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Telstra CEO: iPhone tethering for Next G (finally) coming soon!

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:07:03 GMT

Better late than never, Telstra boss David Thodey says the carrier is working with Apple to enable Next G tethering on the iPhone.

Who makes the most reliable – and least reliable – notebooks?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:38:07 GMT

Asus and Toshiba lead the laptop pack for reliability, says a US survey, but almost one in four notebooks from HP, Acer and Gateway are “expected to malfunction in three years”.

App stores a go-go at App Planet 2010

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:54:04 GMT

App stores are where it's all happening – so much so that the annual Mobile World Congress is launching the App Planet 2010 expo to claim slice of the action.

Smartphone shake-up: Windows Mobile falls behind iPhone and BlackBerry

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:12:42 GMT

Microsoft’s slice of the worldwide smartphone market slumps into single digits and is barely twice the share of newcomer Android, while the iPhone and BlackBerry pull well ahead.

Another App Store exit: Airfoil Speakers developer sounds out

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:27:17 GMT

The second high-profile iPhone app developer in a week has given up on Apple, saying “the platform is a mess” and describing the App Store as “broken”.

Windows 7 NOT a Mac rip-off, says Microsoft

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:15:13 GMT

A lot of tech sites were reporting an admission from Microsoft that it was "inspired by" Mac OS X. That's not the case according to an actual Windows 7 designer.

Facebook iPhone developer quits over Apple’s app store policies

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:08:04 GMT

The developer behind Facebook’s popular iPhone app has quit the project, citing frustration with Apple’s much-criticised policies surrounding approval (or not) for iPhone apps.

Nvidia reveals Apple-esque Tegra touchscreen tablet

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:34:39 GMT

Eager for a slice of the tablet action, Nvidia is spruiking a custom-built touchscreen tablet powered by its Tegra superchip to demo to hardware companies and 3G carriers.

Amex Digital offers Mac Mini Blu-ray upgrade kit

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:39:58 GMT

Dreams of a Blu-ray equipped Mac Mini? Amex Digital can make Blu-ray dreams a reality.

Apple patent application covers tablet tech for pen-based input

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:55:52 GMT

New patent application from Apple outlines sweet tablet tech.

Battery in non-unibody MacBook explodes

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:06:50 GMT

Battery in man's MacBook explodes, thankfully his gonads are safe.

Troll Touch adds touch screen capability to new iMacs

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:04:27 GMT

Troll Touch lets iMac and MacBook fans get touchy-feely with their Apple gear.

Intel gears up for Atom app store

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:44:43 GMT

Intel releases Software Development Kit for creating apps to be distributed through an ‘Atom app store’ for Windows and Moblin devices.

Apple’s latest OS X update bricks ‘Hackintosh’ Atom netbooks

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:52:18 GMT

Mac OS X 1.0.6.2 update brings a swift Snow Leopardy death to Hackintosh netbooks running Intel’s Atom processor.

iPhone virus writer "could be charged" under hacking laws

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:47:33 GMT

It may have just been a bit of fun, but Aussie iPhone virus developer Ashley Towns has opened himself up to criminal penalties under laws banning malicious damage to computers.

Super-thin Dell Adamo XPS makes Aussie debut at $2,499

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:51:23 GMT

We've oh-so-briefly gotten our paws on Dell’s anorexic Adamo XPS: the world’s thinnest ever laptop, but maybe also the most expensive laptop never to actually be used on your lap?

Apple adds matte screen option for 15-inch MacBook Pro

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:37:44 GMT

Apple offers MacBook Pro fans the matte screen option that many think should have never been taken away.

Hint of new MacBook Pro models found in latest OS X build

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:58:54 GMT

New OS X build references two new MacBook Pro models rumored to be a high-end refresh.

Apple makes a play for Windows 7 upgraders

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:50:02 GMT

Boot Camp update to deliver full Windows 7 compatibility, while new TV ads target Windows XP users as potential switchers.

Sexy 27-inch iMac torn apart for your perusal

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:12:59 GMT

The geek in me weeps at the sight of a torn up 27-inch iMac even though I prefer Windows.

HP’s Windows Home Server systems finally reach Australia

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:22:47 GMT

Just in time for tomorrow’s Windows 7 launch, HP’s third-gen Windows Home Server boxes touch down – starting with a nimble 1TB Atom system for $599.

Android bitch-slaps iPhone in new TV adverts

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:25:39 GMT

Prime-time TV spots critique the shortcomings of Apple’s iPhone in an attempt to position Android-powered mobiles as the better choice.

First Look: Apple’s new MacBook

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:24:36 GMT

At just $1,299 the new 13.3 inch MacBook is Apple’s most affordable laptop ever, and takes aim at the hearts and wallets at the ‘switchers’ who are ready to move from Windows.

Mac Mini becomes Apple’s $850 desktop and its newest server

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:45:07 GMT

While overshadowed by the new iMacs, the pint-sized Mac Mini enjoys a $200 price cut and also morphs into a Snow Leopard Server for small businesses.

New iMac: Apple boosts speed, slashes prices

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:17:06 GMT

The new iMacs sport more than just widescreen HD panels and a sleek new look: they pack Core i5 and Core i7 processors, yet start $400 cheaper.

Dell Adamo XPS snares “world’s thinnest notebook” title

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:41:40 GMT

At 9.99mm thin, and on sale this week for US$2,000, Dell’s anorexic Adamo XPS takes it to Apple in the “world’s thinnest notebook” stakes.

CrunchPad to launch by Christmas?

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:23:51 GMT

Popular Mechanics magazine crowns the unreleased Crunchpad tablet as its ‘Breakthrough Product’ for 2009 – a sign that the affordable Linux tablet could be released by year’s end.

Apple soon to activate ‘hidden’ FM radio in iPhone and iPod Touch?

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:53:52 GMT

Tipsters suggest that a forthcoming Apple firmware update will unlock the FM radio chip inside the iPhone and iPod Touch, as well as introduce ‘live pause’ recording.

Firefox designer slams ‘pick your browser’ option in Windows 7

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:23:09 GMT

Microsoft’s ‘browser ballot’ for European editions of Windows 7 ranks Safari and Chrome before Firefox on the menu. Apple and Google seem happy, but not Mozilla...

CSIRO rakes in $200m from Wi-Fi patent

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:00:34 GMT

It’s payday for Australia’s peak science body, which yesterday reported a $200m boost to its coffers based on royalty payments for its work on the 802.11 wireless standard.

Next-gen Mac Pro desktop to get ‘Core i9’ six-core CPU?

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:23:39 GMT

The rumour mill is spinning up for Apple’s early 2010 releases, with suggestions that a new Mac Pro desktop will mark the debut of Intel’s six-core Xeon ‘Core i9’ superslab.

Dell readies Android smartphone for 2010 launch?

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:53:19 GMT

Reports say the PC powerhouse’s long-awaited Android smartphone will be exclusive to US carrier AT&T , which also enjoys a US stranglehold on the iPhone.

Apple working on tablet computer since 2003: former employees

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:55:35 GMT

Apple had PowerPC-based tablet prototype in testing in 2003 says a former Apple worker.

Apple preps new MacBook, iMac and Mac Mini for launch

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:49:13 GMT

The countdown clock is ticking on a redesigned entry-level MacBook, an ‘ultra thin’ iMac and a faster Mac Mini which could drop from $1,049 to $899.

RIM releases BlackBerry Desktop software for Mac

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:21:57 GMT

Mac users can finally enjoy a first-class BlackBerry experience thanks to RIM’s just-released Blackberry Desktop Manager for Mac OS.

Hands on: Dell’s super-slim 16 inch Latitude Z

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:19:30 GMT

With a generous 16 inch HD screen, the new Dell Latitude Z adds both ‘luxe' and 'large’ to the thin-and-light mantra.

New iMac to get Core i5 or Core i7 quad-core powerplant?

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 13:30:37 GMT

Apple is primed to launch a revamped iMac in the coming weeks, and the latest reports suggest a quad-core processor might find its way into the slim aluminium chassis.

Sydney-wide iPhone test: which carrier has best speed and coverage?

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:00:54 GMT

Four networks, 150 locations and one sprawling city - Sydney’s most thorough testing of iPhone carriers reveals the winners and sinners for speed and coverage.

Microsoft opens ‘Windows Cafe’ in Paris

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:47:22 GMT

Drop in for some coffee, a croissant and free Wi-Fi, and you can get a side serve of Windows 7...

Netgear unveils new $399 home NAS box

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:11:31 GMT

The two-bay Stora takes aim at home media collections with centralised storage, backup, local sharing and remote access.

Google brings ‘push Gmail’ to iPhone and Windows Mobile

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:03:29 GMT

Gmail joins Calendar and Contacts as a Google Sync service with instant delivery to any mobile device that supports Exchange ActiveSync.

HP reveals Envy: MacBook Pro lookalike for Windows users

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 01:08:34 GMT

HP has a serious case of Mac envy with its latest notebooks.

Is HP’s third-gen Windows Home Server box headed for Australia?

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:58:10 GMT

With stacks of shiny new kit prepped to launch alongside Windows 7, we might finally get to see HP’s new – and ironically, more Mac-friendly – Windows Home Server box.

HP takes on MacBook Pro with slim Envy 13 and quad-core Envy 15 notebooks

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:31:32 GMT

This looks like the closest any Windows notebook has come to emulating the design aesthetic of Apple’s MacBook Pro line, but we're not so sure about the lack of DVD drives...

Apple’s secret: new iPod Touch has unactivated FM radio and 802.11n hardware

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:45:10 GMT

The new iPod Touch unveilled last week disappointingly lacks a video camera but it’s got an FM receiver, FM transmitter and 5GHz 802.11n wireless hidden under the hood...

Microsoft: still no Zune for Australia

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:31:53 GMT

Almost three years after Microsoft’s iPod wanna-be hit the market, and on the eve of the third-gen Zune HD’s debut, there’s still no sign of the Zune hitting Aussie shores...

Apple Snow Leopard: with added marketing fluff

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:30:25 GMT

Apple is straying into Vista marketing territory with Snow Leopard. One of its big new features: more reliable disk ejection. No, we are not kidding.

