Apple stories - Page 58
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.
Google VS Europe case misguided and politically motivated
Thu, 4th Dec 2014
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IMD professor claims the EU's antitrust case against Google is more political posturing than fair regulation, criticising moves to dismantle the tech giant.
Zendesk takes customer service to apps and websites with Embeddables
Thu, 4th Dec 2014
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Zendesk Embeddables, released today, is a suite of features in order to increase customer support and engagement on mobile and web platforms.
Smartphone growth declining as consumer models get cheaper
Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
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Smartphone market growth slows as cheaper models thrive, with IDC forecasting a shift towards value amid plunging prices and maturing markets.
Kiwi developed wildlife tracker to help endangered kea
Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
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Boost New Media innovates with a free app to aid the visibility and protection of New Zealand's endangered kea and other species.
Kiwi app company Touchtech named fastest growing by Deloitte
Mon, 1st Dec 2014
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Touchtech, a Wellington-based app company, rockets to 131st in Deloitte's Asia Pacific Fast 500, showcasing NZ's growing tech clout.
Microsoft .NET framework now open source and cross platform
Mon, 1st Dec 2014
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Microsoft's .NET goes open source and cross-platform, promising a seamless development experience across Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Fitbit takes fitness wearables to the next level with new products
Mon, 1st Dec 2014
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Fitbit announces release of three new products for different fitness levels and goals. Prices start at $179.95.
Aggressive expansion plans for Kiwi iPad software
Fri, 28th Nov 2014
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While there is a special push to sell the product in New Zealand and Australia, the internet allows cost-effective selling into the United State and Europe.
Kiwi app Get Home Safe still going strong a year after launch
Thu, 27th Nov 2014
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In its debut year, the pioneering Kiwi app Get Home Safe has triumphed, securing thousands of downloads and corporate interest worldwide.
Massive tablet decline expected as iPad shipments hit the brakes
Wed, 26th Nov 2014
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Expect a sharp decline in tablet sales in 2024 as iPad shipments drop for the first time ever, echoing a wider market slowdown.
There's an app for that: 5 of the weirdest apps on iTunes
Tue, 25th Nov 2014
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Discover the quirkiest apps on iTunes, from perfecting cat selfies to picking ripe watermelons - technology truly knows no bounds.
ESET NetGuide Web Awards finalists have been announced!
Tue, 25th Nov 2014
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Kiwi favourites spotlighted as finalists for the 2014 ESET NetGuide Web Awards are revealed, covering 22 categories. Winners to be announced Dec 2.
KnowNote musical app now singing to the iPad
Tue, 25th Nov 2014
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A new free app is now available for iPad users that let's them play various different instruments just by using a virtual keyboard.
Will business travellers adopt wearables?
Thu, 20th Nov 2014
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True disruption can only occur when a technology solves a problem in such a way that users can’t imagine doing the same task the old way ever again.
Apple releases developer kit for Apple Watch developers
Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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Apple unveils WatchKit for developers, paving the way for bespoke Apple Watch experiences before the device's launch.
Could Facebook Groups be the next Messenger?
Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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Facebook launches a standalone app for Groups, aiming for more organised and efficient community interactions without forcing download.
Find the right word with Oxford Learner's Thesaurus app
Tue, 18th Nov 2014
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Paragon Software Group launches Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus app for iPhone and iPad, boosting vocabulary skills with 17,000+ synonyms and detailed usage notes.
Emirates increases mobile presence with iPhone app
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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iPhone represents the majority of the mobile traffic to the Emirates websites, which is why the company has launched on iOS first.
BlackBerry and Samsung strategic partnership to boost enterprise security
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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BlackBerry and Samsung ally to elevate Android’s enterprise security, melding Samsung Knox with BlackBerry's BES12 for a robust solution.
UPDATE: Global push to act on tax avoidance has broad support, English says
Sun, 16th Nov 2014
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There is broad global support for moves to curb international tax avoidance, New Zealand Finance Minister Bill English said on the sidelines of the.