Apple stories - Page 16
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 urgently patches exploits across several operating systems
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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Apple has urgently released patches for multiple software products due to vulnerabilities that may be linked to the Pegasus spyware.
Apple unveils the new iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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Apple unveils new iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max with improved camera systems and Super Retina XDR displays.
Apple's iPad and iPad mini get a few upgrades this year
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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Apple is once again stealing the limelight with its 2021 range of iPads, iPhones, and the Apple Watch. We take a look at the iPad and iPad mini.
Parallels Desktop 17 announced - Apples M1 chip and Windows 11 enable impressive new features
Wed, 11th Aug 2021
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Parallels announce Parallels Desktop 17 for Mac, with major new features for running native Windows applications on Macs with Apple M1 and Intel chips.
Jamf releases major updates including remote screen sharing and M1 support
Mon, 9th Aug 2021
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Apple enterprise management company Jamf has rolled out new IT management functionality to simplify app deployment and updates.
New malware strain targeting Mac users for only $49
Tue, 27th Jul 2021
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New malware strain targets MacOS users, stealing information. Hackers can buy licenses for $49 on the Darknet. Spoofed emails used to trick victims.
Q2 2021 sees 13% growth in global PC shipments
Tue, 13th Jul 2021
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Notebook and mobile workstation shipments, in particular, had a good quarter, growing 15% year on year in Q2 2021 and reaching 66.7 million units.
Nitro Software acquires PDFpen for $6m cash
Mon, 5th Jul 2021
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Nitro Software to acquire PDFpen in a $6 million cash deal, expanding its productivity platform for Mac, iPhone, and iPad users.
Data requests to Apple, Google, Facebook and Microsoft triple as surveillance escalates
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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Global user data surveillance has increased for the seventh consecutive year, with data requests to tech giants tripling from 2013 to 2019.
Jamf adds compliance, threat detection, and passwordless authentication
Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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Apple enterprise management specialist Jamf has expanded its security capabilities, including compliance, passwordless authentication, and threat detection.
EXCLUSIVE: The right to repair & why NZ must rethink the e-waste problem
Fri, 11th Jun 2021
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What if there was a way to extend the lifespan of products before they end up in landfill? Device repairability seems like a logical step.
Apple is finally bringing the HomePod mini to New Zealand
Thu, 10th Jun 2021
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Apple quietly announces the arrival of the HomePod mini in New Zealand, a compact smart speaker with 360-degree audio and Siri integration.
iPhones to capture 40% of smartphone market value despite Android device proliferation
Tue, 8th Jun 2021
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Apple iPhones to capture nearly 40% of smartphone market value in 2022, despite Android's global dominance, says Juniper Research.
The NZ smartphone market reaches new heights due to pandemic
Fri, 4th Jun 2021
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New Zealand's smartphone market experiences highest annual growth in 7 years, with a 30.1% increase in Q1 2021, according to IDC.
Global wearables market fuelled by smaller companies and new tech
Fri, 28th May 2021
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The appetite for wearable devices remained strong in the first quarter of 2021 (1Q21) even as volumes retreated from record fourth quarter levels, IDC finds.
Jamf rolls out same-day support for new Apple OS rollouts
Fri, 30th Apr 2021
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Jamf announces same-day support for new Apple operating systems, allowing IT admins to upgrade devices seamlessly.
Major shift in smartphone market - Huawei drops out, Samsung regains top spot
Thu, 29th Apr 2021
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Huawei drops out of top 5 smartphone vendors for the first time as Chinese brands like Xiaomi and OPPO surge, says IDC.
Hackers hit Apple with ransomware, MacBook design files exposed
Wed, 28th Apr 2021
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Hackers are attempting to extort Apple and are openly trying to extort the tech giant in exchange for not leaking stolen files, according to reports.
NZ pricing exposed for Apple’s latest product announcements
Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
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Here’s the quick and dirty on pricing for all of Apple’s latest releases. All prices are RRP New Zealand dollars and include GST.
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.