Touchscreen laptops queue up for Windows 7 launch

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:47:25 GMT

Touch might not be such a big feature on big screen computers, but the notebook market is getting ready to tempt Windows 7 users

Now there’s an App Store for your TV...

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:38:59 GMT

US telco Verizon opens up the ‘Widget Bazaar’ app store for its fibre-optic TV service, adding dollops of Web goodness to the biggest screen in the house.

Apple tablet rumoured to ship in November

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 04:24:32 GMT

An Apple tablet is to be announced in September, says unnamed analyst.

Windows 7 Touch demo shows no soul

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 07:22:23 GMT

A recent video of Windows 7 in action on a touch notebook shows a desperate lack of innovation from Microsoft -- is there any hope?

New Seagate NAS boxes kick off at $1,400 for 2TB

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:52:20 GMT

The aptly-named BlackArmour systems have landed on the local market, with the four-bay boxes offering 2TB through 6TB of off-the-shelf storage.

Smartphone chips hit 1GHz – including the next-gen iPhone?

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:33:36 GMT

Less than a decade after desktop processors broke the 1GHz barrier, smartphones are set to muscle up. Among them will be devices powered by Samsung’s ARM chips, such as the iPhone.

Microsoft confirms Windows 7 Family Pack

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:12:54 GMT

While staying mum on pricing, Microsoft has revealed that a ‘family pack’ edition of Windows 7 will allow Home Premium to be installed on three PCs.

RIM to launch new BlackBerry sync software for Macs

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:30:24 GMT

Get an early look at the long-awaited BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac OS X, which RIM says will be released in September.

RIM preps ‘My BlackBerry’ social networking site

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:52:33 GMT

BlackBerry fans will get an official gathering place when RIM opens its new ‘My BlackBerry’ Web site, which is already running in invitation-only ‘private beta’ mode.

BlackBerry updates: Desktop Manager 5 launched, Messenger 5 leaked!

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:30:56 GMT

It could be a good weekend for refreshing your BlackBerry with the latest software for your desktop (as long as you’re running Windows) and the device itself.

Apple bitch-slaps Palm with latest iTunes update

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:31:36 GMT

Palm’s trick of pretending to be an iPod in order to sync with iTunes has been slapped down by Apple, with the latest iTunes 8.2.1 update disabling the Palm Pre’s pseudo-iPod mode.

Microsoft to open retail stores this year

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:26:12 GMT

The first Microsoft store will open in time for the Windows 7 launch this October – with some located “right next door to Apple stores”, the company promises.

3 slashes its own iPhone pricing but drops 500MB bonus for iPhone 3GS

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:43:08 GMT

Mere days after announcing its iPhone pricing, 3 has halved the monthly handset cost across most plans, but the 500MB bonus on the $49 cap has been dropped.

Stephen Fry confesses: “I’m a BitTorrent pirate”

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:53:26 GMT

UK’s highly-regarded doyen of the digerati stuns audience at an Apple iTunes event by admitting that he downloads TV shows via BitTorrent!

Smartphones below par when it comes to voice calls

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:07:32 GMT

Tests indicate that Blackberry, Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson and even the iPhone provide mixed results when used as a plain old mobile phone.

3’s new iPhone 3GS plans to start at $57/month, free on $79/month with 1GB

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:02:45 GMT

The 3G-only carrier gears up for this Friday’s release of the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS with both prepaid and contract plans, but with an additional $200 to unlock your iPhone.

HANDS ON REVIEW: Apple iPhone 3G S

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:03:37 GMT

The new iPhone 3G S is a welcome upgrade, even if it is mostly about Apple playing catchup.

Just how much faster is the iPhone 3GS?

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:33:29 GMT

Testing reveals the iPhone 3.0 OS update alone delivers a 3x Javascript browsing boost to the iPhone 3G, while other tweaks to the 3GS provide an additional 3x kick on top of that.

IN DEPTH REVIEW: Apple 13 inch Mac Book Pro

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:10:15 GMT

Good things finally come in small packages with the release of Apple's 13 inch MacBook Pro.

Intel and Nokia join forces on “new class of mobile computing device”

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:25:58 GMT

Linux, 3G HSDPA and x86-based Atom silicon to form the core of a “new mobile platform beyond today’s smartphones, notebooks and netbooks”

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: iPhone 3.0 software update & tethering

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:23:55 GMT

Third time's a charm as Apple releases the long-awaited iPhone 3.0 software update, yet some telcos want to charge extra for tethering.

Apple promises true 7 hour battery life in new MacBook Pros

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:08:20 GMT

Apple has ditched removable batteries from its entire MacBook Pro range, but is promising massively improved battery ilfe as a result.

Windows 7 pricing, the haggling begins

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:09:23 GMT

At every level of retail, the knives are out as customers look for their pound of flesh from Microsoft in the new era of OS pricing

Hacker places anti-Apple ad in front of Apple store

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:40:45 GMT

The guy that broke DVD encryption, then Apple's Fairplay DRM, has done it again -- this time breaking into Apple's reality distortion field.

Windows 7 won't save the hardware market

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:02:16 GMT

After the Windows Vista "dear partners - everyone will rush out and buy your new PCs" debacle. Microsoft is taking a more reserved stance on the impact Windows 7 will have.

Telcos line up to launch iPhone 3G S on June 26

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:57:07 GMT

Vodafone and Optus are gearing up for Apple’s souped-up iPhone – but what will the deal be with upgrading to the new model?

iPhone 3.0 to support data tethering through Telstra, Optus and Vodafone

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:45:42 GMT

All three of Australia’s iPhone carriers will support iPhone-to-laptop data tethering through Apple’s new iPhone 3.0 OS.

Apple paves the way for an all-new ‘MacBook’

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:52:51 GMT

Having renamed the 13.3 inch unibody MacBook as the MacBook Pro, is Apple laying the foundation to reframe its MacBook brand for an all-new device like a netbook or e-book pad?

Apple mauls Microsoft with ‘Snow Leopard’ OS X upgrade pricing

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:01:22 GMT

Stepping up to Apple’s OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard will cost you half as much as Microsoft will charge for Windows 7 Home Premium, and you get you a full-featured OS too...

Is this the next iPhone?

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:38:34 GMT

Are these leaked photos of the new iPhone?

CrunchPad Web tablet is sleek, chic and almost ready for the geeks

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 22:15:21 GMT

The highly-anticipated CrunchPad gets a cool new aluminium-clad look as the touchscreen Web tablet ‘built by geeks for geeks’ moves towards a July debut.

Gigabyte's butt-ugly but fully customisable iMac

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:19:47 GMT

COMPUTEX | Gigabyte displayed a new iMac-like PC at Computex. It actually comes as an empty PC case with a stand that you can mount your choice of monitor on.

Skyfire mobile browser released for Windows Mobile and Symbian phones

Sat, 30 May 2009 21:22:01 GMT

Finally out of beta, the fresh-baked Skyfire promises to bring desktop-class browsing – with full support for Flash and AJAX – to Windows Mobile and Nokia Symbian S60.3 phones.

SHOCK: No major changes in next iPhone

Thu, 28 May 2009 16:27:38 GMT

Here's an Apple rumour we didn't expect: the new iPhone will see no significant changes.

Google announces Codename Donut: Android 2.0

Thu, 28 May 2009 12:18:47 GMT

Mmmm... donuts. Google has kicked off its dev conference with a demo of the next generation of Google's young mobile OS, Android.

Vodafone delivers ‘visual voicemail’ to Aussie iPhone owners

Wed, 27 May 2009 18:55:34 GMT

It’s about time a local carrier gave us the coolness that US iPhone customers have enjoyed for the past two years.

Lenovo releases ULV notebook, 12 inch netbook and 20 inch all-in-one Atom desktop

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:34:05 GMT

Lenovo’s up-sized IdeaPad S12 netbook offers optional Nvidia Ion graphics, while the all-in-one IdeaCentre C300 desktop is a slim budget version of the A600 with an Atom CPU.

Nokia’s Ovi app store goes live in Australia

Tue, 26 May 2009 07:30:54 GMT

Local Nokia users have discovered they can access the Ovi Store on their mobiles as the company gears up for this week’s launch of the app store.

CES 2010 makes more room for Apple

Sat, 23 May 2009 20:11:38 GMT

The Las Vegas techfest boosts its Mac-only space from 4,000 square feet to 25,000 square feet for its January 2010 show.

Cartier slaps Apple for ‘Fake Watch’ iPhone clock app

Sat, 23 May 2009 21:46:09 GMT

It was lawyers at ten paces when luxury brand Cartier took offence over an iPhone app which displayed the time using a look-a-like of a Cartier watch.

Skype for BlackBerry enters closed beta test, but Yahoo pulls the plug

Thu, 21 May 2009 00:10:33 GMT

The popular VoIP software moves a step closer to the BlackBerry, while Yahoo takes a giant step backwards and kills its Yahoo! Mobile client.

Now you can run OS X widgets on Windows

Tue, 12 May 2009 19:52:32 GMT

Widgets are now a feature of every operating system and even browsers. However, mix and match isn't an option, until now, as you can add Mac-based widgets to your PC

Quad-core MacBooks on their way

Mon, 18 May 2009 13:09:38 GMT

Intel has announced its intent to release the next generation Calpella notebook platform to its partners, which can only mean one thing...

Notebook owners seek to sue nVidia over faulty graphics chips

Sat, 16 May 2009 16:41:45 GMT

Owners of laptops from Apple, Dell and HP line up for a class-action lawsuit against nVidia over claims of defective GPUs.

Google's Chrome 2.0 browser to support plug-in extensions

Sat, 16 May 2009 14:22:51 GMT

The latest beta release of Google’s open source Web browser introduces support for third-party extensions.

Mac OS X update boosts battery life on Hackintosh netbooks

Fri, 15 May 2009 15:09:04 GMT

Is Apple’s Mac OS X 10.5.7 simply more power efficient or has it been optimised for the Atom – and if so, does this point to an Atom-powered Mac in the neat future?

