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Skype for iPhone gains multitasking support

Fri, 23rd Jul 2010
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Check your emails or browse the Web while simultaneously chatting to your friends thanks to the latest Skype update for iPhone.
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iPad vigil restarts

Thu, 22nd Jul 2010
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Marty Hehewerth endures days outside Newmarket's MagnumMac for NZ's first iPad, braving elements and sleepless nights for tech glory. #iPadVigil.
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HP trademarks 'Palmpad'

Wed, 21st Jul 2010
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HP trademarks 'Palmpad', hinting at new handheld devices following its Palm acquisition. Future products may rival Apple's offerings, sources suggest.
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Vodafone confirms iPhone 4 date

Wed, 21st Jul 2010
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Apple confirms New Zealand launch date for iPhone 4 on July 30th, according to Vodafone. Plans still unknown. #iPhone4 #NewZealand.
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New Zealand iPad launch this Friday

Wed, 21st Jul 2010
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Apple's iPad hits New Zealand this Friday with prices starting from NZ$799, alongside Austria, Belgium and others.
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FileMaker launches iPhone/iPad app

Wed, 21st Jul 2010
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FileMaker's new app revolutionises remote work for iPhone and iPad users, allowing instant database updates on the go. Launching this Friday.
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Apple grows PC market share

Tue, 20th Jul 2010
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Apple's market share in New Zealand exceeds 10%, standing out in global PC growth with a select few vendors achieving gains.
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Apple solves iPhone 4 reception problem

Mon, 19th Jul 2010
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In response to widespread signal issues, Apple CEO Steve Jobs announces free Bumper cases for all iPhone 4 buyers and refunds for those who already purchased.
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iPhone 4 New Zealand announcement this week?

Mon, 19th Jul 2010
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Update: Apple says July 30th but we're still waiting for confirmation from Vodafone on pricing and launch details.
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Vodafone explains Micro-SIM card process

Mon, 19th Jul 2010
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Vodafone briefs consumers on Micro-SIM cards necessary for Apple's iPhone 4, offering free swaps and support for existing and new customers in New Zealand.
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SteelCloud opens NZ BlackBerry app service

Mon, 19th Jul 2010
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SteelCloud has launched its BlackBerry Hosting service in NZ, offering SMEs cost-saving solutions and direct access to tech experts.
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IBM opens up 'After 5' events

Fri, 16th Jul 2010
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IBM to open 'After 5' events to public, offering hands-on access to latest hardware, previously exclusive to partners and clients. Registration now open.
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Apple holds emergency iPhone 4 press conference

Thu, 15th Jul 2010
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Apple calls an urgent press conference on the iPhone 4's signal woes after criticism intensifies, sparking recall debates.
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Microsoft: iPhone 4 is Apple's Vista

Thu, 15th Jul 2010
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In a bold jab at Apple, Microsoft's COO equates the iPhone 4's woes to their own Vista nightmare as Apple shares tumble.
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Don't buy iPhone 4 says watchdog

Wed, 14th Jul 2010
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US watchdog warns against iPhone 4 purchase over signal woes, suggesting the 3G S as a reliable alternative. Apple's stocks drop 4%.
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Microsoft 'hardcore' about Windows 7 tablets

Tue, 13th Jul 2010
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Microsoft teams up with top hardware makers to challenge iPad with a suite of versatile Windows 7 tablets, says CEO Steve Ballmer.
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MagnumMac to be re-branded YooBee

Mon, 12th Jul 2010
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Renaissance gears up to re-brand MagnumMac as 'Yoobee', eyeing a transformation likened to Virgin's ethos, amidst profit growth.
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Telecom dates Micro-SIM cards

Fri, 9th Jul 2010
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Telecom to launch Micro-SIM cards in early August, catering to XT customers and anticipating the arrival of Apple's iPhone 4 in New Zealand.
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IDC: Tablet shipments to rise 65%

Thu, 8th Jul 2010
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IDC forecasts a 65% surge in Asia Pacific tablet shipments by 2014, amid rising competition and the advent of 4G networks.
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Apple courses set for Auckland

Wed, 7th Jul 2010
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Renaissance unveils Apple courses in Auckland, enhancing user expertise with events also planned for Wellington and Christchurch.