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Android security flaw found in 950 million devices
Malware

Android security flaw found in 950 million devices

A new security flaw known as Stagefright has been found in 95% of Android devices, allowing attackers to steal information from users.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2015
Skype gets more personal on Android
Unified Communications

Skype gets more personal on Android

Skype introduces personalised features in latest Android update, including customisable ringtones and photo forwarding.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2015
New security flaw on Samsung, LG Android devices
Cybersecurity

New security flaw on Samsung, LG Android devices

A new security vulnerability has been discovered within the Android operating system that affects devices made by several major manufacturers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2015
Zebra Technologies and Mainfreight team up to aid ANZ businesses
Marketing Technologies

Zebra Technologies and Mainfreight team up to aid ANZ businesses

Mainfreight, the global logistics provider, has partnered with Zebra Technologies to help ANZ companies embrace mobile working.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2015
Skype 5.6 for Android rolled out to users
Unified Communications

Skype 5.6 for Android rolled out to users

Skype's new 5.6 update for Android enhances chat visibility, online statuses, and brings a sleek interface to users.

By Catherine Knowles • 1 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2015
WhatsApp brings slew of new features to Android
Unified Communications

WhatsApp brings slew of new features to Android

Android's WhatsApp now lets users mark chats as 'unread' and customise notifications, even on low data settings.

By Catherine Knowles • 1 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2015
New VoIP app takes on the telcos
Unified Communications

New VoIP app takes on the telcos

Ringr, a new smartphone app, provides VoIP communications and aims to get people moving from telco providers to apps.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2015
Cheap smartphones dominating handset race
Apple

Cheap smartphones dominating handset race

Smartphones will account for 95% of handset sales by 2020 - and it's not the expensive flagship models leading the way.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2015
Salient Eye app catches Kapiti Coast thief
Breach Prevention

Salient Eye app catches Kapiti Coast thief

Salient Eye, a free Android home security app, has helped a family in Wellington catch an intruder trying to break into their home.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2015
Big players upping the ante in smartwatch market
Wearables

Big players upping the ante in smartwatch market

Apple Watch launch propels smart watches into mainstream; big players expanding product offerings. Growth predicted until 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2015
iOS smartphone sales increasing, Android slowing down
Apple

iOS smartphone sales increasing, Android slowing down

Apple's recent shift to bigger screen models with a broader country reach has had an immediate impact on volumes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th May 2015
Ransomware masquerades as FBI, Android users in the crossfire
Malware

Ransomware masquerades as FBI, Android users in the crossfire

Thousands of Android users have been targeted by a ransomware that demands users to pay $500 to restore access to their smartphone, says Bitdefender.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2015
WhatsApp: Not so free after all?
Unified Communications

WhatsApp: Not so free after all?

WhatsApp is quick to say its calling feature is free, even between countries, but only when a user has an unlimited Wi-Fi hotspot...

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 15th May 2015
Android App Review: Move It!
Gaming

Android App Review: Move It!

I feel like maybe it says something that they're denying the accusations so strenuously before I've even had a chance to make them.

By Eddie Monotone • 2 min read • Tue, 12th May 2015

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Android stories

Facebook introduces slimmed down version of its Android app
Google

Facebook introduces slimmed down version of its Android app

Facebook Lite debuts for Android users, offering the quintessential social experience on 2G or shaky networks with minimal data use.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2015
NZ tablet shipments continue to plummet, but there is hope
Apple

NZ tablet shipments continue to plummet, but there is hope

New Zealand tablet shipments plummet; Apple maintains top spot, while Surface Pro offers hope for Windows tablets and 2-in-1 market.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
Kiwi nutrition app comes to Android
Apps

Kiwi nutrition app comes to Android

New Zealand's Foodeye app, a nutrition navigator, now on Android to help users make informed food choices at supermarkets.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2015