MSI offers X400 and X600 insights

Fri, 15 May 2009 00:54:01 GMT

MSI X400 and X600 notebooks will get slick Li-poly battery tech for light weight and long run time.

Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 ‘Snow Leopard’ set for a showdown

Thu, 14 May 2009 01:57:25 GMT

Things are looking surprisingly neck-and-neck as Apple and Microsoft race towards the OS finish line, but it might not even matter who gets there first...

Apple to release Mac OS X 10.6 ‘Snow Leopard’ preview next month

Thu, 14 May 2009 01:26:48 GMT

Attendees at next month’s Worldwide Developers Conference will receive a ‘developer preview’ build of Apple’s next-gen OS on June 8. Watch for it on BitTorrent on June 9.

Internet Explorer to drop below 50% browser share by 2011?

Wed, 13 May 2009 00:10:25 GMT

Steady uptake of Firefox, Safari and Chrome sees Microsoft’s browser slip to 66% of share – and the slide will continue until it tumbles below 50%, says one analyst.

Optus and Vodafone discount their iPhone contracts as Apple preps new model

Fri, 08 May 2009 18:03:31 GMT

UPDATED: Optus and Vodafone both drop their cheapest 'free iPhone' plans to $49 per month to clear stocks ahead of a possible third-gen iPhone in July.

Acer preps local launch for slim Timeline ULV notebooks

Tue, 05 May 2009 22:42:02 GMT

Three new ultra-portables based on Intel ultra-low voltage chips will make their Australian debut on May 20. Let’s just hope they’re ultra-affordable...

Microsoft Australia aims blowtorch at Apple

Fri, 01 May 2009 12:23:15 GMT

Microsoft is no longer shy about openly attacking Apple: it says PCs are cheaper and has the stats to prove it.

HP brings "sexy" back into business notebooks

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 02:30:26 GMT

HP tries to channel a bit of Apple design with a Mac-like keyboard and a minimalist design for its new notebooks.

Use Safari (and Firefox) to read newsstand magazines on your PC

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:02:12 GMT

Read free copies of popular US tech magazines, motoring magazines and (ahem) men’s magazines by telling your browser to pretend it’s running on an iPhone...

USB 3.0 cables now on sale, but hubs still a year away...

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:21:16 GMT

An online store is now selling USB 3.0 ‘SuperSpeed’ cables which bend the needle at up to 5Gbit/s – provided you can conjure up some USB 3.0 hardware.

Web site sues Apple

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:34:01 GMT

Apple set its lawyers onto BluWiki for daring to discuss how to use iPods with software and sites other than iTunes, so BluWiki is now suing Apple in the name of 'free speech'.

Firefox 3.5 hits final beta

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:04:47 GMT

The fourth beta of Firefox 3.5, released overnight, will be the last before the browser’s code is locked for an expected mid-year debut.

iPhone 3.0 may have video chat

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:52:30 GMT

A new Apple patent filing suggests the next iPhone may have iPhone-to-computer video chat.

Apple issues Beta 2 of OS X 10.6 ‘Snow Leopard’

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:06:09 GMT

Windows 7 and OS X 10.6 are in a race to the finish line, but Apple looks set to get there first with a mid-year release of Snow Leopard.

Toshiba preps second-gen NB200 netbook

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:21:54 GMT

While Asus and Dell continue to roll out netbooks ad nauseam, late-comer Toshiba looks to make up lost ground with the much-improved NB200.

CSIRO could scoop billions from Wi-Fi patent

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:54:33 GMT

A 15-year old CSIRO patent on wireless LAN technology could rake in billions of dollars in ongoing loyalties from the likes of Microsoft, Intel, Dell, HP, Toshiba and even Nintendo

COOL CONCEPT: Apple Mac Folder netbook

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:20:39 GMT

If you're like me you're always eager to see just how interesting different Mac concepts can be. This, is quite possibly one of my favorite.

Firefox 3.2 to get a radically reshaped UI inspired by iTunes?

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:12:14 GMT

“Forget tabs!” says a UI designer of his Firefox 3.2 mock-up, which mimics iTunes with a playlist-like ‘Surflist’ of sites, an integrated ‘Library' of sites and a 'Genius’ button.

Acer takes a stab at its version of the iMac

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:25:32 GMT

Acer Z5600 all-in-one debuts to battle Apple, Dell, Asus, and the myriad of other all-in-one computers on the market.

REVEALED! CrunchPad Web tablet is built by geeks, for geeks

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 21:48:25 GMT

Spy pics indicate this US$300 touchscreen Web tablet created by TechCrunch founder and Web 2.0 entrepreneur Michael Arrington could even beat Apple to the ‘iTablet’ punch!

Inventing the Apple logo

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 16:07:56 GMT

Graphic designer Rob Janoff tells how he created the original and now-iconic emblem – and didn't get a cent for it!

Intel to unveil new ‘Ultra’ processor for thin-and-light notebooks

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:23:49 GMT

If you thought the line between netbooks and notebooks was starting to blur, wait until you see Intel’s new Ultra mobile processor.

Office 14 becomes Office 2010

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:53:57 GMT

While Windows 7 gallops confidently towards the pre-Christmas finish line, it’ll be next year before we see the next-gen Office suite.

Apple sued over iPhone camera chips and onboard app-store

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 15:29:19 GMT

Apple’s iPhone may be a smash success, but it's also proving to be a honeypot for lawsuits.

Microsoft mulls Office for iPhone?

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:42:37 GMT

Microsoft is playing coy on its plans to bring Office to the iPhone, but it’s about to be beaten to the punch by an independent iPhone app due this month...

Mobile carriers seek to block Skype on iPhone, BlackBerry

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 22:04:42 GMT

A legal stoush is brewing between carriers and consumers regarding the use of VoIP over 3G mobile phones.

FIRST PICS: BlackBerry App World online software store goes live

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 01:51:19 GMT

RIM’s just-launched BlackBerry App World has obvious similarities to Apple’s ground-breaking iPhone App Store, but with a few unique twists...

"I'm not cool enough to be a Mac person": Microsoft ad

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:58:43 GMT

Microsoft has turned the tables on Apple, featuring people in ads who are "not cool enough to be a Mac person".

Facebook gets face recognition

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:08:43 GMT

A new app promises no more laborious manual tagging of people in photos on Facebook.

Now you can skin Mac OS X.. but why?

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:26:41 GMT

A new application called Magnifique brings themes to Mac OS X.

Which browser do you want to use today?

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 22:05:30 GMT

With IE8 released and Google Chrome battling against Firefox and a host of niche browsers, what will you install on your Windows 7 desktop?

Facebook Connect comes to iPhone

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:15:26 GMT

Facebook Connect for the iPhone could open a wealth of possibilities for developers.

iPod Shuffle's new mystery chip explained

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:11:55 GMT

The new iPod Shuffle contains a mysterious chip which sparked rumors on many a blog this weekend.

Netbooks hurting Apple sales

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:41:06 GMT

Apple is on a trajectory to slow and painful decline if it doesn't meet consumer demand for netbooks.

iPhone 3.0: Now with copy and paste, MMS, sat-nav

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 07:32:07 GMT

Apple finally answers its critics and adds laundry list of features to iPhone 3.0 including Cut Copy Paste, MMS support and turn by turn navigation.

FIRST LOOK: Dell Adamo – is this the world’s sexiest laptop?

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:56:45 GMT

With an ultra-portable profile and ultra-chic design, Dell’s new 13.4 inch laptop gives the MacBook Air a run for its money.

Dell releases kitchen PC

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:24:08 GMT

It slices, it dices, it cooks, it washes. Actually it doesn't, but Dell still thinks its new iMac competitor is perfect for the kitchen. Um, ok.

ABC launches Android and iPhone applications

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:15:59 GMT

Access your ABC on a tiny screen, especially Android and iPhone -- but no Radio or Video at first.

Apple to unveil third iPhone upgrade

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 02:24:40 GMT

Apple will introduce version 3.0 of its iPhone OS, and new development tools on Tuesday, fueling rumors that the launch of a new phone will come within months.

Chinese crackers break iTunes gift card algorithm

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:21:36 GMT

As if creating knock-offs of handbags, sunglasses, shoes and clothing isn’t enough, Chinese hackers have now created a brand new industry: fake iTunes gift card sales.

Exactly how cheap can computers get?

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:37:08 GMT

How cheap can computers get before there's simply no money in making them any more?

Apple's new iPod Shuffle has no buttons - no joke!

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:31:27 GMT

Well, that was unexpected. Apple has quietly released a new buttonless Shuffle with voice-over technology. Those parodies are coming true!

Do a little dance, Steve Wozniak style

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:42:28 GMT

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak’s performance with his partner Karina Smirnoff was less than stellar according to the judges.

Tell me sweet little lies: Apple touchscreen netbook

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:11:30 GMT

After announcements of Mac desktop improvements the Apple rumor mill is once again churning.

Palm Pre poised to grab attention of once Apple fanboys?

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:16:49 GMT

The release of the Palm Pre will be timed exactly to catch iPhone customers coming off contract.

Smartphones: they're all about Linux, baby

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:21:59 GMT

iPhone challengers Palm Pre as well as HTC's Dream and Magic have one thing in common: Linux-based operating systems. We look at why Linux is so good for smartphones.

Bill Gates bans iPods, iPhone at home

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:30:23 GMT

Microsoft supremo Bill Gates' kids have to put up with Zune and Windows Mobile, his wife has revealed.

FINALLY: Apple refreshes desktop family

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 06:45:59 GMT

Apple has updated its entire desktop range with better performance, but also much higher prices.

Microsoft and Nokia launch mobile app stores

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 23:10:20 GMT

Two of the biggest mobile phone players join the app store stampede, with Windows Mobile and Nokia phones to get over-the-air software shops by mid-year.

Inside Intel’s smartphone superchip

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:56:58 GMT

With the second-gen Atom ‘Moorestown’ platform, Intel wants to do for smartphones what the original Atom did for netbooks...

Apple releases Safari 4 beta: more eye candy

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:59:56 GMT

Apple has unexpectedly dropped Safari 4 beta as a free download, and the main selling point is "fast" ... oh, and a lot of "stunning" new eye-candy in true Apple style.

