http://apcmag.com/ APC Magazine covers the latest in computing with a critical, independent eye to help you make the most of your tech dollar. http://apcmag.com//google-nexus-10-review.htm http://apcmag.com//google-nexus-10-review.htm

A real iPad competitor.]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 16:40:23 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-nexus-4-review.htm http://apcmag.com//google-nexus-4-review.htm

Could this be the best-value smartphone ever?]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:34:43 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hands-on-with-motorolas-new-razr-hd-and-razr-m.htm http://apcmag.com//hands-on-with-motorolas-new-razr-hd-and-razr-m.htm

Motorola's first major smartphones since being acquired by Google bring 4G speeds to the table and their famed Kevlar backing.]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:19:29 +1000 http://apcmag.com//mini-tablet-war-approaches-ipad-mini-vs-new-google-devices.htm http://apcmag.com//mini-tablet-war-approaches-ipad-mini-vs-new-google-devices.htm

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.]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:17:12 +1000 http://apcmag.com//beefed-up-google-nexus-7-escapes-the-tablet-factory.htm http://apcmag.com//beefed-up-google-nexus-7-escapes-the-tablet-factory.htm

In a bizarre 'accidental delivery' scenario, a unique 32GB version of Google and ASUS's Nexus 7 tablet landed on the doorstep of one lucky Japanese customer.]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:31:04 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-one-privacy-policy-to-rule-them-all.htm http://apcmag.com//google-one-privacy-policy-to-rule-them-all.htm

How will Google's new privacy policy affect you? We wade through the fine print so you know where you stand and what to do about it.]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//is-google-bringing-android-to-your-desktop-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//is-google-bringing-android-to-your-desktop-pc.htm

Most PCs and notebooks don't feature touchscreens, but if trackpads were to be mapped to replicate touchscreen-style controls... Android might just have a new frontier to conquer.]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:57:31 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-speaks-on-chrome-for-android-beta-ice-cream-sandwich-is-the-baseline.htm http://apcmag.com//google-speaks-on-chrome-for-android-beta-ice-cream-sandwich-is-the-baseline.htm

Google has released Chrome for Android Beta, adeptly tailoring its desktop browser to the mobile platform with a number of neat touches. The downside? It's Ice Cream Sandwich only.]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:00:46 +1000 http://apcmag.com//googles-android-developer-labs-headed-to-australia-next-week.htm http://apcmag.com//googles-android-developer-labs-headed-to-australia-next-week.htm

Got an Android app you want to polish up but not sure how to go about it? Android's official Developer Advocates are bringing their Labs to Sydney and Melbourne next week to help.]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:21:54 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-top-10-tech-fails-of-2011.htm http://apcmag.com//the-top-10-tech-fails-of-2011.htm

Things don't always work out the way you had them planned. Without further ado, here are ten such examples from last year's dishonour roll.]]> Sat, 21 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//top-10-reasons-to-get-android-40-ice-cream-sandwich.htm http://apcmag.com//top-10-reasons-to-get-android-40-ice-cream-sandwich.htm

Is it worth upgrading to the latest incarnation of Android? Yup. Here's why, with the top 10 reasons Ice Cream Sandwich is the tastiest serve from Google yet.]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-paves-the-way-for-driverless-car-of-tomorrow-with-landing-strip-patent.htm http://apcmag.com//google-paves-the-way-for-driverless-car-of-tomorrow-with-landing-strip-patent.htm

Driverless cars might still seem like pie-in-the-sky sci-fi, but Google's new patent edges the company one step closer in its pursuit of automated vehicles.]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:55:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//will-googles-majel-finally-provide-a-robust-android-voice-app-to-equal-apples-siri.htm http://apcmag.com//will-googles-majel-finally-provide-a-robust-android-voice-app-to-equal-apples-siri.htm

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.]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:43:22 +1000 http://apcmag.com//android-market-mania-continues-10-cents-today-for-fruit-ninja-reckless-racing-airsync-more.htm http://apcmag.com//android-market-mania-continues-10-cents-today-for-fruit-ninja-reckless-racing-airsync-more.htm

