Apple stories - Page 17
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 introduces first iMac to feature M1 chip
Wed, 21st Apr 2021
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Apple unveils new iMac with M1 chip, 24-inch 4.5K Retina display, and seven vibrant colours. Pricing starts from NZ$2149.
New iPad Pro gets the M1 treatment
Wed, 21st Apr 2021
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Among the new iPad Pro’s features: a Liquid Retina XDR display on the 12.9-inch screen, 5G capability with cellular models, and a Thunderbolt USB-C port.
Apple TV gets 4K upgrade & features a new Siri remote
Wed, 21st Apr 2021
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If you found yourself dreaming about the day your Apple TV could broadcast videos, TV shows, and movies in 4K, today Apple has made that dream a reality.
Apple jumps on the Bluetooth tracker bandwagon pioneered by Tile
Wed, 21st Apr 2021
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Apple has entered the market for Bluetooth trackers, pioneered by companies like Tile - but as always, Apple puts its own spin on things.
Apple creates sweeping carbon removal fund
Fri, 16th Apr 2021
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Apple launches $200m Restore Fund to remove carbon from the atmosphere. The fund aims to become a key part of Apple's carbon neutrality plans by 2030.
LG quits the smartphone business
Wed, 7th Apr 2021
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LG Electronics to close its mobile business unit, becoming the first major smartphone brand to exit the market.
Consumer demand boosts wearable device market growth
Wed, 17th Mar 2021
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IDC states worldwide shipments of wearable devices reached 153.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, a year-over-year increase of 27.2%.
Popular iPhone call recording app left recordings unsecured on the web
Mon, 15th Mar 2021
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A researcher discovered the vulnerability in a free app called Automatic call recorder, offered for free on the App Store for iPhone.
Jamf acquires tools from cmdSecurity to secure macOS enterprise offerings
Wed, 10th Mar 2021
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Jamf has acquired technical assets from cmdSecurity to enhance its Apple device management platform with new security capabilities.
Apple and Xiaomi only vendors to see smartphone growth in 2020 — Gartner
Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
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Worldwide smartphone sales declined 5.4% in Q4 2020, with Apple and Xiaomi being the only vendors to experience growth, according to Gartner.
Hands-on review: The 2020 iPad Air
Tue, 16th Feb 2021
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While it is a really exciting device on its own, the accessories are what take the iPad Air up to the iPad Pro level.
Apple and Samsung lead semiconductor spend in 2020 — Gartner
Fri, 12th Feb 2021
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The top 10 original equipment manufacturers increased their semiconductor spend by 10% in 2020 and accounted for 42% of the market, according to Gartner.
Apple NZ posts modest profit of $23m
Tue, 2nd Feb 2021
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Apple NZ reports healthy revenue and modest profit in 2020, with revenue reaching $965.5m and a profit of $23.3m.
Worldwide smartphone market grew 4.3% in Q4 2020, improving over Q3 decline
Fri, 29th Jan 2021
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Global smartphone market grows 4.3% in Q4 2020, buoyed by recovery and strong demand, with Apple reclaiming top vendor spot.
Apple reclaims spot as world’s most valuable brand
Wed, 27th Jan 2021
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Apple has been named the world's most valuable brand by the Brand Finance Global 500 2021, with a brand value of $263.4 billion.
Hands-on review: MacBook Air with M1 chip (how did we ever live without it?)
Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
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I expected the M1-powered MacBook Air to be better than the Intel one, but I did not expect to notice it this much.
Top 25 global tech companies hit $11.1 trillion in market cap in Q3 2020
Thu, 21st Jan 2021
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$1.3 trillion was added to the top 25 global technology companies’ cumulative market capitalisation in Q3 2020 alone.
Sony announces new Bravia range with cutting-edge processor
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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Powered by the Cognitive Processor XR, the BRAVIA TV’s use a new processing method designed to replicate the ways humans see and hear.
IDC: NZ's smartphone market sees a 35% boost in Q3 2020
Fri, 11th Dec 2020
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New Zealand's smartphone market sees highest quarterly growth since 2017 as the country rebounds from the pandemic.
Apple reveals AirPods Max, the company's debut in over-ear headphones
Wed, 9th Dec 2020
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Apple has unveiled its AirPods Max over-ear headphones, featuring active noise cancelling and a £549 price tag.