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Slideshows about Apple

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  Why 2016 was a year to forget for these 10 vendors

  Whether it be technology troubles, government conflicts or declining sales, 2016 has been a year to forget for some of the industry's biggest players. ARN examines the vendors who will forever look back on 2016 as an annus horribilis.

  Why 2016 was a year to forget for these 10 vendors
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  IN PICTURES: Google Atmosphere Live (+43 Photos)

  Google’s Atmosphere Live was a forum for industry to discuss, educate and engage current and potential customers on the latest developments in Google’s workplace technology. The event was held at the Showtime Event Centre in South Melbourne and featured former Chief Evangelist of Apple, Google Enterprise Security Strategist, James Snow; Canva chief evangelist, Guy Kawasaki; and Google country manager for enterprise in Australia and New Zealand, Renee Gamble. (Photos courtesy of Google)

  IN PICTURES: Google Atmosphere Live (+43 Photos)
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  IN PICTURES: Hands on with the Apple iPhone 6s / iPhone 6s Plus

  A quick look at Apple's new flagship smartphones, the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus.

  IN PICTURES: Hands on with the Apple iPhone 6s / iPhone 6s Plus
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  IN PICTURES: Kiwis first in line as Vodafone NZ launches Apple's iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus

  Kiwis were first in line across the world as Vodafone New Zealand launched Apple's iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus in Auckland this morning.

  IN PICTURES: Kiwis first in line as Vodafone NZ launches Apple's iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus
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  IN PICTURES: What to expect from Apple’s new iPhone range

  Apple officially released the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus to the world this morning. But what should we expect to see from Cupertino’s new smartphone range?

  IN PICTURES: What to expect from Apple’s new iPhone range
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  IN PICTURES: A closer look at Samsung's Galaxy Note 5

  Can Samsung's newly released Galaxy Note 5 gain an early head-start before Apple releases its new iPhones at the end of September?

  IN PICTURES: A closer look at Samsung's Galaxy Note 5

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News about Apple

• Apple is reportedly no longer developing AR glasses due to ‘technical challenges’

  Lightweight glasses are now on hold, according to a new report, with Apple's focus shifting to a lower-cost version of the imminent mixed-reality headset.

• Apple finally adds encryption to iCloud back-ups

  Apple has rolled out a number of security features.

• Apple accelerates plans to move more manufacturing out of China

  Apple appears to be ramping up plans to move more iPhone and MacBook production out of China to reduce risk.

• Apple’s long-rumoured car project is reportedly delayed–and far less ambitious

  A Bloomberg report claims the car, which has never been officially confirmed, will not debut until 2026 or be as autonomous as rumored.

• Judge approves Apple’s massive MacBook keyboard lawsuit payout

  Firm's $50m settlement could net users $395 if they bought a MacBook between 2015 and 2019.

• Apple is reportedly developing its own search engine to take on Google

  The project is working on “search capabilities that might compete head-on with Google,” according to a new report. But it won't be finished until at ...

Interviews about Apple

• Nick McMenemy: More channel consolidation to follow in 2015

  Westcon’s former director of vendor alliances lays out his tips for 2015

• How Blackstone is finding BYOD success with BYOA(pple)

  Among the 1800 Blackstone employees in 24 offices worldwide, there are currently 600 privately-owned iPads being used for work

• Steve Jobs interview: One-on-one in 1995

  A rare look at Jobs after his first string of innovations but before he returned to Apple.

• Symantec: Building on specialisation

  Symantec Pacific region vice-president and managing director, Craig Scroggie, talks about the security vendor’s channel strategy, partners specialising and the security landscape

• Q&A: Why Apple's co-founder is hot on solid state storage

  Steve Wozniak joins a storage start-up and sees similarities to his early Apple days

• Q&A: Microsoft's Windows marketing chief says Apple's 'scared'

  Says brand is 'coming alive' with Windows 7, new 'laptop hunter' ads

Features about Apple

• Apple finally releases first macOS 'Big Sur' public beta

  Though Apple had said it would deliver the public beta of its upcoming OS in July, that month came and went without a release.

• Apple wins praise for adding 'USB Restricted Mode' to secure iPhones

  Amid reports that two forensic companies have been helping law enforcement and government agencies break into locked iPhones, Apple rolled out a new feature in ...

• How your web browser tells you when it's safe

  As Google moves to change how its Chrome browser flags insecure websites, rival browsers may be forced to follow suit. Here's how other browsers currently ...

• How to use a strong passcode to better secure your iPhone

  With at least two companies selling technology that can be used by law enforcement and government agencies to unlock iPhones, this would be a good ...

• What the Mac 32-bit app phase-out means to you

  Apple has been pushing developers to move their software to 64-bit since last summer. Now it's warning end users about the upcoming change. Here's how ...

• Two vendors now sell iPhone cracking technology – and US police are buying

  Local and regional police departments and federal agencies are lining up to buy technology from two companies whose products can bypass iPhone security mechanisms.