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Apple opens 2026 Swift Student Challenge to global coders

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Apple has opened submissions for the 2026 Swift Student Challenge, inviting student developers worldwide to submit Swift app playgrounds by 28 February.
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Apple bundles pro creative apps in new AI Studio deal

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Apple has unveiled Creator Studio, a subscription bundling pro creative apps with new AI tools and premium content across its platforms.
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Jamf named leader in multiple IDC UEM MarketScape reports

Sat, 27th Dec 2025
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Jamf has been named a leader in three IDC MarketScape unified endpoint management reports, reinforcing its Apple-first device strategy.
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Kingston unveils cable-free SSD for seamless cross-device storage

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Kingston launches its Dual Portable SSD, a cable-free storage solution compatible with USB Type-A and USB-C devices, offering up to 2TB capacity and fast transfer speeds.
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Apple launches visionOS 26 update with new spatial features

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Apple has previewed visionOS 26, introducing new spatial widgets, shared experiences, AI-powered photo scenes, and enhanced personalisation for Apple Vision Pro users.
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Apple unveils Liquid Glass design for unified software update

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Apple unveils its Liquid Glass design, a translucent interface material to unify software across iOS, macOS, watchOS, iPadOS, and tvOS with dynamic visuals.
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Apple unveils design overhaul & new AI tools for developers

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Apple has unveiled Liquid Glass design and AI-powered developer tools across its platforms, including Xcode 26 and a new Foundation Models framework.
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Apple unveils major accessibility updates across its platforms

Wed, 14th May 2025
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Apple will launch new accessibility features this year, including Accessibility Nutrition Labels, a Mac Magnifier app, Braille Access and an Accessibility Reader.
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Apple unveils iPadOS 18 with new Apple Intelligence system

Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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Apple rolls out iPadOS 18, packed with new features including Apple Intelligence and a dedicated Calculator app, enhancing iPad's versatility and user-friendliness.
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Jamf unveils new toolkit to optimise Apple tech in businesses & schools

Fri, 12th Apr 2024
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Jamf showcased an array of new offerings to assist enterprises in maximising their tech investments, including a compliance dashboard and Compliance Editor tool. The tools aim to enforce compliance regulations on Apple devices and enhance overall security efficiency.
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LaCie launches 4TB Rugged Mini SSD portable drive in New Delhi

Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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Seagate's brand, LaCie, unveils a 4TB Rugged Mini SSD portable drive in New Delhi, designed for content creators, with cutting-edge speed and robust durability.
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Microsoft 365 widens cyber defence with mobile YubiKey support

Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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In a significant leap for cybersecurity, Microsoft 365 has expanded support for passkeys on YubiKeys to mobile devices, advancing protection for iOS and iPadOS users.
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Emirates increases mobile presence with iPhone app

Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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iPhone represents the majority of the mobile traffic to the Emirates websites, which is why the company has launched on iOS first.
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Will an extra two inches make any difference for Apple?

Thu, 9th Oct 2014
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Apple hints at a larger iPad among next week's launches, but can two extra inches truly revolutionize the tablet experience? Doubts linger.
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Apple reveals free product recycling initiative

Wed, 23rd Apr 2014
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Apple expands recycling efforts worldwide, with every Apple Store now accepting and recycling unwanted Apple products for free.
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'It's theft... Thousands and thousands hours of struggle...'

Wed, 19th Mar 2014
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Jony Ive, Apple's design chief, speaks out against companies copying their designs in a rare interview with The Sunday Times.
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Classroom boost as Apple's educational iPad lets loose...

Wed, 22nd Jan 2014
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Apple is expanding its iBooks Textbooks and iTunes U Course Manager into new markets across Asia, Latin America, Europe and other areas.
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App Store sales smashed US$10 billion mark in 2013

Thu, 9th Jan 2014
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Apple's App Store exceeded $10 billion in sales in 2013, with December's $1 billion making it the most lucrative month ever.
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Review: MyDrive File Server for iPad/iPhone

Fri, 20th Dec 2013
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MyDrive File Server proves a nifty solution for seamless file sharing on iOS, blending ease with style. Ideal for families, albeit with a tech curve.
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Kiwi firm behind Anne Frank Diary iPad App

Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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New Zealand firm breaks new ground with the global launch of The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank as an interactive iPad app.