Apple stories - Page 45
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.
Is Apple saving mobile payments?
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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The rise of the sharing economy is driving the use of mobile payments, according to research from Warwick Business School.
Smartwatches, fitness devices, HDMs: What's in store for the wearables market?
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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The wearables market is booming, with Gartner projecting sales of 274.6 million devices in 2016, including USD $11.5 billion in smartwatch revenue alone.
Slowing smartphone market affecting all players
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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Global smartphone market slowdown affects Apple, with slowest Q4 market growth since 2008, according to Juniper Research.
Apple’s iPhone growth peaks, Samsung surges ahead
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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Samsung maintains lead in global smartphone market, followed by Apple and Huawei, according to Strategy Analytics.
Exclusive: IDC NZ tells of new opportunities for Kiwi channel
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
There's a new market opening up for Kiwi resellers offering plenty of revenue potential - and a hidden gem waiting to be mined.
Apple winning the detachable race
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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personal computing devices
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The transition towards detachable tablets is in full swing, with Apple coming out on top as the clear winner above Microsoft and other PC vendors.
Apple ups education focus with latest acquisition
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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edutech
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personal computing devices
Hot on the tail of releasing a slew of new education features with iOS 9.3, Apple has acquired LearnSprout, an education technology start-up.
Huge revenues as Apple reports $18.4 billion profit, the largest in its history
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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technology gifts
Apple reports record quarterly results with $18.4bn profit on $75.9bn revenue in Q1 2016, beating last year's figures.
Apple recalls NZ wall chargers over electric shock risk
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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personal computing devices
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travel
Apple has announced a recall of some wall plug adapters used in New Zealand after it was revealed they have a risk of electrical shock.
Holiday quarter bolsters smartphone sales, Huawei making waves
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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The worldwide smartphone market finished 2015 on a high, with a strong holiday quarter boosting volumes to record levels.
Vocus M2 merger step closer following shareholder approval
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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The proposed merger of Vocus and M2 has moved a step closer with M2 shareholders voting in favour of the deal, but court approval is still required.
Apple wants to help you with your budding music career
Fri, 22nd Jan 2016
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Want to tap into your musical potential? Apple is on your side, bringing new and refreshed music apps to the App Store.
IT teams rate Intel, Google and HP as best tech vendors
Thu, 14th Jan 2016
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personal computing devices
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Five tech vendors earned satisfaction levels of 70% or more across the eight areas: Intel, Google, HP, IBM and Apple.
What Apple's latest iOS update means for educators
Thu, 14th Jan 2016
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smartphones
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edutech
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personal computing devices
Apple's latest iOS update brings a range of new features designed specifically for the education system, including shared iPads and the Classroom app.
Step by step: how to get back into your iOS device if you're locked out
Thu, 14th Jan 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
An iOS device will lock its owner out if the wrong passcode is entered six times in a row. We show you how to get back in.
Smartwatch ecosystem grows, Apple Watch destroys competition
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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smartphones
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wearables
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personal computing devices
Apple Watch dominates smartwatch market with 52% of 2015 sales; Android Wear less than 10%. Samsung's Tizen-based Gear S2 suffers weak sales.
App Store rakes in more than a billion over holiday season
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apps
Apple's App Store sets a holiday record, with over £800m spent by festive shoppers on apps and in-app purchases.
It's a wrap: our best stories of the year
Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
As another year comes to an end and we all get ready to eat, drink and be merry, we take a look back at 2015 in all its glory.
The only iPad Pro review you’ll ever need*
Tue, 15th Dec 2015
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Apple infatuation meets tech critique in an honest, in-depth iPad Pro review - will the device soar or are commitments at risk?.
Tay Tay's exclusive - and predictable - deal with Apple Music
Tue, 15th Dec 2015
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Apple has inked a deal with Taylor Swift that will see users of Apple Music have access to the singer’s 1989 World Tour LIVE concert movie.