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Angry Birds tops 1 billion downloads
Gaming

Angry Birds tops 1 billion downloads

Angry Birds hits a staggering 1 billion downloads, as Rovio teases future projects and celebrates with a thank-you video.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 10th May 2012
News: iCloud notifications, Ivy Bridge Macs, Office 2011 updates, and more!
Apple

News: iCloud notifications, Ivy Bridge Macs, Office 2011 updates, and more!

Apple tested notifications on the iCloud website the other day in a browser-based implementation of notifications similar to ones that appear on iOS.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Wed, 9th May 2012
News: lower-cost MacBook Air, Apple Television Set, Microsoft's SkyDrive, and more!
Supply Chain

News: lower-cost MacBook Air, Apple Television Set, Microsoft's SkyDrive, and more!

The rumours say a lower-cost MacBook Air will launch in Q3 2012 for US $799, which will aggressively combat Intel's lineup of Ultrabooks.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Tue, 8th May 2012
Twitpic launches free iPhone app
Apple

Twitpic launches free iPhone app

Twitpic launches a free iPhone app with editing features, challenging Instagram, and hints at an Android release next month.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 8th May 2012
BlackBerry delivers 'wake up' manifesto
Apple

BlackBerry delivers 'wake up' manifesto

Campaign that began with Apple store protest stunt culminates in online statement touting BlackBerry for business.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 8th May 2012
News: plain-text passwords and FileVault, MobileMe and iCloud storage, MobileMe websites, and more!
Apple

News: plain-text passwords and FileVault, MobileMe and iCloud storage, MobileMe websites, and more!

A flaw has been revealed in Apple's FileVault technology that stores the user's password in clear text, after an Apple developer enabled a debug mode.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Mon, 7th May 2012
Apple stakes claim for iphone5.com domain
Marketing Technologies

Apple stakes claim for iphone5.com domain

Complaint with World Intellectual Property Organisation probably doesn't indicate what the next iPhone will be called... or does it?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 7th May 2012
News: tangible file transfer concept, Mastered for iTunes in-depth, iTunes double-billing, and more!
Apple

News: tangible file transfer concept, Mastered for iTunes in-depth, iTunes double-billing, and more!

The Verge shows us a concept video by designer Ishac Bertran for tangible file transfers between a Mac and an iPhone.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Sun, 6th May 2012
Mac protection
Apple

Mac protection

SMBs using Macs must enhance their cyber-security as Apple devices increasingly targetted by malware, like the Flashback virus.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 4th May 2012
Samsung intro's voice, face recognition in Galaxy S III - Updated
Unified Communications

Samsung intro's voice, face recognition in Galaxy S III - Updated

Samsung unveils Galaxy S III in London, introducing voice and eye recognition to rival Apple's Siri and illuminate screens with a glance.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th May 2012
News: Liquidmetal products, HP regains PC crown, Forstall sells stock, and more!
Apple

News: Liquidmetal products, HP regains PC crown, Forstall sells stock, and more!

HP dethrones Apple for PC crown, while Liquidmetal tech deemed not ready for the MacBook Pro. In other news, Forstall cashes out on Apple shares.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2012
News: OWC dual hard drive kit, update to Mountain Lion, beyond .zip, and more!
Apple

News: OWC dual hard drive kit, update to Mountain Lion, beyond .zip, and more!

OWC releases a new dual hard drive kit for the 2011 Mac Mini, Apple updates Mountain Lion Developer Preview 3, and Mac Bartender app enters beta stage.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2012
App of the Week: Pocket
Apps

App of the Week: Pocket

Discover Pocket, the app revolutionising how you save content for later, on both iOS and Android. It's time to streamline your digital browsing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2012
Who's behind the Apple 'wake up' campaign? - Updated
Apple

Who's behind the Apple 'wake up' campaign? - Updated

A faux flashmob outside a Sydney Apple store sparks speculation over who is behind it. Samsung denies involvement. Research In Motion takes credit.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2012
News: Oracle releases Java, Apple's iBook Author, Sophos on the Mac, and more!
Apple

News: Oracle releases Java, Apple's iBook Author, Sophos on the Mac, and more!

Oracle to maintain Java for OS X, aiming to dodge security lapses like the Flashback trojan, as Apple ups app security with Gatekeeper.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Tue, 1st May 2012
Review: Motorola Atrix 2
Gaming

Review: Motorola Atrix 2

It's always fun to play with a new gadget – especially when you don't know much about it and don't know what to expect.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st May 2012
Services Ontrack for Kroll
EduTech

Services Ontrack for Kroll

<strong>Best known locally for its data recovery software, Kroll Ontrack is looking to spread its wings and offer services via a New Zealand partner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st May 2012

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SmartPhones stories

Australian government to Apple, Microsoft: please explain
Microsoft

Australian government to Apple, Microsoft: please explain

Authorities launch inquiry into why consumers and businesses pay more than those overseas for software and downloads - should we do the same here?.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 1st May 2012