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News: About Flashback malware, Apple TV A5 SoC, TextWrangler 4.0, and more!
Apple

News: About Flashback malware, Apple TV A5 SoC, TextWrangler 4.0, and more!

Apple has now put up a support article about Flashback malware that has affected sever hundred thousand Mac computers.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Apr 2012
New TomTom app takes navigation social
Apple

New TomTom app takes navigation social

iPhone and iPad users can now navigate direct to locations on Facebook, as well as share arrival times on Twitter.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 12th Apr 2012
Renaissance secures All of Government deal
Apple

Renaissance secures All of Government deal

Renaissance joins ranks as an official Apple supplier for government, winning a pivotal deal to furnish hardware and support through its Yoobee division.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 12th Apr 2012
Ads on mobile devices are the least trusted by consumers: Nielsen
Marketing Technologies

Ads on mobile devices are the least trusted by consumers: Nielsen

Nielsen's study reveals mobile ads are the least trusted by consumers, with traditional media like TV and newspapers still leading.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Apr 2012
News: iTunes overhaul, open source Mac apps, Blu-Ray on the Mac, and more!
Open source

News: iTunes overhaul, open source Mac apps, Blu-Ray on the Mac, and more!

As iTunes faces increasing criticism for its bloat, experts call for a revamp. Meanwhile, open source Mac apps thrive, and Blu-Ray support gets a USB boost.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Apr 2012
Four more years: iPad to maintain grip on tablet market
Windows

Four more years: iPad to maintain grip on tablet market

Apple's iPad set to lead the tablet market for four more years, buoyed by surging sales and a vibrant app ecosystem, says Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Apr 2012
Instagram for Android tops 5m downloads
Google

Instagram for Android tops 5m downloads

Instagram's Android app hits 5m downloads in under a week, becoming Google Play's second top free app as it joins the Facebook family.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Apr 2012
News: updated iMacs in June, no updates for Mac Pro users, iCloud overhead, and more!
Apple

News: updated iMacs in June, no updates for Mac Pro users, iCloud overhead, and more!

Rumours are saying that updated iMacs with Ivy Bridge processors are set to launch in June, according to suppliers.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2012
Analyst advises against buying Apple
Apple

Analyst advises against buying Apple

An analyst at BITG Research has downgraded Apple's stock to 'neutral,' citing telecoms' reluctance to continue heavy iPhone subsidies.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2012
Facebook to pay US$1bn for Instagram
Apple

Facebook to pay US$1bn for Instagram

Facebook has acquired Instagram for USD $1 billion, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasising learning from the app's success rather than fully integrating it.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2012
News: Flashback trojan explained, The Witcher for Mac, Bartending, and more!
Apple

News: Flashback trojan explained, The Witcher for Mac, Bartending, and more!

Macworld has a great article that contains all the info you need to know about Flashback, the Mac trojan that has been getting some press lately.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2012
News: iPanel rumours, LaCie Hub now shipping, Camera RAW update, and more!
Apple

News: iPanel rumours, LaCie Hub now shipping, Camera RAW update, and more!

Apple eyes the living room with iPanel, LaCie Hub ships for Macs, and Camera RAW update adds Canon 5D Mk III support.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Sun, 8th Apr 2012
News: MacBook surround sound, manual disinfection of Flashback, iAd Producer 2.1, and more!
Apple

News: MacBook surround sound, manual disinfection of Flashback, iAd Producer 2.1, and more!

Apple explores MacBook surround sound, fights Flashback trojan, updates iAd Producer, and preps for Q2 earnings reveal.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2012
RIM appoints new ANZ managing director
BlackBerry

RIM appoints new ANZ managing director

Research In Motion has named Ray Gillenwater as its new managing director for Australia and New Zealand, succeeding Adele Beachley.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2012
News: FileMaker Pro 12, Apple and iCloud security, syncing iCloud to Dropbox, and more!
Apple

News: FileMaker Pro 12, Apple and iCloud security, syncing iCloud to Dropbox, and more!

FileMaker Pro 12 launches with iOS support and enhanced design features, amid concerns over iCloud's security and decryption practices by Apple.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2012
Yoobee campus stores to close - Updated
Apple

Yoobee campus stores to close - Updated

Renaissance confirms the closure of its Yoobee campus stores, leaving staff redundant and students without a dedicated tech outlet at three major universities.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2012

Stories from Other Regions

Nokia prepares market for 'disappointing' Q1 result
Nokia

Nokia prepares market for 'disappointing' Q1 result

Nokia has warned of 'disappointing' Q1 results, citing a 3% loss in its non-IFRS operating margin amid its ongoing transition phase focused on Lumia sales.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Apr 2012
$2m insurance payout for Renaissance
Apple

$2m insurance payout for Renaissance

Renaissance, a Kiwi IT firm, receives over $2m insurance for quake losses, aiding their 'stretched' balance sheet.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2012