APC - Tagged Articles - Apple

Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display review

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:31:05 +1000

Rendered helpless by its sex appeal.

Mini tablet war approaches: iPad Mini vs new Google devices

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:17:12 +1000

With new tablet reveals by Apple and Google expected this month, battle lines are being redrawn around the smaller 7-inch form factor, and that's just for starters.

Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion review - new key features worth noting

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 17:32:32 +1000

Apple boasts of over 200 new features in Mountain Lion, the latest version of its operating system for Macs. Matthew JC Powell highlights the important ones.

Apple AirPort Express review

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:26:09 +1000

An improvement, but not a must-have.

iPhone 5 vs The World: Samsung Galaxy S III, Galaxy Nexus & Nokia Lumia 920 specs compared

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:59:21 +1000

The iPhone 5 offers a comprehensive upgrade over the iPhone 4S, but how does it stack up against its flagship rivals?

Turn your iPad into a notebook replacement

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 16:15:24 +1000

A question that's asked by many is whether an iPad can function as a notebook replacement. It can, to a certain degree, but it largely depends on what your needs are.

A world apart: Apple 27in iMac review

Sun, 17 Jun 2012 06:00:00 +1000

Not like the others... welcome to the most popular all-in-one on the planet.

Hidden iPad tricks in iOS 5

Mon, 28 May 2012 14:00:09 +1000

Find out just how much more iOS 5 can do on your iPad with our look at these nifty features you might not know about.

The Ultimate iPhone User Guide: Utilities

Thu, 10 May 2012 12:00:00 +1000

Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced user, you'll find something worthwhile in our Ultimate iPhone User Guide. Today we look at utilities.

The Ultimate iPhone User Guide: photo/video apps

Wed, 09 May 2012 12:00:00 +1000

Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced user, you'll find something worthwhile in our Ultimate iPhone User Guide. Today we look at photo/video apps.

The Ultimate iPhone User Guide: News apps

Tue, 08 May 2012 12:00:00 +1000

Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced user, you'll find something worthwhile in our Ultimate iPhone User Guide. Today we look at news apps.

The Ultimate iPhone User Guide: Lifestyle apps

Mon, 07 May 2012 12:00:00 +1000

Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced user, you'll find something worthwhile in our Ultimate iPhone User Guide. Today we look at lifestyle apps.

The Ultimate iPhone User Guide: Games

Fri, 04 May 2012 12:00:00 +1000

Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced user, you'll find something worthwhile in our Ultimate iPhone User Guide. Today we look at iPhone games.

The Ultimate iPhone User Guide: Multimedia apps

Thu, 03 May 2012 12:00:00 +1000

Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced user, you'll find something worthwhile in our Ultimate iPhone User Guide. Today we look at multimedia apps.

The Ultimate iPhone User Guide: Productivity apps

Wed, 02 May 2012 12:00:00 +1000

Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced user, you'll find something worthwhile in our Ultimate iPhone User Guide. Today we look at productivity apps.

The Ultimate iPhone User Guide: Social networking apps

Tue, 01 May 2012 12:00:00 +1000

Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced user, you'll find something worthwhile in our Ultimate iPhone User Guide. Today we look at social networking.

The Ultimate iPhone User Guide: Video calling

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:00:00 +1000

Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced user, you'll find something worthwhile in our Ultimate iPhone User Guide. Today we look at video calling.

The Ultimate iPhone User Guide: Find My iPhone

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:00:00 +1000

Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced user, you'll find something worthwhile in our Ultimate iPhone User Guide. Today we look at Find My iPhone.

The Ultimate iPhone User Guide: Introducing iCloud

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:00:00 +1000

Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced user, you'll find something worthwhile in our Ultimate iPhone User Guide. Today we look at iCloud.

The Ultimate iPhone User Guide: Play your iPhone’s music and videos on stereos and TVs

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:00:00 +1000

Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced user, you'll find something worthwhile in our Ultimate iPhone User Guide. Today we look at sharing music and video.

The Ultimate iPhone User Guide: Printing from your iPhone

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:00:00 +1000

Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced user, you'll find something worthwhile in our Ultimate iPhone User Guide. Today we look at printing.

The Ultimate iPhone User Guide: Sharing your iPhone’s data connection

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:00:00 +1000

Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced user, you'll find something worthwhile in our Ultimate iPhone User Guide. Today we look at sharing your data connection.

The Ultimate iPhone User Guide: Copy & Paste

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 06:00:00 +1000

Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced user, you'll find something worthwhile in our Ultimate iPhone User Guide. Today we look at Copy & Paste.

The Ultimate iPhone User Guide: How to use the iPhone camera

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:13:30 +1000

Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced user, you'll find something worthwhile in our Ultimate iPhone User Guide. Today we look at using the camera.

The Ultimate iPhone User Guide: How to sync and transfer media

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:08:06 +1000

Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced user, you'll find something worthwhile in our Ultimate iPhone User Guide. Today we look at getting stuff on your iPhone.

The Ultimate iPhone User Guide: how to set up email on your iPhone

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 14:40:39 +1000

Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced user, you'll find something worthwhile in our Ultimate iPhone User Guide. Today we look at email on your iPhone.

The Ultimate iPhone User Guide: How to master iMessage

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:44:32 +1000

Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced user, you'll find something worthwhile in our Ultimate iPhone User Guide. Today we look at messaging and the tweaks in iOS 5.

Apple inches closer to a streamlined new Air-thin MacBook Pro lineup

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:40:24 +1000

With reports of shortages on current-model MacBook Pros, the writing might well be on the wall for the optical disc MacBook Pro as Apple readies a new Air-like MBP range.

The Ultimate iPhone User Guide: How to use the Safari web browser

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 06:00:00 +1000

Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced user, you'll find something worthwhile in our Ultimate iPhone User Guide. Today we look at Safari.

The Ultimate iPhone User Guide: how to customise your iPhone

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 06:00:00 +1000

Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced user, you'll find something worthwhile in our Ultimate iPhone User Guide. Today we look at iPhone customisation.

The Ultimate iPhone User Guide: how to organise your apps

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 06:00:00 +1000

Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced user, you'll find something worthwhile in our Ultimate iPhone User Guide. Today we look at organising your apps.

The Ultimate iPhone User Guide: how to get new iPhone apps

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 06:00:00 +1000

Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced user, you'll find something worthwhile in our Ultimate iPhone User Guide. In this instalment: getting new iPhone apps.

The Ultimate iPhone User Guide: get to know your iPhone buttons

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 06:00:00 +1000

Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced user, you'll find something worthwhile in our Ultimate iPhone User Guide. In this instalment: iPhone buttons.

The Ultimate iPhone User Guide: how to do just about anything with iPhone

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:31:47 +1000

Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced user, you'll find something worthwhile in our Ultimate iPhone User Guide.

Discovering success: Australian Discovr developer David McKinney

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 06:00:00 +1000

A Perth developer bet everything (including his home) on his iPhone app succeeding, so it’s just as well that it did.

iPad Refund Offer: Did you feel misled by Apple's so-called "4G" iPad?

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:43:38 +1000

Apple's in hot water over allegations its new iPad is not truly 4G in Australia, owing to the device's incompatibility with Telstra's 4G network. Did Apple's marketing mislead you?

How to use your iPhone or iPod touch as a remote control

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:00:00 +1000

Turn your iPhone or iPod touch into a handy backup remote control device for your TV or entertainment system.

Vultures of doubt circle over new iPad amid heating and charging issues

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 07:00:00 +1000

The internet's critical spotlight is ever unforgiving with a new, over-hyped Apple product, and despite record-breaking sales the new iPad's teething problems are no exception.

iPad 2 now a steal at $429, shedding $150 in RRP overnight

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:13:19 +1000

Do you really need all that high-res anyway? If you're happy to sacrifice the new iPad's core feature upgrades (Retina, A5X, 5MP camera, 4G) the iPad 2 is going for a song.

Apple unveils new third-gen iPad for $539: new iPad (2012) vs iPad 2 specs compared

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 09:57:42 +1000

Ticking a lot (if not quite all) of the boxes the industry was hoping for and delivering price cuts in the bargain, Apple has launched its next-gen tablet, simply dubbed 'iPad'.

Apple confirms iPad 3 launch for March 7 with teaser invite, but will we see Apple TV?

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:42:19 +1000

The hype's been building, and now the final piece is in place. Apple has confirmed its next iPad launch for next week, so what exactly can we expect to see?

How to turn your iPad into a mobile image editor

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +1000

Tweak images for uploading, storing or just for fun – all from your iPad.

iPad 2 & Galaxy Tab 10.1 bargains emerge in lead-up to next month's iPad 3 debut

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:23:27 +1000

With the iPad 3 set to kick off a new arms race fought over top-end tablet specs, best-of-breed current models like the iPad 2 and Galaxy Tab 10.1 are selling for less than ever.

Mac moves closer to iOS with new Mac OS X “Mountain Lion”

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:58:54 +1000

Move over Lion: Mac OS X is now just OS X with Apple's new "Mountain Lion", which strengthens the integration between the company's computer and mobile platforms.

Inside the World of Dinosaurs: the Australian iPad app taking interactive education to the next level

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:03:08 +1000

Founded in 2011 with a vision to creating "cinematic-style education apps" for iOS, M5859 Studios' debut is a massive undertaking starring over 60 3D dinosaurs -- and Stephen Fry.

How to customise your iPhone

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:18:05 +1000

Stand out from the crowd by personalising your iPhone.

Is Apple really the world's biggest-selling PC vendor?

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:07:08 +1000

Market watcher Canalys has determined Apple has overtaken HP as the world's leading PC client vendor - but admits that including tablets in its count is a "controversial" practice.

Apple wades further into academia with iBooks 2, iTunes U and iBooks Author

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:37:05 +1000

Digital destruction or educational empowerment? Apple targets the academic sector with its trio of textbook-related apps: iBooks 2, iTunes U for iOS and iBooks Author.

CES retrospective: 2012 will be awash with Ultrabooks

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:33:31 +1000

One of the most talked-about technologies on the ground at CES 2012 was the Ultrabook. We look at what users can expect from the category in the near future.

Waterproof iPhone and Samsung smartphones could make a splash soon via HzO WaterBlock

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:31:03 +1000

Will Apple's iPhone 5 or Samsung's Galaxy S III be waterproof? It might sound unlikely, but HzO's WaterBlock technology is on its way -- and has to be seen to be believed.

