IT Brief New Zealand - Technology news for CIOs & IT decision-makers

SmartPhones stories - Page 380

Folders 20100901

iOS 4.2 due Friday

Thu, 11th Nov 2010
#
apple
#
technology gifts
#
smartphones
Apple's iOS 4.2 update, packed with 100+ features, expected to launch Friday, Nov 12th in US, making iPads more enticing for organisations.
Fallback

Geocache Viewer

Wed, 10th Nov 2010
#
apple
#
apple iphone
#
technology gifts
A geocaching utility that allows you to transfer your Geocaching GPX files from your computer to your iPad/iPhone and view them.
Gettyimages 611992272

Skype promises Mac improvements - won't say when

Wed, 10th Nov 2010
#
uc
#
apple
#
voip
Skype has vowed to improve its Mac app amid backlash, including from Xero CEO, but remains tight-lipped on a release date.
Google logo normal1

Google News enhanced for smartphones

Wed, 10th Nov 2010
#
apple
#
technology gifts
#
palm
Google News boosts mobile experience with new features for smoother, more precise browsing on smartphones, says Arun Prasath, Tech Lead.
Fallback

Prince of Persia: Warrior Within

Wed, 10th Nov 2010
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
apple
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within, the highly anticipated video game franchise, is finally available on the App Store.
Untitled60

Ovum launches analyst app

Tue, 9th Nov 2010
#
apple
#
blackberry
#
technology gifts
Updated: Market research will never be far away again with the launch of Ovum's free iPhone app, PocketAnalyst.
Gettyimages 531316319

MagnumMac retail re-brand confirmed

Tue, 9th Nov 2010
#
apple
#
studentit
#
renaissance
Renaissance announces the transformation of MagnumMac into YooBee, rolling out new branding across NZ stores and consolidating online presence.
Mobile game

Game review: Fragger

Tue, 9th Nov 2010
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
ios
Fragger explodes onto the scene with 130 levels of grenade-throwing fun, challenging players to detonate their way through 4 worlds for online glory.
Phonebill 1639571c

New Zealand pays more for fixed line call costs

Tue, 9th Nov 2010
#
apple
#
government
#
commerce commission
ComCom ranks New Zealand fixed line and mobile services in the bottom three, compared to other OECD countries.
Google logo 520x389

Google Instant comes to Android, iPhone

Mon, 8th Nov 2010
#
wireless networks
#
apple
#
cloud services
Google hastens search on mobile with Google Instant for Android and iPhone, promising quicker results as you type, now in US beta.
8726

Dell drops BlackBerry for Windows Phone 7

Mon, 8th Nov 2010
#
blackberry
#
technology gifts
#
smartphones
Dell to replace BlackBerry with its own Windows Phone 7 devices for 25,000 staff, aiming to cut mobile costs by 25%, despite RIM's skepticism.
Untitled59

Apple discontinues Xserve

Mon, 8th Nov 2010
#
apple
#
technology gifts
#
smartphones
Apple has announced it will cease production of its Xserve servers after Jan 31, 2011, offering Mac Pro and Mac mini as alternatives.
Gettyimages 1136179001

Xero CEO slams Skype Mac 5.0 beta

Mon, 8th Nov 2010
#
uc
#
apple
#
voip
Updated: Rod Drury says last week's 5.0 beta update is the worst redesign he can think of. And he's not alone...
Gettyimages 1150254184

Profile - iTradeNZ and what it can do for you

Sat, 6th Nov 2010
#
apple
#
trade me
#
apple iphone
Never miss a TradeMe deal again with iTradeNZ, the new app letting users bid, buy, and browse on the go. Shopping revolutionised!.
Untitled56

Renaissance closes MagnumMac online

Fri, 5th Nov 2010
#
apple
#
studentit
#
renaissance
Renaissance bids farewell to MagnumMac online, rebranding it as YooBee in a major overhaul aimed at streamlining services and offerings.
Untitled55

Skype 5.0 launches for Mac

Fri, 5th Nov 2010
#
apple
#
studentit
#
magnummac
Skype 5.0 debuts for Mac with a sleek redesign, integrated Mac address book, and group video calling for an improved user experience.
Ipad2 3

CEOs should seize iPad opportunities

Fri, 5th Nov 2010
#
apple
#
studentit
#
magnummac
Business leaders should be speaking with their CIOs as the iPad ecosystem could disrupt existing business models, says Gartner.
Telecom logo341131

Telecom revenue down

Fri, 5th Nov 2010
#
apple
#
studentit
#
magnummac
Telecom's quarterly revenue falls 2.9% amid regulatory costs and competition despite satisfactory operational performance, says CEO Paul Reynolds.
Fallback

Cyber attack cripples Burma's web

Fri, 5th Nov 2010
#
ddos
#
apple
#
studentit
Slow connections and sporadic outages have plagued Burma's internet service ahead of a major election at the weekend.
Fallback

New Dead Space 2 trailer

Thu, 4th Nov 2010
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
apple
EA drops chilling 'Ring around the Rosey' trailer for Dead Space 2, teasing 2011's potential scariest game. Out Jan 28 on PS3, Xbox 360, and PC.