Whether you're a gamer, a music lover, a widget freak or a Read It Later procrastinator, there's something worthwhile in Android Market's 10-cent sale for you today.]]> Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:08:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//today-on-android-market-pay-just-10-cents-for-asphalt-6-hd-minecraft-and-more.htm http://apcmag.com//today-on-android-market-pay-just-10-cents-for-asphalt-6-hd-minecraft-and-more.htm

It's Christmas alright. In recognition of Android's developer-led momentum, Google is offering new 10-cent apps for the next 10 days, and only the prices are budget.]]> Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:21:33 +1000 http://apcmag.com//at-this-rate-by-2044-everyone-on-earth-will-use-android.htm http://apcmag.com//at-this-rate-by-2044-everyone-on-earth-will-use-android.htm

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.]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:36:15 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-music-set-to-let-you-share-your-song-purchases-with-friends.htm http://apcmag.com//google-music-set-to-let-you-share-your-song-purchases-with-friends.htm

In a surprise spin on what its online music competitors are offering, it's reported that Google Music will soon offer music sharing as part of its song purchase scheme.]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:19:24 +1000 http://apcmag.com//android-tag-team-ice-cream-sandwich-samsung-galaxy-nexus-unleashed.htm http://apcmag.com//android-tag-team-ice-cream-sandwich-samsung-galaxy-nexus-unleashed.htm

In a dual-pronged manoeuvre, Google and Samsung have teamed up to put the focus squarely back on Android 4.0.]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:01:30 +1000 http://apcmag.com//googles-answer-to-ios-5-ice-cream-sandwich-aka-android-40-being-served-this-week.htm http://apcmag.com//googles-answer-to-ios-5-ice-cream-sandwich-aka-android-40-being-served-this-week.htm

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.]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:39:52 +1000 http://apcmag.com//android-hardware-partners-nervous-over-googlemoto-deal-says-microsoft.htm http://apcmag.com//android-hardware-partners-nervous-over-googlemoto-deal-says-microsoft.htm

Google's scoop of Motorola may well protect Android, but who protects Android handset makers from a supercharged Moto? Microsoft has an answer: hedge your bets on Windows Phone.]]> Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:47:05 +1000 http://apcmag.com//best-apps-for-android-october-2011.htm http://apcmag.com//best-apps-for-android-october-2011.htm

Check out the latest and greatest in apps for your Android smartphone with our monthly app roundup.]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-android-frag-lag-more-than-half-users-still-stuck-on-froyo-22.htm http://apcmag.com//the-android-frag-lag-more-than-half-users-still-stuck-on-froyo-22.htm

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.]]> Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:00:53 +1000 http://apcmag.com//one-week-in-social-networking-google-opens-up-facebook-seals-in.htm http://apcmag.com//one-week-in-social-networking-google-opens-up-facebook-seals-in.htm

It's been less than a week since Google+ cast off its invite-only shackles and announced it was opening its doors to everybody. But then Facebook went and shifted the goal posts.]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:16:17 +1000 http://apcmag.com//android-in-armour-panasonic-preps-its-work-in-progress-toughbook-tablet.htm http://apcmag.com//android-in-armour-panasonic-preps-its-work-in-progress-toughbook-tablet.htm

Find the iPad too wimpy? Current Android tablets not tough enough? There's something in the pipeline for you - Panasonic is building one tough mother of an Android tablet.]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:31:50 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hands-on-with-the-first-chromebook.htm http://apcmag.com//hands-on-with-the-first-chromebook.htm

We get hands on with Samsung’s Series 5 3G, the first Chromebook on the market and the international role model for Google's ambitious new PC landscape.]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//rethinking-the-operating-system-chrome-os-explained.htm http://apcmag.com//rethinking-the-operating-system-chrome-os-explained.htm

The heart of a Chromebook is its Chrome operating system, so what kind of experience does Chrome offer exactly?]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//android-increasingly-got-game-as-its-entertainment-platform-matures.htm http://apcmag.com//android-increasingly-got-game-as-its-entertainment-platform-matures.htm

