Apple stories - Page 150
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.
No new Apple hardware for WWDC
Tue, 29th Mar 2011
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June's Worldwide Developers Conference rumoured to be 100% software focussed, meaning no new iPad, iPhone or Mac hardware.
NZ Tech Podcast hits iTunes top spot
Fri, 25th Mar 2011
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The NZ Tech Podcast, led by Paul Spain and Bradley Borrows, reaches iTunes NZ's top spot, captivating gadget enthusiasts with just three episodes.
Nuance PDF converter undercuts Adobe Acrobat
Fri, 25th Mar 2011
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Nuance unveils PDF Converter for Mac with editing function, offering similar features to Adobe Acrobat at a lower price.
Skype launches new iPhone video app
Thu, 24th Mar 2011
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Skype unveils Qik Video Connect, a novel iPhone app for live streaming and video chats, enhancing sharing with family and friends.
Resignations continue at Renaissance
Thu, 24th Mar 2011
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Renaissance faces a wave of departures as Jamie Barton and three others resign, escalating concerns within the distributor.
There's no app for freedom of expression
Thu, 24th Mar 2011
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Apple pulls gay 'cure' app after public outcry, sparking debate on freedom of expression vs offensive content.
Apple pulls ‘Gay Cure’ iPhone app
Thu, 24th Mar 2011
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Apple axes 'Gay Cure' app after 146k petition, siding with LGBT safety over Exodus International's controversial therapy claims.
Mac OS ‘father’ quits Apple
Thu, 24th Mar 2011
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Bertrand Serlet, known as the 'Father of Mac OS X', exits Apple to pursue science, ending a 22-year collaboration with Steve Jobs.
Judge orders Jobs to answer iTunes antitrust questions
Wed, 23rd Mar 2011
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Despite being on medical leave, Steve Jobs has been ordered by a judge to answer questions related to an iTunes antitrust case.
Apple sues Amazon over ‘App Store’ trademark
Tue, 22nd Mar 2011
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Apple files suit against Amazon, seeking to stop the retail giant from using the App Store name, citing trademark infringement and potential customer confusion.
Wife said No, Apple said Yes
Tue, 22nd Mar 2011
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Apple overturns wife's veto, gifts man a free iPad 2 with a cheeky note, sparking debates on marital finances.
Localscope; For people who value finding a good coffee. And other things.
Tue, 22nd Mar 2011
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Discover Localscope, the app turning heads as it helps users locate everything from petrol stations to the perfect coffee spot.
Xero iPhone app due 'late March'
Mon, 21st Mar 2011
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Xero gears up to launch its eagerly awaited free iPhone app, Xero Touch, by late March, following successful employee tests and demo.
AT&T buys T-Mobile
Mon, 21st Mar 2011
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AT&T set to acquire T-Mobile USA in a groundbreaking $39bn deal, reshaping the US mobile carrier landscape and boosting network capabilities.
iPad 2 component shortages
Fri, 18th Mar 2011
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iPad 2 faces component shortages due to supply chain disruptions in Japan, posing potential sale challenges globally.
Steve Jobs emails Japanese staff
Fri, 18th Mar 2011
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Steve Jobs expresses solidarity with Apple's Japanese team amidst devastation, offering support following the delay of iPad 2 launch due to tragic events.
Steve Jobs biography presses on
Thu, 17th Mar 2011
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oracle
The Walter Isaacson-penned official biography of Steve Jobs is making steady progress, say Silicon Valley sources.
FileMaker Bento now on Mac App Store
Thu, 17th Mar 2011
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FileMaker launches Bento 4 on Mac App Store, enhancing its database apps with new features like label printing and geo-tagging.
Google gets iPhone makeover
Thu, 17th Mar 2011
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The Google Mobile App has been given a new name and a new look to make searching the internet easier via iPhone.
Metacritic launches iPhone and iPad game reviews
Wed, 16th Mar 2011
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Games for iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad will feature among the reviews listed on popular review-aggregation site Metacritic.