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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.
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Gartner - 5G will give global smartphone market bump in 2020

Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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This will mean some respite after the Australian market's massive 2019 decline and help NZ's see some stability.
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IDC finds smartphone shipments up 6.5% from previous quarter

Fri, 2nd Aug 2019
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Smartphone shipments continue to decline worldwide, with China and the US experiencing sharp declines, but the market may be stabilising, says IDC.
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Big Tech firms in the spotlight over data privacy

Tue, 30th Jul 2019
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Data privacy is the biggest regulatory threat to Big Tech, with Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple set to face scrutiny in 10 areas, says GlobalData.
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Intel to sell smartphone modem business to Apple

Mon, 29th Jul 2019
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Apple is set to acquire Intel's smartphone modem business for USD $1 billion, integrating 2,200 employees and over 17,000 wireless technology patents.
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LG rolls out Apple AirPlay 2 on 2019 ThinQ AI TVs

Thu, 25th Jul 2019
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Users can stream their favourite movies and television shows from the Apple TV app and other video apps as well as view photos directly on their LG AI TVs.
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Festive tear-jerkers top YouTube ad leaderboards

Tue, 23rd Jul 2019
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With over 85% of Singaporeans visiting YouTube monthly, brands and agencies are fully invested in adopting videos as their preferred digital canvas.
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Check Point research discovers new variant of mobile malware

Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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A new mobile malware variant, Agent Smith, has infected 25 million devices worldwide by exploiting Android vulnerabilities, with 15 million affected in India.
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Google, Apple, Amazon financial moves could impact NZ

Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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Tech giants Apple, Google, and Amazon eye financial services, potentially shaking up New Zealand's market, warns FintechNZ's James Brown.
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IDC: Global personal computing market sees growth bump

Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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The global PC market saw a surprising 4.7% growth in Q2 2019, as easing supply shortages and trade tensions boosted shipments, reports IDC.
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Apple updates MacBooks for uni students

Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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Barely two months since its last spruce-up, Apple is giving the MacBook Pro yet another update – while the MacBook Air has also had an upgrade.
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10 times malware proved that MacOS isn't bulletproof

Mon, 8th Jul 2019
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In the first half of 2019, ten distinct malware threats have targeted macOS, dispelling the myth of its impenetrability, says SentinelOne.
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Hands-on Review: In the age of smart TVs, how relevant is the 4K Apple TV?

Fri, 28th Jun 2019
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Two years on, is the 4K Apple TV still a viable choice in the world of smart TVs? We delve into its design, hardware, interface, and more to find out.
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IDC: Earwear and watches driving wearables market

Fri, 28th Jun 2019
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Smartwatches and ear-worn devices will account for more than 70% of the 200 million wearables shipped by 2023.
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A detailed look at the global wearables market

Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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ResearchAndMarkets.com released a new report, providing a comprehensive examination of the state of the wearables market for the next five years.
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Apple recalls 2015 MacBook Pros because they could catch fire

Fri, 21st Jun 2019
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Apple recalls 2015 15-inch MacBook Pros over battery overheating and fire risks. Devices sold from Sep 2015 to Sep 2017 affected; replacements free.
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PC market back on the downslide, says IDC

Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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New Zealand's traditional PC market saw an -8.3% YoY decline in Q1 2019, signalling a return to the downturn after two quarters of growth, reports IDC.
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Apple gets serious about enterprise & security features

Fri, 14th Jun 2019
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Features include new BYOD policies, managed Apple IDs, security enhancements, and even an app that allows users to find their phone or their friends.
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GlobalData: Automated home device spend to hit $75bn by 2025

Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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According to the company's latest report, much of that growth will be driven by two types of devices: smart thermostats and smart speakers.
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watchOS 6 preview brings Watch-only apps, new faces, and features

Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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Apple has unveiled watchOS 6, offering new health and fitness tools, dynamic watch faces, and access to the App Store on Apple Watch.
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Smartwatches drive wearables market, up 55%

Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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Ongoing demand fuels a strong growth trajectory for wearable devices in Q1 2019 with wrist-worn and ear-worn leading the market, according to IDC.