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Android vs iOS: Which are you?
iOS

Android vs iOS: Which are you?

Hunch reveals your smartphone OS might mirror your personality, with iOS users leaning towards liberalism and Android users favouring steak.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2011
Crazy creatures
Gaming

Crazy creatures

From the terrifying Dunkleosteus to the puzzling Parapropalaehoplophorus, Strangest Beasts to Ever Die unveils the most bizarre extinct creatures.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011
Apple to sell unlocked iPhones, suggest rumours
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Apple to sell unlocked iPhones, suggest rumours

Rumours suggest Apple may start selling unlocked iPhones in the US, echoing New Zealand's trend. Freedom from carriers could be imminent.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jun 2011
Xperia Play gets Minecraft early
Gaming

Xperia Play gets Minecraft early

The addictive sandbox game will get an early release on Xperia Play phones, along with 20 other new titles for the platform.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 13th Jun 2011
Desert Zombie brings FPS to iOS
Gaming

Desert Zombie brings FPS to iOS

Desert Zombie: Last Stand brings thrilling FPS action to iOS, powered by Unreal Engine for console-quality gameplay.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2011
iOS 5 already jailbroken
iOS

iOS 5 already jailbroken

Hackers jailbreak Apple's new iOS 5 just days after its announcement, using limera1n exploit on an iPod Touch, showcasing a tethered breakthrough.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 8th Jun 2011
First look at iOS 5
iOS

First look at iOS 5

Apple unveiled a first look at the next generation of its mobile device operating system at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jun 2011
iWork intro'd for iOS
iOS

iWork intro'd for iOS

Apple launches Keynote, Pages, and Numbers for iOS, making on-the-go document creation a breeze. Available in the App Store now.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 2nd Jun 2011
Apple set to unleash Lion
iOS

Apple set to unleash Lion

Apple to debut OSX Lion and more at WWDC, with Steve Jobs leading the charge. New versions for iPhone, iPad, and iCloud also expected.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2011
Opera encores on iOS
iOS

Opera encores on iOS

Opera Mini refreshes iOS with a 90% data compression edge, zippy browsing, and sleek social sharing. Grab it free from the App Store.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 25th May 2011
Rumour: Apple to bring NFC tech to iOS?
iOS

Rumour: Apple to bring NFC tech to iOS?

Apple may introduce NFC tech in iOS devices, aligning with trends in contactless payments and bolstering its retail capabilities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 18th May 2011
Apple launches 'Support Communities'
iOS

Apple launches 'Support Communities'

New forums launch to help users get the most out of their Macs, iPods, iPhones, iPads (without having to call Apple).

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 19th Apr 2011
HP attacks Apple's channel approach
iOS

HP attacks Apple's channel approach

HP says it will heavily in its channel to make its WebOS development platform is a more compelling and profitable one than Apple's.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2011
No new Apple hardware for WWDC
iOS

No new Apple hardware for WWDC

June's Worldwide Developers Conference rumoured to be 100% software focussed, meaning no new iPad, iPhone or Mac hardware.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 29th Mar 2011
Metacritic launches iPhone and iPad game reviews
Gaming

Metacritic launches iPhone and iPad game reviews

Games for iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad will feature among the reviews listed on popular review-aggregation site Metacritic.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 16th Mar 2011

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Android to own 49% of the smartphone market by 2012
iOS

Android to own 49% of the smartphone market by 2012

By 2012, Android set to dominate the global smartphone market with a 49% share, sparking a price drop and democratising technology access.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Apr 2011
ESPN launches live-streaming iOS app
iOS

ESPN launches live-streaming iOS app

ESPN's new iOS app revolutionises sports streaming for US subscribers, bringing ESPN channels directly to mobile devices.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 8th Apr 2011
Apple TV updated to 4.2
iOS

Apple TV updated to 4.2

Apple has updated its Apple TV device to version 4.2, which includes the ability to wirelessly stream video from iOS 4.3 devices.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2011