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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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Appdome powers up mobile app security with latest solution

Fri, 23rd Jun 2023
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Appdome launches MOBILEBot Defense, providing mobile brands with bot detection and rapid defense against malicious attacks.
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Apple empowers developers to build new apps for Vision Pro

Fri, 23rd Jun 2023
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Apple unveils new software tools for developers to create spatial computing apps for Apple Vision Pro, its first spatial computer.
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Meta's Quest headsets come up against the Apple Vision Pro

Fri, 16th Jun 2023
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According to a recent Storyblok survey, Meta's Quest headsets remain strong competition for the Apple Vision Pro.
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Apple introduces its first spatial computer Vision Pro

Wed, 7th Jun 2023
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The design of Vision Pro features an ultra-high-resolution display system that packs 23 million pixels across two displays.
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Apple unveils new and updated privacy and security features

Wed, 7th Jun 2023
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The privacy and security innovations include significant updates to Safari private browsing, communication safety, lockdown mode, and app privacy improvements.
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Developers generated US$1.1 trillion in sales in App Store in 2022

Wed, 7th Jun 2023
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App Store developers generated US$1.1 trillion in total billings and sales in the App Store ecosystem in 2022, 90% of which accrued solely to developers.
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Apple previews watchOS 10 featuring a new smart stack

Wed, 7th Jun 2023
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According to the company, the new OS features a new design, new watch faces, new features for cyclists and hikers, and important tools for health.
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Kaspersky discovers APT campaign targeting iOS devices

Tue, 6th Jun 2023
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Kaspersky researchers have uncovered an ongoing mobile Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) campaign targeting iOS devices with previously unknown malware.
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Apple launch new contactless payment method in Australia

Thu, 18th May 2023
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Apple has launched Tap to Pay in Australia, empowering local businesses of any size to accept in-person contactless payments on iPhone.
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Apple introduces innovative accessibility software features

Wed, 17th May 2023
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Apple has previewed innovative software features for cognitive, vision, speech, hearing, and mobility accessibility.
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Google's Mathew Pretel appointed as Cartelux Head of Product

Wed, 10th May 2023
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Mathew Pretel, former Senior Advertising Solution Architect for Google, has joined Australian ad tech company Cartelux as Head of Product.
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Microsoft tops the list for cyber vulnerabilities in April

Wed, 10th May 2023
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Some of the vulnerabilities in Apple and Microsoft are being used by the Nokoya ransomware group and likely nation-state actors.
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Radware updates Bot Manager for Android, iOS mobile apps

Tue, 9th May 2023
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The solution helps prevent nefarious bots from bypassing defences to gain unlawful access to native Android and iOS mobile applications.
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Global PC shipments drop in Q1 2023 due to poor demand: IDC

Mon, 10th Apr 2023
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Weak demand, excess inventory, and a worsening macroeconomic climate were all contributing factors for drop in PC shipments Q1 2023, according to the IDC.
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Apple Supports YubiKey Security Keys for Enhanced iCloud Account Protection

Mon, 30th Jan 2023
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Apple strengthens cybersecurity for iCloud accounts with YubiKey support, making a significant impact on modernizing cybersecurity.
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Global Processing Services (GPS) makes two key hires

Mon, 30th Jan 2023
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Global Processing Services (GPS) announces Jim McCarthy as EVP & Global Head of Sales and Product, and Kevin Fox as Chief Revenue Officer.
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71,000 customers served by Jamf in managing Apple devices

Thu, 26th Jan 2023
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The company is now helping approximately 71,000 active customers succeed with Apple and is running on about 30 million devices worldwide.
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Smartphone shipments suffer a largest-ever decline, says IDC

Thu, 26th Jan 2023
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Worldwide smartphone shipments fell 18.3% y-o-y to 300.3 million units in the 4th quarter of 2022, according to IDC Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker.
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Livewire adds four new appointments to its leadership team

Fri, 20th Jan 2023
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Gametech company Livewire hires four new members, including a Chief Innovation Officer, to accelerate brands into gaming through advertising.
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Apple launches latest HomePod featuring new innovations

Thu, 19th Jan 2023
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Delivering Apple innovations and Siri intelligence, HomePod is designed to offers advanced computational audio for a better listening experience.