Apple stories - Page 80
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.
Review: Logitech Ultimate Ears BOOM
Mon, 9th Dec 2013
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Logitech's UE BOOM shines in review, offering portability, 360 sound, and a durable design ideal for summer outings. Score: 4/5.
Review: MacBook Pro Retina 13' (Late 2013)
Mon, 9th Dec 2013
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TechDay's review of the late 2013 MacBook Pro Retina 13 lauds its build and performance but baulks at the steep price.
Kiwis urged to consider 'privacy balance'
Thu, 5th Dec 2013
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
If the Edward Snowden situation has taught us one thing, it might be that privacy is very often just an illusion.
Apple lures Samsung customers with iPhone 5C…
Tue, 3rd Dec 2013
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Apple's iPhone 5C is luring customers away from Samsung and LG, according to technology strategist firm Kantar Worldpanel ComTech.
“Wait a minute…The Internet knows more about me than my own mother?”
Tue, 3rd Dec 2013
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cybersecurity
As privacy concerns spike, individuals start prioritising data protection in 2014 while scammers exploit every niche in the digital world.
Mega launches iOS app
Mon, 2nd Dec 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apps
Kim Dotcom's Mega has now introduced an iOS app, facilitating file management the go, following its Android version's success.
Farewell to analogue as digital switchover completed
Mon, 2nd Dec 2013
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apple
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government
NZ bids adieu to analogue TV, embracing digital era with final switch-off led by Minister Craig Foss. A 60-year legacy ends, ushering in advanced broadband.
Struggling Renaissance suffers $1.6m annual loss
Mon, 2nd Dec 2013
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renaissance
Renaissance reports net operating loss of $1.68 million, blamed on depreciation, interest expense, and store closures.
Renaissance reveals changes to ACG education business deal
Mon, 2nd Dec 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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renaissance
Renaissance and Academic Colleges Group adjust their agreement so that the transaction will be executed by way of a sale of shares rather than a sale of assets.
iPhone coming to 2degrees this Xmas…
Fri, 29th Nov 2013
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Telco jumps onboard the iPhone bandwagon, revealing pre-registrations for the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C for Kiwis.
Auckland to go digital this weekend...
Fri, 29th Nov 2013
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government
Broadcasting Minister Craig Foss says Auckland residents need to be prepared as analogue television will be switched off this weekend.
Top 10 PC complaints in 2013...
Fri, 29th Nov 2013
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PC slowdowns, lengthy startups and sluggish browsers are just some of the most common technical peeves reported by computer users this year.
Innovating Apple aims for dramatic wraparound iPhone 6 release
Fri, 29th Nov 2013
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Apple's iPhone 6 could feature a larger screen with a dramatic wraparound display, taking mobile innovation to new heights, analysts predict.
Spotify lists Top 10 tracks to calm nervous flyers
Fri, 29th Nov 2013
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Orinoco Flow by Enya tops Spotify's list of calming tracks for anxious flyers, as research unveils music's power in battling flight fears.
Social messaging set to challenge the social status quo
Thu, 28th Nov 2013
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personal computing devices
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social media
The social messaging market is rapidly evolving and expanding as messaging players begin to amass hundreds of millions of users.
Smartphone sales set to smash one billion mark
Thu, 28th Nov 2013
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smartphones
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Worldwide smartphone shipments are expected to surpass 1.0 billion units in 2013, representing 39.3% growth over 2012.
38m Adobe users unaware of major data breach
Thu, 28th Nov 2013
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martech
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Ten weeks after admitting 38 million users have been affected by a cyber security attack, Adobe reveals it is taking longer than expected to warn customers.
Apple issues Black Friday NZ shopping teaser
Tue, 26th Nov 2013
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While Apple has yet to reveal the exact products up for discount, the company's website shows iPads with green smart covers and Apple EarPods.
Nokia follows Microsoft's lead… bashes Apple's iPad
Tue, 26th Nov 2013
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microsoft
In a bid to promote the new Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet, Nokia has taken a leaf out of Microsoft's book - by shamelessly bashing Apple's iPad.
All I want for Xmas is anything but… a Smart Watch
Tue, 26th Nov 2013
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wearables
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Despite the hype surrounding smart watches, Gartner believes they are unlikely to be featured on many consumers' holiday wish lists this year.