Apple stories - Page 22
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.

Canalys: Apple hardest hit by PC pandemic shock
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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Of the top five PC vendors, Apple was hit hardest in Q1 as its shipments fell by over 20% to 3.2 million units.

IDC: The worst is yet to come for traditional PC market
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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personal computing devices
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lenovo
Global traditional PC shipments declined by 9.8% in Q1 2020, with reduced supply due to the COVID-19 outbreak being the main factor, according to IDC.

Google leads donations as tech sector pledges US$1.4 billion to COVID-19 crisis
Mon, 13th Apr 2020
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network infrastructure
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digital entertainment
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healthtech
Tech giants donate over $1.4bn to combat COVID-19 crisis. Google leads with $800m, followed by Cisco ($225m) and Facebook ($120m).

Jamf announces same-day support for Apple's spring OS release
Mon, 6th Apr 2020
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Jamf announces same-day support for Apple's spring OS releases, ensuring uninterrupted workflows and new features for devices across the Apple lineup.

Apple's new iPad Pro features LiDAR tech for immersive AR
Thu, 19th Mar 2020
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personal computing devices
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ar, vr & metaverse
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apple
Apple's latest iPad Pro introduces state-of-the-art LiDAR technology for enhanced AR, dual cameras, and studio-quality microphones starting at NZ$1,499.

Apple gives MacBook Air one more tune up
Thu, 19th Mar 2020
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personal computing devices
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apple
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notebook
Apple reveals an upgraded MacBook Air featuring faster performance, improved keyboard, doubled storage, and enhanced security, starting at NZD $1799.

Apple rolls out new App Store restrictions in response to COVID-19
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
The tech giant has also banned outright entertainment or game apps which use the coronavirus as a theme or central idea.

82% growth in Q4 2019 indicates growing appetite for wearables
Wed, 11th Mar 2020
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
IDC reports the popularity of hearables was behind the unprecedented growth – the headphones and ear pods market captured 55.3% of the entire market.

Coronavirus delaying iWorld Australia shipments
Tue, 10th Mar 2020
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personal computing devices
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apple
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shipments
iWorld Australia urges customers to order now due to delays caused by the coronavirus outbreak in China and surrounding countries.

Samsung's commitment to eSIMs to overhaul market - report
Thu, 5th Mar 2020
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personal computing devices
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google
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apple
Samsung’s adoption of eSIM technology in its S20 range is set to surge global shipments to over 225 million, transforming the smartphone market.

Just two smartphone makers saw growth in Q4 2019 as global sales decline
Wed, 4th Mar 2020
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple and Xiaomi were the only top smartphone vendors to gain in Q4 2019, as global sales dipped 0.4% year over year, Gartner reports.

Kiwis not exactly fizzing for Samsung S20
Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
All signs point to savvy Kiwi consumers waiting a few months before shelling out the big bucks on a flagship device.

Is smartphone innovation dead?
Wed, 19th Feb 2020
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smartphones
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iot
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apm
Fears of 'peak smartphone' menace industry stalwarts like Apple and Samsung, yet experts argue that the innovation landscape is far from dormant.

Apple still owns growing wearables market, says GlobalData
Thu, 13th Feb 2020
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wearables
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
While many consumers cannot afford the latest Apple Watch, there is an untapped demand for cheaper smartwatches.

Global smart home market set for rapid growth in near future
Tue, 4th Feb 2020
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smart home
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5g & beyond
The valuation of the global industry has doubled since 2017, and is set to reach $158 billion in the next four years.

Apple NZ profit drops 22%; revenue drops 8.6%
Tue, 4th Feb 2020
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personal computing devices
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apple
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financial results
Apple has released its New Zealand annual financial statements to the year ended 28 September 2019, with a 22% dip in profit year-over-year.

Coronavirus scare is already hitting tech market
Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
GlobalData outlines the ways that China’s corporate shutdowns may have far-reaching effects for the global technology economy.

Trade war and coronavirus uncertainty proves challenge for Huawei as smartphone shipments drop
Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
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smartphones
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
Huawei faces significant hurdles as smartphone shipments decline, fuelled by ongoing trade war woes and coronavirus uncertainties, IDC data reveals.

Smartphone market continues to grow - Canalys
Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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Global smartphone shipments saw a 1% rise in Q4 2019, with Apple and Samsung leading the market, while Huawei faced setbacks, Canalys reports.

Synnex & Jamf ink new Australian partnership
Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
IT solutions provider Synnex partners with Jamf to give over 6000 channel partners in Australia access to Jamf's Apple device management solutions.