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2012: the year of the Web 2.0 entrepreneur

Mon, 27th Feb 2012
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2012 has seen a surge in demand for freelance web developers, with Web 2.0 job postings booming, as per freelancer.com data, including HTML roles up by 193%.
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News: Mountain Lion toolbars, Mac EFI updates, iCal's 14 day week, and more!

Sun, 26th Feb 2012
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AppleInsider has a story on what Mountain Lion will bring to the table regarding updated toolbars in apps like Preview, among others.
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Apple co-founder to speak in NZ

Fri, 24th Feb 2012
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Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak will visit New Zealand in May for a speaking tour, discussing Apple's philosophy and Steve Jobs' legacy. Tickets cost NZD $995.
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Apple talks tough in China iPad dispute - Updated

Fri, 24th Feb 2012
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Apple escalates its legal feud with Proview in China, defending its iPad trademark rights and accusing Proview of defamation.
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Telecom reports $1bn six-month profit - Updated

Fri, 24th Feb 2012
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Telecom announces a $1bn profit in six-months post-Chorus demerger, showcasing stability amidst complex corporate restructuring.
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Bluetooth keyboard from NZBargain

Thu, 23rd Feb 2012
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You've quite possibly seen something like this before, but let's see how it fares in comparison to some of the other options on the market at the moment.
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News: Mountain Lion changes, second data center, Mastered for iTunes, and more!

Thu, 23rd Feb 2012
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Apple rolls out OS X Mountain Lion with iOS features, plans new Oregon data center alongside Facebook, introduces 'Mastered for iTunes', and more.
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Microsoft cries foul over patent abuse

Thu, 23rd Feb 2012
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Motorola Mobility - and by extension Google - failing to meet FRAND licensing commitments; is this the pot calling the kettle black?.
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News: Mac App Store sandboxing delayed, Mountain Lion thoughts, Hiss for Growl, and more!

Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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Apple has again delayed mandatory Mac App Store sandboxing guidelines amid criticisms, raising concerns over developer impact and Mac platform health.
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How much is social messaging costing telcos?

Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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Ovum says it's time for network operators to start re-thinking their legacy services, or wait for further drops in revenue.
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Download 3 songs per week from Auckland Library

Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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Auckland Library teams up with Freegal, offering members 3 free downloads weekly from the Sony Music catalogue, DRM-free and legally.
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App of the Week: iOS app organiser

Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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Discover magic for cluttered iPhone screens with our App of the Week, transforming chaos into organised bliss with a simple drag and drop.
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RIM releases PlayBook OS 2.0

Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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RIM unveils major PlayBook OS 2.0 upgrade, featuring native email, social integration, and access to thousands of Android apps.
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Microsoft debunks 'Office for iPad' rumour

Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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Report that well-known software suite is coming to rival device in coming weeks 'based on inaccurate rumours and speculation'.
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Team Time Tracker, a sleek iOS time and expense tracker with management features

Wed, 22nd Feb 2012
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Revolutionize your business with Team Time Tracker, the ultimate iOS app for managing time and expenses, now available for professionals.
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News: Mountain Lion Mail, Mac-enhancing downloads, Gemini duplicate finder, and more!

Tue, 21st Feb 2012
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Macworld explores Mountain Lion's Mail tweaks, while Lifehacker unveils top Mac downloads. Gemini app shines in duplicate removal.
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News anchor visits Foxconn factory

Tue, 21st Feb 2012
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Bill Weir gains rare access to China's Foxconn factory, revealing the harsh conditions of workers making Apple gadgets. Report airs tomorrow.
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News: more iOS devices than Macs, hands on with Notes, dropping support for older Macs, and more!

Mon, 20th Feb 2012
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Apple's iOS device sales in 2011 eclipse Mac sales of the last 28 years, Mountain Lion brings iOS apps to Mac, and support for older Macs falters.
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News: local services in China, Messages beta, Panic talks Gatekeeper, and more!

Mon, 20th Feb 2012
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Sometimes there's not a whole lot of Mac news, but Mountain Lion has provided ample amounts for quite a while yet.
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Apple counts down to 25 billion downloads - Updated

Mon, 20th Feb 2012
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We've worked out when you should be watching to maximise your chance at winning the US$10,000 app store gift card.