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InterDigital sale delayed

The sale of InterDigital, holder of 8800 patents, is delayed to September after Google's unexpected USD $12.5 billion acquisition of Motorola Mobility.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2011

iOS

Android vs iOS: Which are you?

Hunch reveals your smartphone OS might mirror your personality, with iOS users leaning towards liberalism and Android users favouring steak.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2011

Unified Communications

Galaxy Tab 10.1 launched in NZ

Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 hits NZ, defying global bans, as Samsung bets on leading the local market despite iPad 2 competition.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2011

Apple

Screen problem could delay iPad 3

Apple's iPad 3 faces launch delays due to screen production issues, casting shadows on its highly anticipated release.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2011

Google

Google to acquire Motorola Mobility - Updated

Google snaps up Motorola Mobility for $12.5bn, gaining 24,500 patents and sparking curiosity over its Android partners' future.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2011

Marketing Technologies

Masters of the Universe

Apple accused of wiping out entire galaxy to make desktop wallpaper prettier, sparking speculation about message to Samsung.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2011

Apple

First images of Apple's 'spaceship' campus

The campus was first proposed in June, and all going to plan is expected to be finished in 2015. How does it compare with your office?.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2011

Wireless Networks

Wireless expertise on offer

Terence Fleming, former MD at Kalooma, now offers his wireless tech expertise to resellers after Connector Systems' acquisition.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2011

Apple

Flagship Yoobee store to be launched in grand fashion

Yoobee to unveil its flagship store in Auckland's Britomart with grand gala, joining forces with artists and designers.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2011

Microsoft

A look into Microsoft's crystal ball

At Dynamics Day, Microsoft NZ's Paul Muckleston peeks into the future, eyeing growth for Windows Phone and new horizons for Bing and Kinect.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Aug 2011

Apps

Huge potential for lower-end apps

App market for 'feature phones' could double to $1bn by 2016, says Ovum, urging developers to tap into underexploited sector.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2011

Google

Google+ comes to iPad

Google+ boosts its presence by launching on iPad, surpassing Facebook with no native iPad app. With 25m users, it's the fastest-growing network.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2011

Apple

iCloud open for developers

Apple invites developers to test iCloud, hinting at future capabilities for syncing data across devices. iCloud to replace MobileMe by June 2022.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2011

Stories from Other Regions

SmartPhones stories

Apple

iPad tops consumer interest survey

In a US survey, the iPad reigns supreme in consumer preference, overshadowing new entrants like HP's TouchPad in the competitive tablet market.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2011

Apple

Small victory for Samsung in patent battle

Samsung notches a win in its patent clash with Apple, overturning a sales ban in the EU, minus Germany, amid false evidence claims.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2011

Apple

Apple offers Lion USB drives

Apple now delivers OS X Lion on USB, costing $69 in the US, an alternative for those unable to download it but at a higher price.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2011

Chief Financial Officer

Huawei on target

Huawei's 2011 H1 results show robust growth with revenue up 11% to CNY98.3 billion (NZ$18.5 billion) and operating profit at CNY12.4 billion (NZ$2.3 billion).

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2011