While it still doesn't offer as robust a gaming market as iOS, Android's overall gaming scene is becoming increasingly sophisticated as more and more users flock to the platform.]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:27:52 +1000 http://apcmag.com//chromebook-weirdness.htm http://apcmag.com//chromebook-weirdness.htm

Using a Chromebook for the first time is quite disconcerting – things you take for granted aren’t there.]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-checkout-a-minor-case-of-support-cop-out.htm http://apcmag.com//google-checkout-a-minor-case-of-support-cop-out.htm

A mini grievance marred Friday morning: some app purchases wouldn't complete on Android Market. But a little personalised support would go a long way, Google.]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2011 10:31:06 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-chromebook-this-week-we-assess-the-pros-and-cons.htm http://apcmag.com//the-chromebook-this-week-we-assess-the-pros-and-cons.htm

No viruses. No bloatware. No complexity. Computing has suddenly got easier, because the PC made for cloud computing has arrived. This week we assess this radical new computer.]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-get-ios-5-and-icloud-features-on-android.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-get-ios-5-and-icloud-features-on-android.htm

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.]]> Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//patent-mania-shows-no-sign-of-abating-as-tech-giants-eye-the-prizes.htm http://apcmag.com//patent-mania-shows-no-sign-of-abating-as-tech-giants-eye-the-prizes.htm

Google's staggering purchase of Motorola is emblematic of the defensive brinkmanship which has come to characterise today's fierce technology market.]]> Thu, 18 Aug 2011 18:03:11 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ultraportable-street-fight-samsung-baits-macbook-airs-with-new-series-9-expansion.htm http://apcmag.com//ultraportable-street-fight-samsung-baits-macbook-airs-with-new-series-9-expansion.htm

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.]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:04:25 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-is-buying-motorola-androids-knight-in-shining-armour.htm http://apcmag.com//google-is-buying-motorola-androids-knight-in-shining-armour.htm

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.]]> Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:19:17 +1000 http://apcmag.com//motorolas-tough-talk-we-have-some-patents-too-you-know.htm http://apcmag.com//motorolas-tough-talk-we-have-some-patents-too-you-know.htm

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.]]> Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:36:27 +1000 http://apcmag.com//facial-recognition-why-trashing-london-might-not-have-been-such-a-hot-idea-after-all.htm http://apcmag.com//facial-recognition-why-trashing-london-might-not-have-been-such-a-hot-idea-after-all.htm

In an era of facial recognition technology and social-networking-empowered citizen law enforcement, London's rioters stand to be identified more easily than ever.]]> Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:38:02 +1000 http://apcmag.com//samsung-galaxy-tab-101.htm http://apcmag.com//samsung-galaxy-tab-101.htm

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.]]> Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:48:41 +1000 http://apcmag.com//mac-os-x-ios-why-apple-might-cross-the-streams-as-early-as-next-year-with-a6.htm http://apcmag.com//mac-os-x-ios-why-apple-might-cross-the-streams-as-early-as-next-year-with-a6.htm

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.]]> Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:49:58 +1000 http://apcmag.com//patently-absurd-google-chief-lashes-out-at-android-patent-mania.htm http://apcmag.com//patently-absurd-google-chief-lashes-out-at-android-patent-mania.htm

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.]]> Thu, 04 Aug 2011 13:16:57 +1000 http://apcmag.com//taking-on-the-amazons.htm http://apcmag.com//taking-on-the-amazons.htm

Not afraid of thinking big (and acting even bigger), three Aussie university students have created a cloud storage startup service to take on Amazon.]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:44:46 +1000 http://apcmag.com//androids-fragmentation.htm http://apcmag.com//androids-fragmentation.htm

Developers and users alike are finding the many different versions of Android available on the market a pain to reckon with.]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//got-facebook-htcs-betting-yes-with-chacha-and-salsa.htm http://apcmag.com//got-facebook-htcs-betting-yes-with-chacha-and-salsa.htm

HTC is taking Facebook integration to another level with its new ChaCha and Salsa handsets launching on Vodafone next week.]]> Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:10:17 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-icloud-faq-top-five-qas-to-clear-the-air.htm http://apcmag.com//the-icloud-faq-top-five-qas-to-clear-the-air.htm

