Apple stories - Page 20
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.
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.
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.