Skype lands on Nokia smartphones, but iPhone still to come

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:06:31 GMT

Skype could end the ‘mobile roaming rage’ for Nokia and Sony-Ericsson customers stung by outrageous carrier charges for global roaming. But where’s the promised Skype for iPhone?

Will Windows Mobile 6.5 measure up to iPhone?

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 21:36:15 GMT

Redmond’s oft-criticised smartphone OS gets a make-over before Windows 7 arrives, while Microsoft is also set to announce a Windows Mobile app store and Mobile Me-style service.

Woman forced to pay cab fare with iPod

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:35:52 GMT

Ex-owner unhappy, driver unhappy after iPod substituted for taxi fare. Although in the cabbie's case it seems to be because it lacked headphones...

Singapore Airlines gets iPod & iPhone support

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:54:24 GMT

Yeehaw -- finally! Singapore Airlines has installed full iPod and iPhone music and video connectivity in all classes on its newest plane.

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Apple smashing Macs to pieces

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:56:17 GMT

EXCLUSIVE | A whistleblower has provided details of how Apple Australia orders Macs be smashed to pieces.

Highest-res mobile phone screen in HTC Touch HD

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:30:29 GMT

HTC’s Touch HD smartphone has a huge, lush high-res screen -- twice the resolution of the iPhone 3G's.

Apple refuses to submit to Greenpeace testing

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:04:51 GMT

Apple likes to boast about the green credentials of its most recent MacBook machines, but when it came to being assessed by Greenpeace, the Cupertino crowd chickened out.

Former Apple exec unveils wireless iPod sex toy

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:52:52 GMT

Proving that there’s no gadget concept so simple that it can’t be improved, the inventors of the most prominent iPod vibrator are getting ready to launch a new wireless model.

Intel preps Core 2 Duo ‘Ultra’?

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:27:30 GMT

Cut-down and cut-priced Core 2 Duo set to bring MacBook Air-style notebooks to the Windows mainstream.

Skype heading to iPhone, Android, Blackberry

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:26:39 GMT

The new Mac and Android versions announced this week are just the tip of the iceberg: Skype has a lot more on its schedule for the year.

Dell launches 10 inch netbook, reveals ‘MacBook Air killer’

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 13:47:15 GMT

High-spec Inspiron Mini 10 netbook boasts multitouch, inbuilt GPS, 3G and even a digital TV tuner, while the slim stylish Adamo takes on the MacBook Air.

AMD aims new Neo processor at 'thin and light' ultraportables

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:17:54 GMT

What’s bigger than a netbook but slimmer than most notebooks? AMD wants the answer to be a fleet of new ultra-portables built around its Neo processor and ATI Radeon graphics.

Apple ditches Macworld in favour of CES 2010?

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:00:39 GMT

Days after Apple's last appearance at Macworld, reports say the company will headline at next year’s Consumer Electronics Show – perhaps with Steve Jobs presenting the keynote...

Google readying Mac, Linux versions of Chrome 2.0

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:30:20 GMT

Google has a swathe of new functionality ready for Chrome 2.0, along with Mac and Linux support. Here's what's inside.

Rock Band beats iTunes to selling The Beatles online

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:45:56 GMT

It may not be inextricably linked to every iPod in the world, but the Rock Band console game has beaten Apple to the punch in selling Beatles music online.

Apple: death of DRM; FaceBook integration with iPhoto

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:53:19 GMT

Today's Steve Jobs-less MacWorld keynote wasn't a blockbuster, but was instead filled with lots of bite-sized surprises.

Being there: what it’s like at the Macworld keynote

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:03:51 GMT

So you’ve never been to a Macworld keynote? Here’s a glimpse of ground zero of Apple’s annual lovefest before tomorrow’s last ever Macworld keynote kicks off.

Apple comes clean on concerns over Jobs’ health

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:30:04 GMT

Apple and its superstar CEO have confirmed rumours regarding Jobs’ ill health, but sidestep allegations that this is the reason for Jobs not delivering tomorrow’s Macworld keynote.

iPhone 3G unlock finally available, give your telco the finger

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:59:50 GMT

Unlocking your 3G iPhone in Australia just got a whole lot easier, with the release of the "yellowsn0w" unlock application, from our good friends at the iPhone Dev Team.

Fake Phil Schiller: what Apple has in store for 2009

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 09:52:23 GMT

Bluescreen | We intercepted Fake Phil Schiller sneaking in to Steve Jobs' carspot at Cupertino and interrogated him on what Apple has in store for 2009...

Macworld 2009: What to expect

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:09:48 GMT

Macworld 2009 is nearly upon us. But with Steve Jobs absent from the proceedings, what can you expect to see?

Apple prepping a quad-core MacBook Pro?

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:31:08 GMT

Just one week ahead of Macworld, Intel quietly slips a low-cost quad-core processor into its mobile line-up. Is this the powerplant for Apple’s new unibody 17 inch MacBook Pro?

How to virtualize XP on Mac OS X

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:13:44 GMT

How to run Windows XP inside Mac OS X free of charge, without paying for Parallels or VMware. Our step-by-step tutorial has all the answers!

How to virtualize Ubuntu on Mac OS X

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:55:33 GMT

Want to run Ubuntu Linux within Mac OS X for free -- without paying for Parallels or VMWare? Our step-by-step tutorial will have you up and running in no time!

How to virtualize Vista on Mac OS X

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:06:24 GMT

How to run Windows Vista inside Mac OS X, without paying for VMware or Parallels. Our step-by-step tutorial will give you all the information you need!

Cheap VoIP comes to iPhone, Blackberry, Sony Ericsson

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:32:21 GMT

Fed up with dropped calls, patchy reception and expensive call rates on your iPhone? Pennytel lets you use VoIP both in and out of a wireless network

Telcos slash mobile broadband prices for Christmas

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:25:25 GMT

As Christmas fast approaches some telcos have taken the opportunity to make substantial cuts to their on mobile broadband offerings. They've also rejigged iPhone pricing too.

Palm set to unveil new ‘Nova’ OS

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:27:49 GMT

Palm will debut its overdue next-gen Palm OS codenamed ‘Nova’, along with new smartphones, at January’s Consumer Electronics Show.

OS X 10.5.6: what's inside this whopping update

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:49:49 GMT

The latest update to Leopard, 10.5.6 includes lots of changes including better MobileMe 'push' support to improvements to the performance and reliability of Chess.

Apples on Apples, when brands and fruit collide

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:26:15 GMT

The tales of Apple fanboys around the world are never-ending: the latest report details an apple grower who is branding his apples with Apples. Got that?

Australia's Android phone vs iPhone, Bold & G1

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:28:49 GMT

How the specs for the new Kogan Agora Android phone stack up against prime competitors: HTC G1, iPhone 3G and Blackberry Bold.

Apple attempts to silence iPhone hack discussion

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:53:44 GMT

Here's another tactic to add to the long list of ways to annoy Steve Jobs: try and build an application that syncs with the iPhone or iPod Touch.

Banned iPhone ad shown in Australia

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:39:14 GMT

Did you buy the iPhone based on promises of "really fast' 3G, only to find it was a dog speed-wise? You've been sucked in by iPhone ads, banned overseas for false advertising.

Microsoft Live Mesh comes to the Mac

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:54:09 GMT

Live Mesh, Microsoft's file sync technology has come to the Mac, but you'll need to be running the latest version of 10.5, and be comfortable using a Windows UI to use it.

ROUND UP: Top 10 apps for Aussie iPhones

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:45:48 GMT

We've made a list of the ten best iPhone apps developed by Aussies for Aussies.

Blackberry Storm vs iPhone 3G: which is better value?

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:31:19 GMT

Vodafone is the only telco in Australia to offer the hot new BlackBerry Storm touchscreen smartphone. We've looked at how the pricing stacks up against the iPhone 3G.

Man blames iPhone for cheating on wife

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:31:45 GMT

"I took my husband's i-phone and found a raunchy picture of him attached to an e-mail to a woman. He says the Genius Bar at Apple told him it is an i-Phone glitch."

Adobe explains: Why there's no Flash on iPhone or BlackBerry

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:15:01 GMT

There's hope on the horizon for iPhone owners when it comes to Flash support, but when if you're a BlackBerry owner, you probably shouldn't hold your breath.

Obama faces BlackBerry and Apple laptop ban

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:06:54 GMT

The President-elect and ‘geek-in-chief’ isn't happy at being forced to give up his favourite gadgets once he moves into the Oval Office.

15 reasons Macs are still better than Windows PCs

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:47:33 GMT

With Windows 7 coming up, it's time to yet again ponder on whether Microsoft has the upper hand in operating systems. Here's 15 reasons it doesn't.

Set up push email on the iPhone with any email address

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:04:35 GMT

With the release of iPhone 3G and iPhone 2.0 software, millions of iPhone owners have suddenly been given access to push email. But setting it up can be a little challenging.

Windows 7 surprise: DivX built in

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:37:11 GMT

No more trawling the web for the latest media codecs. Windows 7 comes ready to play all your favourite "downloaded" videos.

Google squeezes Earth into the iPhone

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:26:30 GMT

Google Earth for iPhone and iPod Touch lets you carry the globe around in your pocket. But while the Earth has been around for billions of years, this app hasn't, and it shows.

Symbian: developers, developers, but about that monkey dance...

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:53:44 GMT

Nokia wants developers to create apps for the aging Symbian mobile phone OS, but will Symbian execs do what it takes to really get developers excited -- a sweaty dance on stage?

What recession? Apple sales soar on iPhone 3G

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:42:48 GMT

The world may be in financial crisis, but Apple's sales are soaring, said CEO Steve Jobs, who also revealed Apple is now the world's third largest mobile phone maker.

RIM to launch over-the-air BlackBerry app store

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 01:57:06 GMT

Vodafone will be the first Australian carrier to introduce the new BlackBerry App Centre on the forthcoming touchscreen Storm.

iPhone 3G a battery life disaster, says Blackberry maker, RIM

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 01:28:55 GMT

Blackberry maker RIM says the iPhone 3G has poor battery life -- and that its upcoming 3G phones won't have the same problem.

