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Would you pay $10 for no Facebook ads?
Marketing Technologies

Would you pay $10 for no Facebook ads?

Social media giant is due to report its Q2 results today with eyes fixed on advertising revenue. But would you pay for an ads-free experience each month?.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2013
iPrefer the iPhone to socialise online, do you?
Apple

iPrefer the iPhone to socialise online, do you?

Mobile web users are twice as outgoing than desktop users, with the iPhone the most social device of them all.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2013
Google unveils Nexus 7 tablet
Google

Google unveils Nexus 7 tablet

Google launches the Nexus 7, a 7-inch tablet set to rival Apple's iPad and Amazon's Kindle Fire, unveiled at 'Breakfast with Sundar' event.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2013
Should online porn be blocked by default?
Unified Communications

Should online porn be blocked by default?

PM Cameron urges ISPs to block online porn by default to protect children, claiming the internet's freedom has neglected child safety.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2013
Will Apple's Q3 earnings be a snooze fest?
Apple

Will Apple's Q3 earnings be a snooze fest?

Many believe Apple's latest financial report will be drama free. And with no iPhone or iPad update expected - are they right?.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
Microsoft Office comes to those who wait...
Microsoft

Microsoft Office comes to those who wait...

Microsoft launches Office Mobile for iPhone, surprising industry experts. A bold move or just a teaser for iPad users?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
Facebook For Every Phone App hits 100m users
Apple

Facebook For Every Phone App hits 100m users

Facebook's quest to be on every mobile phone in the world took a step forward this week, with 100 million people using Facebook For Every Phone each month.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
IT Outsourcing market set to reach $288bn
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

IT Outsourcing market set to reach $288bn

The global IT outsourcing market is projected to hit USD $288bn in 2013, driven by hybrid IT strategies and cloud adoption, despite economic constraints.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
Has Microsoft been sleeping for 10 years?
Microsoft

Has Microsoft been sleeping for 10 years?

Microsoft faces criticism for allegedly neglecting industry advancements over the past decade, resulting in a USD $900m hit and sluggish innovation.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
Will Apple's new iPhone live it Large?
Apple

Will Apple's new iPhone live it Large?

Company tests larger screens for iPhones and iPads with Asian suppliers, as a super-sized smartphone option becomes a potential reality….

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
Android App Review: Blendoku
Gaming

Android App Review: Blendoku

Blendoku: a deceptively simple colour gradient puzzle that evolves into a challenging, vibrant game. An ideal blend of fun and artistry.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2013
Hacked off Apple to overhaul developer systems
Apple

Hacked off Apple to overhaul developer systems

After Apple takes down developer portal to combat a security breach, the company assures developers by vowing to overhaul it's system.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2013
How to exploit the exploding mobile world…
Application Performance Monitoring

How to exploit the exploding mobile world…

It's no secret that the mobile world has exploded over the past few years. Speaking at the Ingram Micro Showcase 2013, FileMaker discusses how CIOs can benefit.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2013

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SmartPhones stories

Apple profits down 22%
Apple

Apple profits down 22%

Although Apple's iOS developers in China have risen rapidly (now 500,000 - 70% year on year growth), iPad sales have started to slow.

By Sean Mitchell • 1 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2013
30 million iPhone sales saves Apple
Apple

30 million iPhone sales saves Apple

Tech giant beats third quarter expectations posting US$35.3bn in revenue, largely in part to strong iPhone sales.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2013
What makes Kiwis click?
Unified Communications

What makes Kiwis click?

Kiwis flock to online shopping for better deals and savings, with mobile shopping set to drive NZ's eCommerce market beyond $4bn.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2013
Customer insight an opportunity for IT industry
iOS

Customer insight an opportunity for IT industry

Smarter CIS is revolutionising customer feedback in New Zealand's IT industry, with businesses like Playtech and Snowplanet seeing significant benefits.

By Lachlan Hornell • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
Revolutionary approach to projectors from Epson
Digital Signage

Revolutionary approach to projectors from Epson

Epson's MeetingMate projectors revolutionise meetings with interactive surfaces, making brainstorming spontaneous and PC-free.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2013