Top 10 reasons to upgrade to iOS 5

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +1000

Yesterday we listed the Top 10 reasons to upgrade to Android 4.0. Well, it wouldn't be fair if we didn't follow up with the Top 10 upgrades on the iOS 5 side of the fence, right?

OnLive Desktop puts Windows 7 on your iPad for free... but when is it coming to Australia?

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:59:08 +1000

Launching on the US App Store last week, OnLive Desktop streams a fully fledged virtualised instance of Windows 7 (with Microsoft Office) directly to your iPad.

Make the most of hidden iOS 5 features on iPad

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:58:43 +1000

iOS 5 has a bundle of great headline features but also packs in a few extremely useful ones you might not even notice.

Will Google's Majel finally provide a robust Android voice app to equal Apple's Siri?

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:43:22 +1000

An Android equivalent of the Siri voice assistant has long been promised but never delivered, but leaked details of Google's Majel project suggest Android's response is imminent.

It's official: Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 back on sale after High Court denies Apple appeal

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:53:11 +1000

After several weeks of a ban stemming from one of the most high-profile Australian tech/legal stoushes of recent times, Samsung's impressive Galaxy Tab 10.1 will go back on sale.

Trailblazing the low end: Amazon's US$199 Kindle Fire redefines the tablet market

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:43:45 +1000

Despite lukewarm reviews, Amazon's US-only budget tablet is rocketing to the number-two spot in global tablet shipments, easily leapfrogging its lumbering Android competition.

Meet Androidland: Australia opens "world-first" Android store in Melbourne

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:05:38 +1000

Telstra has opened what it claims is the world's first dedicated Android store, Androidland, as a 154sqm space within its Bourke Street Melbourne Telstra outlet.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 turnaround: device could be back on sale Friday?

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:38:26 +1000

The Full Federal Court has overturned an injunction preventing sales of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia, but Apple's High Court appeal means Samsung's victory may be short-lived.

Black Friday: Apple's once-a-year sale is on today

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:45:21 +1000

While the discounts on offer with Apple's 'Black Friday' might not exactly be overwhelming, it's rare Apple discounts at all, so get in quick if you want to make a saving.

Windows 8 striking back at Apple's dominance in the post-PC landscape

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:00:00 +1000

Microsoft's cavalry is on the offensive, with Windows 8 and Ultrabooks on track to challenge Steve Jobs' post-PC legacy.

How to unlock your smartphone's automating potential with Tasker

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:29:08 +1000

Turn your Android smartphone into a multi-tasking automated genius with the Tasker app.

At this rate by 2044 everyone on Earth will use Android

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:36:15 +1000

With 550,000 new Android devices being activated every day, it's only a matter of time before your nan discovers the joys of Chrome to Phone.

15-year odyssey sees Mac ride to 5% market share

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:15:19 +1000

Apple's 5% market share might not sound like much, but with quarter-on-quarter momentum dramatically outstripping total PC growth, the Mac is anything but a quiet achiever.

How to turn your iPad into a notebook

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:00:00 +1000

Wish your iPad was more like a laptop? Why not make it so… by accessing your PC via the iPad?

Best Apps for iOS, October 2011

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 06:00:00 +1000

Check out the latest and greatest in apps for your iPhone with our monthly app roundup.

Hack attack: how to hack the iPhone's homescreen

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 06:00:00 +1000

Provided you haven't updated iOS to fresher variants, there's a fair bit that can be achieved with the iPhone's interface.

Sneak Peek: Is iTunes Match "Coming Soon" to Australia?

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:46:41 +1000

The bargain-priced but controversial music-matching feature of Apple's iCloud platform is reportedly "Coming Soon" to Australia, according to accounts of Australian iTunes users.

Android tag-team: Ice Cream Sandwich & Samsung Galaxy Nexus unleashed

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:01:30 +1000

In a dual-pronged manoeuvre, Google and Samsung have teamed up to put the focus squarely back on Android 4.0.

Wow, just wow: Samsung Galaxy S II review

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 06:00:00 +1000

The iPhone 4S is making all the headlines right now, but Samsung's wonderphone is the premier Android competitor of this generation.

Google's answer to iOS 5: Ice Cream Sandwich (aka Android 4.0) being served this week

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:39:52 +1000

Apple may have enjoyed steamroller success with the iPhone 4S and iOS 5 in the past week, but Android's own launch party is right around the corner.

iPhone 4S plans smorgasbord: pick a carrier, any carrier

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:04:19 +1000

Despite a muted response at its launch a week ago, interest in the iPhone 4S is white hot. And with Telstra today finally unveiling its plans, you've got a range of 4S options.

Nokia N9 hits from $799, but are the faithful waiting for Windows Phone?

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:40:29 +1000

It's taken a while to see the light of day but Nokia's colourful MeeGo smartphone has finally made its splash. Will Nokia fans pounce... or wait for the imminent Windows Phones?

Steve Jobs: truly one of a kind

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:25:04 +1000

As the industry loses perhaps its most famed, loved and divisive pioneer, we recall the life and times of one technology's greatest talents.

Rest in peace, Steve Jobs 1955-2011

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:56:04 +1000

Just one day after the latest Apple iPhone launch extravaganza, the company announces the death of its famed co-founder Steve Jobs, who passed away today aged 56.

iPhone 4S reality check: people get sore when Apple doesn't deliver a magical surprise

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:29:32 +1000

All over the net, critics are decrying how Apple's latest iPhone 4S is an epic fail. But it's not. It's just our expectations of Apple: they're warped as, and way out of whack.

Apple's new iPhone 4S to hit October 14: all the details, latest specs compared, prices and more!

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:32:02 +1000

And so, not altogether unsurprisingly, the mythical "teardrop-shaped" iPhone 5 failed to materialise in the event. So Apple unveiled the iPhone 4S in its stead. Here's the dirt.

The Android Frag Lag: more than half users still stuck on Froyo 2.2

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:00:53 +1000

Despite booming growth on smartphones, one huge factor holding Android back is the divided nature of its OS share, with as many as nine Android iterations live in the field.

Tiny tablet resurgence: Toshiba backs 7-inch form with AT1S0 (aka Thrive)

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:41:56 +1000

The runaway success of the iPad 2 convinced many that the smaller 7-inch tablet form factor was done and dusted. But a batch of recent releases shows new life in the category.

Best Apps for iOS, September 2011

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 06:00:00 +1000

Check out the latest and greatest in apps for your iPhone with our monthly app roundup.

Apple locks in iPhone 5 debut for October 4 following months of speculation

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:12:37 +1000

Will they, won't they and most importantly... when? The timing piece of the iPhone 5 puzzle settles into place as Apple finally announces "Let's talk iPhone."

Amazon's "Kindle Fire" set to heat up the Android tablet market this week?

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:57:13 +1000

Having essentially written the book (ahem) on e-reader success, Amazon now sails into the choppier waters of the 'post PC' tablet market. So... who should be worried, and why?

Safe as houses iPhone hacks

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 06:00:00 +1000

There’s no need to void your warranty with these ‘Apple approved’ workarounds.

The end of an era: Steve Jobs resigns as Apple CEO

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:10:07 +1000

With only passing reference being made to his health, Steve Jobs has resigned as Apple's CEO and will now serve as Chairman of Apple's board.

The calm before the cloud? Apple quietly begins music streaming

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 06:00:00 +1000

Despite iCloud's download-only approach to music, Apple is quietly experimenting with streaming on the iTunes Music Store, courtesy of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

How to get iOS 5 and iCloud features on Android

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:00:00 +1000

Like the look of iCloud & iOS 5 but using an Android device? Here's how to take advantage of some iCloud-like alternatives on your chosen device.

Patent mania shows no sign of abating as tech giants eye the prizes

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 18:03:11 +1000

Google's staggering purchase of Motorola is emblematic of the defensive brinkmanship which has come to characterise today's fierce technology market.

Ultraportable street fight: Samsung baits MacBook Airs with new Series 9 expansion

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:04:25 +1000

You've got to hand it to Samsung. It's taken the fight for shoppers' dollars right to Apple's doorstep with its Galaxy portable brands -- and now comes the ultraportable cavalry.

Google is buying Motorola: Android's knight in shining armour

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:19:17 +1000

You can insure almost anything these days. But in buying Motorola, Google not only purchases peace of mind and a bevy of patent protection: it also gets a hardware platform.

Motorola's tough talk: we have some patents too, you know

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:36:27 +1000

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Such is the logic behind Motorola CEO's cautionary reminder that his company is sitting on a considerable warchest of patent protections itself.

RIP Honeycomb? Non-Apple tablets an endangered species as Apple now sues Motorola

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:53:06 +1000

Emboldened by preliminary legal victories against Samsung in Australia & Europe, Apple is also pursuing the Motorola Xoom -- with the fate of Android tablets lying in the balance.

Why Apple fears Samsung: Part 2 - Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:48:41 +1000

Apple has pressured Samsung into stopping the launch of its Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia, even though it's available in the US and UK. Ten reasons why Apple is bullying Aussies.

Mac OS X = iOS? Why Apple might cross the streams as early as next year with A6

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:49:58 +1000

The net is abuzz with one analyst's speculation that Apple will commence a merger of its two OS platforms as early as 2012. In the current context, he might just be onto something.

Patently absurd: Google chief lashes out at Android patent mania

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 13:16:57 +1000

In a fiery post on Google's official blog, Senior Vice President David Drummond has let fly at the "bogus patents" sniping at his company's smartphone wunderkind.

The end of optical: DVD-less Mac mini a sign of desktops to come?

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:48:08 +1000

The venerable Mac mini received a significant upgrade last month with latest-gen Intel Core CPUs and Thunderbolt connectivity. But one feature wasn't upgraded.

Walking on Air? Samsung Series 9 review

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 09:11:07 +1000

Like the tablet market, Apple's dominance of the thin and light notebook segment has been an unassailable fortress. Until now.

How to hack AirPlay and Air Video for Android

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +1000

When it comes to solutions for streaming media between your devices, Apple is starting to lose its advantage.

HP's dual debut: TouchPad and webOS to launch next month

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:11:48 +1000

Mapping out the fourth corner of the tablet atlas, HP unveiled today its TouchPad tablet due for Australian release on August 15 from $599. But for HP, webOS is the bigger picture.

Apple MacBook Air showdown: new 2011 lineup compared against 2010 models

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:40:38 +1000

Been holding off on an ultraportable purchase? Wise move. Today's new MacBook Air trumps its predecessor in lots of ways. We explain why.

