Apple stories - Page 21
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 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.
Gartner: Worldwide smartphone sales decline, Xiaomi moves ahead of Apple
Fri, 4th Dec 2020
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Global smartphone sales declined 5.7% in Q3 2020, despite signs of recovery, with overall mobile phone sales down 8.7%, according to Gartner.
Sony launches Apple TV app on select smart TVs
Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
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Sony adds Apple TV app to selected smart TVs in New Zealand, offering access to Apple TV+ and other streaming services.
Apple launches App Store Small Business Programme
Fri, 20th Nov 2020
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Developers can qualify for the programme and a reduced 15% commission if they earned up to US$1 million in proceeds during the previous calendar year.
Epic Games drags Apple through AU court as Fortnite spat continues
Thu, 19th Nov 2020
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Much of this drama stems from a feud that started back in August, which is all to do with in-app purchases for Fortnite.
Canalys: Chromebooks on top of 2020 PC market
Mon, 16th Nov 2020
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Chromebooks were the best performing client PC product in Q3, as shipments grew 122% to a total of 9.4 million – tablets are making a comeback.
Apple unveils new line of MacBooks and Mac mini, plus a new chip
Wed, 11th Nov 2020
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Apple unveils new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini with their powerful M1 chip and improved performance.
Demand for stay-at-home entertainment sees smart speaker market soar
Tue, 27th Oct 2020
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Global smart speaker market set to reach 163 million units in 2021, with Mainland China leading the way, according to Canalys.
Apple reveals four new iPhones with 5G capability
Wed, 14th Oct 2020
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The new iPhone 12 lineup features phones varying in size and capability, but all are 5G capable and all ship with Apple's new A14 Bionic chip.
Hands-on Review: Apple iPad 8th Gen 2020
Wed, 14th Oct 2020
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Apple's 8th generation iPad may look familiar, but it offers improved performance and features at a reasonable price.