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Microsoft arrives in tablet market with 'Surface'
Gaming

Microsoft arrives in tablet market with 'Surface'

Just over two years after Apple created the tablet market with the first iPad, Microsoft has announced its competing product, dubbed the Microsoft Surface.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jun 2012
Mozilla's bid to make the best iPad browser
Apple

Mozilla's bid to make the best iPad browser

Mozilla unveils 'Junior', an iPad browser aiming to outshine Safari with full-screen browsing and thumb-friendly navigation.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jun 2012
News: Apple and domain names, improved iWork file sharing, repairability of Mac laptops, and more!
Apple

News: Apple and domain names, improved iWork file sharing, repairability of Mac laptops, and more!

Ever since ICANN introduced the expansion of the domain name system adding new suffixes, we've seen quite a few companies apply for custom domain name suffixes.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jun 2012
Working Apple 1 motherboard sells for US$375k
Apple

Working Apple 1 motherboard sells for US$375k

A rare Apple 1 motherboard, one of only six still functioning, fetches nearly double its estimate at US$375k at auction.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 18th Jun 2012
News: 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro rumours, getting ready for Mountain Lion, Chrome updates, and more!
Apple

News: 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro rumours, getting ready for Mountain Lion, Chrome updates, and more!

Rumours swirl about a 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro, set for an October unveil, amid Chrome's update for retina displays and a historic Apple I sale.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Sun, 17th Jun 2012
Android to lose ground in tablets: IDC
Microsoft

Android to lose ground in tablets: IDC

Apple dominance expected to increase on market appeal of third-gen iPad; what could Microsoft bring to the table?.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2012
What's Microsoft got planned for Monday?
Microsoft

What's Microsoft got planned for Monday?

Microsoft teases a 'major announcement' for LA event on Monday, sparking speculation on focus on Windows RT and ARM devices.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2012
News: new Mac benchmarks, Growl and Notification Center, 17-inch MacBook Pro discontinued, and more!
Apple

News: new Mac benchmarks, Growl and Notification Center, 17-inch MacBook Pro discontinued, and more!

A series of benchmarks has surfaced which appear to include a previously unseen iMac model, according to MacRumors.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Jun 2012
Cross-device collaboration from Alcatel-Lucent
Unified Communications

Cross-device collaboration from Alcatel-Lucent

Alcatel-Lucent teases Kiwis with a new, tablet-friendly OpenTouch Conversation platform for seamless cross-device collaboration, launching Q4.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Thu, 14th Jun 2012
News: new MacBook Pro analysis, iFixit tears down the new MacBooks, new AirPort Express, and more!
Apple

News: new MacBook Pro analysis, iFixit tears down the new MacBooks, new AirPort Express, and more!

The MacBook Pro with Retina display has been given to the masses, and that means that analysts like Anand from Anandtech can now get to work.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jun 2012
Apple to ditch Ping
Apple

Apple to ditch Ping

Apple's social network, Ping, is set to be axed in the next update of iTunes as it has failed to resonate with consumers.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Wed, 13th Jun 2012
Unisys joins mobility fray
Bring Your Own Device

Unisys joins mobility fray

Unisys enters the mobile services arena, releasing a suite aimed at assisting CIOs in managing the BYOD trend and enhancing enterprise mobile security.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Wed, 13th Jun 2012
Vodafone NFC trial gets thumbs-up from customers
Unified Communications

Vodafone NFC trial gets thumbs-up from customers

Vodafone's NFC payment trial in NZ garners universal praise from users, signalling a future where wallets may become obsolete.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jun 2012
Porn industry to cash in on tablets: analyst
Apple

Porn industry to cash in on tablets: analyst

Juniper Research predicts the porn industry will see a five-fold revenue increase from tablets by 2027, capturing a third of all adult content spending.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Wed, 13th Jun 2012
News: Apple Design Awards, Aperture and iPhoto unified libraries, MagSafe 2, and more!
Marketing Technologies

News: Apple Design Awards, Aperture and iPhoto unified libraries, MagSafe 2, and more!

In the afternoon following the main WWDC Keynote, Apple announced the winners of the prestigious Apple Design Awards.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Jun 2012
Apple announces MacBook Pro with Retina Display
Digital Signage

Apple announces MacBook Pro with Retina Display

Apple unveils a 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display, promising unparalleled clarity. Expect a hefty price for high-res luxury.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Tue, 12th Jun 2012
OS X Mountain Lion coming in July
Apple

OS X Mountain Lion coming in July

Apple announces OS X Mountain Lion for July, with new features such as Messages app and Power Nap, enhancing integration with iCloud.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Jun 2012

Stories from Other Regions

Toshiba excited about jumbo tablet - Updated
Apple

Toshiba excited about jumbo tablet - Updated

Toshiba unveils jumbo 13.3-inch tablet in its new Excite range, offering a larger choice for users seeking more screen real estate.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2012