SmartPhones stories - Page 346

Apple considers axing the Mac Pro as sales plummet and portable devices rise, potentially ending its era as the go-to tower PC.

Smartphones now offer full-feature access to YouTube, allowing HD viewing, personalised homepages, and quick uploads via wireless or 3G connections.

HTC Cha Cha review: A quirky keyboard-touchscreen combo aiming at Facebook lovers, but its odd design may not be for everyone.

It seems that technology is getting cheaper all the time, but again and again we see the old adage ring true – you get what you pay for.

Mona Simpson's heartfelt eulogy for her brother Steve Jobs, a touching homage, stands out among tributes, capturing his legacy and final moments.

Main point of difference in iPhone 4S imported to predecessor device - although not well enough for a public release.

Samsung trumps Apple in smartphone sales, shipping up to 28 million units, as anticipation for a new iPhone tempers Apple's figures.

Motorola Mobility faces a US$32 million loss due to weak sales of Xoom tablets, amidst a planned US$12.5 billion Google acquisition.

HP cancels its plan to sell PC division, asserting it benefits customers, partners, and shareholders, says CEO Meg Whitman.

The market for virtual goods in social media games is set to boom due to smartphone usage, according to a report.

New study reveals the typical NZ gamer is 33 and 47% female, reshaping stereotypes as mobile and social games attract wider audiences.

Nokia launches its first Windows phones, aiming to revive its market stance against Apple and Google, with high hopes pinned on the Lumia models.

US telcos report a dip in smartphone sales, hinting at a bright spot for Apple's iPhone amid anticipation for the new iPhone 4S.

Apple enhances MacBook Pro series with new chips, boosting performance and storage across its range. Prices start at $1999.

Siri co-founder Dag Kittlaus leaves Apple for personal reasons, aiming to focus on new ventures and family in Chicago.

Walter Isaacson's biography of Steve Jobs, released by Simon and Schuster, could top Amazon's 2011 sales chart, reflecting Jobs' profound legacy.

Developers invited to learn about latest operating system from the experts; how far will Australasians have to travel?.

SwearJar encourages users to clean up their language on Twitter by donating to Unicef for every swear word tweeted, adding a charitable twist.

NZ telcos unite to launch PayforitNZ, allowing phone bill payments for digital purchases, ensuring customer privacy and convenience.

Steve Jobs' meeting with his biological father, and why he delayed surgery on the tumour which finally took his life.