase
Mon, 6th Jan 2014
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Juniper Research predicts a ten-fold increase in wearable device shipments by 2018, driven by new product launches and rising consumer awareness.
4.6m Snapchat users hacked
Fri, 3rd Jan 2014
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Snapchat security breach results in 4.6 million user accounts being hacked with information available for download.
Six ways to make your inbox better this year...
Fri, 3rd Jan 2014
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email
Email is often seen as an aging rock star struggling for relevance in an age of fresh-faced pop sensations like social networking.
Gartner: Word of the next year...
Mon, 30th Dec 2013
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analyst report
From 'Selfie' to 'Airbnb': How social and tech trends are shaping our language, highlighting a shift towards hyper-personalization.
Social media scammers to double holiday profit
Mon, 30th Dec 2013
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Holiday season alert: Scammers set to double profits on social media with a surge in Christmas and charity scams. Stay vigilant online.
Wearable tech deluge poses workplace challenges and opportunities
Sat, 28th Dec 2013
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Wearable tech revolution set to reshape UK workplaces, bringing unparalleled challenges and opportunities for security and efficiency.
Technology's worst Xmas cracker jokes...!
Wed, 25th Dec 2013
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Unwrap a digital chuckle with TechDay's list of tech's worst Christmas cracker jokes, poking fun from Apple to BlackBerry. Merry LOLs!.
Skip the queues this Boxing Day thanks to Dick Smith
Tue, 24th Dec 2013
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Dick Smith revolutionizes Boxing Day shopping with a scan-to-buy app, enabling customers to dodge queues and shop from ads directly.