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Connector Systems partner update

Fri, 6th May 2011
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Roy Wittert, the Motorola ANZ sales lead for wireless network solutions, will present a Motorola training session on 25 May.
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More news from BlackBerry World

Fri, 6th May 2011
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BlackBerry World reveals PlayBook's native email and Android app player, expanding its arsenal against iPad amidst Microsoft/RIM buzz.
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Pilot a gaming drone with an iPhone app

Fri, 6th May 2011
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Control drones with your iPhone! Parrot's AR.Drone brings aerial battles to life via app connectivity. Ideal for tech enthusiasts, not gamers.
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How is Simms going in NZ ?

Thu, 5th May 2011
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Simms has had a record-breaking year in New Zealand, fortifying its market presence with Dell, Motion, and Kingston, says GM Vaughan Nankivell.
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Review: Portal 2 (single player)

Thu, 5th May 2011
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Valve demonstrates how the difficult follow-up to one of this generation's most novel and innovative games should be done.
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BlackBerry, Microsoft partner to challenge Google

Thu, 5th May 2011
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BlackBerry and Microsoft forge alliance to shake up mobile search market, making Bing the default engine on BlackBerry devices.
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Closed doors for Yoobee in New Plymouth

Wed, 4th May 2011
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Yoobee (formerly Magnum Mac) closed up shop at its New Plymouth store recently, as a result of location-based re-evaluation according to CEO Webb.
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Macs face first virus threat

Wed, 4th May 2011
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Macs face unprecedented virus threat with OSX/MacDefender.A, tricking users with bogus malware scans. A concerning first for Apple devotees.
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Apple Announces New iMacs - Updated

Wed, 4th May 2011
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Apple unveils upgraded iMacs with Quad-Core i5, HD FaceTime camera, and Thunderbolt connectors, enhancing performance and connectivity.
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OSX users finally get Canary

Tue, 3rd May 2011
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Mac users can now test Chrome Canary, a pre-Dev browser version for those who don't mind bugs in exchange for early features.
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Safari and Chrome make gains in browser wars

Tue, 3rd May 2011
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Amid the browser battles, Safari and Chrome surge as IE and Firefox lose ground, despite their latest updates.
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Who else is spying on you?

Tue, 3rd May 2011
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Your every move tracked: Beyond Google and Apple, discover who else is monitoring you, from ISPs to loyalty schemes.
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RIM launches Blackberry Torch

Tue, 3rd May 2011
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RIM introduces the BlackBerry Torch 9800 in NZ, blending touch with a slide-out keyboard, enhanced messaging, and social media integration.
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Drama over leaked Google emails

Mon, 2nd May 2011
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Google caught in storm as leaked emails reveal the critical role of location data in their strategy amid a $50m lawsuit.
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New features for new iMacs next week

Mon, 2nd May 2011
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Apple set to unveil new iMacs next week, featuring Intel's latest processors and the revolutionary Thunderbolt port.
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Flip video heads to iphone, ipad and android devices

Sun, 1st May 2011
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FlipShare's new app brings its award-winning video capture to iPhones, iPads, and Android, making sharing moments easier than ever.
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Meet the telecom tablet

Sun, 1st May 2011
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Telecom quietly releases new Android tablet aimed at gamers and budget-conscious buyers. Full review coming soon.
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2. Indispensible Apps

Sun, 1st May 2011
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Discover essential apps like Pixelate to visualise wall colours (iPhone, USD $2.59) or Subway's loyalty manager (iOS, Android, Windows; Free).
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Android app points the finger at file-sharers

Sun, 1st May 2011
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Android.Walkinwat is the first mobile phone threat that slaps the wrists of users who illegally download files from unauthorised sites.
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E-Waste – The Path to Product Stewardship

Sun, 1st May 2011
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NZ lags behind in e-waste management, needing urgent collaboration for interim stewardship solutions amid growing electronic waste concerns.