Christmas comes early? 2nd Gen Intel Core MacBook Air released from $1,099

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:52:59 +1000

Less than a year ago, Apple's redesigned Air took the world by storm, and that was with an ancient Core 2 Duo CPU. Now they've added second-gen Intel Core and cut the price too.

Apple pounces with $31.99 Mac OS X Lion, the cheapest Mac OS ever?

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:57:46 +1000

At just $31.99, Apple's new download-only Mac OS X Lion released today (about a week behind schedule) is sure to see massive uptake.

Prognosis Negative: the death of the white MacBook?

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 18:13:44 +1000

With online reports detailing limited stock of Apple's white MacBook -- and new Sandy Bridge MacBook Airs expected to hit this month -- could this be the end for the white MacBook?

Toshiba's AT100 Tablet: kingly convenience hitting the streets today for $579

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:53:49 +1000

Leveraging 18 years of tablet-making history, Toshiba re-enters the space with the AT100, which thanks to some clever inclusions may be the most convenient Honeycomb execution yet.

Adobe & Apple's holding pattern: navigating the Flash blockade

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:00:00 +1000

The stoush between Apple and Adobe over Flash has been running for years, but Adobe developer evangelist Paul Trani is just focused on one thing: building great content.

The iCloud FAQ: top five Q&As to clear the air

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:20:34 +1000

After months of speculation iCloud is here, and it's an ambitious play by Apple to integrate all aspects of your digital life (again). We take a look at the would-be Google-killer.

History repeating: is Microsoft making its own tablet?

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:30:39 +1000

Rumours online point to Microsoft entering the hardware game (again) with an in-house Microsoft-brand tablet to take on the iPad, Android and BlackBerry competition.

Apple unveils bargain-priced Mac OS X Lion as $31.99 download-only app

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:35:39 +1000

In a sign of the times, Apple will be distributing the latest version of its Mac OS X operating system, 10.7 aka Lion, via the Mac App Store as a digital download.

10 things to know about the evolution of Adobe's Creative Suite 5.5

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:57:32 +1000

The Adobe CS 5.5 Roadshow is currently underway in Australia. We caught up with Adobe's Principal Evangelist, industry veteran Greg Rewis, to discuss the latest evolution of CS.

Mac vs PC 2011: can Dell's new XPS 15z slay the MacBook Pro?

Thu, 26 May 2011 13:54:38 +1000

Dell doesn’t say as much, but its new aluminium-clad XPS 15z all-rounder is a stealthy attempt to snuff Apple’s MacBook Pro. We compare the specs to see who comes off best.

Best Apps for iOS, May 2011

Sun, 22 May 2011 09:00:00 +1000

Check out the latest and greatest in apps for your iPhone with our monthly app roundup.

Mac vs PC 2011: Looking for the best 17-inch desktop replacement?

Thu, 19 May 2011 16:06:55 +1000

Sandy Bridge CPUs have made the contest between Macs & PCs that much more heated. Today we’re seeing which camp offers the best supersized 17-inch model to replace your desktop PC.

App stores: the future of desktop apps?

Wed, 11 May 2011 09:32:36 +1000

There are many ways in which Apple's iPhone has fundamentally changed the tech industry, and the iTunes App Store is one of the biggest.

Google's killer entertainment push: YouTube movie rentals & Google Music

Tue, 10 May 2011 17:30:18 +1000

Google is taking big steps into mainstream entertainment with its just-announced YouTube movie rental feature, and its Google Music service is expected to be unveiled overnight.

New cheaper Sandy Bridge iMacs start at $1,399: 2010 vs 2011 models compared

Wed, 04 May 2011 10:38:16 +1000

Apple updates the iMac with Sandy Bridge CPUs, new graphics options, Thunderbolt connectivity, a FaceTime HD camera and more. We list what's new and compare the major specs.

Apple to bring Sandy Bridge iMacs up to speed this week?

Mon, 02 May 2011 15:58:24 +1000

The rumour mill has it that Apple will be unveiling its latest range of updated iMacs this week, with the all-in-one desktop set to feature Intel's second-generation Core CPUs.

Nine months after iPhone 4 launch, white model released

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:34:41 +1000

After an uncharacteristically long delay, and only months out from a suspected successor iPhone 5 launch, Apple has at last released the fabled white model of the iPhone 4.

Best Apps for iOS, April 2011

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 08:00:00 +1000

Check out the latest and greatest in apps for your iPhone with our monthly app roundup.

Mac vs PC 2011: Who does the best Core i7 grunt in only 13 inches?

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:51:03 +1000

With Sandy Bridge levelling the playing field, competition between Mac & PC is again on a knife edge. Today we're searching for the best Sandy Bridge Core i7 ultraportable.

Mac vs PC 2011: Who offers the best Sandy Bridge ultraportable?

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:35:49 +1000

With Sandy Bridge levelling the playing field, competition between Mac & PC is again on a knife edge. In our new series, we compare the new MacBook Pros to equivalent PC notebooks.

Tablet price war heats up: iPad 2 vs competitors closing in

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 04:00:00 +1000

With the iPad 2 launching in Australia today, we round up the latest release & pricing info for all the next-gen tablets, as Apple, Samsung, Motorola & RIM draw lines in the sand.

Apple's MobileMe to become MobileFree?

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 18:02:22 +1000

Internet rumours suggest Apple's long-running subscription-based cloud platform, MobileMe, is set to be replaced next month with a revamped free version.

iMutton dressed as iLamb: has Apple missed the mark with iPad 2?

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:47:40 +1000

Last year, Apple released a revolutionary (some even said "magical") product which came to define a new personal tech category. This year it seems to have slapped on a "2" sticker.

iPad vs iPad 2 back-to-back: what's new, plus all the specs compared

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:12:39 +1000

We take you through the new features of the iPad 2 step by step, and compare the new model's techs and specs against the pioneering original.

Steve Jobs launches Apple iPad 2: derides competitor "copycats"

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 09:47:37 +1000

Apple launched the iPad 2 overnight, showing off a thinner, lighter and faster tablet. Steve Jobs stole the show, with his trademark competitive vitriol literally in rude health.

Inside Thunderbolt (aka Light Peak): Intel's next-gen connectivity explained

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:13:07 +1000

Friday's announcement of the new MacBook Pro lineup saw the first release of Intel's new high-speed Thunderbolt technology, set to rocket data transfer to all kinds of new levels.

Apple MacBook Pro: 2010 vs 2011 models compared spec-by-spec

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:00:00 +1000

To assess today's MacBook Pro upgrades from a technical perspective, here we compare the new 2011 MacBook Pros against their 2010 predecessors, blow-by-blow and spec-by-spec.

The Top 5 features of the new Sandy Bridge MacBook Pros

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:48:03 +1000

As widely expected, Apple's new fleet of MacBook Pros ship with the latest generation of Intel Core CPUs plus Thunderbolt (aka Light Peak), revamped FaceTime HD cams and lots more.

Top 10 MWC moments: Nokia, Microsoft, HTC and all the mobile action from this year's event

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:16:46 +1000

Mobile World Congress is over, and in a world that's increasingly mobile-focused the pace of innovation was more frenetic than ever. Here's 10 things to know from this year's show.

Which app store is right for you? Read our developer 5-part series this week

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:52:15 +1000

Want to make your mark in the smartphone & tablet market, but not sure which platform to back? We assess the app stores from a developer’s perspective. Today: Apple's App Store.

Opinion: the new Mac App Store is a revolution how exactly?

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 10:20:44 +1000

The new Mac App Store is certain to offer a handy app marketplace for Mac users, but we're pretty sure there's nothing too ground-breaking about installing software on a computer.

Samsung Tab: we can feel an Apple lawsuit coming on

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:07:07 +1000

Do these Samsung Tab accessories look at all familar?

Samsung unveils delicious looking 7" Android tablet

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:48:33 +1000

Samsung has taken the wraps off its sexy iPhone and iPad competitor, sporting a 7" screen but also full telephony capabilities.

New iPod iOS can stream video to your TV

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:04:29 +1000

Apple's new 4.2 iOS will be able to stream both music AND video to your TV -- if you pick up one of Apple's new $129 Apple TVs.

iPad keyboard case turns your iPad into a netbook

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:45:23 +1000

How'd you like to turn your iPad into a netbook?

Android army takes the smartphone lead

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 07:00:00 +1000

Handsets running Google's Android OS have surged past the BlackBerry and iPhone to become the best-selling smartphones in the US.

HOW TO: unlock your iPhone 4 to use it on any network

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:45:00 +1000

Free your iPhone 4 from the clutches of your mobile carrier in under five minutes. The crack was released only hours ago.

IPHONE 4: Telstra bumping plans to 6GB

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 21:13:42 +1000

Telstra is again outgunning the competitors with its iPhone 4 plans, offering customers upgrades to 6GB allowance for very little extra cost.

iPhone 4 jailbreak finally released

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 18:37:41 +1000

Perfect timing for those that got their hands on an iPhone 4 over the weekend, it’s the simplest jailbreak yet

VIDEO: Telstra explains iPhone mania

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:27:31 +1000

We bailed up one of Telstra's spokesmen to ask what Apple's latest handset means to the Next G network.

Telstra offers 12 month contracts for iPhone 4

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:58:28 +1000

The news out of Telstra just keeps getting better! Telstra has confirmed it will allow customers to buy the iPhone 4 on 12 month contracts.

AMAZING Telstra business iPhone plans: $49, 1.2GB data

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:25:47 +1000

If you have an ABN, you can get an amazingly good deal with Telstra on the iPhone 4, with yet more new plans released tonight.

Telstra bulks up iPhone plans at last minute

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:43:45 +1000

Take that Optus, Virgin Mobile, Vodafone and Three, suckahhhhs... you believed Telstra's initial plan release...

Virgin Mobile releases iPhone 4 plans

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:20:14 +1000

Richard Branson had an iPhone 4 in his hand to launch Virgin Mobile's iPhone 4 plans today. Full details of the plans inside.

VIDEO: Optus iPhone queue, Sydney

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:13:42 +1000

Jack, Callum and Mitch have been sitting in this queue since 2AM. YESTERDAY. MORNING. We asked them why.

Details: iPhone 4 launch parties around Sydney

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:04:14 +1000

Telcos in Sydney are going all out to outdo each other with lavish parties to sucker in the punters to buy an iPhone tonight.

The cost of unlocking your iPhone 4...

