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Telcos: Compete less, collaborate more
Unified Communications

Telcos: Compete less, collaborate more

Ovum urges telcos to reduce competition and increase collaboration, citing over 3,500 service launches since 2009. Innovation, not rivalry, is key to survival.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2013
BlackBerry considers licensing deal amid investor pressure
Apple

BlackBerry considers licensing deal amid investor pressure

Struggling company is considering a licensing deal, or even an outright sale of the business in a bid to appease investor concerns.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2013
Apple and Amazon find Appy ending
Apps

Apple and Amazon find Appy ending

Apple and Amazon have concluded their legal battle over the app store term, agreeing to dismiss ongoing lawsuits in a Californian court.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2013
Samsung scores Fortune 500 win over Apple
Apple

Samsung scores Fortune 500 win over Apple

South Korean company named the world's 14th largest in terms of revenue, beating fierce rival Apple by five places.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2013
Exploding Samsung S3 sizzles Swiss girl
Apple

Exploding Samsung S3 sizzles Swiss girl

An 18-year-old Swiss girl sustained severe burns when her Samsung S3 exploded, highlighting potential safety issues with the device's lithium-ion battery.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2013
Mobile TV set for $10bn worth by 2017
Digital Entertainment

Mobile TV set for $10bn worth by 2017

The mobile TV and video market is set to reach $9.5bn within four years, as new business models incorporate the technology.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2013
MSN TV to sign out in September
Digital Entertainment

MSN TV to sign out in September

After a 16-year run, MSN TV will shut down in September, marking the end of Microsoft's pioneering internet TV service.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2013
Android App Review: Mega
Gaming

Android App Review: Mega

Given the hype surrounding the unveiling of the Mega Android app, we got out best man on the job to give his unbiased view on Kim Dotcom's latest release.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2013
Windows 8.1 set for August shipping date
Microsoft

Windows 8.1 set for August shipping date

Speaking at the company's WPC, Microsoft's Tami Reller confirms Windows 8.1 will be available for manufacturers in late August.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2013
Apple App Store turns 5 = free presents
iOS

Apple App Store turns 5 = free presents

To celebrate its 5th birthday, the App Store is giving away a selection of free apps and games to customers. #AppStoreBirthday.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2013
Android App Review: Pixlr Express
Gaming

Android App Review: Pixlr Express

Pixlr Express app review: A free, user-friendly photo editor that's more tomato sauce than fine seasoning but offers fun features for casual use.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2013
Apple's Budget iPhone: Fact or Fiction?
Apple

Apple's Budget iPhone: Fact or Fiction?

While plans for an Apple iWatch may have distracted the masses, rumours have been circulating for months around a low-cost iPhone - but is this the real deal?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2013
99% of Android mobile phones susceptible to newly found takeover attack
Malware

99% of Android mobile phones susceptible to newly found takeover attack

Recent vulnerability means that 99% of all android phones could be exploited to the point where they could be completely overidden.

By Alistair Ross • 4 min read • Sat, 6th Jul 2013
Over 160 billion apps to be downloaded by 2017
Gaming

Over 160 billion apps to be downloaded by 2017

Global app downloads set to double to 160 billion by 2017, fuelled by smartphone adoption in developing markets and free-download apps.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2013
Master key makes 99% of Android devices vulnerable
Cybersecurity

Master key makes 99% of Android devices vulnerable

Master key could affect any Android phone released in the past four years, representing nearly 900 million devices and 99% of the market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2013
Apple cooks up an iPhone sales storm
iOS

Apple cooks up an iPhone sales storm

In a bid to push Apple to retail leadership, CEO Tim Cook will implement sweeping changes to the way iPhones are sold and marketed.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2013
Mega launches Android app
Apps

Mega launches Android app

Kim Dotcom releases official Android app - now available free of charge from the Google Play Store - with iOS and Windows to follow.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2013

Stories from Other Regions

Kiwi tech firm unleashing the beast
Hybrid & Remote Work

Kiwi tech firm unleashing the beast

Cloud company Unleashed Software increases staff count by 60%, relocates it offices to Auckland's North Shore and raises salaries to 20% above market average.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2013