Top 10 things you didn't know about the new MacBook

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:33:06 GMT

We've had one of the new MacBooks for 24 hours and have discovered some interesting secrets hiding within...

Apple introduces new 'glass' MacBook and MacBook Pros

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 06:48:14 GMT

Apple introduces expensive new MacBook and MacBook Pros with a new case design including glass trackpad and dual GPUs.

VisualHub gets reborn as FilmRedux, goes open source

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:43:00 GMT

VisualHub, a leading video encoding tool for Mac OS X might live again thanks to the open source community.

Bose releases iPhone-compatible headphone cords

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:27:45 GMT

Now, cords wouldn't normally rate a mention...

Apple admits MacBook Pro graphics glitch, offers fix

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:27:42 GMT

It took them 16 months to admit it, but Apple has finally announced free hardware fixes for all MacBook Pro users that suffer the graphics glitches.

Lenovo chases MacBook Air with ThinkPad X200

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:32:34 GMT

The latest slim ThinkPad sub-notes seek to bring the MacBook Air’s geek chic appeal to the buttoned-down world of Windows.

ASUS unveils $1000 Macbook Air / Eee PC hybrid

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 01:16:14 GMT

The company that started the low-cost notebook wave goes upmarket with the Eee PC S101. It’s slim, stylish – and officially Australia's most expensive netbook.

RIM preps new BlackBerry software for Macs

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:40:28 GMT

First up: sync your BlackBerry with iTunes. And is there a Mac desktop sync package around the corner?

Vodafone locks up BlackBerry Storm

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 04:42:08 GMT

EXCLUSIVE | Despite not supporting Vodafone's new 900MHz 3G network, the new touch-screen BlackBerry Storm will only be available from Vodafone.

Music publishers fail to get rate rise, iTunes stays

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:07:10 GMT

iTunes lives to fight another day as the US Copyright Board rejects music publishers' demands for a royalty rate increase.

Apple finally lets iPhone developers talk to each other

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:25:14 GMT

Apple has dropped the NDA preventing iPhone developers from discussing their work with each other.

Analysis: No Blu-ray on Macs, and nobody cares

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:17:20 GMT

If customers don't want Blu-ray, why should Apple?

iPhone users are download crazy

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:10:36 GMT

iPhone users consume six times as much data as the users of other mobile Internet devices, confirming that Apple's device has had a dramatic impact on the mobile content market.

With firmware 2.1, is iPhone 3G finally out of beta?

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 06:12:31 GMT

After the recent announcement and release of the new iPod Touch with 2.1 software, iPhone users around the world can finally rejoice with global roll-out of iPhone 2.1.

Apple invades Melbourne: first retail shop opens

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 11:27:23 GMT

While the opening of a small store in a suburban mall might not seem like a big deal to you, it was to around a thousand people who queued up to be first through the doors.

Apple's new iPods, iTunes 8 monitor what you listen to

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 05:15:45 GMT

Apple has introduced new iPods, including the iPod Nano 4G and a refreshed iPod Touch, which recommend tracks you might like. Plus: a major iPhone bug-fix.

The cheapest MacBook you'll see this year: MSI Wind with OS X

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:09:20 GMT

With just a few days left until Apple's special event which may or may not include next-gen MacBooks, I’m going to tell you about the cheapest MacBook you’ll find this year.

iPhone users hit with huge bills for ... home WiFi

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:05:17 GMT

Think your iPhone usage at home on WiFi is free? Think again...

Woz at IDF: ‘Engineer for life'

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:35:56 GMT

On the final morning of IDF, Steve Wozniak talked on stage about starting Apple, leaving Hewlett Packard, and his feelings about Apple leaving IBM for Intel.

Intel unleashes quad-core notebook chip for gamers

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:20:19 GMT

Gamer and workstation-class mobile processors join ultra-small chips and, err, a new Celeron M..?

More Apple woes: this time, it's exploding iPods

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:28:15 GMT

Uh oh. Apple has confessed some iPods are susceptible to exploding into flames.

Intel targets Atom bomb at iPhone in 2010

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:03:57 GMT

Intel is working on slotting a third-gen Atom processor into the Apple iPhone.

Optus releases cheap 6GB iPhone plans

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:34:05 GMT

Optus has started offering iPhone plans with a 6GB allowance -- but as always with Optus these days, there is a catch.

Apple announces Magsafe out of warranty replacement program

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:24:41 GMT

As if iPhone 3G woes weren't enough for Apple to deal with right now, another storm is brewing on the horizon.

Qantas, ANZ and NineMSN release iPhone websites

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:58:38 GMT

Qantas to offer online check-in and boarding passes on your iPhone's screen.

Movies for Australian iTunes store finally arrive

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:54:17 GMT

Apple finally switch on movies for Australian iTunes users, and also drop the price of AppleTV.

User anger: iPhone 3G problems emerging

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:49:51 GMT

The iPhone is not all it was cracked up to be, say some frustrated early adopters.

Dell debuts slim ‘MacBook Air’ killers

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:20:18 GMT

New ultra-portables take aim at MacBook Air and ThinkPad X300 with Centrino 2 processors and 128GB SSD drives

IceTV launches native iPhone app

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:59:01 GMT

Users of the electronic TV guide IceTV can now schedule recordings at home via their iPhone, thanks to a slick app.

Apple Store Chatswood: this time it is just a store

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:29:20 GMT

Apple tried to recreate the fanfare that accompanied the opening of the Sydney CBD Apple Store, but in a suburban mall it all felt out of place.

$12 computers for developing world based on original Nintendo

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:45:06 GMT

Inspired by the learning power of the Apple II and other 8-bit classics, a new project aims to go back to basics in the name of truly bringing a computer to every child.

Apple clone wars continue as Psystar battle looms

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:47:53 GMT

Psystar hires gun lawyers with good history versus Apple. Meanwhile a new clone seller targets another loophole to sell OS X ready computers. Are the flood gates set to open?

iPhone 2.0.1 hits the wire, brings bug fixes to millions of users

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 10:51:27 GMT

Apple pushes out its first iPhone 2 software update, and it's all about bug fixes this time around.

10 of the best free iPhone apps

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:20:46 GMT

Looking for some great free apps to load on to your iPhone or iPod Touch? Read on for some of our favourites.

Best value Australian iPhone plans revealed!

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:13:57 GMT

UPDATED | Want to buy an iPhone 3G? We've gone through all the plans from all the telcos to find the best of the best.

FireWire leaps to 3.2Gbit/s

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:29:31 GMT

So you thought Fireware was dying off? Au contraire, mon frère ... turbo-charged FireWire 1600 and 3200 specs will deliver eSATA speeds.

Turn your iPhone into a mobile 3G modem!

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 13:27:08 GMT

Apple pulls, then restores, controversial software that fixes a major (and deliberately engineered) shortcoming of the iPhone

NVIDIA DISASTER: thousands of GPUs faulty

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:53:59 GMT

NVIDIA has admitted to a major manufacturing screw-up, which is seeing thousands of its GPUs overheating, burning out and failing.

Virgin Mobile's iPhone plans offer up to 5GB

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:11:27 GMT

If you thought Three's unofficial iPhone plans were impressive, you'll be amazed at Optus-owned Virgin Mobile's new iPhone plans.

Telstra revamps iPhone plans

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:34:08 GMT

Telstra has done a rare about-face on its poor-value iPhone plans, which allowed arch-rival Optus, with its far better plans, sign up customers by the thousand.

Three will pay you to buy an iPhone from Optus

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:40:04 GMT

The telco spurned by Apple so far -- Three -- has announced tasty plans for iPhone users who bring their own 3G handset.

Virgin Mobile to announce iPhone plans

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:57:10 GMT

Virgin is poised to release the iPhone 3G this Friday. Read our story to see the rumoured price plans.

Mac software updates get smart with AppFresh

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:26:50 GMT

Whether upgrading your software, or needing to roll back, AppFresh offers some good answers to increasingly difficult questions around keeping your system in tip top shape

Apple: stop changing the F$#%ing iPod connector!!!

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:53:02 GMT

Will your $500 iPod speakers work with your iPhone 3G? Don't count on it.

Best global roaming deals for iPhone travellers

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 21:12:51 GMT

Travelling with your iPhone overseas? Here's the best value for your data-roaming dollar!

Watchdog warns on telco tricks and iPhone fees

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:49:16 GMT

The ACCC is warning iPhone purchasers not to get burned by telco billing tricks.

Apple iPhone 3G: winner!

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:56:19 GMT

At long last, Aussie users can (legitimately) get their hands on the legendary iPhone. Has it been worth the wait?

iPhone 2.0 hack: it took just nine days

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:13:14 GMT

Got a cheekily imported original iPhone that you want to upgrade to iPhone 2.0 firmware? Or an iPhone 3G you want to jailbreak? Well, now you can.

Apple preparing for 256GB SSD MacBook Air later this year?

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:30:09 GMT

The massive SSD price drop in the MacBook Air shows Apple is clearing stock to prepare for next generation SSDs from Samsung.

New ThinkPad X200 mimics MacBook Air

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:32:58 GMT

New 12.1in ultrathin drops the optical drive, offers choice between magnetic and solid state drives.

iPhone rings up a million sales

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:24:31 GMT

A mere three days after the iPhone 3G’s worldwide debut, Apple says it has sold a cool million of its geek-chic smartphone.

THE AFTERMATH: iPhone 3G

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 14:22:31 GMT

iPhone 3G is here. Read on for our notes on the launch, and some initial impressions on the phone that made the world go nuts.

PHOTOS: crazy iPhone queues

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:03:06 GMT

I admit I was sceptical people would really queue up at 6.00am to buy an iPhone. How wrong I was.

CONFIRMED: Vodafone AU releases full iPhone plan pricing

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:20:11 GMT

UPDATED | Vodafone has finally confirmed its iPhone plans, and the news isn't great -- Optus has vastly better pricing and value.

LEAKED: Telstra iPhone Plans -- and they'll break the bank

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:55:49 GMT

Leaked Telstra iPhone plans show the biggest Telco in the land intends to milk iPhone customers for all they can.