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:37:49 +1000

Want to travel overseas with your iPhone 4? Here's a list of the network lock policy, and the unlock cost, for each of the Aussie carriers.

Apple and Optus confirm free bumpers for Aussie iPhone 4 buyers

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:30:00 +1000

Apple and Optus will be handing out free iPhone 4 bumpers, but don't expect a rebate for cases bought from other carriers...

Telstra Next G and the iPhone 4: is it worth it?

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:21:03 +1000

opinion There is one question that iPhone 4 purchasers need to ask themselves: is the cost of Next G low enough yet?

Apple amps up Mac Pro with four-core and six-core Xeon and 27 inch display

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:57:12 +1000

Nothing screams ‘serious multimedia maven’ like a pair of six-core Xeon powerplants and a desktop display larger than some people’s LCD telly...

Apple upgrades iMac to Core 2010 with ATI HD graphics

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:22:18 +1000

Intel’s Core 2 Duo chips and integrated Nvidia graphics make way for Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 powerplants and ATI Radeon HD across the board.

Vodafone and 3 unveil iPhone 4 plans

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:19:16 +1000

The twin networks start their iPhone 4 offerings at $29 with 550MB of data and $18 per month for the handset, with plans topping out at $99 for 3GB and unlimited talk and text.

Optus iPhone 4 plans: $49 to $89, with up to 3GB of data

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:11:19 +1000

Optus enters the iPhone 4 fray with four plans, including a 'free' (zero upfront) 16GB iPhone 4 with 2GB of data for just $59 per month.

Telstra iPhone 4 plans start at $49/month, 'free' at $79/month

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 06:30:24 +1000

Telstra is first out of the gate with its plans for the iPhone 4, on sale from 25 Telstra stores around Australia from midnight Friday.

UPDATED: iPhone 4 outright pricing: $859 for 16GB, $999 for 32GB

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:21:30 +1000

UPDATED with 32GB price | Apple Australia tags the 16GB iPhone 4 at $859 outright, with the new entry-level 8GB iPhone 3GS landing at $719.

Optus first to announce midnight launch of iPhone 4

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:26:48 +1000

Optus has hinted at an "unlimited" future for the iPhone 4, which it will launch at midnight this Thursday.

iPhone 4’s Aussie launch set for July 30

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:03:40 +1000

The iPhone 4 gets an Australian release date on July 30th, with free bumper cases to address criticism of the phone’s signal dropout issues.

MASSIVE APC REVIEW: iPhone 4

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:00:00 +1000

Can't wait for the iPhone 4? Neither could we. Ahead of its official Aussie release, we sourced an iPhone 4 from overseas and gave it the full review treatment

HOW TO: Use your Bluetooth keyboard with your iPhone

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +1000

Tired of tapping away on your iPhone screen? It's entirely possible to use a Bluetooth keyboard to get better control over your emails and documents. Here's how.

HOW TO: get fit with your iPhone/iPod

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:41:01 +1000

Why pay $80 a session for a personal trainer when you could do it for free with your Apple iDevice?

HP: “every printer we make will have an email address”

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:01:03 +1000

HP’e ePrint cloud-based push bypasses drivers, USB cables and network ports by giving every HP printer an email address.

Hotels add iPads to the room service menu

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:23:14 +1000

At Hong Kong’s Langham Place hotel you can add a high-tech twist to your holiday by hiring an iPad to act as your city guide.

2010: the year of Android in Australia

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:02:33 +1000

The iPhone 4's retina display and other evolutionary features will not be able to save it from Android domination within the year.

HOW TO: Tether the iPhone to your Linux PC

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:01:38 +1000

Using Linux doesn't mean that tethering the iPhone as a mobile modem isn't an option. Here's how - step by step.

Steve Jobs on iPhone 4: "Just don't hold it that way"

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:34:39 +1000

Apple's new iPhone 4 has a problem: hold it the way you would normally hold a phone, and your reception will drop to one bar. Steve Jobs has a grumpy one line answer for customers.

Nokia N8 smartphone due early October for $750

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:55:33 +1000

The first in Nokia’s wave of Symbian^3 smartphones will take aim at the mass market with treats such as free turn-by-turn navigation.

Internode releases microSIM plans for iPad 3G

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:12:28 +1000

The SA-based ISP becomes Australia’s first 3G reseller to offer iPad 3G microSIM plans, starting at $15 per month for 500MB on the Optus network.

iPad ties with BlackBerry in mobile browsing market share

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:00:00 +1000

The just-launched iPad already equals the BlackBerry in mobile Web browsing, but Android smartphones are making a dent in the iPhone’s previously all-conquering lead.

Samsung readies Android-powered 7 inch ‘Galaxy Tab’ slate for August launch

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:57:55 +1000

Samsung’s tablet triple-play begins with the 7 inch Galaxy Tab, to be followed by 8 inch and 10 inch models, all running Android.

iPad eats into netbook share – but is it a blip or a boom?

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:42:24 +1000

Market tracker DisplaySearch predicts the iPad to have 30% share of the combined netbook/slate market by mid-year, says this could be “the beginning of the end” for the netbook.

App developers abandon Windows Mobile for iPhone, Android and BlackBerry

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:00:00 +1000

Windows Mobile is officially the last platform that developers want to write for, according to a US report, with more than 50% of code-cutters now building apps for Apple’s iOS.

Oh dear: which Australian CIOs DIDN'T buy an iPad?

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:18:18 +1000

When we started snooping into which CIOs had bought an iPad, we expected a few had. What we didn't expect was that nearly every single one we contacted had joined the hype wave.

Turnoffs include Windows users? Cupidtino is for you

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:00:00 +1000

Tired of Mac-vs-PC arguments with your significant other? A new dating Website is for Mac lovers only.

Apple unveils new Mac Mini: faster, slimmer, sexier but pricier

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 19:27:30 +1000

Already a popular home theatre rig with many Mac fans, the made-over Mac Mini now sports HDMI output and enhanced Nvidia graphics plus a sleeker unibody aluminium case.

Microsoft developer conference big on iPhones, Macs

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:40:00 +1000

Things used to be so much simpler: you were either a PC person or a Mac person. But with Microsoft developers wielding iPhones and presenting with MacBooks, times have changed.

Please Father Steve, unlock iPhone video calling

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:16:35 +1000

There's one thing that stands out from the iPhone 4 launch like a moldy blood orange rotting at the bottom of the fruit bin full of of shiny golden delicious chunks of goodness...

Aussie developer Graham Dawson on iPhone 4

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +1000

What do Aussie developers think of Apple’s new baby? To find out, we spoke with Australian developer Graham Dawson.

Telstra, VHA confirm iPhone 4 launch

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 23:38:33 +1000

Mobile telcos Telstra and VHA today confirmed they will launch Apple’s new iPhone when the device hits Australia in July, but Optus has not yet flagged its plans.

Simon Hackett reviews the iPad

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 23:35:01 +1000

IN DEPTH | Internode CEO and supergeek Simon Hackett has reviewed his Apple iPad in this special guest review.

iPhone 4 to hit Australia in July

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 10:38:00 +1000

Australia will be in the second wave of countries to get the fourth-gen "Retina, Facetime, Aluminosilicate" iPhone, in July.

SCOOP: Sneak peak at Intel’s ‘Redvale’ concept Atom slate!

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:50:03 +1000

Plenty of pics as we get hands on with Intel’s slim slate, codenamed ‘Redvale’, which runs MeeGo 1.1 open source mobile OS on an Atom Moorestown platform.

Jetstar to rent iPads to passengers for $10

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:23:31 +1000

Jetstar has revealed plans to trial the iPad as an in-flight entertainment option, with customers to pay $10 to rent the Apple device on board selected domestic routes from June.

iPad accomplished, can Apple reinvent TV – and gaming?

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +1000

Apple is reportedly turning its sights to renewing its languishing Apple TV with a slimline, cloud-based media device – that could easily double as a lounge-room games console.

MSI WindPad slates: choose Windows + Intel, or Android + Nvidia

Mon, 31 May 2010 23:41:33 +1000

Another two touchscreen tablets join the iPad wanna-be race, with MSI putting a dollar each way on Windows and Android for its 10 inch slates.

Asus reveals Eee Pad and Eee Tablet slates

Mon, 31 May 2010 20:30:03 +1000

A pair of 10 inch and 12 inch Windows-powered tablets take the stage at Taiwan’s Computex 2010 techfest, along with a concept digital notetaker/ereader.

Apple puts embargo on iPad orders

Mon, 31 May 2010 18:06:38 +1000

Supplies of the iPad in Australia have started to dwindle, prompting Apple to put an embargo on new orders from corporate customers.

NetComm launches $299 ‘personal hotspot’ for Wi-Fi iPad models

Mon, 31 May 2010 14:11:01 +1000

The first Next G-compatible ‘pocket hotspot’ to hit the Aussie market, NetComm’s $299 MyZone turns Next G and 3G signals into short-range 802.11g wireless.

iPad 3G a sell-out success..?

Mon, 31 May 2010 13:43:40 +1000

A slim $170 markup over Wi-Fi models plus low-cost prepaid 3G plans make the 3G iPad a sell-out success. Also: iPad customers cancelling Apple preorders to buy over the counter.

Victorian Premier buys 500 iPads

Fri, 28 May 2010 21:18:22 +1000

Even the Victorian government has been swept up in the Reality Distortion Field and has ordered 500 iPads for express delivery.

12 iPad apps we can’t wait to try

Fri, 28 May 2010 19:50:00 +1000

The wait is over, and iPads are being opened across Australia. But what to load first? Here are our 12 must-tries; what are you loading onto your iPad?

More Aussie iPad apps emerge

Fri, 28 May 2010 14:58:29 +1000

More true-blue apps have come out for you to put on your oi-pad. Cobber.

Telstra to block iPad Micro-SIMs in other devices

Fri, 28 May 2010 14:36:50 +1000

Those Next G prices for iPad sure are sweet; just don't get too used to them -- Telstra will use measures to ensure only your iPad gets a good deal.

Optus launches $50 ‘unlimited’ iPad plan

Fri, 28 May 2010 13:55:03 +1000

Optus apes Vodafone with the sudden introduction of a $50 unlimited prepaid plan for the iPad 3G.