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.]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:20:34 +1000 http://apcmag.com//search-gets-friendly-bing-vs-google-in-the-quest-for-social-context.htm http://apcmag.com//search-gets-friendly-bing-vs-google-in-the-quest-for-social-context.htm

Overnight Bing announced deeper Facebook integration via new "Like" button tie-ins, and with Google rolling out its own "+1" features, the social search race is heating up.]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 17:36:43 +1000 http://apcmag.com//meet-googles-chromebook-designed-to-relegate-windows-to-the-scrap-heap.htm http://apcmag.com//meet-googles-chromebook-designed-to-relegate-windows-to-the-scrap-heap.htm

The search giant's manoeuvres this week with Chrome OS -- and especially the advent of Chromebooks -- indicate Google is intent on redefining the PC desktop OS as we know it.]]> Thu, 12 May 2011 17:01:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//googles-killer-entertainment-push-youtube-movie-rentals-google-music.htm http://apcmag.com//googles-killer-entertainment-push-youtube-movie-rentals-google-music.htm

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.]]> Tue, 10 May 2011 17:30:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//new-major-player-for-the-playbook-blackberry-adopts-android.htm http://apcmag.com//new-major-player-for-the-playbook-blackberry-adopts-android.htm

With the PlayBook's US launch less than a month away, RIM has drawn an ace out of its sleeve with the announcement that the BlackBerry tablet will also run Android apps.]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:37:34 +1000 http://apcmag.com//speedy-firefox-4-finally-out-of-the-cage-but-can-it-catch-its-prey.htm http://apcmag.com//speedy-firefox-4-finally-out-of-the-cage-but-can-it-catch-its-prey.htm

After interminable delays, Firefox 4 has finally been released with a slew of new features, but can the original alternative browser powerhouse catch up with IE9 and Chrome 10?]]> Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:15:50 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apples-mobileme-to-become-mobilefree.htm http://apcmag.com//apples-mobileme-to-become-mobilefree.htm

Internet rumours suggest Apple's long-running subscription-based cloud platform, MobileMe, is set to be replaced next month with a revamped free version.]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2011 18:02:22 +1000 http://apcmag.com//googles-new-cloud-connect-gently-lulls-ms-office-users-cloudwards.htm http://apcmag.com//googles-new-cloud-connect-gently-lulls-ms-office-users-cloudwards.htm

Offering a tantalising beanstalk toward cloud-based collaboration, Google's new plug-in for Microsoft Office draws users up, up and away from the desktop.]]> Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:38:42 +1000 http://apcmag.com//top-10-mwc-2011-moments-nokia-microsoft-htc-and-all-the-mobile-action-from-this-years-event.htm http://apcmag.com//top-10-mwc-2011-moments-nokia-microsoft-htc-and-all-the-mobile-action-from-this-years-event.htm

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.]]> Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:16:46 +1000 http://apcmag.com//its-cool-to-see-how-its-spreading-so-fast-apcs-interview-with-androids-john-lagerling.htm http://apcmag.com//its-cool-to-see-how-its-spreading-so-fast-apcs-interview-with-androids-john-lagerling.htm

The director of Android’s global partnerships talks about Google’s plans and help for developers.]]> Wed, 16 Feb 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-music-is-on-its-way-but-where-when-and-how.htm http://apcmag.com//google-music-is-on-its-way-but-where-when-and-how.htm

Seamless integration between iTunes and the iDevices has proved a tough nut for competitors to crack. But all that could soon change as Google readies its own cloud music platform.]]> Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:11:54 +1000 http://apcmag.com//android-devs-flock-to-warts-and-all-pro-am.htm http://apcmag.com//android-devs-flock-to-warts-and-all-pro-am.htm

Now that Australian developers can sell Android apps, information-hungry local developers are packing into grass-roots developer forums like one held by jTribe this week.]]> Fri, 05 Nov 2010 09:28:41 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dell-streak-pricing.htm http://apcmag.com//dell-streak-pricing.htm

