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iOS App Review: TVNZ On Demand
Gaming

iOS App Review: TVNZ On Demand

Sometimes searching the internet for TV shows or certain episodes you want to watch can be frustrating and near impossible.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2013
Dramatic Apple's iOS 7 is 'unrecognisable'
iOS

Dramatic Apple's iOS 7 is 'unrecognisable'

Apple launches iOS 7, featuring a dramatic redesign poised to polarise users with its unrecognisable new interface.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2013
Android to take tablet lead over iOS
iOS

Android to take tablet lead over iOS

For the first time, Android is set to surpass iOS in tablet market share, buoyed by affordable options and strong demand in China.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2013
Apple unveils iOS 7
iOS

Apple unveils iOS 7

Apple has released its most significant iOS update since the original iPhone, according to senior vice president of Software Engineering, Craig Federighi.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2013
Take a sneak peek at Apple's iOS7
iOS

Take a sneak peek at Apple's iOS7

Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference is officially underway in San Francisco, but in typical media fashion, an early preview of iOS7 has been leaked.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2013
Fake iPhone chargers: Hacked in 60 seconds
iOS

Fake iPhone chargers: Hacked in 60 seconds

Researchers warn that dodgy Apple chargers could hack iOS software in under a minute, according to an 'alarming' study.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2013
Will Apple introduce a new-look iOS 7 design?
iOS

Will Apple introduce a new-look iOS 7 design?

Apple's iOS 7 is poised for a dramatic redesign, bidding skeuomorphism farewell for a black, white, and flat look, as Jonathan Ive leads the overhaul.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 29th May 2013
App Review - Fastar!
Gaming

App Review - Fastar!

Fastar review: Rapid gameplay reduces RPG depth to fleeting, shallow battles. Aims to parody, yet falls into uninspiring territory. ★☆☆☆☆.

By Benjamin Matthews • 2 min read • Fri, 24th May 2013
App Review - Google Maps for iPhone
Gaming

App Review - Google Maps for iPhone

Google Maps for iPhone banishes poor mapping woes, offering reliable navigation and local insights, proving indispensable for city explorers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2013
App Review - Junk Jack
Gaming

App Review - Junk Jack

Ever wanted to dig down into the abysmal depths of endless caverns, Egyptian tombs, and caves filled with mushrooms?.

By Benjamin Matthews • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2013
Review - Castle Raid
Gaming

Review - Castle Raid

Castle Raid review: A simplistic battle mechanic fails to keep interest afloat amid a saturated tower defence market for iOS. 1/5.

By Benjamin Matthews • 2 min read • Mon, 13th May 2013
Review - Beastie Bay
Gaming

Review - Beastie Bay

Beastie Bay review: A 'poor man's Pokémon' that surprisingly manages to outlast its Kiarosoft game cousins with engaging play.

By Benjamin Matthews • 2 min read • Wed, 8th May 2013
Smartphone newbies boost Windows Phone profits
Microsoft

Smartphone newbies boost Windows Phone profits

Windows Phone sees growth with 5.6% of smartphone sales in Q1 2013, attracting first-time buyers and boosting profits.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2013
Now your iPhone picks your pocket
iOS

Now your iPhone picks your pocket

A glitch in iOS 6.0 sees iPhones slyly eating into data allowances, potentially costing users dearly, even when connected to WiFi.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2013
Apple closes one security hole, opens another
iOS

Apple closes one security hole, opens another

Yesterday's update of iOS 6.1.3 promised the fix to stop unauthorised access to the iPhone via the locked screen.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2013
Facebook for iOS updated: Now with cover control
iOS

Facebook for iOS updated: Now with cover control

Facebook's iOS app update introduces cover image control directly from iPhones, aiming to enrich user experience.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2013
Acebook drops the F with new News Feed
iOS

Acebook drops the F with new News Feed

Facebook unveils a sleek new 'F' News Feed, boasting bigger images, multiple feeds, and mobile consistency to enhance user experience and attract advertisers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2013

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Apple fixes iOS Passcode bug with update
iOS

Apple fixes iOS Passcode bug with update

Apple rolls out iOS 6.1.3 to fix a lock screen bug, enhancing iPhone security and updating Maps in Japan. Users urged to update swiftly.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2013