UNAUTHORISED: First Australian review of iPhone 3G!

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:46:49 GMT

Unlike Walt "special dispensation" Mossberg, APC wasn't allowed to review the iPhone 3G in advance of its launch, but we got one anyway.

ANALYSIS: How much data do you need for iPhone 3G?

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:41:59 GMT

With the news that not all iPhone plans are created equal, the big unanswered question for newly minted iPhone 3G owners around the world is: how much data is enough?

Faking the iPhone for fun and profit

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:10:05 GMT

Bluescreen | Can't afford an iPhone, or don't have time to stand in a queue? We have all your iPhone worries sorted, and at a bargain price.

Please hold for the iPhone

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:30:45 GMT

The new 3G iPhone may face a slower than expected take-up as Apple sets its sights on the mainstream markets outside the US.

Welcome to iPhone Airlines...

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:59:49 GMT

New biz-class seats from Singapore and United let you connect your iPod or iPhone to the plane's in-flight entertainment system.

iPhone 3G to be sold unlocked in Australia

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:42:13 GMT

For some people, it's a dream come true: the ability to buy an iPhone 3G in Australia totally unlocked and without a contract.

BREAKING: Optus announces detailed iPhone plan pricing

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:07:52 GMT

Optus today became the first telco to release comprehensive iPhone 3G pricing, including plan information.

Why OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard should leave PowerPC in the cold

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:48:04 GMT

If Snow Leopard is all about a bedrock for the future of computing, why do so many people still call for their legacy hardware to be supported?

CONFIRMED: iTunes movies for Australia just a month away

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:13:22 GMT

Apple will roll out movie sales on the Australian version of the iTunes store within the next month, with ISP iiNet hoping unmetered downloads will provide a download bonanza.

SproutCore: Apple's path to iLife online?

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:54:28 GMT

It’s the meat behind MobileMe, but also just a taste of what SproutCore has to offer as a web application platform for everything Mac developers can offer

IT'S OFFICIAL: Telstra to bring iPhone to Australia on July 11th

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:52:57 GMT

Telstra will join the iPhone party on July 11th, and they've beaten Optus and Vodafone to the punch with their pricing announcement.

iPhone gym equipment coming soon

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:49:08 GMT

Leading makers of gym treadmills, steppers and bikes will soon come with iPod docks and big-screen playback of video and music.

iPhone 2G repairs won't be available to Australian residents: Apple

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:11:39 GMT

So you've dropped your iPhone and smashed the screen. Or made the speaker crackle. Or jammed the 'lock' button in place. If you live in Australia don't turn to Apple for help...

Mobile telco 3 protests inability to obtain iPhone from Apple

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:45:03 GMT

3 isn't feeling the love from Apple: it is asking customers to petition to let 3 sell the iPhone.

Top 10 reasons to hate the iPhone 3G

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:20:17 GMT

Is the iPhone 3G really deserving of the nickname Jesusphone?

BREAKING: iTunes TV downloads hit Australia

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:13:41 GMT

TV show downloads in iTunes Australia from today, with attractive pricing.

Microsoft to open stylish "MS Store" a la Apple Store

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:39:28 GMT

Glass staircase replaced by Glass Ballmer, giving you the opportunity to stamp on Steve's... oh never mind.

Will the iPhone kill the iPod?

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:16:05 GMT

Apple may be doing what the rest of the electronics industry has so far been unable to do: kill off the iPod.

Tsunami of touchscreen phones as iPhone 3G touches down

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:51:50 GMT

This week sees LG and HTC join Samsung in unleashing touchscreen smartphones. Up next: BlackBerry ‘Thunder’ and Nokia’s ‘Tube’.

The genius of the Apple Store: tech support heaven

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:32:18 GMT

So, Macs don't always 'just work'. They're computers, after all. But with the Apple Store opening, Apple is offering a genuinely new benchmark in support for the tech industry.

INSIDE the Apple Store Sydney: sneak preview

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:40:12 GMT

Apple threw open the doors to media to look inside the Sydney Apple Store before its official opening today. So is it just a fancy shop, or is there more?

Apple Store Sydney: the 3D virtual panorama

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:37:46 GMT

Want to get the first look at the Apple Store Sydney? We have it in interactive 3D, thanks to reader Aaron Spence.

TomTom joins forces with Google and iPhone

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:07:28 GMT

Sat-nav leader TomTom is now in bed with Google Maps and Apple iPhone. So are they good lovers?

LEAKED: Outright iPhone 3G pricing for Australia

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:09:44 GMT

A screenshot of a point of sale system from Apple retailer Domayne shows what may be the outright pricing for the iPhone 3G.

PRICE WAR: Apple 40% off iTunes, BigPond 50% off Music

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:16:36 GMT

A tit-for-tat price war has broken out between telco giant Telstra and iPod-maker Apple over music pricing, with massive price cuts as both try to win customers from each other.

Telstra hits Optus with iPhone legal threat

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:15:32 GMT

Telstra has threatened Optus with legal action over its claims that the iPhone will be able to use Optus' upcoming HSDPA network with 98% coverage.

Steve Jobs announces Windows ME on 3D iPhone

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:16:05 GMT

Bluescreen | We were there. At the Moscone Centre. Sort of. Not really. Nonetheless we bring to you the breaking news... one day late... of the 3D iPhone running Windows ME.

Apple previews OS X 10.6: Snow Leopard

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:06:12 GMT

Alongside all the iPhone announcements today at WWDC, Apple also made public its plans for the next generation of OS X, nicknamed Snow Leopard.

Jobs unveils iPhone 3G -- with a few secret features

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:10:13 GMT

Steve Jobs this morning confirmed rumors and announced the next generation iPhone 3G, with real GPS, and a few unexpected features.

Beg, steal or borrow? How to get your hands on iPhone 2.0

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:51:41 GMT

Getting hold of a first-gen iPhone in Australia last year on June 29th, when the iPhone first debuted was literally impossible. Hopefully, this time it's different.

Steve Jobs expected 'Down-Under' June 19

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:54:35 GMT

According to insiders, the flagship Apple store in King street, Sydney is expected to open at 6pm on June 19.

iTunes U hits Australia

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:09:14 GMT

Students at Australian Universities can now claim their iPod as a self-education tax deduction, as Apple announces the local availability of iTunes U.

Mac OS X 10.5.3 is live, adds major new features

Thu, 29 May 2008 10:32:32 GMT

As predicted a couple of days back, the latest upgrade to Mac OS X Leopard, 10.5.3 has just gone live.

Mac OS X 10.5.3 about to hit

Mon, 26 May 2008 18:48:10 GMT

The long awaited major bug fix update to Mac OS X Leopard, 10.5.3, will be released very soon. The latest test build, 9D34, has only one new fix and no known bugs.

Vodafone won't be exclusive iPhone carrier

Sat, 03 May 2008 14:08:49 GMT

In a total about-turn for Apple, Vodafone will not be an exclusive carrier for the iPhone in all 10 countries announced yesterday.

Vodafone announces iPhone in 10 countries including Australia

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:41:28 GMT

Australians will be buying the 3G iPhone through Vodafone -- along with residents of Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Italy, India, Portugal, New Zealand, South Africa and Turkey.

1Password to rule them all

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:20:12 GMT

Use the same password for everything? Is it different from your PIN number? If you've got a Mac, now's the time to get serious about security with 1Password.

Mac OS X still trails Vista by a long way

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:45:14 GMT

The Apple fanboy community is rejoicing at news that sales for Macs have grown 51% in the last quarter, but still nowhere near catching up to Microsoft's dismal failure, Vista.

Mac sales up 51%

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:58:31 GMT

Apple has again made more money in a quarter than ever before, but this time the source of that profit is a surprise: a massive jump in Mac sales.

Inside Apple Time Capsule: world's easiest backup system

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:23:00 GMT

Apple's Time Capsule is easy to use. But does that simplicity come at the price of reduced flexibility?

Telstra CEO cool on iPhone

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:24:32 GMT

Answering a question at a conference this morning, Telstra CEO Sol Trujillo was cool about whether Australia would get the iPhone through Telstra.

Apple's latest notebooks plagued with graphics glitches

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:33:13 GMT

Apple's latest raft of MacBooks and MacBook Pros, based on Intel Penryn CPUs, are giving owners grief with frequent onscreen display corruption.

More MacBook Air-chomping ultra-thin Thinkpads on the way

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:33:05 GMT

Lenovo’s forthcoming range of Centrino 2 notebooks looks set to include four models based on the ultra-thin X300.

First look: Xbox Media Centre for Mac

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 21:06:35 GMT

The venerable Xbox Media Centre (XBMC) has been ported to OS X, and it might be better than Apple Front Row for many people.

Australia to get iPhone by June?

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:34:26 GMT

Australian Mac community website MacTalk says it has received information from several trusted resllers suggesting the iPhone will go on sale in Australia by June.

Finally, a real Outlook alternative?

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:47:11 GMT

Microsoft's release of protocol documentation for Exchange brings the possibility of a true alternative to Outlook for businesses using Linux and Macs one step closer.

Is BlackBerry crumbling against the iPhone?

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:28:52 GMT

Blackberry maker RIM's full year sales numbers don't look good compared to Apple's iPhone numbers.

MacBook Air: 160GB SSD drives coming

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:20:37 GMT

IDF Shanghai | Intel will soon be offering a 160GB solid state disk drive, small enough to fit into the MacBook Air.

Apple gives wireless music 802.11n

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:13:48 GMT

The latest software upgrade from Apple finally lets you use Time Machine backup with an Airport Extreme, and a new rev of the Airport Express gives both Mac and PC users 'N' speed.

The iPod touch is really in a class of its own

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:09:09 GMT

There’s no device we can think of that offers the same combination of features.

ThinkPad X300 + Hackintosh OS X = a better MacBook Air?

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 02:58:38 GMT

Lenovo's super-svelte ThinkPad isn't as slim or light as the positively anorexic MacBook Air, but it could be a superior ultra-portable - especially if you turn it into a 'Hackintosh' system running OS X!

