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Android App of the Week - Auckland Buses
Technology Gifts

Android App of the Week - Auckland Buses

Auckland Buses app offers real-time public transport info, surpassing the official Auckland Transport app by making commutes more bearable.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Nov 2012
Windows 8 Phone could challenge iPhone
Microsoft

Windows 8 Phone could challenge iPhone

Gartner predicts Windows 8 Phone could rival iPhone's market share by 2015, potentially overthrowing Blackberry as the 3rd top smartphone.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Oct 2012
Apple's Scott Forstall sacked over Maps apology
Apple

Apple's Scott Forstall sacked over Maps apology

Scott Forstall, Apple's mobile software chief, sacked for not signing an apology over mapping app troubles. CEO Tim Cook steps in to apologise.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 31st Oct 2012
Apple announces company shake-up
iOS

Apple announces company shake-up

Apple reshuffles leadership, enhancing teamwork among product teams following the departures of iOS chief Scott Forstall and retail head John Browett.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2012
Vodafone fastest for iPhone 5
Unified Communications

Vodafone fastest for iPhone 5

Vodafone's network crowned the fastest for iPhone 5 users in Auckland and Wellington, outpacing rivals by up to 110%.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Oct 2012
Q3 smartphone shipments exceeds 157m
Motorola

Q3 smartphone shipments exceeds 157m

Q3 smartphone shipments surpassed 157 million, with Samsung shipping a record 56.3 million units, nearly double Apple's 26.9 million.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Oct 2012
Apple admits Samsung iPad innocence
Apple

Apple admits Samsung iPad innocence

Apple acknowledges Samsung didn't copy iPad designs after a UK court ruling, marking a rare legal defeat for the tech giant.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Oct 2012
Apple shifts 26.9 million iPhones during Q4
Apple

Apple shifts 26.9 million iPhones during Q4

Apple sells 26.9 million iPhones in Q4, earning $36bn but misses Wall Street's higher expectations. Growth follows iPhone 5 launch.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Oct 2012
Your mini guide to Windows 8
Gaming

Your mini guide to Windows 8

Windows 8 introduces a touchscreen interface and a host of new apps, marking Microsoft's biggest OS update since Windows 95.

By Rebecca Rallo • 7 min read • Fri, 26th Oct 2012
NZ consumers pay more for iPhone 5 contracts
Unified Communications

NZ consumers pay more for iPhone 5 contracts

New price comparison analysis reveals Kiwis are lumbered with some of the most expensive iPhone 5 service plans in the global smartphone marketplace.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Oct 2012
Apple Releases iPad Mini, and some other product refreshes
Digital Signage

Apple Releases iPad Mini, and some other product refreshes

Apple unveils a slew of updates with the spotlight on the new iPad Mini, enhanced MacBook Pro 13 with Retina display, and revamped iMac with Fusion Drive.

By Alistair Ross • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Oct 2012
Samsung strikes early Apple blow
Apple

Samsung strikes early Apple blow

Samsung has won a preliminary invalidation of a key Apple patent in their ongoing legal battle, securing an early advantage in their high-stakes copyright war.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 24th Oct 2012
Apple launches iPad mini
Apple

Apple launches iPad mini

Apple reveals the sleek iPad mini, boasting a 7.9-inch display and a lightweight design, aiming to dominate the market against Google and Amazon.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Oct 2012
Apple unveils 13-inch MacBook Pro
Apple

Apple unveils 13-inch MacBook Pro

Apple unveils a slimmer, lighter 13-inch MacBook Pro with a Retina display and flash storage, setting new industry standards.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Oct 2012

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Kiwi iOS app developer creates Windows 8 version
Microsoft Windows

Kiwi iOS app developer creates Windows 8 version

New Zealand-based MEA Mobile launches its iSupr8 vintage film app for Windows 8, expanding their iOS expertise to Microsoft's new platform.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Oct 2012
World's first Windows 8 copy sold in Auckland
Gaming

World's first Windows 8 copy sold in Auckland

Auckland man makes history, purchasing the world's first copy of Windows 8 at Harvey Norman's, eager for its innovative features.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 26th Oct 2012
Microsoft unveils Windows 8
Gaming

Microsoft unveils Windows 8

Microsoft launches Windows 8, its biggest overhaul in 20 years, outshining Windows 95's legacy, says CEO Ballmer in Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 26th Oct 2012
Samsung unveils Windows 8 Smart PC
Microsoft

Samsung unveils Windows 8 Smart PC

Samsung New Zealand unveils the ATIV Smart PC and Smart PC Pro, versatile devices running Windows 8, priced from NZD $1,299 and NZD $1,999 respectively.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Oct 2012