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News: Mac App Store sandboxing delayed, Mountain Lion thoughts, Hiss for Growl, and more!
Apple

News: Mac App Store sandboxing delayed, Mountain Lion thoughts, Hiss for Growl, and more!

Apple has again delayed mandatory Mac App Store sandboxing guidelines amid criticisms, raising concerns over developer impact and Mac platform health.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
RIM releases PlayBook OS 2.0
BlackBerry

RIM releases PlayBook OS 2.0

RIM unveils major PlayBook OS 2.0 upgrade, featuring native email, social integration, and access to thousands of Android apps.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
Team Time Tracker, a sleek iOS time and expense tracker with management features
Apple

Team Time Tracker, a sleek iOS time and expense tracker with management features

Revolutionize your business with Team Time Tracker, the ultimate iOS app for managing time and expenses, now available for professionals.

By Julia Wunder • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
News: Mountain Lion Mail, Mac-enhancing downloads, Gemini duplicate finder, and more!
Apple

News: Mountain Lion Mail, Mac-enhancing downloads, Gemini duplicate finder, and more!

Macworld explores Mountain Lion's Mail tweaks, while Lifehacker unveils top Mac downloads. Gemini app shines in duplicate removal.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Feb 2012
News: local services in China, Messages beta, Panic talks Gatekeeper, and more!
Apple

News: local services in China, Messages beta, Panic talks Gatekeeper, and more!

Sometimes there's not a whole lot of Mac news, but Mountain Lion has provided ample amounts for quite a while yet.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2012
Snapper chooses Aerohive on buses and stations
Wireless Networks

Snapper chooses Aerohive on buses and stations

NZ's Snapper secures Aerohive for bus and station payment systems, boosting security and connectivity in public transport.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2012
Trade Me launches Android app
Marketing Technologies

Trade Me launches Android app

New tool spares users from loading the full site, but has a few features to add before offering the full Trade Me experience.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2012
News: 1080p iTunes content, AAPL reaches $500, obsolete Macs, and more!
Apple

News: 1080p iTunes content, AAPL reaches $500, obsolete Macs, and more!

There are those who are saying that the iPad 3, with its much higher resolution display, could pave the way for higher-quality iTunes content.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2012
Bioware names local Star Wars: TOR launch date
Gaming

Bioware names local Star Wars: TOR launch date

Bioware has announced a local launch for Star Wars: TOR on March 1, with servers for NZ, Australia, HK, and Singapore.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2012
News: Mac App Store sandboxing scrutiny, stop Zenbook production, bootable Lion, and more!
Apple

News: Mac App Store sandboxing scrutiny, stop Zenbook production, bootable Lion, and more!

The Mac App Store has come under scrutiny once again, this time for the upcoming sandboxing requirement policy.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Feb 2012
App of the Week: Photosynth
Apps

App of the Week: Photosynth

Defying whimsy, Photosynth redefines panoramic photography for the skill-challenged, emerging as our App of the Week.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Feb 2012
Cloud risks overstated: analysts
Ovum

Cloud risks overstated: analysts

Industry experts say cloud angst is overdone, highlighting the boon for early adopters over regulator worries, says Ovum report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Feb 2012
Ongoing concern over Steam breach
Gaming

Ongoing concern over Steam breach

Valve's Steam still reeling from November hack, with fears of compromised user data exceeding initial estimates, reveals Gabe Newell.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Feb 2012
Mac or Windows - why choose?
Windows

Mac or Windows - why choose?

Switching between Mac and Windows made easy with Parallels Desktop, letting users enjoy the best of both worlds without rebooting.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Feb 2012
Big Data - control it, analyse it, make decisions
Data Analytics

Big Data - control it, analyse it, make decisions

Data warehouses are evolving from simple storers of information to providers of analysis - what does it mean for your business?.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Feb 2012

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

Intergen replaces South Island head
Intergen

Intergen replaces South Island head

Intergen appoints Martin Gale, ex-Fujitsu manager, to lead its Southern team, replacing Tim Mole who takes on a new BI role.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2012
Could service design give you competitive advantage?
Supply Chain

Could service design give you competitive advantage?

The importance of good service design cannot be understated, as it can give a business a competitive advantage.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2012
Start-up Sessions: PaperKite
Apps

Start-up Sessions: PaperKite

Head of successful app building company says small business success is about knowing your limitations and learning to let go.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2012