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NZ Tech Podcast hits iTunes top spot

Fri, 25th Mar 2011
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The NZ Tech Podcast, led by Paul Spain and Bradley Borrows, reaches iTunes NZ's top spot, captivating gadget enthusiasts with just three episodes.
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Nuance PDF converter undercuts Adobe Acrobat

Fri, 25th Mar 2011
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Nuance unveils PDF Converter for Mac with editing function, offering similar features to Adobe Acrobat at a lower price.
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Skype launches new iPhone video app

Thu, 24th Mar 2011
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Skype unveils Qik Video Connect, a novel iPhone app for live streaming and video chats, enhancing sharing with family and friends.
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Resignations continue at Renaissance

Thu, 24th Mar 2011
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Renaissance faces a wave of departures as Jamie Barton and three others resign, escalating concerns within the distributor.
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There's no app for freedom of expression

Thu, 24th Mar 2011
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Apple pulls gay 'cure' app after public outcry, sparking debate on freedom of expression vs offensive content.
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Apple pulls 'Gay Cure' iPhone app

Thu, 24th Mar 2011
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Apple axes 'Gay Cure' app after 146k petition, siding with LGBT safety over Exodus International's controversial therapy claims.
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Mac OS 'father' quits Apple

Thu, 24th Mar 2011
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Bertrand Serlet, known as the 'Father of Mac OS X', exits Apple to pursue science, ending a 22-year collaboration with Steve Jobs.
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Judge orders Jobs to answer iTunes antitrust questions

Wed, 23rd Mar 2011
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Despite being on medical leave, Steve Jobs has been ordered by a judge to answer questions related to an iTunes antitrust case.
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BlackBerry PlayBook dated for April

Wed, 23rd Mar 2011
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RIM confirms BlackBerry PlayBook's launch in the US and Canada for April 19, with prices ranging from $499 to $699. No NZ release date yet.
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NZ recruiter launches mobile IT site

Wed, 23rd Mar 2011
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Candle has launched a mobile recruitment site, enabling New Zealand IT professionals to access job opportunities swiftly via smartphones.
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Apple sues Amazon over 'App Store' trademark

Tue, 22nd Mar 2011
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Apple files suit against Amazon, seeking to stop the retail giant from using the App Store name, citing trademark infringement and potential customer confusion.
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Wife said No, Apple said Yes

Tue, 22nd Mar 2011
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Apple overturns wife's veto, gifts man a free iPad 2 with a cheeky note, sparking debates on marital finances.
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Localscope; For people who value finding a good coffee. And other things.

Tue, 22nd Mar 2011
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Discover Localscope, the app turning heads as it helps users locate everything from petrol stations to the perfect coffee spot.
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Update: First 'Honeycomb' wi-fi tablet dated

Mon, 21st Mar 2011
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Motorola's Xoom wi-fi tablet gets a late March release in the US. But there's no word at all on when we might see it in New Zealand.
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Xero iPhone app due 'late March'

Mon, 21st Mar 2011
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Xero gears up to launch its eagerly awaited free iPhone app, Xero Touch, by late March, following successful employee tests and demo.
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AT&T buys T-Mobile

Mon, 21st Mar 2011
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AT&T set to acquire T-Mobile USA in a groundbreaking $39bn deal, reshaping the US mobile carrier landscape and boosting network capabilities.
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Work begins on Nokia / Microsoft smartphones

Mon, 21st Mar 2011
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Nokia Chief Executive Stephen Elop says he's unaware of any strategic interest Microsoft has in acquiring Nokia.
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iPad 2 component shortages

Fri, 18th Mar 2011
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iPad 2 faces component shortages due to supply chain disruptions in Japan, posing potential sale challenges globally.
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Simms reports Kingston growth in New Zealand

Fri, 18th Mar 2011
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Kingston hits record $6.5bn revenue; Simms reports surge in New Zealand, driven by demand for memory and flash products.
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RIM signs Microsoft cloud deal

Fri, 18th Mar 2011
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Research In Motion has signed a cloud-based data storage partnership with Microsoft - here comes the PlayBook.