Apple stories

A new malware strain has evolved to steal the information of MacOS users.>>

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.>>

The addition of PDFpen strategically expands the Nitro Productivity Platform and provides productivity solutions for knowledge workers everywhere on virtually any device, the company states.>>

"An increasing number of governments are deploying a range of surveillance technologies under the promise of maintaining order and public safety.">>

“The security needs of enterprise organisations are changing, as their employees demand to work from the devices and locations they want.">>

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.>>

At WWDC21 this week Apple quietly dropped the news that the Apple HomePod Mini is coming to New Zealand.>>

Apple’s average selling price will rise in coming years, while Android devices will decline, unless they can leverage new technologies like 5G or bring new design features.>>

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.>>

“Organisations should not be limited in their ability to deploy the latest Apple technology based on what their vendors can support.”>>

A major shift is occurring amongst the top smartphone vendors as the market continues its recovery.>>

Hackers are attempting to extort Apple in exchange for not leaking stolen files.>>

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.>>

“M1 is a gigantic leap forward for the Mac, and today we’re excited to introduce the all-new iMac, the first Mac designed around the breakthrough M1 chip.” >>

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.>>

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 has entered the market for Bluetooth trackers, pioneered by companies like Tile - but as always, Apple puts its own spin on things.>>

The US$200 million fund has set its goal to remove ’at least one million metric tons of carbon dioxide annually from the atmosphere’ — equivalent to the amount of fuel used by over 200,000 passenger vehicles.>>

It becomes the first major smartphone brand to exit the market.>>

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%.>>

Apple’s growth was largely due to the success of the iPhone 12, which helped the company surpass Samsung to regain the status of number one global smartphone vendor for Q4 2020.>>

While it is a really exciting device on its own, the accessories are what take the iPad Air up to the iPad Pro level.>>

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 New Zealand recently released details of its annual financial statements, posting healthy revenue and a modest profit to the period ending 26 September 2020.>>