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iPad drives iOS growth in enterprise
Health Technologies

iPad drives iOS growth in enterprise

iPads spearhead iOS growth in enterprises, eclipsing Android in crucial sectors, reveals Zenprise's cloud report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Nov 2012
BlackBerry 10 set for January 30 launch
BlackBerry

BlackBerry 10 set for January 30 launch

Research In Motion announces the global launch of BlackBerry 10 and two new smartphones on Jan 30, promising a unique mobile experience.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Nov 2012
Legal fees on Apple according to UK
Apple

Legal fees on Apple according to UK

UK court orders Apple to pay all legal fees after a false and misleading apology in Samsung patent case further fuels tech rivalry.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Nov 2012
Symantec announces all-in-one backup app
Data Protection

Symantec announces all-in-one backup app

Symantec has launched the Backup Exec 3600 Appliance, offering a unified, cost-effective solution for virtual and physical backup and recovery systems.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Nov 2012
BlackBerry 10 gets security nod ahead of launch
BlackBerry

BlackBerry 10 gets security nod ahead of launch

BlackBerry 10 earns FIPS 140-2 certification, ensuring top-notch security for government and enterprise use ahead of its market debut.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Nov 2012
Apple agrees HTC patent deal
Apple

Apple agrees HTC patent deal

Apple ends hostilities with HTC, striking a decade-long patent deal to close all lawsuits. A move fostering innovation over litigation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Nov 2012
Shining light Lenovo records $8.7 billion sales
Lenovo

Shining light Lenovo records $8.7 billion sales

PC-maker records growing sales to defy struggling PC market, becoming the number one vendor in the laptop industry.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Nov 2012
Apple wins rounded rectangle patent
Supply Chain

Apple wins rounded rectangle patent

Android camp likely to be concerned as Silicon Valley company awarded design after examination of prior art and works.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Nov 2012
Android under security siege
Bring Your Own Device

Android under security siege

Malware targeting Android users increased nearly six-fold during the three months ending September according to Trend Micro.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Nov 2012
Smart device sales to hit 1.2 billion by 2013
Apple

Smart device sales to hit 1.2 billion by 2013

Gartner predicts smart device sales will reach 1.2 billion by 2013, marking a significant shift in consumer and business technology trends.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Nov 2012
Apple loses $368.2m patent lawsuit
Hyperscale

Apple loses $368.2m patent lawsuit

Apple must pay VirnetX $368.2m in a Texas ruling over patent violations with its iPhone, iPad, and Mac products.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 8th Nov 2012
Smartphone thieves target Auckland
Technology Gifts

Smartphone thieves target Auckland

Auckland grapples with surge in smartphone thefts, with 40 snatched weekly. Police urge public vigilance amid rising crime.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 7th Nov 2012
Four in 10 Kiwis unaware of mobile security policies
Endpoint Protection

Four in 10 Kiwis unaware of mobile security policies

Kiwi organisations says mobile security is a top priority but are not using measures to secure mobile devices and apps.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Nov 2012
Microsoft's window of opportunity
Microsoft

Microsoft's window of opportunity

Microsoft's Steve Ballmer bets big on new Windows Phone, eyeing rapid growth to challenge Android and iOS as the third force in smartphones.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Nov 2012
Logitech's G600 MMO mouse: Give your game a boost
Gaming

Logitech's G600 MMO mouse: Give your game a boost

Logitech's G600 gives gamers a competitive edge with 20 customisable buttons and ergonomic design, making it a hit for MMO enthusiasts.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Nov 2012
Samsung's Galaxy S III sales surpass 30 million
Apple

Samsung's Galaxy S III sales surpass 30 million

Samsung's Galaxy S III hits a milestone, selling over 30 million units in just 5 months, outpacing its predecessor and rivals worldwide.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Nov 2012
Microsoft building own smartphone?
Microsoft

Microsoft building own smartphone?

Microsoft teases a venture into smartphone development, testing its own design that rivals iPhone 5 and Galaxy SIII.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Nov 2012

Stories from Other Regions

Apple sells three million iPads in three days
Apple

Apple sells three million iPads in three days

Apple's new iPad mini and fourth gen iPad sales soar to 3 million in three days, doubling their record. Demand exceeds supply.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Nov 2012