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LinkedIn, Apple top tech growth list
Apple

LinkedIn, Apple top tech growth list

LinkedIn and Apple lead Forbes' list of America's 25 fastest-growing tech firms, showcasing remarkable revenue growth.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 14th May 2012
LTE iPad rebranded as 'cellular'
Apple

LTE iPad rebranded as 'cellular'

Apple has renamed its LTE iPad to 'iPad wi-fi + cellular' after complaints from countries where the device doesn't support local LTE networks.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 14th May 2012
Vodafone Data Angel helps combat bill shock
Unified Communications

Vodafone Data Angel helps combat bill shock

Vodafone launches Data Angel, a world-first service to prevent 'bill shock' by monitoring data usage and stopping consumption at 100%.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 14th May 2012
News: HiDPI icons in OS X 10.7.4, Apple 17th in Fortune 500, RapidWeaver basics, and more!
Software Updates

News: HiDPI icons in OS X 10.7.4, Apple 17th in Fortune 500, RapidWeaver basics, and more!

Apple boosts OS X 10.7.4 with HiDPI icons, secures 17th in Fortune 500, and explores RapidWeaver as iWeb's successor.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Sun, 13th May 2012
Smartphone ownership skyrocketing: IDC
Unified Communications

Smartphone ownership skyrocketing: IDC

Smartphone ownership in New Zealand households has surged from 13% to 44% in just one year, according to a report by IDC.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 11th May 2012
HP means business with new enterprise products
HP

HP means business with new enterprise products

HP unveils a massive refresh in its enterprise line, launching the EliteBook Folio 9470m ultrabook and a range of enhanced tech for businesses.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th May 2012
Virtual-to-cloud - and on to the 'super network'
Wireless Networks

Virtual-to-cloud - and on to the 'super network'

How enterprise-grade applications like mobile computing and IP voice and video will strain enterprise networks - and what to do about it.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 10th May 2012
Interactive Intelligence takes customer service mobile
Customer Relationship Management

Interactive Intelligence takes customer service mobile

New software platform aims to help businesses enable self-service while offering easy transitions to contact centre assistants.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th May 2012
Angry Birds tops 1 billion downloads
Gaming

Angry Birds tops 1 billion downloads

Angry Birds hits a staggering 1 billion downloads, as Rovio teases future projects and celebrates with a thank-you video.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 10th May 2012
News: iCloud notifications, Ivy Bridge Macs, Office 2011 updates, and more!
Apple

News: iCloud notifications, Ivy Bridge Macs, Office 2011 updates, and more!

Apple tested notifications on the iCloud website the other day in a browser-based implementation of notifications similar to ones that appear on iOS.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Wed, 9th May 2012
News: lower-cost MacBook Air, Apple Television Set, Microsoft's SkyDrive, and more!
Supply Chain

News: lower-cost MacBook Air, Apple Television Set, Microsoft's SkyDrive, and more!

The rumours say a lower-cost MacBook Air will launch in Q3 2012 for US $799, which will aggressively combat Intel's lineup of Ultrabooks.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Tue, 8th May 2012
Twitpic launches free iPhone app
Apple

Twitpic launches free iPhone app

Twitpic launches a free iPhone app with editing features, challenging Instagram, and hints at an Android release next month.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 8th May 2012
BlackBerry delivers 'wake up' manifesto
Apple

BlackBerry delivers 'wake up' manifesto

Campaign that began with Apple store protest stunt culminates in online statement touting BlackBerry for business.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 8th May 2012
News: plain-text passwords and FileVault, MobileMe and iCloud storage, MobileMe websites, and more!
Apple

News: plain-text passwords and FileVault, MobileMe and iCloud storage, MobileMe websites, and more!

A flaw has been revealed in Apple's FileVault technology that stores the user's password in clear text, after an Apple developer enabled a debug mode.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Mon, 7th May 2012
Apple stakes claim for iphone5.com domain
Marketing Technologies

Apple stakes claim for iphone5.com domain

Complaint with World Intellectual Property Organisation probably doesn't indicate what the next iPhone will be called... or does it?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 7th May 2012
News: tangible file transfer concept, Mastered for iTunes in-depth, iTunes double-billing, and more!
Apple

News: tangible file transfer concept, Mastered for iTunes in-depth, iTunes double-billing, and more!

The Verge shows us a concept video by designer Ishac Bertran for tangible file transfers between a Mac and an iPhone.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Sun, 6th May 2012
Mac protection
Apple

Mac protection

SMBs using Macs must enhance their cyber-security as Apple devices increasingly targetted by malware, like the Flashback virus.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 4th May 2012

Stories from Other Regions

High-end reseller picks up top hardware brand
EduTech

High-end reseller picks up top hardware brand

Central Innovation's IC3D snags US brand Boxx Technologies, providing top-tier customised hardware for businesses with intense rendering demands.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 7th May 2012