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How to turn off magazine or app subscriptions on iOS

Sat, 28th Sep 2013
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Stuck with unwanted iOS subscriptions? Learn how to easily cancel auto-renewals in the App Store and take charge of your finances.
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HTC Profits down 83% from last year

Sat, 6th Jul 2013
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HTC's profits plummet by 83% despite high praise for its flagship HTC One, shedding light on the tech firm's struggles amid fierce competition.
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Windows 8.1 Preview Released - Users not impressed at first glimpse

Thu, 27th Jun 2013
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Windows 8.1 Preview disappoints users with minor improvements and persistent interface issues, despite the return of the start button.
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Making Sense of Apple's Latest WWDC Keynote: iOS7, Mavericks & More

Thu, 13th Jun 2013
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Apple unfolds iOS7 design, OS X Mavericks and more at WWDC, promising major overhauls and new features for its loyal following.
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Ubuntu 13.04: Raring Ringtail released to little fanfare

Tue, 30th Apr 2013
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Canonical's Ubuntu 13.04, dubbed 'Raring Ringtail', launched quietly, offering polished performance and minor updates.
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Why Microsoft needs to shed their CEO, Steve Ballmer

Wed, 10th Apr 2013
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Under Steve Ballmer's leadership, Microsoft struggles for direction, impacting stock values despite innovations like Surface.
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New Zealand Internet: The UFB problem the that the Govt doesn't want you to know about

Sat, 19th Jan 2013
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NZ's UFB may not deliver the promised business innovation due to a fibre monopoly and high costs, stifling competition and growth.
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Apple's iOS Do Not Disturb feature not working? It will tomorrow

Sun, 6th Jan 2013
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Apple's iOS6 Do Not Disturb bug, which misfired since Jan 1, set to auto-correct tomorrow with no user action needed.
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Windows 8 bug lets eval users get permanently free legit license

Thu, 22nd Nov 2012
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A glitch in Windows 8 allows eval users to secure a permanent license for free, exploiting a flaw in the Key Management Service.
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CloudOn: The truth behind the free, real Microsoft Office app for iPad

Sun, 18th Nov 2012
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CloudOn, a free service which provides a version of Microsoft Office for iPad, secures second round of funding.
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Review: The iPad Mini

Mon, 12th Nov 2012
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Despite initial scepticism, the iPad Mini impresses with its perfect hand-fit size and versatile utility, yet its older A5 chip sparks discussion.
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Lowdown: The Apple iOS6 update in full

Thu, 20th Sep 2012
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Apple's iOS6 brings a slew of updates for iPhones, iPads, and iPod touches, including enhanced Maps, Siri improvements, Facebook integration, and more.