Apple stories - Page 36
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 takes wearable tech crown from Fitbit
Mon, 8th May 2017
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wearables
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Apple has been crowned the leading wearable technology company, despite CEO Tim Cook’s stubborn refusal to release Apple Watch numbers.
Hands-on review: Parallels Toolbox for Mac
Fri, 5th May 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Parallels Toolbox for Mac simplifies daily tasks by consolidating essential utilities into a single menu bar app, priced at USD $9.99.
Smartphone rankings: Who the F**k is Oppo?
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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Oppo launched in New Zealand for the first time in March of this year, bringing us their R9, F1 and A39 models.
Apple pauses world dominance to patent AR technology
Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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personal computing devices
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ar, vr & metaverse
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You could theoretically place and move objects in your home to see if they work to your liking, without having to even get off the couch.
Another day, another flying camera for consumers
Thu, 13th Apr 2017
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drones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Zero Zero Robotics brings its self-flying camera, the Hover Camera Passport, exclusively to Apple stores and Apple.com in five countries.
Apple gives an apology (of sorts) over Macs – and promises major new products
Tue, 11th Apr 2017
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personal computing devices
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apple
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apple imac
Apple breaks tradition by pre-announcing new products & apologising for neglect of Mac Pro line. New iMacs & redesigned Mac Pro coming soon.
Phones, iPads and watch accessories oh my: Apple unveils new lineup and we've got all the pics
Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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smartphones
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wearables
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personal computing devices
Apple has announced a whole bunch of exciting devices and accessories this morning, including a new phone, new iPad, Apple Watch accessories and more.
Apple gets expressive with awesome video editing app
Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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apps
The next social media trend could be hitting your screen soon with Apple’s announcement today of their newest app, Clips.
Learning to code gets even easier with Apple's Swift Playgrounds
Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ipad
Swift Playgrounds now speaks five more languages, making coding fun and accessible to an even wider audience on iPad.
Apple updates 9.7-inch iPad with better display and performance
Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple rejuvenates its 9.7-inch iPad with a brighter screen and zippier performance, all while offering it at an enticing price point.
Apple unveils huge new range of bands for the Apple Watch
Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple says the new offerings give customers 'more opportunity than ever' to personalise and customise their Apple Watch.
Education, govt and corporate buck downward trend to record increased PC sales
Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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edutech
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personal computing devices
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lenovo
Education, govt and corporate PC shipments have recorded growth in Australia for Q4 and full year 2016, IDC Australia says. So who's winning and why?.
Apple devices are easier to use than rival devices, says Jamf
Thu, 16th Mar 2017
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Global survey by Jamf confirms Apple devices surpass rivals in ease-of-use in businesses and schools, bolstering adoption rates.
Welivesecurity reports new crypto-ransomware hitting macOS
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Crypto-ransomware campaign for Mac targets users with fake patcher applications distributed via BitTorrent sites.
IDC NZ: Apple takes top smartphone vendor spot for first time since 2012
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
The smartphone market in 2017 looks almost guaranteed to be extremely competitive, with stakes heating up between the three main vendors.
Apple iPad sales defy the declining Indian tablet market in December quarter
Mon, 6th Mar 2017
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personal computing devices
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lenovo
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apple
Apple recorded the fastest growth in the quarter ended December 2016, making it into the top five despite the segment shrinking 3.1 percent.
Detachables in NZ: Apple narrowly out-ships Microsoft in 2016
Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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apple
Apple edges past Microsoft in NZ's heated detachable market battle, seizing a narrow 2016 lead with a 32% share.
Apple NZ sales up but profit plummets 63%
Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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apple
Apple Sales New Zealand reaped more revenue from the New Zealand market last financial year, but that wasn’t enough to prevent a 63% drop in profit.
Week in review: The biggest stories that went down this week on NetGuide
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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personal computing devices
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apple
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commerce commission
It was a busy week for the NetGuide team. We thought we'd make it easy for you and pick out our highlights of the week in the land of consumer tech.
The 30 day MacBook Pro challenge: Can a Windows user become a Mac convert?
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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personal computing devices
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mobility
Can a Windows user be converted into an Apple fan in just thirty days? I play guinea pig and use the MacBook Pro for work - and for play.