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

If Britain's Sunday Times is to be believed, Google is aiming its forthcoming Chrome OS at tablets, rather than trying to expand Android out into a tablet-sized computing OS. ]]> Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:48:57 +1000 http://apcmag.com//youtube-launches-full-length-hollywood-movies.htm http://apcmag.com//youtube-launches-full-length-hollywood-movies.htm

Google seems to be ramping up to the launch of its Google TV box with the launch of a new YouTube section devoted to full-length movies.]]> Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:50:57 +1000 http://apcmag.com//huawei-announces-200-capacitive-android-phone.htm http://apcmag.com//huawei-announces-200-capacitive-android-phone.htm

Chinese telco hardware maker has lobbed a grenade into the smartphone market with the launch of an Android handset with a capacitive screen for less than $US200.]]> Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:55:07 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-introduces-priority-inbox-sorts-mail-for-you.htm http://apcmag.com//google-introduces-priority-inbox-sorts-mail-for-you.htm

Google is introducing one of its most major new features in Gmail for a long time -- a new "priority inbox" which will sort the wheat from the chaff for you. ]]> Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:53:24 +1000 http://apcmag.com//yum-pics-of-samsungs-7-galaxy-tab.htm http://apcmag.com//yum-pics-of-samsungs-7-galaxy-tab.htm

Samsung has posted an enticing video trailer for its upcoming iPad competitor, in a sweet 7" size bracket.]]> Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:51:29 +1000 http://apcmag.com//android-takes-the-smartphone-lead.htm http://apcmag.com//android-takes-the-smartphone-lead.htm

Handsets running Google's Android OS have surged past the BlackBerry and iPhone to become the best-selling smartphones in the US.]]> Fri, 06 Aug 2010 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//review-samsung-galaxy-s-android-21-on-optus.htm http://apcmag.com//review-samsung-galaxy-s-android-21-on-optus.htm

There's a vast array of Android handsets out there ranging from rubbish to serious iPhone 4 competitors. This curvaceous Samsung is more towards the iPhone end.]]> Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:12:47 +1000 http://apcmag.com//when-will-froyo-hit-australia-the-compete-list.htm http://apcmag.com//when-will-froyo-hit-australia-the-compete-list.htm

Hanging out for version 2.2 of Android to hit your smartphone? We've checked in with all the carriers and manufacturers to find out when it will happen.]]> Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:26:01 +1000 http://apcmag.com//optus-launches-motorola-droidmilestone.htm http://apcmag.com//optus-launches-motorola-droidmilestone.htm

On the day Vodafone starts selling Google’s Nexus One, Optus is giving its customers another high-end Android handset option in Motorola’s Droid/Milestone handset.]]> Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:21:41 +1000 http://apcmag.com//is-google-turning-its-back-on-aussie-developers.htm http://apcmag.com//is-google-turning-its-back-on-aussie-developers.htm

Google has issued a terse statement on the issue of Australian software developers not being able to sell apps through its app market for the Android platform.]]> Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:15:12 +1000 http://apcmag.com//vodafone-to-launch-nexus-one-tomorrow-on-79-cap.htm http://apcmag.com//vodafone-to-launch-nexus-one-tomorrow-on-79-cap.htm

Google’s very own Android phone is finally released in Australia, with exclusive carrier Vodafone launching the Nexus One ‘free’ on a $79 cap plan with 1GB of data.]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:35:38 +1000 http://apcmag.com//2010-the-year-of-android-in-australia.htm http://apcmag.com//2010-the-year-of-android-in-australia.htm

The iPhone 4's retina display and other evolutionary features will not be able to save it from Android domination within the year. ]]> Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:02:33 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-nexus-one-australia-launch-release-vodafone-android.htm http://apcmag.com//google-nexus-one-australia-launch-release-vodafone-android.htm

Vodafone Australia has scored an exclusive deal to launch Google’s Nexus One smartphone. Now we just need to know when they’ll release it and how much it'll cost...]]> Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:25:11 +1000 http://apcmag.com//voda-drops-hint-about-google-nexus-one-launch-in-au.htm http://apcmag.com//voda-drops-hint-about-google-nexus-one-launch-in-au.htm