Australian iPad delivery delays

Fri, 28 May 2010 12:56:21 +1000

Apple’s contracted iPad delivery agency TNT has almost 8,000 iPads waiting to be delivered in Sydney alone, with delays stretching through to next week.

iPad 3G speed shootout: Telstra vs Optus vs Vodafone vs 3

Fri, 28 May 2010 09:24:00 +1000

We put Telstra, Optus, Vodafone and 3 to the test in Australia’s first comparison of iPad 3G providers – and if you expect Next G to be fastest, the results will surprise you!

Apple staff go CRAZY at Bondi store opening

Fri, 28 May 2010 09:21:04 +1000

VIDEO | The staff at Apple's new Bondi store seemed to have drunk a little too much of the kool-aid this morning... iPod ayyyy-men!!

Chadstone iPad queue report

Fri, 28 May 2010 08:58:22 +1000

We took Mr Blurrycam along to Chadstone to check out the iPad queues -- and discovered Myer has them in stock. Nice!

Video tour of the new Bondi Junction Apple Store

Fri, 28 May 2010 08:43:37 +1000

VIDEO | You really only need to know one thing: the latest Apple store has large trees growing in it. That is all.

13 great iPad accessories

Fri, 28 May 2010 07:00:00 +1000

Your iPad may well become the centre of your digital universe -- so be sure to treat it right with cases, protectors, chargers, docks, and more. Here are 13 to consider.

iPad! iPad! iPad! Oi! Oi! Oi!: 12 Aussie iPad apps

Fri, 28 May 2010 07:00:00 +1000

Curious what Australian developers have been doing on the iPad? Here are 12 locally developed apps to check out.

10 mags and papers to read on your iPad

Fri, 28 May 2010 07:00:00 +1000

The iPad's popularity as an e-book reader may be rivaled by its potential to transform the magazine and newspaper publishing industries. We run down some of the best iPad reads.

ANALYSIS: best iPad 3G plans

Thu, 27 May 2010 21:54:00 +1000

iPad launch day is upon us, and if you're shelling out for the 3G model you're going to need a prepaid data card to go along with it. Here's a rundown of your options.

SCOOP: Acer reveals Android tablet

Thu, 27 May 2010 20:40:00 +1000

Acer unveils a 7 inch colour touchscreen tablet running Google Android OS, expects the slate to launch in October and says “this is no longer a Wintel world”.

Second in line for iPad brought his bodyguard

Thu, 27 May 2010 17:36:45 +1000

VIDEO | The second person in line for the iPad in Sydney is a paid 2Day FM reporter, along with his bodyguard!!

iPad Sydney queue video: first in line

Thu, 27 May 2010 17:29:18 +1000

This Apple fan has been queuing since 2am -- after State of Origin finished -- to be first to buy an iPad tomorrow morning.

3G options for the Wi-Fi iPad

Thu, 27 May 2010 16:58:51 +1000

If you’re buying one of the cheaper iPad Wi-Fi models there are still a few ways to enjoy Internet access anywhere without stumping up the extra money for a 3G version.

Vodafone announces unlimited iPad data plan

Wed, 26 May 2010 17:55:16 +1000

Vodafone and Three unleash aggressive prepaid iPad 3G plans, starting at $10 for 250MB and topped by an ‘unlimited’ plan for just $50 per month, with up to 14GB of data rollover.

Steve Jobs is wiping the iPad clean so you don’t have to

Wed, 26 May 2010 13:32:00 +1000

Flash advocates the world over are baying for Steve Jobs' proverbial head on a proverbial platter – but could his anti-porn stance really just be protecting us from ourselves?

Sneak peek: ABC's new app for the iPad

Tue, 25 May 2010 12:58:37 +1000

Here's a sneak peek at ABC's first app for the iPad...

Apple to open Bondi store on iPad day

Tue, 25 May 2010 11:06:08 +1000

Apple will be holding a public grand opening of an Apple Retail Store on Oxford Street, Bondi Junction this Friday, 28 May — the day its flagship iPad tablet goes on sale.

SCOOP: Telstra to sell iPad microSIM kits from today, Optus from Wednesday

Mon, 24 May 2010 17:49:26 +1000

Telstra and Optus confirm their respective iPad microSIM prepaid broadband starter kits will go on sale days ahead of the iPad’s launch this Friday.

Google: Open video good, MS and Apple bad

Thu, 20 May 2010 05:09:37 +1000

I/O 2010 Day 1: WebM goes up against H.264, Wave gets opened and Adobe gets some surprise love as Google's annual developer conference kicks off.

First Look: Borders’ Kobo ebook reader

Thu, 20 May 2010 00:30:00 +1000

A $199 price tag hits the sweet spot as the Kobo reader looks to kickstart the Australian ebook market. Here’s our quick hands-on review of the would-be ‘Kindle killer’.

ATO: the iPad can be claimed as a tax deduction

Wed, 19 May 2010 11:00:00 +1000

The Australian Tax Office says that the iPad is equivalent to a laptop for taxation purposes and is eligible for a refund of up to $750 under the Education Tax Refund scheme.

Optus spruiks ‘business class’ iPad 3G plans with up to $300 iPad rebate

Wed, 19 May 2010 09:15:00 +1000

Optus is making a play for business users of the iPad 3G with microSIM ‘BYO mobile broadband plans’ – and adding a ‘cash back rebates’ of $100 to $300 on Apple’s slate.

Optus to allow iPad 3G data rollover “up to 15GB, up to six months”

Wed, 19 May 2010 07:00:00 +1000

Optus confirms that data rollover will be available across all of its nine ‘microSIM’ prepaid iPad 3G plans, with as much as 15GB able to be carried over for six months at a time.

Will Android kill Australia's iPhone obsession?

Tue, 18 May 2010 22:29:04 +1000

A funny thing has started to happen in the last few months.

Apple revs MacBook: CPU and graphics boost plus 10 hour battery life

Tue, 18 May 2010 19:45:35 +1000

Apple’s refresh to the entry-level MacBook kicks things up a notch with Nvidia’s GeForce 320M graphics, a 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo and a claimed 10 hour battery life – all for $50 less!

Apple rejects wireless sync app for iPhone and iPad

Tue, 18 May 2010 16:00:00 +1000

Apple has slapped down the Wi-Fi Sync app which would let users sync their iPhone and iPad to a Mac via wireless, so the developer is now selling it direct to the jailbreak set...

Airline to use iPads for in-flight entertainment

Tue, 18 May 2010 15:00:00 +1000

Passengers will use Apple’s slate to watch first-run movies, listen to music, play games, read ebooks and magazines, and maybe even gamble in an in-flight casino...

Up next for Apple: new MacBook and MacBook Air?

Tue, 18 May 2010 09:30:00 +1000

Apple’s cheapest and sleekest laptops are both due for an upgrade, with the budget-priced MacBook first cab off the rank...

Some Linux and Mac users need Office 2010 licence to run Web Apps

Tue, 18 May 2010 08:40:00 +1000

Microsoft has an unexpected ‘Gotcha’ for business customers running Linux or Mac OS – they’ll need to buy an Office licence to legally use Office Web Apps...

SCOOP: Telstra to allow data rollover on iPad 3G plans

Tue, 18 May 2010 07:40:00 +1000

Telstra will permit unused data on its pre-paid iPad 3G plans to be carried forward into the following month rather than expire at the 30 day use-by period, but there’s a catch...

Acer and Asus ready to launch Chrome-powered netbooks and slates

Tue, 18 May 2010 06:30:00 +1000

The two Taiwan tigers both have plans to debut new devices running Google’s open-source Chrome OS at next month’s Computex 2010 trade show in Taipei.

Skype puts Windows Phone 7 on hold

Thu, 13 May 2010 22:14:48 +1000

Citing a second-rate “user experience” compared to the iPhone and Android, Skype admits it has no immediate plans to release an app for Windows Phone 7.

Skype for iPad due mid-year, plus Skype video chat for iPhone 4G?

Thu, 13 May 2010 21:19:23 +1000

Skype targets mid-year release for its dedicated iPad app and hints that the new client will also support video calling on the next-gen ‘iPhone 4G’ or iPhone HD.

Apple pushes back delivery of Aussie iPad orders to June 8th

Thu, 13 May 2010 10:49:34 +1000

Too many orders or not enough iPads? Either way, if you haven't already placed your pre-order for the iPad you'll have to wait until at least June 8th for delivery.

Optus boosts data caps in new Timeless Max mobile plans

Thu, 13 May 2010 08:17:54 +1000

With upwards of 1.5GB of data plus ‘unlimited’ talk and text starting from $99, Optus seeks to match Vodafone’s Unlimited Cap plans.

Telcos bait the hook with iPad 3G plans

Wed, 12 May 2010 14:58:33 +1000

Apple’s decision to sell the iPad as an unlocked device for prepaid 3G sees carriers eagerly competing for customers who can easily sample and switch networks.

Samsung preps 7 inch Android slate – and yes, it’s called the S-Pad!

Wed, 12 May 2010 13:27:55 +1000

Apple's got the iPad, Asus has the Eee Pad and Google is planning a gPad – so when Korean colossus Samsung put a slate on its plate, the name was almost a given!

Google gPad: coming soon, and coming to Vodafone?

Wed, 12 May 2010 12:03:12 +1000

US telco Verizon Wireless confirms it is working with Google on a slate – could the touchscreen tablet be launched here through carrier’s co-parent Vodafone?

Android overtakes iPhone in US smartphone market

Wed, 12 May 2010 09:00:00 +1000

A surge in Android sales has seen Google’s open-source smartphone OS shoot past the iPhone in the US consumer market as Windows Mobile slumps towards single-digit insignificance.

Borders prepping Kobo e-book reader for Aussie launch next week

Wed, 12 May 2010 07:31:26 +1000

US chain Borders is the latest to release an ebook reader with the US$150 Kobo, which Borders Australia will showcase next week ahead of a local launch.

Optus reveals pre-paid iPad 3G plans

Tue, 11 May 2010 12:07:49 +1000

Optus 'microSIM' plans for the iPad 3G kick off at $15 for 500MB, stretch to $130 for 14GB, with expiry periods ranging from 15 days to six months.

Why has Apple priced Australian iPads so low?

Tue, 11 May 2010 00:02:40 +1000

Popularity isn't the iPad's problem, with sellouts across the US. So why, compared with its usual pricing practices, has Apple set Australian pricing so low?

Nokia sues Apple again, this time over iPad

Mon, 10 May 2010 13:48:00 +1000

The Finish phone supremo goes legal on Apple, claiming that the iPad infringes on five of its patents ranging from speech and data transmission to 3G antenna configuration.

Has Apple screwed the Aussie telcos with the iPad?