Apple upgrades are a rip-off

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:27:25 GMT

Thinking about adding more RAM to that new Mac your about to buy? Read this article before you do.

How to rent movies in Australia with iTunes

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 02:31:37 GMT

Ever wondered how other people seem to be able to download content from the US iTunes store? Read on for their dirty little secret.

Seven reasons why you should buy an Apple TV

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 07:04:56 GMT

If you've been sitting on the fence wondering whether an Apple TV is for you, now is the time to take a closer look -- version 2.0 of the product is a huge improvement.

2.0 Updates Galore: Apple TV and Aperture

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 21:35:45 GMT

Apple keeps the update machine rolling with Apple TV and Aperture 2.0 arriving this morning.

OS X 10.5.2 is live

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 22:03:40 GMT

The latest update to Leopard, 10.5.2 has just gone live. Read on for all the details.

BREAKING: New iPhones can now be unlocked with software

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 06:18:17 GMT

Got a mate in the US who has offered to bring you home an iPhone? Now's the time to say 'Yes please'. With the release of an OTB 1.1.2 unlocker, now everybody can have a new iPhone.

Finally! Apple's iPhoto Photobooks come to Australia, New Zealand

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 05:09:41 GMT

After years of waiting, iPhoto books, calendars and prints finally arrive in Australia.

iPhone and Touch get hardware upgrade

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:27:32 GMT

As widely rumored, Apple announced doubled the capacity of its the iPod Touch and iPhone -- likely to be the last upgrade before the release of the 3G iPhone.

Apple calls off the attack dogs

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 13:02:26 GMT

The gold standard of Apple rumour sites has, for a long time, been the threatening letter from Apple's lawyers. It meant you were onto something. So, with MacBook Air info leaked left, right, and centre, why did Apple stop suing?

Another iPhone Killer? Meet Garmin Nuvifone

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 01:44:04 GMT

Garmin yesterday formally announced their new GPS enabled smartphone called the Nuvifone. Is this the next 'iPhone Killer'?

REVIEW ROUNDUP: MacBook Air

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 06:41:04 GMT

The MacBook Air, launched almost two weeks ago, has now started shipping and the first reports are rolling in from journos around the world.

MacBook Air: top 10 things to love about it

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 06:52:17 GMT

Despite the criticisms, still got a nagging feeling that the new MacBook Air might actually be for you? Check out the top ten reasons why it probably is.

Mac repair shops popping champagne after 'eco-friendly' DVD gets stuck in hundreds of Macs

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:22:58 GMT

Mac repair shops in Britain are doing 'brisk trade' after a free DVD in the Daily Mirror newspaper got stuck in unknown quantities of Apple Macs.

MACBU INTERVIEW: Office 2008 for Mac fails to deliver full Exchange support

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 02:05:03 GMT

Microsoft's marketing machine has spun up for today's official Macworld Expo launch of Office 2008, but little has been said about Entourage's support for Exchange. Having put the questions direct to the MacBU team, now we know why...

MacBook Air: top 10 things wrong with it

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:43:55 GMT

ANALYSIS |Like an anorexic fashion model, Apple's new super-thin MacBook Air has made too many compromises for the sake of being skinny.

From wild applause to awkward silence: the many sounds of the Macworld keynote

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 22:14:17 GMT

12 outbreaks of whooping and cheering, 52 rounds of applause and one very telling silence were the soundscape of Steve Jobs keynote.

Macworld announcements: world's thinnest laptop, more

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 22:05:43 GMT

iTunes movie rentals, iPod Touch upgrades, new iPhone firmware, Apple TV 2.0 and the thinnest laptop in the world, called the MacBook Air.

Macworld Keynote: MacBook Air, Time Capsule and Movies everywhere.

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 20:39:19 GMT

Steve Jobs announces a new super-thin Macbook Air, new iPhone/iPod Touch features, but one more thing... is no more things.

'Twas the night before Macworld... and we're on the ground at the Moscone Centre

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:17:11 GMT

There's late-night movement at San Francisco's iconic Apple Store, and dozens of Mac enthusiasts lined up to spend a chilly mid-winter night outside the Moscone West building, all in readiness for tomorrow's Big Event. Plus: Macworld Keynote Buzzword Bingo!

All eyes on Macworld: "unbelievably thin" MacBook Air

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 07:44:14 GMT

With less that twelve hours to go before the Macworld Steve Jobs keynote kicks off, here are the articles to read before you shut your eyes for a few hours tonight.

Google sees surge of iPhone traffic

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 01:29:07 GMT

Google has again updated its suite of online apps specifically for iPhone and iPod Touch Users, and made a statement condemning the underfeatured web browsers found in many phones.

There's something in the air: video audio streaming to Airport Express

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 13:44:29 GMT

A new version of Airfoil allows synchronised streaming of audio from videos to Apple's Airport Express. No more out-of-lip-sync wireless sound!

iPhone 3.0 could use military speaker technology

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 13:38:57 GMT

A technology developed by the British Ministry of Defence could be the next addition to the iPhone: it's a speaker that can be applied across the surface of anything -- even, say, the entire plateau of the iPhone's touch screen.

Apple updates MacPros and Xserves, doubles performance.

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 06:52:59 GMT

Apple has released its 'fastest ever Mac' alongside a revamped server range, suggesting that portable Macs will be the focus of next week's Steve Jobs keynote.

First Look: Office 2008 for Mac

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 02:20:30 GMT

The biggest software release of '08 is Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac, and it's hitting the streets this month. Read on to find out all you need to know about the new package.

iPhone firmware 1.1.3 leaks, and it looks good.

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 05:50:41 GMT

iPhone firmware 1.1.3 looks like it's just about ready to ship, and as expected, breaks all third party hacks.

Apple Australia looking for Mac Geniuses

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 07:10:44 GMT

Apple Australia has posted lots of job ads for its soon-to-be-opened Apple store in George St Sydney. PLUS: Movie rentals coming to iTunes -- confirmed.

Mac rumour site Think Secret shuts down following Apple lawsuit

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 01:08:47 GMT

After three long years of legal to-and-fro, Think Secret is pulling down its shutters as part of a settlement which ends Apple's lawsuit against the site's webmaster.

Macworld predictions for 2008

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 02:15:27 GMT

Will it be movie rentals or a new iPhone? We've put our heads together for you to work out what's going to be released at this years Macworld.

Google redesigns for the iPhone

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 12:16:05 GMT

Google has remodelled all of its major services for the Apple iPhone, following statistics showing the iPhone has overtaken Internet Explorer for Windows Mobile in usage.

ABC releases desktop player

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 06:16:09 GMT

The ABC has released a new desktop app that makes watching TV and radio on your PC a piece of cake.

Dell unveils all-in-one PC, puts on flame suit

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 01:01:07 GMT

Is Dell's all-in-one PC an iMac-killer? More importantly, would you buy an all-in-one PC?

HOW TO: Connect to BigPond Wireless Next G in OS X 10.5 Leopard

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 06:37:20 GMT

Got a Telstra Next G 7.2 expresscard and Leopard? Here's the way to get them working together again without waiting for an updated Bigpond connection manager.

Apple threatens resellers: don't talk about iPhone

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 01:45:59 GMT

Staff at an Apple reseller have been told they will lose their jobs if they discuss the iPhone with customers -- even outside business hours.

Buying a Mac in the USA: what are the savings?

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 22:59:30 GMT

Thinking about buying an iPod or MacBook overseas? Read this first!

BREAKING: Unlocked iPhones now officially available in Germany

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 21:39:38 GMT

T-Mobile cracks under legal pressure from Vodafone and begins to sell an unlocked iPhone. Catch is, it's nearly three times as expensive.

Just how thick is Microsoft?

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:39:27 GMT

Just how thick is Microsoft? Everywhere you go, there are advertisements for how unstable Windows is. They're big. And blue. And deathly.

Updates galore as OS X 10.5.1 finally hits

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 23:11:08 GMT

With pressure mounting to fix a number of critical problems in Mac OS X Leopard, Apple has released its first update, 10.5.1, less than three weeks since launch.

iPhone virus or spyware "80-90% likely", says security expert

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 05:04:55 GMT

It's only a matter of time before malicious software targets the iPhone, which could trigger a wave of mobile malware - with made-for-Mac viruses, spyware and more all soon to follow.

HOW TO: Hack Leopard

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 08:19:44 GMT

If you're not sure about the new 3D dock or translucent menu bar in Leopard, you're not alone. Check out these hacks to make Leopard look more like Tiger.

iPhone and iPod Touch 1.1.2 updates released, hacked

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 02:45:07 GMT

As the iPhone goes global Apple releases updates for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Meanwhile, hackers crack the fresh code within hours of its release. The cat and mouse game continues.

An Apple tablet is on the way according to unreliable, totally anonymous sources

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 04:26:04 GMT

You can tell that Apple's Macworld love-in is coming, because the 'Apple is doing a Tablet Mac' rumour gets trotted out again. The good news is that one year it'll actually be true. Will that year be 2008?

Apple preps Leopard ‘Service Pack', aka 10.5.1

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 12:22:22 GMT

Did Apple let this cat out of the bag a little too soon? A swarm of bug reports and other 'issues' with OS X 10.5 has led to the fast-tracking of an update, with testing already underway and an expected release in early December.

Leopard giveth, and Leopard taketh away...

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:29:27 GMT

Can't get your Address Book to talk to your Bluetooth phone? That's just one of Leopard's missing features which are now starting to come to light. Plus, why some Mac software developers refuse to take the heat for Leopard incompatibility.

Leopard compatibility: the story so far

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 03:23:41 GMT

Overall Leopard compatibility with existing Mac apps is good, but we've got the low-down on bootup blue-screens, and Microsoft, Adobe and BigPond compatibility.

Seems Paul Thurrot can't make up his mind

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 03:30:51 GMT

Paul Thurrott can't make up his mind about Leopard. Its good. No, its bad. Tech journalism at its most confusing.

Leopard let loose on PCs!

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 03:27:27 GMT

Your Mac can run Windows, courtesy of BootCamp. Now there's a clever hack which lets your Windows PC run Apple's fresh-baked Leopard OS.

