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Windows to dominate detachable tablet market
Windows

Windows to dominate detachable tablet market

Demand for detachable tablets is set to bolster Windows tablet play, with Windows devices expected to dominate the detachable market come 2020.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2016
Apple ups education focus with latest acquisition
EduTech

Apple ups education focus with latest acquisition

Hot on the tail of releasing a slew of new education features with iOS 9.3, Apple has acquired LearnSprout, an education technology start-up.

By Catherine Knowles • 1 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
What Apple's latest iOS update means for educators
EduTech

What Apple's latest iOS update means for educators

Apple's latest iOS update brings a range of new features designed specifically for the education system, including shared iPads and the Classroom app.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Jan 2016
Step by step: how to get back into your iOS device if you're locked out
iOS

Step by step: how to get back into your iOS device if you're locked out

An iOS device will lock its owner out if the wrong passcode is entered six times in a row. We show you how to get back in.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Jan 2016
New Backstab cyberattack targeting iOS devices
Malware

New Backstab cyberattack targeting iOS devices

The BackStab attacks see cyber criminals use malware to remotely infiltrate computers, with iOS devices particularly vulnerable.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Dec 2015
Harcourts Real Estate wins elite Apple recognition
Customer Experience

Harcourts Real Estate wins elite Apple recognition

Apps designed to improve Harcourts Real Estate agents productivity - and the customer experience - have won recognition from Apple.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2015
Adoption of iOS 9 huge, despite Wi-Fi Assist failings
Wireless Networks

Adoption of iOS 9 huge, despite Wi-Fi Assist failings

Despite initial glitches and WiFi Assist controversies, iOS 9 adoption has soared to 61%, outpacing iOS 8 and older versions, says Apple.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2015
The handy new feature in iOS 9 you may not be aware of
iOS

The handy new feature in iOS 9 you may not be aware of

Discover iOS 9's Wi-Fi Assist—a clever tool that ensures a stable internet connection by auto-switching to cellular data amidst weak Wi-Fi.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Sep 2015
iOS 9 just days away
iOS

iOS 9 just days away

Apple confirms iOS 9 release date of 16 September, promising improved Siri features and powerful search capabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2015
Why it's time to reconsider FileMaker
Unified Communications

Why it's time to reconsider FileMaker

Version 14 is completely geared toward mobility and is being enthusiastically embraced in the ANZ region, according to Joel Katz, FileMaker APAC MD.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Sep 2015
Android Wear app for IOS to launch soon
Wearables

Android Wear app for IOS to launch soon

After waiting for what seemed like an eternity, it's finally happened - Android Wear smart watches can finally play nice on iPhones.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2015
Android to remain dominant OS as mobile phone market slows
iOS

Android to remain dominant OS as mobile phone market slows

IDC says that despite Apple's continued success with its variants of the iPhone, it will be challenged to take Android share.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2015
Asia Pacific leads the way in mobile adoption
Unified Communications

Asia Pacific leads the way in mobile adoption

By 2020, 80% of the world will own smartphones, with 2-3 times more smartphones than PCs, says new Okta report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2015
iOS vulnerability targets corporate data
Risk & Compliance

iOS vulnerability targets corporate data

Appthority has identified a critical iOS 'Quicksand' vulnerability that enables malicious apps to harvest enterprise credentials.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2015
Organisations choose iOS over Android for secure mobile apps
Health Technologies

Organisations choose iOS over Android for secure mobile apps

Organisations are adopting an increasing variety of apps to secure corporate information, and choosing iOS over every other operating system.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2015
WhatsApp for iOS updated
Unified Communications

WhatsApp for iOS updated

WhatsApp's new iOS update boosts user controls with unread markers, chat customisation, video backup, and more.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2015

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Everything Apple has told us about the new iPhone 6s and 6s Plus
iOS

Everything Apple has told us about the new iPhone 6s and 6s Plus

Apple has unveiled the next generation of iPhones, including a new rose gold colour and features such as 3D Touch and Live Photos.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2015