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Next Byte: The rise and fall of Australia's biggest Apple Reseller
Marketing Technologies

Next Byte: The rise and fall of Australia's biggest Apple Reseller

Next Byte grew from a local Adelaide shop in 1995 to Australia's largest Apple reseller, but closed by 2016 as Apple's own stores took precedence.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Explainer: The spectacular collapse of Apple's Buzzle stores
Apple

Explainer: The spectacular collapse of Apple's Buzzle stores

Buzzle, formed as Apple's largest Australian reseller in 2000, collapsed within six months amid the dot‑com bust, sparking a precedent‑setting legal battle with Apple.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Whoosh! launches tech hygiene range in Australia for safer screens
Apple Store

Whoosh! launches tech hygiene range in Australia for safer screens

WHOOSH! Tech Hygiene has launched its non-toxic, screen-cleaning products in Australia to tackle bacteria on frequently used digital devices safely.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Knowby Pro 4.0: Revolutionizing knowledge management with enhanced user experience
Unified Communications

Knowby Pro 4.0: Revolutionizing knowledge management with enhanced user experience

Knowby Pro 4.0, a game changer in knowledge management, promises enhanced user experience with a new web interface.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023
From small Apple store to national IT powerhouse: The CompNow story
Apple

From small Apple store to national IT powerhouse: The CompNow story

From a small Apple shop in Melbourne to a national IT leader, CompNow grew under two sisters into a trusted Australian-owned tech powerhouse with 450 staff.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 22nd Nov 2020

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Blackmagic Camera ProDock brings pro production tools to iPhone
Digital Entertainment

Blackmagic Camera ProDock brings pro production tools to iPhone

Blackmagic Design launches Camera ProDock for iPhone 17 Pro, adding pro tools like genlock, external audio and ProRes RAW for high-end film production.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
STM Goods introduces mindful Focus Collection for iPhone
Microsoft

STM Goods introduces mindful Focus Collection for iPhone

STM Goods unveils the mindful Focus Collection of iPhone 15 cases, designed to improve focus and personal wellbeing.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2023
Why is Apple being sued? Search me…
Apple

Why is Apple being sued? Search me…

Former Apple Store employees launch lawsuit over unpaid wages, claiming tech giant searched staff bags after every shift for 30 minutes.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2013
Cry all you want lady…we aint fixing your iPhone
Apple

Cry all you want lady…we aint fixing your iPhone

American woman throws tantrum at Apple store over broken iPhone - captured in Vine video by TV actress Porscha Coleman.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2013
Apple cooks up an iPhone sales storm
iOS

Apple cooks up an iPhone sales storm

In a bid to push Apple to retail leadership, CEO Tim Cook will implement sweeping changes to the way iPhones are sold and marketed.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2013
iPhone 4S battery battles
Apple

iPhone 4S battery battles

Apple's user forums are awash with complaints, criticisms, and queries from customers who aren't achieving the promised battery life.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2011
Disney Mobile introduces first original character
Gaming

Disney Mobile introduces first original character

Disney Mobile unveils Swampy in Where's My Water?, their first original character in a puzzling quest for cleanliness on iOS.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 26th Sep 2011

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Making Sense of Apple's Latest WWDC Keynote: iOS7, Mavericks & More
Apple

Making Sense of Apple's Latest WWDC Keynote: iOS7, Mavericks & More

Apple unfolds iOS7 design, OS X Mavericks and more at WWDC, promising major overhauls and new features for its loyal following.

By Alistair Ross • 19 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2013