Mon, 10 May 2010 10:37:12 +1000

It's hard to believe that Australia's mobile telcos would not be falling over themselves in naked lust to sell the iPad when it launches in Australia on 28 May. So what's going on?

SCOOP: Optus month-by-month iPad 3G plans

Sun, 09 May 2010 13:43:12 +1000

Optus will offer month-by-month 3G plans for the Apple iPad starting at $20 for 2GB, along with prepaid plans.

Telstra's prepaid Next G plans for 3G iPad: from $20/1GB to $100/12GB

Sun, 09 May 2010 12:25:28 +1000

Telstra reveals its prepaid Next G plans for Apple's 3G iPad, spanning from $20 for 1GB to $100 for 12GB, all with 30 day expiry.

iPad to launch in Australia on May 28, prices from $629 to $1,049

Fri, 07 May 2010 23:00:00 +1000

The iPad finally arrives in Australia on Friday May 28 with pre-orders from this coming Monday; Wi-Fi models will start at $629 and 3G at $799.

Price shock set for Aussie iPad?

Fri, 07 May 2010 10:43:16 +1000

As Apple gears up to announce the iPad’s local pricing the Aussie dollar plummets to under US88c, and Web stats indicate at least one in ten iPads sold in the US are used overseas.

Apple set to overtake BlackBerry in worldwide smartphone sales

Wed, 05 May 2010 10:30:00 +1000

Apple’s iPhone is on track to surge past the iconic BlackBerry in the global smartphones stakes by the middle of this year, while touchscreen devices already blitz QWERTY models.

iPwned: Spirit jailbreak released for iPad

Wed, 05 May 2010 07:00:00 +1000

Sneaky software jailbreaks the iPad for advanced OS customisation, installation of ‘unapproved’ third-party apps and even sending SMS texts from an iPad 3G!

Dual-format SIM cards start to appear

Wed, 05 May 2010 00:36:57 +1000

There may be no need to be tied into the iPad 3G’s microSIM format and the telcos who support it, if smart carriers start adopting the new dual-SIM card format.

10 reasons the iPad will be a huge success in Australia

Tue, 04 May 2010 15:00:00 +1000

Apple has just sold its millionth iPad – not bad for a product that's only been out for a month. Here are 10 reasons why the iPad – due here later this month – will be a success.

Internet Explorer market share under 60% and still falling

Tue, 04 May 2010 10:07:21 +1000

Microsoft’s once-mighty browser has lost 10% in market share from the beginning of last year as Chrome rockets up the charts.

Dell’s slate roadmap revealed: Android, MeeGo and more...

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:10:41 +1000

A leaked slide from Dell’s mobile roadmap deck shows 5 inch and 7 inch slates running Android and MeeGo, a 3G slate bundled by Vodafone plus two ARM-powered 11 inch notebooks.

Microsoft axes ‘Courier’ tablet as HP rethinks Slate

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:03:55 +1000

Microsoft cancels its revolutionary twin-screen tablet project while HP hedges on the future of its Windows-powered Slate following yesterday’s purchase of Palm and the WebOS.

Turns out the iPad does support USB devices

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:01:00 +1000

If you've written off Apple's iPad because it doesn't have a USB port, take heart: things aren't as bad as you think.

New iPhone set to launch on June 7th

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:07:06 +1000

Apple has announced its annual Worldwide Developer Conference will be held from June 7-11, with the fourth-gen iPhone likely to debut during the traditional Jobs keynote.

At last: iPhone to get wireless sync!

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:00:00 +1000

Independent developer Greg Hughes has done what Apple can’t (or won’t) by creating an app to sync the iPhone and iPad to your Mac over Wi-Fi.

IN DEPTH REVIEW: HTC Desire outguns the iPhone?

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:45:00 +1000

Sorry Apple fanboys, but the HTC Desire is set to bitch-slap the iPhone back to Cupertino.

OPINION: Five reasons the iPad won't be successful in Australia

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:20:05 +1000

High prices will be just the beginning.

Nvidia slams Intel for chipset lockout on Core processors

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:00:00 +1000

Talking up Web video and photo editing as apps which benefit from better graphics, Nvidia slams Intel’s decision to block graphics-tuned chipsets from the latest Core processors.

The (Mac) Love Boat: Fanbois take to the high seas

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 10:00:00 +1000

If you go on holiday to get away from your tech, consider your next cruise line carefully: Celebrity Cruises has opened a floating Mac shop, complete with training and accessories.

Windows 7 powers Microsoft profits up 35%

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 09:59:00 +1000

As businesses start to upgrade to Windows 7, Microsoft's revenue curve gets steeper as the bucks roll in.

Did Apple's new iPhone get nicked?

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:45:56 +1000

A prototype iPhone got left in a bar . . . no, it's not the start of a joke.

Toshiba working on Windows and Android slates

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:30:00 +1000

Toshiba’s tablet strategy puts a bet each way, with a low-price 10 inch slate running Android and a premium dual-screen (!) slate for Windows.

Telstra confirms “dedicated iPad plans” for Next G

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:35:10 +1000

Telstra follows Vodafone and 3 in announcing it’ll have Next G plans primed and ready for the iPad’s Aussie launch.

Vodafone and 3 to offer “dedicated iPad 3G plans” at launch

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:34:38 +1000

VHA is first to confirm they'll back the iPad 3G – but will Aussie carriers also adopt subsidised contracts alongside Apple’s prepaid model in the US?

Nokia dials up new ‘social networking’ phones

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:00:00 +1000

The trend towards enhanced ‘feature phones’ built around messaging and social networking continues with Nokia’s new C-series handsets.

Apple: Australian iPad launch delayed (again) to “end of May”

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 23:59:28 +1000

Apple pushes back the worldwide launch of the iPad for a second time, with a local debut for the WiFi and 3G models now not expected until the end of May.

Intel puts Android onto Atom chips

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:49:14 +1000

Slates, smartphones and 3G ‘smartbooks’ built around Intel’s Atom processor could all running Android in the near future.

So you bought a new MacBook Pro last week, and now it’s the ‘old’ model?

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:16:41 +1000

If your just-purchased Apple notebook was superceded by today’s MacBook Pro refresh, here’s how to swap your ‘new old’ MacBook Pro for a totally 'new new' one.

New Apple MacBook Pro notebooks get Core i5 and Core i7 chips

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:12:58 +1000

Apple’s update to the MacBook Pro family introduces Intel’s latest Core i5 and Core i7 processors, souped-up switchable graphics, up to 10 hours battery life – and a price cut!

Is Google prepping an Android-powered gPad tablet?

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:52:09 +1000

Having already released its own Nexus One smartphone, and seeing the iPad’s rapturous reception, Google is said to be developing the ‘gPad’ – a touchscreen slate running Android.

Opera Mini released for the iPhone!

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:17:21 +1000

Want a better browser than Safari? Now you finally have a choice, with Apple approving Opera Mini for release into its app store.

HTC to buy Palm?

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:45:00 +1000

Palm is up for sale, and HTC is said to be lining up to make a bid on the struggling smartphone maker.

Murdoch preps The Australian as a paid app for the iPad

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 21:59:15 +1000

The Australian newspaper looks set to launch a subscription-based iPad edition alongside the device’s local release, marking News Ltd’s first local foray into paid content.

Coming next to slateworld – a BlackBerry tablet?

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:00:00 +1000

Reports that RIM is has placed an order with 8.9 inch screens from Apple's iPad supplier have sent the rumour mill spinning into overdrive.

Apple bans apps written using Adobe software

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:49:24 +1000

The Apple vs Adobe war has escalated, with the iPhone OS 4 SDK decreeing that iPhone and iPad developers can’t use Adobe software to create their apps.

Apple releases ‘developer preview’ of iPhone 4.0 SDK

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 10:44:27 +1000

With the launch of iPhone OS 4 expected to be just 12 weeks away, Apple has released a developer preview of the software toolkit needed to write apps for multitasking and more…

iPhone OS 4.0 gets multitasking (kinda-sorta), better email

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 10:04:06 +1000

Apple finally delivers a degree of multitasking to the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch in iPhone OS 4.0 – along with improved email and an online gaming service.

Up next for Apple: the iPad Mini?

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 01:30:09 +1000

The iPad is barely one week old and already rumours are swirling about a next-gen Apple touchscreen tablet with a 5-7 inch display.

HP Slate: leaked specs and pricing!

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:25:24 +1000

The touchscreen HP Slate is gearing up to go head-to-head with Apple’s iPad, according to the slick video demo and an allegedly leaked PowerPoint slide…

Apple preps new notebooks and iPhone OS 4.0

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 11:32:52 +1000

April will be a busy month for Apple with the unveilling of iPhone OS 4.0 later this week and new MacBook, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air notebooks tipped for the end of the month.

Apple iPad officially sold 300,000 units on opening day

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 05:00:00 +1000

It seems just about every U.S. geek that wanted an iPad was able to find one.

Asus working on two tablets to fight the iPad

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 05:00:00 +1000

One tablet is said to run Windows and the other uses Android or possibly Chrome.

Publishers prep for iPad launch

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:47:43 +1000

With Apple’s ‘magical’ iPad launching this Saturday in the US, publishers are gearing up with everything from Flash-free HTML5 video to interactive magazines and ebooks-as-apps.

Analysts in US predict Apple will sell 6M iPads in 2010

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +1000

Apple is expected to sell 2.5 million iPads in the first quarter the tablet is available.

Spy shots: Office 2011 for Mac revealed

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:37:58 +1000

Office 2010 for Windows hits RTM this month and the revamped Office 2011 for Mac will follow. Here’s a look at what’s in store.

iPhone sites caught charging for reviews

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:38:10 +1000

Two major iPhone sites are revealed to be charging developers up to US$150 to review their apps.

Apple iBooks manager could be based in Sydney

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:09:57 +1000

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.

Serve Steve Jobs' head up on a platter!

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:34:03 +1000

Do you love Steve Jobs so much that sometimes you'd like to eat him? Just a little bit? Now you can.

EXCLUSIVE: Samsung to release ‘slate’ PC

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:20:00 +1000

Samsung is working on a slate-based device with desktop docking, which it says will have enough processing muscle to become the “primary device” for many people.

Samsung: “the iPad is a glorified MID”

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:19:00 +1000

Samsung exec says the iPad is just a jumped-up mobile Internet device, with lack of processing power and connectivity being key drawbacks.