Looking to buy the best performing Vista laptop? PC World USA says 'Get a Mac'

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 03:25:54 GMT

Yep, you read it right. The 17 MacBook Pro is the fastest laptop you can buy if you want to run Vista.

Leopard is GO!

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 06:45:27 GMT

Leopard is finally here. These are my first impressions.

Early reviews of Leopard are in, are positive

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 06:24:50 GMT

The early reviews are in, and basically, Leopard dumps all over Windows.

Show me the money! Apple posts record fourth quarter, ships over 2 million Macs

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:50:08 GMT

Apple has revealed record Mac sales and iPod sales leading the company to record Q4 profits, suggesting that the 'halo effect' is showing real results.

Apple's price cuts take iTunes store offline

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 02:41:26 GMT

Apple has confirmed plans to reduce the price on DRM-free music, but that's resulted in the entire iTunes Plus store going temporarily offline while the prices are being altered.

Apple slashes DRM-free music pricing, opens iPhone to developers

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 02:32:35 GMT

Apple has hacked the fat margin it was charging for DRM-free music away to become competitive with Amazon.com, and Steve Jobs does a total backflip on 3rd party apps on the iPhone.

ANNOUNCED: Leopard set to ship October 26

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:23:38 GMT

Apple today announced that Leopard, its next generation operating system is finally going public on October 26 at 6pm.

notMac released, notReady for first-time Mac users.

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 03:50:43 GMT

notMac, a free replacement for Apple's expensive .Mac service looks good on paper, but it's way too complicated for the average Mac user.

REVIEW: Sapiens, a new breed of application launcher

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 02:02:15 GMT

Competition in the application launcher space just got a little bit hotter with the release of a new Mac OS X app called Sapiens.

REVIEW: Notes on the iPod Touch

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 06:06:47 GMT

The new iPod Touch, king of the refreshed iPod lineup, inherits its sex-appeal from the iPhone. On paper it's a killer product, but is it in reality? I've given it a thorough going-over.

Apple updates nearly everything, including iPhone

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:17:17 GMT

When it rains, it pours: Apple has rolled out everything from minor stability upgrades to major feature overhauls, including the long anticipated iPhone 1.1.1 update, which blocks hacked units.

Eleven things you didn't know about the iPhone

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:39:22 GMT

So you think you've mastered the fine detail of the iPhone? Here are 11 points that you might not have discovered yet.

Amazon launches 2 million track MP3 store

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 04:34:29 GMT

DRM-free music, here we come. Amazon today launched a music store offering two million tracks in MP3 format that can play on literally any digital music player.

Office 2008 for Mac due January 31st

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Microsoft has detailed release plans for the various editions of Office 2008 for Mac, including a nearly-free upgrade for some users.

Intel shows its iPhone clone

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 01:38:08 GMT

IDF San Francisco |Does Intel want to be the 'i' in iPhone? A very familiar-looking concept 'mobile Internet device' built around the all-in-one Moorestown superchip sure makes things seem that way.

First Free iPhone unlocking solution released

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 03:20:23 GMT

BREAKING |The first free iPhone unlock solution has just been released, making it possible for Australians to use the iPhone on Optus, Telstra and Vodafone at no extra cost.

Cheaper iPhone, iPods will dominate market

Sun, 09 Sep 2007 21:28:52 GMT

ANALYSIS |If you missed the news last week, alongside an entire refresh of the iPod line-up, Apple also slashed the price of the iPhone by 33% to $399.

Apple refreshes entire iPod line up and debuts iTunes WiFi Music Store

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 22:08:13 GMT

Apple has revealed a complete refresh of the iPod lineup, complete with a new iPod touchscreen model and iTunes downloads via WiFi.

Yes, my iPhone is hacked and working on Optus

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 11:01:04 GMT

After two long weeks back in Australia with my WiFi only iPhone I'm pleased to say I've finally got it working on an Australian GSM network.

NBC kicked out of iTunes after bid to jack up prices

Sun, 02 Sep 2007 00:17:58 GMT

In a shock move, Apple boots the Universal owned NBC from the iTunes music store for wanting to charge more than double per episode for its TV shows. Piracy rises.

New OS X iPods around the corner?

Sun, 26 Aug 2007 05:24:02 GMT

RUMOUR |If you're about to head out and buy an iPod - STOP! The family is due for an upgrade, and it should be soon.

15 things wrong with the iPhone, and how it measures up to Windows Mobile

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 10:13:26 GMT

Our list of 15 things Apple urgently needs to fix in the iPhone, plus a comparison with Windows Mobile: does Microsoft have the edge?

REVIEW: iPhoto '08 -- subtle improvements across the board

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 10:19:49 GMT

Apple iPhoto '08 offers incremental improvements that make it nice to have, but not an essential upgrade.

REVIEW: Apple iMovie '08 perfect in some ways, lacking in others

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 21:53:48 GMT

The new version of Apple iMovie is a radical departure from previous versions. If all you do is simple editing, it's a huge improvement on the previous version. For everything else, there's Final Cut Express.

Universal: yes to DRM-free music, no to iTunes.

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 06:02:15 GMT

When will the dinosaurs who run the record companies finally work out that consumers don't 'dig' DRM, and would rather steal than use it?

Your old PC needs to meet Dr Kevorkian

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 12:53:29 GMT

An old friend asks you to bring their old Windows 98 PC back to life. Here's what you need to do. Look them squarely in the eyes, put a hand on their shoulder, and say, it's time to die.

Google one-ups Apple: 250GB storage per user

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 06:17:12 GMT

Google has finally started to offer Gmail and Picasa Web Album users the ability to upgrade their storage. It's about time.

Apple debuts new iMacs, iLife '08 and iWork '08

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 18:30:39 GMT

Apple has unveiled super-thin new aluminium and glass iMacs, as well as a 10GB upgrade to .Mac. And it has nailed the Microsoft Office for Mac coffin shut once and for all.

First iPhone hacking solution emerges: make & receive calls on any network

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 21:24:10 GMT

The first iPhone unlocking solution emerges, but is it too complicated to bother with?

Fake Steve unmasked, becomes Mainstream Media Parody Steve

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 05:06:40 GMT

Fake Steve, an often-hilarious blog purporting to be the true thoughts of Apple CEO Steve Jobs, has been revealed as the work of a 46 year-old writer for business magazine Forbes.

iTunes sells three billion songs

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 23:46:43 GMT

The iPod/iTunes juggernaught rolls on with Apple announcing that iTunes recently sold its three billionth song. But Nokia has a surprise in the wings...

Apple selling 150 iPhones a minute, record numbers of Macs

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 23:11:13 GMT

Well, this was unexpected. Amid the financial results focusing on the iPhone, Apple revealed it is selling more Macs than ever before in its history.

How to: set your default applications in Mac OS X

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 03:59:44 GMT

Ever double-clicked on a file in Mac OS X and had it launch Photoshop with a one minute load time, or worse, a Word for Mac document that Parallels wants to launch in Word for Windows? Here's a freeware app that fixes the problem.

Unstick your stickies: better notes apps for Mac

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 15:00:23 GMT

Are you looking for a better notes application on your Mac than Stickies? You've come to the right place.

I've got an iPhone -- in Australia

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 02:59:19 GMT

FIRST AUSTRALIAN REVIEW |I've got an iPhone on Australian terra firma, and it lives up to the hype.

Mac sales outpacing industry 3:1

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:57:16 GMT

Mac market share is on the rise, while Dell's isslip-slidingaway.

iPhone everywhere, from Web 2.0 to Louis Vuitton

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 05:16:24 GMT

iPhone websites are sprouting everywhere, and even Louis Vuitton is getting in on the hype.

End of the PC era? Don't make me laugh.

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 09:55:40 GMT

Mac users just don't get it. Microsoft is an innovation powerhouse and its decline is a fantastical pipe dream.

Legal threat over Leopard article: how Apple keeps the media on-message

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 09:05:56 GMT

Apple sure does like to use its lawyers to ensure that the only thing you ever hear about Apple products is exactly what the marketing department wants you to know.

Why the era of the PC is not over

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 04:21:53 GMT

So last week, Danny Gorog arguedwhy the PC is dead. Here's my comeback: why a couple of successful products from Apple don't spell the end for the PC.

Ten things you didn't know about Leopard

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 01:54:41 GMT

Leopard is the new cat in town. We show you some things that you may not have heard about yet.

The era of the PC is over: why Apple is beating Microsoft

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 06:34:35 GMT

COMMENT |Bill Gates still believes that tablet PCs will take over the world and that the Zune will rival the iPod. It's time for a reality check in Microsoft HQ.

Australian telco heavyweight Telstra launches attack on Apple iPhone

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 05:20:26 GMT

Telstra Operations Chief Greg Winn has unleashed a blistering attack on Apple's new iPhone, labelling it old hat and suggesting that Apple doesn't have the gumption to produce a capable mobile phone.

Apple Store for Melbourne (and Sydney too)!

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 11:15:01 GMT

Melbourne's famous Fun Factory will be demolished to make way for an Apple Store, according to an exclusive reporton AppleInsider. Sydney will also get an Apple Store, as we tipped four months ago.

Cisco sues Apple over iPhone name

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 01:06:32 GMT

Networking giant Cisco has sued Apple over theft of Cisco's iPhone trademark. Today's iPhone is not tomorrow's iPhone, said Cisco.

Top 10 things to hate about the original Apple iPhone

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 01:26:30 GMT

Don't get me wrong. I want an iPhone as badly as the next guy, but in the midst of the gushing hype-stream out there, I'd like to provide a little balance and point out that the iPhone's far from perfect.

Delayed take-off for in-flight iPods in AU

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 02:11:32 GMT

Don't hold your breath for the iPod inflight experience as announced by Apple a couple of days ago: one of the airlines in the deal that flies to Australia -- United -- has poured some cold water on Apple's enthusiasm.

Apple intros new MacBook, slashes pricing

Wed, 17 May 2006 23:06:36 GMT

This week's announcement of the iBook's replacement, the MacBook, completes the line-up of Apple's Intel-powered laptops. It also gave Apple the chance to make MacBook Pros significantly cheaper for Australian users.