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Nuance names new Senior VP
Marketing Technologies

Nuance names new Senior VP

Nuance appoints Jason Stirling as Senior VP for Asia Pacific, aiming to bolster its voice solution market presence and drive regional growth.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 16th Aug 2010
Apple manager accused of taking bribes
Marketing Technologies

Apple manager accused of taking bribes

A mid-level Apple official is being accused of taking bribes from Asian accessory suppliers in return for contracts.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 16th Aug 2010
Google launches Android Voice Actions
Google

Google launches Android Voice Actions

Google unveils Voice Actions for Android, revolutionising how you interact with your phone using just your voice.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 16th Aug 2010
TVNZ iPad app tops iTunes – Ondemand app coming
Apple

TVNZ iPad app tops iTunes – Ondemand app coming

TVNZ's iPad app has become the top free app on iTunes store; TVNZ Ondemand also has a separate iPad app in development.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 16th Aug 2010
Update: Apple patches remote iPhone / iPad threat
Apple

Update: Apple patches remote iPhone / iPad threat

Apple rolls out iOS updates to squash bug allowing iPhones and iPads to be remotely hacked, safeguarding user data and devices.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 12th Aug 2010
Microsoft downplays PC slowdown talk
Unified Communications

Microsoft downplays PC slowdown talk

Microsoft counters PC decline fears amid rising smartphone and iPad popularity, citing strong global PC market growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Aug 2010
Renaissance loses two more
Apple

Renaissance loses two more

Renaissance battles more setbacks as two key employees depart for rival companies, following recent high-profile exits.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 11th Aug 2010
White iPhone 4 leaks out of China - video
Apple

White iPhone 4 leaks out of China - video

Leaked footage from a Chinese factory suggests the elusive White iPhone 4 is now in production, potentially ending the long wait for fans.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 11th Aug 2010
Is FaceTime coming to iPod Touch?
Apple

Is FaceTime coming to iPod Touch?

Leaked images hint at the iPod Touch getting a FaceTime Camera, suggesting Apple's popular video call feature could expand beyond the iPhone.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 9th Aug 2010
Apple's antenna boss fired?
Apple

Apple's antenna boss fired?

Apple's Senior VP Mark Papermaster reportedly fired amid Antennagate scandal; both Apple and Papermaster remain silent on the departure reasons.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 9th Aug 2010
Free calls to Facebook friends
Apple

Free calls to Facebook friends

Free calls to Facebook friends now a tap away with a new app for Android and iPhone users, cutting costs on international dialling.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Aug 2010
Update: Tickets on sale for Auckland Apple event
Unified Communications

Update: Tickets on sale for Auckland Apple event

Grab your tickets for Auckland's CreativeTech event! Dive into everything Apple with showcases, development tips, and more on Sep 10-11.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 6th Aug 2010

Stories from Other Regions

Synnex scoops HTC deal
HTC

Synnex scoops HTC deal

HTC partners with Synnex to boost its smartphone distribution in New Zealand, eyeing wider reach and better support.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 16th Aug 2010
Report: Staff willing to fund own IT equipment for work
Unisys

Report: Staff willing to fund own IT equipment for work

Nearly 3/4 of workers in a Unisys poll would fund their own IT gear for work flexibility, embracing consumer-style tech in the workplace.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 14th Aug 2010
NZ Post launches (decent) iPhone app
Apple

NZ Post launches (decent) iPhone app

NZ Post unveils a new iPhone app, enabling users to create and send printed greeting cards directly from their devices for $4.99.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 13th Aug 2010
Dell moves in on Apple with Streak tablet launch
Network Infrastructure

Dell moves in on Apple with Streak tablet launch

Dell challenges Apple's dominance with its Streak tablet, a fresh competitor geared toward students and professionals, starting at $299.99.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Aug 2010
Internal Affairs: Beware of cold caller PC scam
Cloud Services

Internal Affairs: Beware of cold caller PC scam

Internal Affairs warns of a scam in which cold callers claim to fix non-existent computer issues, urging the public to stay vigilant and report incidents.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 11th Aug 2010
IT skills shortage incoming
Apple

IT skills shortage incoming

New Zealand's Candle revamps business focus to address IT skills shortage, launches new website. #ITRecruitment.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 9th Aug 2010