Melbourne Mac fan flies to US to bring back the first iPad in Australia

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +1000

Mac enthusiast Anthony Agius tells APC why he’s flying from Melbourne to New York for the launch of the iPad – and why he’s bringing back as many iPads as he can carry!

CrunchPad spin-off JooJoo spins up for launch

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +1000

Due to debut a week before the iPad, the Linux-powered tablet sports an Atom processor, Nvidia’s Ion graphics engine, 3G radio and a new UI.

Dear Mr Steve Jobs, thanks for the iPads

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:05:39 +1000

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.

April is Android month for Aussie phone vendors

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +1000

A fistful of phones running Google’s open-source OS are set to launch next month, giving Android a boost while Microsoft waits for Windows Phone 7.

Apple set to release Mac Pro running six-core Intel Core i7?

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:30:00 +1000

Now that Intel has launched its Core i7-980 Extreme Edition six-core processor, will next week see a supercharged Mac Pro desktop to go with it?

Vodafone prepping subsdised iPad 3G on contract?

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +1000

Vodafone says it is in discussion with Apple but remains guarded on what type of plans it will offer for the 3G iPad.

Mac gaming breakthrough: Steam coming to Mac

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:43:00 +1000

Valve opens the Portal to Mac gamers from April and pledges to release games on Mac on the same day as Windows.

Aussie iPad pricing leaked; Apple pushes back release date

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 11:19:09 +1000

Apple says the the Wi-Fi version of the iPad will now arrive at the end of next month instead of its previously promised “late March” timeframe (oh, and we have leaked pricing).

Watch out iPad: here comes the $200, Full-HD Kogan Pad

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:14:01 +1000

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.

Intel’s six-core desktop Core i7 ‘Gulftown’ chip ready to rumble

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:43:58 +1000

Microsoft: what we learnt from the iPhone, and what Apple can learn from us

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:30:00 +1000

Apple’s tight integration of hardware and software pointed the way for Windows Phone 7, admits Microsoft, but it sledges the iPhone’s UI as out-dated.

3G iPad arrives in Australia in April

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:06:43 +1000

Steve Jobs tipped mid-year for international release of the 3G iPad, but Apple Australia has it lined up for local launch in the next eight weeks.

US Apple fans can pre-order iPad this week according to rumor

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +1000

Pre-orders will hopefully come to Australia soon.

Telstra upsizes Next G Prepaid Mobile Broadband plans

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:13:40 +1000

Telstra's new Next G prepaid wireless plans come with 1GB free upfront, plus up to six months expiry on recharges -- can anyone say "perfect for Apple iPad?"

SPECIAL FEATURE: eBooks -- dead or alive in Australia?

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +1000

Ask Australian science fiction and fantasy author Kim Falconer what she thinks of eBooks, and you get a pretty straight answer.

Mac OS X 10.6.3 update rumored to be coming soon

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:00:00 +1000

New update for Mac OS X in developer hands according to rumor.

Rumors point to MacBook Pro update next month

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 06:00:00 +1000

MacBook Pro to finally get its Intel Core i5 upgrade next month?

Dell takeover fuels Mac panic

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:40:00 +1000

Customers at KACE stress that Dell's takeover might spell the end for Mac and Linux support.

Norton 360 to support iPad, Android

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:38:00 +1000

Latest version of 360 "supports" iPad, iPhone and Android. Sort of...

Flash coming to iPhone whether Apple likes it or not: Adobe

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:23:03 +1000

Adobe this week has expressed confidence Apple will cave eventually on its stubborn blocking of Flash on the iPhone.

Telstra predicts iPad boost to prepaid Next G

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:30:00 +1000

Telstra sees the forthcoming release of the iPad as a pick-me-up for pre-paid mobile broadband.

Charge an iPhone with orange wedges

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:11:51 +1000

Who knew you could charge an iPhone by sticking electrodes into a few slices of fruit?

Notion Ink Adam tablet debuts

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +1000

Take the iPad, mix in open source OS, add a webcam and you get the Adam from Notion Ink.

Samsung wants “number two” spot after Apple

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:38:04 +1000

Samsung wants its Bada app store to become the number two player in the mobile apps scene, but Intel & Nokia say the focus for MeeGo is “quality rather than quantity”.

The iPad's secret sauce: it's the software, stupid

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:40:41 +1000

All the people (including me) who felt underwhelmed by the iPad initially might have missed its true potential.

Microsoft praises, follows Apple’s design philosophy in Office for Mac 2011

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:03:09 +1000

They may be bitter rivals in the operating system stakes, but Microsoft has openly praised “the Apple design philosophy” in its new release of Office for Mac.

Optus boss keen on "terrific" Apple iPad

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:23:55 +1000

Looks like there'll be no shortage of iPad-compatible Micro-SIMs at Optus, then...

X2 unveils iTablet, Jobs probably not amused

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +1000

iTablet name adopted for new tablet computer having nothing to do with Apple.

What the iPad will mean for the homeless

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:23:00 +1000

Apparently it's going to revolutionise everything else, so why not the 105,000 Australians without a permanent roof over their head?

1000 iPhone heist at Vodafone Hutchison Australia

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:49:56 +1000

An employee of mobile telco Vodafone Hutchison Australia has been charged with fraudulently obtaining 131 Apple iPhones, and attempting to obtain 1,000 more.

Mac sales up 70% in Australia

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:43:29 +1000

Iconic technology manufacturer Apple claims to have boosted its Macintosh sales in Australia by 70 percent year-on-year.

iPad broadband plans will sting Australians

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:30:00 +1000

Apple's new iPad comes with a revolutionary new type of 3G plan -- in the US. But what can we expect from Australian telcos?

New apps take shape for the iPad

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:54:23 +1000

Apple boasts that all 140,000 iPhone apps will run on the iPad, but which ones will benefit most from the larger screen and revised UI?

Apple iPad is merely good, not insanely great

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:42:20 +1000

The iPad is "magical", says Steve Jobs. Sorry, but no, it's not. It's a predictable evolution.

Aussie iPad likely to nudge $1,100

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:43:43 +1000

Estimates of local pricing for the iPad suggest $649 for the entry-level model with Wi-Fi only and a 16GB drive, $819 for the cheapest 3G model and $1,099 for the primo iPad.

Card tricks: why Apple put a microSIM into the iPad

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:50:07 +1000

The 3G iPad will come unlocked and ready to use with any prepaid mobile broadband service – provided the carrier uses the new microSIM card format.

Apple A4: the new chip on the block

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:09:02 +1000

Not content with designing the iPad itself, Apple also engineered its own processor – a peppy 1GHz powerplant dubbed the A4.

The Apple iPad: everything you need to know

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +1000

You want the facts without the fluff and the specs without the spin? We’ve got ‘em…

Jobs: netbooks are a massive pile of ‘meh’

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:40:41 +1000

Apple CEO hits out at netbooks, saying “they aren’t better at anything” that users really want to do.

Apple’s tablet: what we know so far...

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:23:51 +1000

In a little over 12 hours’ time Steve Jobs will unveil a touchscreen tablet tipped to be called the iPad, iSlate or iBook. Here’s what know so far about Apple’s Next Big Thing...

Apple set to issue new fix for 27-inch iMac screen flicker

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +1000

Second fix for iMac screen woes set to hit in three weeks.

27-inch iMac shipping delay grows to three weeks

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +1000

Apple is mum on the reason for the much longer shipping delay on top-end iMac.

Telstra unveils $19 for 1GB Next G broadband prices

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:59:56 +1000

The new pricing would be ideal for iPhone users -- the only catch is that you need to have an ABN number to qualify.

Flash is coming to the iPhone, thanks to Gordon

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:12:12 +1000

Flash is coming to the iPhone, but it's no thanks to Adobe or Apple. It's thanks to Gordon.

Intel email leaks MacBook Pro Core i5 update

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +1000

Intel email has let the fruit out of the bag.

What a turnaround: Apple now tops Greenpeace's list

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:27:00 +1000

CES 2010: what a difference a year makes; last year, Apple was being excoriated by Greenpeace for its poor environmental credentials.

Intel uses iTunes for performance benchmarking

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:24:00 +1000

CES 2010: Who needs a formal benchmark when Apple's software is available?

No easy sell for Apple's tablet

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:41:00 +1000

CES 2010: Apple's impending tablet will face a tough and fragmented market, industry figures suggest.

How Intel’s 32nm chips fit into Apple’s next-gen Macs

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:06:00 +1000

From the muscle-bound Mac Pro to the seductively slim MacBook Air, here’s how Intel’s new 2010 processors line up against Apple’s likely next-gen releases.

iPhone overtakes Windows Mobile in sales and usage

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:12:32 +1000

2009 has been a much better year for Apple than it has for Microsoft, with the iPhone eclipsing Windows Mobile in the US market.

Rumors peg Apple tablet for March or April

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:00:00 +1000

Apple tablet now expected to be unveiled in January.

‘Virtual PVR’ service for PCs and smartphones launches

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:45:18 +1000

Don’t want to be shackled to your TV set? Australian company MyTVR will record TV programs on their server and push the content down to your PC, iPhone, Nokia or Android device.

Apple says no to mobile Core i7 and i5 CPUs with integrated graphics

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +1000

Apple wants custom version of new CPUs with no graphics.

Microsoft introduces ‘browser shuffle’ ballot in Windows 7

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:44:50 +1000

Microsoft will revise its ‘browser ballot’ Web browser installation routine for European editions of Windows 7 and present the top five browsers in a random order.

CrunchPad set for launch this Friday as ‘JooJoo’

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:49:00 +1000

The cancelled CrunchPad spawns a bastard son named JooJoo, set to debut this Friday with a US$500 price tag and a posse of lawyers in hot pursuit...

Telstra blames Apple for iPhone tethering delay

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:44:31 +1000

Nearly five months after Apple first launched iPhone tethering, the big telco has switched on the feature for customers, blaming Apple for the delay.

TiVo takes on Foxtel and iTunes with on-demand TV, movies

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:23:00 +1000

OPINION | The release of "CASPA" TiVo downloads mark an important turning point in how Australians access to TV and movies at home.

Up next for Intel (and Apple) - the Core i9 superslab?

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:00:00 +1000

Tests of Intel’s unreleased ‘Gulftown’ six-core 32nm CPU indicate a fire-breathing processor which could find its way into high-end desktops such as the next-gen Mac Pro.

Will 2010 be ‘The Year of the e-Book’?

