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RIM signs up as official Rugby World Cup sponsor

Mon, 18th Apr 2011
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BlackBerry becomes the official mobile sponsor for Rugby World Cup 2011, promising innovative tech and apps for fans and officials alike.
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'All you can eat' mobile plan made permanent

Mon, 18th Apr 2011
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2degrees cements 'all you can eat' mobile plan, a game-changer for NZ users with unlimited calls, texts, and data, at $149.
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Apple headhunts Microsoft cloud expert

Mon, 18th Apr 2011
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Apple snags Microsoft's cloud guru, Kevin Timmons, to elevate its data center prowess amid a search for an engineering ace.
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White iPhone in two weeks, says Bloomberg (and Apple)

Fri, 15th Apr 2011
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Apple's elusive White iPhone 4 to hit US stores in two weeks, confirms Bloomberg, amidst anticipation and manufacturing challenges.
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Nokia E7 out now - exclusive to Vodafone

Fri, 15th Apr 2011
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The sleek Nokia E7, boasting business-focused features and exclusive to Vodafone NZ, hits shelves at NZ$1299, merging style with efficiency.
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Polycom picks Azure for new cloud services

Fri, 15th Apr 2011
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Polycom teams with Microsoft, hosting new Accordent Media Services on Azure, enhancing video management for businesses globally.
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Herald iPad app wins 'digital Oscar'

Fri, 15th Apr 2011
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NZ Herald's iPad app earns prestigious 'digital Oscar' with its innovative design, placing it among the world's top news apps.
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Auckland Bus Arrival Board

Thu, 14th Apr 2011
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Auckland bus users can now seamlessly access live arrival times with a simple click, revolutionising public transport convenience.
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Motorola and Huawei settle lawsuit

Thu, 14th Apr 2011
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A joint statement has been issued from Motorola and Huawei, who have agreed to shake hands and settle all pending litigation.
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No new iPad in 2011, say component makers

Wed, 13th Apr 2011
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A next generation iPad 3 is only in the initial planning stage, say Chinese component makers who don't expect a release this year.
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Nokia reports 5 million daily Ovi Store downloads

Wed, 13th Apr 2011
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Nokia's Ovi Store hits 5m daily downloads, fuelled by Symbian device popularity and top apps like AngryBirds and Facebook Chat, marking a significant growth.
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CIOs should be experimenting with tablets in business

Tue, 12th Apr 2011
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Gartner urges CIOs to explore tablets in business, highlighting the need for new policies and the advantage of embracing consumer tech.
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Authorised Steve Jobs biography due 2012

Mon, 11th Apr 2011
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Simon and Schuster to publish Walter Isaacson's iSteve: The Book of Jobs in 2022, featuring insights from Jobs himself and 100+ interviews.
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Google buys PushLife

Mon, 11th Apr 2011
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Google acquires PushLife, aiming to enhance non-Apple phone music experiences by integrating iTunes libraries across various devices.
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Android to own 49% of the smartphone market by 2012

Fri, 8th Apr 2011
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By 2012, Android set to dominate the global smartphone market with a 49% share, sparking a price drop and democratising technology access.
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ESPN launches live-streaming iOS app

Fri, 8th Apr 2011
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ESPN's new iOS app revolutionises sports streaming for US subscribers, bringing ESPN channels directly to mobile devices.
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CharlieQuotes

Thu, 7th Apr 2011
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Unleash your inner winner with CharlieQuotes, the new app packed with Charlie Sheen's iconic lines. Get weekly updates and troll-proof your life!.
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Office for Mac Service Pack 1 - out now

Thu, 7th Apr 2011
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Microsoft launches Office for Mac 2011 SP1, boasting enhanced stability, security, and key features like better Outlook sync.
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iPad 2 tops Consumer Reports tablet test

Wed, 6th Apr 2011
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iPad 2 beats rivals to become the best tablet in Consumer Reports' tests, excelling in nearly all 17 criteria assessed.
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Skype downgrade available for Mac

Tue, 5th Apr 2011
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After lashings of negative feedback, Skype has posted the previous version of the chat app to its website for Mac users to download.