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We had another play with Dell's Streak after its Australian pricing was announced and came away convinced it will usher in a new era of giant phones, like those of the 1970s.]]> Fri, 24 Sep 2010 18:06:12 +1000 http://apcmag.com//chrome-os-not-android-for-tablets.htm http://apcmag.com//chrome-os-not-android-for-tablets.htm

If Britain's Sunday Times is to be believed, Google is aiming its forthcoming Chrome OS at tablets, rather than trying to expand Android out into a tablet-sized computing OS. ]]> Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:48:57 +1000 http://apcmag.com//yum-pics-of-samsungs-7-galaxy-tab.htm http://apcmag.com//yum-pics-of-samsungs-7-galaxy-tab.htm

Samsung has posted an enticing video trailer for its upcoming iPad competitor, in a sweet 7" size bracket.]]> Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:51:29 +1000 http://apcmag.com//optus-hints-at-android-tablets-coming-dell-streak.htm http://apcmag.com//optus-hints-at-android-tablets-coming-dell-streak.htm

Telstra has been stealing the limelight with local Android launches, but Optus says it is catching up fast.]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:50:22 +1000 http://apcmag.com//aussie-pc-maker-launches-241-ipad-competitor.htm http://apcmag.com//aussie-pc-maker-launches-241-ipad-competitor.htm

On the eve of the launch of the Apple iPad in Australia, local PC manufacturer Pioneer has revealed plans to launch an Android-based competitor.]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 11:53:12 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple-ibooks-manager-could-be-based-in-sydney.htm http://apcmag.com//apple-ibooks-manager-could-be-based-in-sydney.htm

Apple has advertised for an executive to manage its fledgling iBooks product for the Asia-Pacific and Canada regions, adding the position could be based in Sydney or Toronto.]]> Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:09:57 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dear-mr-steve-jobs-thanks-for-the-ipads.htm http://apcmag.com//dear-mr-steve-jobs-thanks-for-the-ipads.htm

Dear Steve, I hope you are well and gaining weight rapidly. I wanted to write because a few things are weighing on my mind about the iPad.]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:05:39 +1000 http://apcmag.com//watch-out-ipad-here-comes-the-200-full-hd-kogan-pad.htm http://apcmag.com//watch-out-ipad-here-comes-the-200-full-hd-kogan-pad.htm

Kogan unveils a cheap competitor to the iPad, says they probably won't make a 3D TV, and the Agora phone is NOT dead. Maybe.]]> Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:14:01 +1000 http://apcmag.com//why-the-apple-ipad-is-merely-good-not-insanely-great.htm http://apcmag.com//why-the-apple-ipad-is-merely-good-not-insanely-great.htm

The iPad is "magical", says Steve Jobs. Sorry, but no, it's not. It's a predictable evolution.]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:42:20 +1000 http://apcmag.com//msi-dual-screen-tablet-spied-at-ces.htm http://apcmag.com//msi-dual-screen-tablet-spied-at-ces.htm

MSI's dual screen tablet offers more colour than a Kindle and less rumours than an Apple iSlate.]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//no-easy-sell-for-apples-tablet.htm http://apcmag.com//no-easy-sell-for-apples-tablet.htm

CES 2010: Apple's impending tablet will face a tough and fragmented market, industry figures suggest.]]> Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:41:00 +1000