Apple stories - Page 12
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.
CloudBees appoints Anuj Kapur as President & CEO
Sat, 6th Aug 2022
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Former Cisco and SAP executive Anuj Kapur appointed as new president and CEO of CloudBees, bringing extensive experience to the enterprise tech sector.
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Wenlong Huang named MODIFI China GM
Fri, 1st Jul 2022
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Wenlong Huang appointed as Mainland China general manager at MODIFI, as the company aims to strengthen its position in business payments.
Apple announces newest iPhone SE
Wed, 9th Mar 2022
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Apple has today announced the newest iPhone SE in its arsenal, mixing some of the best new iPhone technology with an iconic design.
Three years to afford an iPhone? New global data reveals how long it could take you
Fri, 4th Feb 2022
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data analytics
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The affordability of the latest iPhone model has been put to the test in a new global study, and New Zealanders may have to start saving their pennies.
Apple turns the volume up a notch on AirPods, HomePod mini & Apple Music
Tue, 19th Oct 2021
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Today's Apple announcements may bring music to Apple fans' ears, with audio taking a huge focus in this month's product announcements.
Apple unveils iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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Apple has introduced the new iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, the next generation of the tech giant's smartphone.
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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.
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%.
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.
COVID-19 sees global smartphone sales plunge by 20%
Tue, 1st Sep 2020
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COVID-19 causes global smartphone sales to drop 20.4% in Q2 2020, with Samsung experiencing the largest decline, according to Gartner.
COVID-19 hits smartphone market hard, with all but Apple sales down
Tue, 4th Aug 2020
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Apple defied the impact of COVID-19 on the smartphone market, as sales dropped for all vendors except them, says Canalys.
IDC: Huawei finally takes top spot in smartphone market
Mon, 3rd Aug 2020
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The Chinese vendor has managed to nab 20% of the market, taking out Apple and Samsung after years of trailing in second or third place.
Smart personal audio device shipments up 61% in APAC in Q1
Wed, 22nd Jul 2020
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digital music
Accounting for 21.1% of global shipments, Asia Pacific overtook Europe to become the third largest sub-region, after North America and Greater China.
Samsung named top brand in Asia Pacific for 9th consecutive year
Wed, 15th Jul 2020
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Samsung Electronics has been named Asia's most popular brand for the ninth year running due to its investment in innovation, according to a report.
Just two smartphone makers saw growth in Q4 2019 as global sales decline
Wed, 4th Mar 2020
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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.
Apple still owns growing wearables market, says GlobalData
Thu, 13th Feb 2020
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wearables
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ar, vr & metaverse
While many consumers cannot afford the latest Apple Watch, there is an untapped demand for cheaper smartwatches.
Trade war and coronavirus uncertainty proves challenge for Huawei as smartphone shipments drop
Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
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Huawei faces significant hurdles as smartphone shipments decline, fuelled by ongoing trade war woes and coronavirus uncertainties, IDC data reveals.
2019 PC market growth benefits big three vendors
Mon, 20th Jan 2020
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With the first year of full-year growth since 2011, Lenovo, HP and Dell took the lion's share with 65% of the global PC market.
IDC: Global smartphone market returns to positive growth
Fri, 8th Nov 2019
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Global smartphone shipments increase in Q3 2019, ending seven quarters of decline, says IDC. Indian market leads growth. Chinese brands rise.
Traditional PC market continues growth despite issues in the supply chain
Fri, 11th Oct 2019
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Despite supply chain issues, the global PC market grew in Q3 2019, with Lenovo leading nearly a quarter of shipments and HP seeing the fastest growth.