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Samsung No 1 Mobile Phone brand in ANZ
Apple

Samsung No 1 Mobile Phone brand in ANZ

Samsung has emerged as the top mobile phone brand in Australia and New Zealand, overtaking Apple, driven by strong Galaxy S II sales and growing Android demand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Dec 2011
RIM profit bombs - Updated
Data Analytics

RIM profit bombs - Updated

RIM's earnings plummet as PlayBook re-valuation and service outage hit hard, with co-CEOs slashing their pay to $1 amidst declining BlackBerry sales.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2011
Apple rises in ANZ PC rankings
Network Infrastructure

Apple rises in ANZ PC rankings

HP still leads the pack, although analysts acknowledge 'PSG spin-off debacle' has hurt the company's reputation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2011
Renaissance distribution manager: 'watch this space'
Apple

Renaissance distribution manager: 'watch this space'

Doug Casement, new manager at Renaissance Distribution, pledges major changes and 'baby cloud' offerings for 2012, signalling a strategic revamp.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2011
Keep an eye on your home or business this Christmas
Wireless Networks

Keep an eye on your home or business this Christmas

The DCS-930L camera retails for $149, and the DCS-932L, which has built-in LEDs and a low-lux image sensor for night-time recording, will sell for $199.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Dec 2011
Sotheby's to auction founding Apple document - Updated
Unified Communications

Sotheby's to auction founding Apple document - Updated

Sotheby's New York auctioned Apple's founding document for a staggering USD $1.35 million, far surpassing its expected price of up to USD $150,000.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2011
App of the Week: LinkedIn
Apps

App of the Week: LinkedIn

Despite its potential, LinkedIn's mobile app frustrates with its non-intuitive design and technical quirks, yet the platform remains key for professionals.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2011
Microsoft releases OneNote for iPad
Microsoft

Microsoft releases OneNote for iPad

The app allows users to take quick notes 'for keeping tabs on all of your busy life's tasks, commitments, ideas and decisions'.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2011
Apple on track to launch iPad 3 in March
Supply Chain

Apple on track to launch iPad 3 in March

Apple gears up for a March release of the iPad 3, riding on the success of the iPhone 4S and teasing tech enthusiasts with timely anticipation.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2011
Mac app store downloads top 100 million
Microsoft

Mac app store downloads top 100 million

Less than a year from launch Apple's desktop/laptop software store is growing fast - is it too fast for Microsoft to catch up?.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2011
Is Apple losing the patent war?
Apple

Is Apple losing the patent war?

As the Australian Samsung injunction lifts, a German judgement threatens to bar Apple's entire 3G line in the region.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2011
How to avoid a messy Christmas
Motorola

How to avoid a messy Christmas

The annual Christmas party is an opportunity for teams to celebrate the end of a year (good or bad) and relax together for a few hours.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2011
Apple celebrates Beatles birthday
Apple

Apple celebrates Beatles birthday

It's been twelve months year since one of history's biggest businesses patched things up with one of history's biggest bands.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2011
Apple to sell 30m iPhones this quarter?
Apple

Apple to sell 30m iPhones this quarter?

Apple's iPhone sales could hit a record 30m this quarter, as industry experts raise forecasts, despite a slowdown in iPad growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2011
Trading halted for Renaissance announcement
Apple

Trading halted for Renaissance announcement

What caused shares in embattled technology distributor and retailer Renaissance Corporation to be put on hold this afternoon?.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2011
'Skinny' to lock users in
Unified Communications

'Skinny' to lock users in

Before its launch, Skinny faces backlash for plans to SIM-lock phones, potentially trapping low-income youths in their network.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2011
RIM denied BBX trademark
Apple

RIM denied BBX trademark

Judge issues temporary ban on name RIM gave to forthcoming operating system; so what will the BlackBerry OS be called now?.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2011

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iTunes Match now available in NZ
Apple

iTunes Match now available in NZ

Apple's iTunes Match launches in NZ, allowing Kiwis to sync their music libraries with the cloud. Full service now live for users.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 19th Dec 2011