Vodafone Australia's official twitter account drops some big hints pointing at a local launch of Google's superphone.]]> Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:16:48 +1000 http://apcmag.com//benchmark-your-broadband-with-aarnet-google-backed-tools.htm http://apcmag.com//benchmark-your-broadband-with-aarnet-google-backed-tools.htm

Google has partnered with AARNet to bring the open M-Lab broadband benchmarking project to Australia; how will your connection measure up?]]> Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:21:54 +1000 http://apcmag.com//new-hotmail-to-hit-oz-within-months.htm http://apcmag.com//new-hotmail-to-hit-oz-within-months.htm

Australians should have access to Microsoft's overhauled Hotmail Web mail solution within months - but will it be enough to catapult the company ahead of Google and Yahoo!? ]]> Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:11:51 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-didnt-collect-bank-data-privacy-commissioner.htm http://apcmag.com//google-didnt-collect-bank-data-privacy-commissioner.htm

The Federal Privacy Commissioner has directly contradicted claims by Senator Conroy that Google collected banking passwords in its WiFi scanning mistake.]]> Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:07:01 +1000 http://apcmag.com//yahoo-defamed-me.htm http://apcmag.com//yahoo-defamed-me.htm

An Australian man is suing search giant Yahoo for defamation, claiming search results on his name made him look like a criminal.]]> Tue, 22 Jun 2010 20:12:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//telstra-launches-optimus-android-phone-from-lg.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra-launches-optimus-android-phone-from-lg.htm

The name sounds exciting; the phone, unfortunately, not so much. But it is cheap, at least.]]> Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:14:55 +1000 http://apcmag.com//samsung-rolls-out-three-new-android-handsets-plus-wave-2-duo-for-bada.htm http://apcmag.com//samsung-rolls-out-three-new-android-handsets-plus-wave-2-duo-for-bada.htm

While yet to release the latest Android and Bada smartphones in Australia, Samsung already has a fleet of new Android ‘Galaxy’ and Bada ‘Wave’ handsets on the launchpad.]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ipad-ties-with-blackberry-in-mobile-browsing-market-share.htm http://apcmag.com//ipad-ties-with-blackberry-in-mobile-browsing-market-share.htm

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.]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-news-gets-a-new-look.htm http://apcmag.com//google-news-gets-a-new-look.htm

Google is testing a blog-style makeover for its Google News aggregator service which includes more ways to share stories via social networks.]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 07:15:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-launches-free-devfest-au-developer-workshops-in-sydney.htm http://apcmag.com//google-launches-free-devfest-au-developer-workshops-in-sydney.htm

Kicking off on June 28th, the free five-day DevFest offers Aussie developers week of deep-diving Googly goodness on Google Apps, Chome, Wave, Maps and more.]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:24:09 +1000 http://apcmag.com//optus-to-launch-motorola-droid-in-au.htm http://apcmag.com//optus-to-launch-motorola-droid-in-au.htm

Word on the grapevine is that Motorola's hot Android phone, Droid, will be launched in Australia by Optus.]]> Sat, 12 Jun 2010 23:14:16 +1000 http://apcmag.com//kevins-google-love-moment.htm http://apcmag.com//kevins-google-love-moment.htm

Although the government is currently at war with Google, Kevin Rudd says you need the NBN because... you'll be able to access Google faster.]]> Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:04:50 +1000 http://apcmag.com//rudd-backs-conroy-in-wifi-attack.htm http://apcmag.com//rudd-backs-conroy-in-wifi-attack.htm

The Prime Minister has backed internet Senator Conroy in his sustained attack on Google over its bungled WiFi collection error.]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:13:01 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-revamps-search-index-with-cafffeine.htm http://apcmag.com//google-revamps-search-index-with-cafffeine.htm

New Web indexing system provides faster and more accurate results from a richer spread of sources, but will reshuffle search rankings for many sites…]]> Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:29:09 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sysadmins-slam-conroys-wi-fi-misinformation.htm http://apcmag.com//sysadmins-slam-conroys-wi-fi-misinformation.htm

Senator Conroy claims Google might have collected online banking passwords in its WiFi trawl -- a claim Sage-AU is calling "misinformation verging on fear-mongering"]]> Tue, 08 Jun 2010 23:28:33 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-australian-federal-police-tackle-google.htm http://apcmag.com//the-australian-federal-police-tackle-google.htm