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:00:00 +1000

Tech analyst firm Gartner reckons e-books will boom next year – provided they overcome hurdles in price, availability and lack of popular mainstream content.

Why Apple is a joke in the business world

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:44:55 +1000

Employees might like iPhones, but Gartner says Apple doesn't have a clue how to do computers for business at anything like a reasonable price.

Apple won't work on Macs owned by smokers

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +1000

Mac owning smokers get no warranty work according to some owners.

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

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:16:54 +1000

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 22:49:14 +1000

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

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:00:00 +1000

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 17:25:36 +1000

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

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:00:00 +1000

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

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:55:00 +1000

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

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:30:00 +1000

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 11:51:06 +1000

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 08:00:00 +1000

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 08:00:00 +1000

New patent application from Apple outlines sweet tablet tech.

Battery in non-unibody MacBook explodes

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +1000

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

Troll Touch adds touch screen capability to new iMacs

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:30:00 +1000

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 16:49:56 +1000

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 15:59:31 +1000

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 22:54:13 +1000

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

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +1000

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 09:00:00 +1000

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

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:20:00 +1000

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 19:54:49 +1000

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 07:55:00 +1000

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 14:34:14 +1000

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

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:00:00 +1000

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 10:34:24 +1000

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 07:55:23 +1000

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 07:26:46 +1000

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 06:34:05 +1000

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?

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:00:00 +1000

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 17:59:41 +1000

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 17:22:04 +1000

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 03:08:00 +1000

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 23:32:48 +1000

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 22:10:02 +1000

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 12:00:00 +1000

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 01:07:00 +1000

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 23:46:47 +1000

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 12:46:07 +1000

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 13:49:23 +1000

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 14:09:41 +1000

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 23:59:08 +1000

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 22:18:41 +1000

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 21:16:17 +1000

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

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:00:00 +1000

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 10:10:25 +1000

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 23:44:26 +1000

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 08:00:32 +1000

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 18:38:06 +1000

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 16:39:29 +1000

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, 19 Aug 2009 09:00:00 +1000

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 05:56:08 +1000

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 20:45:00 +1000

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

Windows 7 Touch demo shows no soul

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:35:00 +1000

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 19:30:00 +1000

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 22:40:00 +1000

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 11:17:28 +1000

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 14:53:29 +1000

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 17:58:15 +1000

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 15:39:38 +1000

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 11:37:43 +1000

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 10:38:19 +1000

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 09:48:29 +1000

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 12:00:35 +1000

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 17:11:00 +1000

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 17:14:15 +1000

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 14:48:43 +1000

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 10:41:46 +1000

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 15:38:35 +1000

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 09:32:58 +1000

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 14:34:02 +1000

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

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +1000

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 14:05:00 +1000

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 12:05:00 +1000

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

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:40:00 +1000

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 09:06:28 +1000

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 08:57:13 +1000

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 08:20:34 +1000

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 07:13:53 +1000

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?

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:20:00 +1000

Are these leaked photos of the new iPhone?

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

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 22:33:49 +1000

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 13:25:36 +1000

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

Sun, 31 May 2009 09:00:00 +1000

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

Fri, 29 May 2009 10:58:00 +1000

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 14:15:00 +1000

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 19:02:27 +1000

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 11:00:00 +1000

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 07:47:16 +1000

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

Mon, 25 May 2009 09:00:00 +1000

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

Sun, 24 May 2009 17:00:00 +1000

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 08:00:00 +1000

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

Wed, 20 May 2009 01:00:00 +1000

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

Tue, 19 May 2009 23:44:00 +1000

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 16:50:45 +1000

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 14:34:19 +1000

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 15:19:54 +1000

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 11:35:00 +1000

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 02:08:49 +1000

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 01:34:06 +1000

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 00:19:03 +1000

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 18:15:16 +1000

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

Wed, 06 May 2009 09:00:00 +1000

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 21:00:00 +1000

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

Fri, 01 May 2009 14:45:00 +1000

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 23:23:05 +1000

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 17:32:17 +1000

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 16:57:38 +1000

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 16:10:54 +1000

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

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:45:00 +1000

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 23:12:51 +1000

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 14:33:35 +1000

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 13:03:52 +1000

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

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 09:20:00 +1000

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 11:29:47 +1000

“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, 16 Apr 2009 09:00:00 +1000

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 22:11:11 +1000

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 16:14:21 +1000

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 00:47:08 +1000

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 01:06:48 +1000

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

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +1000

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 01:10:34 +1000

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 22:18:39 +1000

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 02:31:14 +1000

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 16:00:00 +1000

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

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:00:00 +1000

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

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

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 03:00:00 +1000

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

Which browser do you want to use today?

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 23:02:15 +1000

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

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:00:00 +1000

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

iPod Shuffle's new mystery chip explained

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:00:00 +1000

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 12:50:00 +1000

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 07:42:07 +1000

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 03:14:16 +1000

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 12:52:13 +1000

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 16:50:00 +1000

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

Apple to unveil third iPhone upgrade

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:30:00 +1000

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 14:00:00 +1000

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 14:00:00 +1000

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 00:40:25 +1000

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 23:00:00 +1000

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 13:45:00 +1000

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 12:00:00 +1000

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 12:30:00 +1000

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 12:42:59 +1000

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 07:00:00 +1000

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

Microsoft and Nokia launch mobile app stores

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 07:00:00 +1000

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 07:29:02 +1000

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 09:07:28 +1000

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

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:00:00 +1000

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?

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:00:00 +1000

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 14:40:59 +1000

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 14:11:30 +1000

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 13:03:22 +1000

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

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:00:00 +1000

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 18:09:31 +1000

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 18:04:00 +1000

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 14:00:00 +1000

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 14:38:00 +1000

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’

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:00:00 +1000

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

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:00:00 +1000

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?

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:00:00 +1000

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 13:49:36 +1000

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 00:54:47 +1000

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 06:05:27 +1000

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 21:00:00 +1000

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 11:46:33 +1000

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 21:25:00 +1000

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

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 12:00:00 +1000

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 11:23:23 +1000

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 19:37:33 +1000

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

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:00:00 +1000

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

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:00:00 +1000

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 00:12:22 +1000

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 17:51:13 +1000

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

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:00:00 +1000

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

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:00:00 +1000

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 17:00:00 +1000

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 08:00:00 +1000

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 15:46:16 +1000

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

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:00:00 +1000

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

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:00:00 +1000

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

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:00:00 +1000

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

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:00:00 +1000

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 20:00:00 +1000

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 10:43:09 +1000

"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 16:00:00 +1000

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 09:00:00 +1000

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 22:19:14 +1000

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

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:00:00 +1000

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 08:51:27 +1000

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

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:49:00 +1000

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 16:09:08 +1000

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 11:47:17 +1000

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

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:15:00 +1000

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 23:00:00 +1000

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 18:07:38 +1000

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 07:01:25 +1000

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 17:11:51 +1000

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 16:38:55 +1000

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

Apple admits MacBook Pro graphics glitch, offers fix

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:00:00 +1000

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 11:45:15 +1000

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 18:00:00 +1000

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 14:30:00 +1000

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 14:00:00 +1000

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 16:24:38 +1000

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 12:42:08 +1000

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

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

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +1000

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

iPhone users are download crazy

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:20:14 +1000

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?

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:00:00 +1000

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

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:00:00 +1000

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 05:56:03 +1000

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 13:15:09 +1000

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

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +1000

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

Woz at IDF: ‘Engineer for life'

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:43:58 +1000

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 08:30:00 +1000

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 10:37:50 +1000

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

Intel targets Atom bomb at iPhone in 2010

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:00:00 +1000

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

Optus releases cheap 6GB iPhone plans

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:00:00 +1000

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 14:00:00 +1000

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 14:12:02 +1000

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 16:00:00 +1000

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 12:14:42 +1000

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 07:00:00 +1000

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

IceTV launches native iPhone app

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:00:00 +1000

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 09:46:19 +1000

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 11:03:38 +1000

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 15:16:43 +1000

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 11:04:41 +1000

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

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:00:00 +1000

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!

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:50:00 +1000

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

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:00:00 +1000

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!

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:00:00 +1000

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 15:10:52 +1000

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 10:19:48 +1000

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 19:06:14 +1000

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 16:06:08 +1000

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 15:06:04 +1000

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 15:00:00 +1000

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 16:10:34 +1000

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

Best global roaming deals for iPhone travellers

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:00:00 +1000

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 11:57:58 +1000

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

Apple iPhone 3G: winner!

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:00:00 +1000

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 15:27:00 +1000

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 13:00:00 +1000

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

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:50:00 +1000

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 11:30:30 +1000

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

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:00:00 +1000

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 11:03:52 +1000

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

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:00:00 +1000

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 11:00:00 +1000

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 16:58:24 +1000

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 15:55:00 +1000

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

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:00:00 +1000

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 10:37:00 +1000

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...

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 06:00:00 +1000

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 18:30:33 +1000

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 14:16:34 +1000

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 13:53:31 +1000

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 23:00:00 +1000

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 16:08:09 +1000

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

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:00:00 +1000

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

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:00:00 +1000

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 18:36:26 +1000

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 18:17:42 +1000

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 10:38:05 +1000

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

BREAKING: iTunes TV downloads hit Australia

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:19:51 +1000

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

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

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:00:00 +1000

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 10:26:17 +1000

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

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:00:00 +1000

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 07:00:00 +1000

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 20:00:00 +1000

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

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:14:00 +1000

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 18:00:00 +1000

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 16:00:00 +1000

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 12:57:43 +1000

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 18:27:56 +1000

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

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000

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 17:00:00 +1000

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 05:16:13 +1000

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 22:00:00 +1000

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 13:00:52 +1000

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 19:19:00 +1000

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 10:40:11 +1000

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

Tue, 27 May 2008 15:00:00 +1000

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

Wed, 07 May 2008 09:46:57 +1000

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

Wed, 07 May 2008 09:44:03 +1000

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

Fri, 02 May 2008 12:08:30 +1000

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 16:09:36 +1000

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%

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:18:42 +1000

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 13:52:26 +1000

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 10:51:41 +1000

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 19:36:43 +1000

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

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:50:00 +1000

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

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:00:00 +1000

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 22:45:24 +1000

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 16:03:58 +1000

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 13:56:42 +1000

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 14:35:59 +1000

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 10:48:41 +1000

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

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:30:19 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

Leopard is finally here. These are my first impressions.

Early reviews of Leopard are in, are positive

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 06:24:50 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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 +1000

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.