An official Australian investigation into the search giant's Wi-Fi privacy debacle has launched. ]]> Sun, 06 Jun 2010 14:35:31 +1000 http://apcmag.com//in-depth-review-sony-ericsson-xperia-x10.htm http://apcmag.com//in-depth-review-sony-ericsson-xperia-x10.htm

Sony Ericsson has pulled out no stops with the design of the Android-based handset. ]]> Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:31:06 +1000 http://apcmag.com//optus-continues-android-push-with-new-sony-ericsson-phone.htm http://apcmag.com//optus-continues-android-push-with-new-sony-ericsson-phone.htm

Optus has ramped up its offering of Android-based handsets with the release of the Sony Ericsson X10 Mini earlier this week.]]> Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:55:40 +1000 http://apcmag.com//linux-to-dominate-australia-through-t-box-and-android.htm http://apcmag.com//linux-to-dominate-australia-through-t-box-and-android.htm

commentary In just a few years, almost every Australian will be using the open source Linux OS in their everyday personal or professional lives.]]> Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:02:36 +1000 http://apcmag.com//internet-association-slams-conroys-petty-attacks.htm http://apcmag.com//internet-association-slams-conroys-petty-attacks.htm

The Internet Industry Association has called on Stephen Conroy to get on with building the NBN rather than picking fights with industry players like Google.]]> Fri, 28 May 2010 22:02:40 +1000 http://apcmag.com//aussie-pc-maker-launches-241-ipad-competitor.htm http://apcmag.com//aussie-pc-maker-launches-241-ipad-competitor.htm

On the eve of the launch of the Apple iPad in Australia, local PC manufacturer Pioneer has revealed plans to launch an Android-based competitor.]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 11:53:12 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-australia-details-dodgy-wifi-code-.htm http://apcmag.com//google-australia-details-dodgy-wifi-code-.htm

Google's Engineering Director yesterday explained how the company came to accidentally collect payload data from people's WiFi networks.]]> Wed, 26 May 2010 16:07:37 +1000 http://apcmag.com//conroy-must-apologise-to-google-for-appalling-attack.htm http://apcmag.com//conroy-must-apologise-to-google-for-appalling-attack.htm

opinion Stephen Conroy must immediately stop his vicious public attacks on Google and apologise.]]> Wed, 26 May 2010 13:34:30 +1000 http://apcmag.com//inside-android-gingerbread-google-shows-off-future-phone-features.htm http://apcmag.com//inside-android-gingerbread-google-shows-off-future-phone-features.htm

Future Android releases will include over-the-air application installs, a music store and automated voice control. Plus: what's cool in Froyo. ]]> Fri, 21 May 2010 06:15:29 +1000 http://apcmag.com//no-google-tv-for-australia-before-2011.htm http://apcmag.com//no-google-tv-for-australia-before-2011.htm

Google has made a big splash with its Google TV platform for blending TV viewing and Internet browsing, but it will be 2011 at the earliest before any Australians can access it. ]]> Fri, 21 May 2010 05:21:23 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-open-video-good-ms-and-apple-bad.htm http://apcmag.com//google-open-video-good-ms-and-apple-bad.htm

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. ]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 05:09:37 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-chrome-store-to-take-on-itunes.htm http://apcmag.com//google-chrome-store-to-take-on-itunes.htm

Google's built-in browser store will sport a range of free and paid web apps, including some based on Flash.]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 04:02:35 +1000 http://apcmag.com//why-using-google-dns-opendns-is-a-bad-idea.htm http://apcmag.com//why-using-google-dns-opendns-is-a-bad-idea.htm

Think you're getting faster performance by using Google DNS or OpenDNS? Think again -- especially if you're outside the US.]]> Wed, 19 May 2010 16:48:22 +1000 http://apcmag.com//android-22-froyo-to-get-usb-tethering-and-3g-to-wifi-hotspot.htm http://apcmag.com//android-22-froyo-to-get-usb-tethering-and-3g-to-wifi-hotspot.htm

Google’s next update to Android adds two high-value features to the open-source mobile OS, with USB tethering and the ability to create a personal Wi-Fi hotspot.]]> Wed, 19 May 2010 08:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//acer-and-asus-prep-chrome-powered-netbooks-and-slates.htm http://apcmag.com//acer-and-asus-prep-chrome-powered-netbooks-and-slates.htm

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.]]> Tue, 18 May 2010 06:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-shouldnt-stop-collecting-wi-fi-data.htm http://apcmag.com//google-shouldnt-stop-collecting-wi-fi-data.htm

Google's decision to stop its Street View cars collecting harmless data on the location of Wi-Fi hotspots is an over-reaction to baseless concerns of privacy zealots.]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 16:46:58 +1000 http://apcmag.com//firefox-4-hits-beta-next-month-launches-in-november.htm http://apcmag.com//firefox-4-hits-beta-next-month-launches-in-november.htm

The fourth-gen browser will be faster, available in 64-bit edition, faster, sport a streamlined UI, faster, better for Windows 7 – oh, and faster.]]> Fri, 14 May 2010 12:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-plots-chromium-os-for-screens-from-5-inches-to-60-inches.htm http://apcmag.com//google-plots-chromium-os-for-screens-from-5-inches-to-60-inches.htm

Google looks to scale its other open-source mobile OS to suit a wide range of devices from tiny tablets to big-screen TV sets.]]> Wed, 12 May 2010 18:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//is-googles-nexus-one-coming-to-australia.htm http://apcmag.com//is-googles-nexus-one-coming-to-australia.htm

Optus and Vodafone are staying tight lipped on reports that they're planning a local launch of Google's superphone in time to give them bargaining power over the iPhone 4G.]]> Wed, 12 May 2010 16:51:55 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-gpad-coming-soon-and-coming-to-vodafone.htm http://apcmag.com//google-gpad-coming-soon-and-coming-to-vodafone.htm

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?]]> Wed, 12 May 2010 12:03:12 +1000 http://apcmag.com//android-overtakes-iphone-in-us-smartphone-market.htm http://apcmag.com//android-overtakes-iphone-in-us-smartphone-market.htm

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.]]> Wed, 12 May 2010 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//new-look-for-googlecomau-looks-a-bit-like-bing.htm http://apcmag.com//new-look-for-googlecomau-looks-a-bit-like-bing.htm

Google Australia rolled out its revamped and slightly Bing-like search results page overnight, and in the process dumped the up-front option to search only ‘Australian sites’.]]> Fri, 07 May 2010 07:34:32 +1000 http://apcmag.com//android-22-to-get-full-flash-support.htm http://apcmag.com//android-22-to-get-full-flash-support.htm

Google gives the finger to Apple by building support for Flash video into Android 2.2 ‘Froyo’, due to debut next month.]]> Wed, 05 May 2010 09:15:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-releases-supercharged-chrome-5-beta.htm http://apcmag.com//google-releases-supercharged-chrome-5-beta.htm

Revamped V8 engine delivers 30% speed boost to fifth-gen browser, which also gets integrated plugin-free Flash plus file drag and drop in HTML5.]]> Wed, 05 May 2010 07:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//internet-explorer-market-share-under-60-and-still-falling.htm http://apcmag.com//internet-explorer-market-share-under-60-and-still-falling.htm

Microsoft’s once-mighty browser has lost 10% in market share from the beginning of last year as Chrome rockets up the charts.]]> Tue, 04 May 2010 10:07:21 +1000 http://apcmag.com//trove-mapping-australias-culture-where-google-fears-to-tread.htm http://apcmag.com//trove-mapping-australias-culture-where-google-fears-to-tread.htm

It takes guts to claim you're doing search better than Google, but the National Library of Australia reckons it's got a contender in its Trove search engine]]> Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//your-next-tv-will-it-run-android-or-windows.htm http://apcmag.com//your-next-tv-will-it-run-android-or-windows.htm

Microsoft releases its stripped-down Windows 7 Embedded edition to run TV sets and set-top boxes, while Samsung talks up ‘Google TVs’ powered by Android. Get ready for the TV OS...]]> Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:49:22 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-fix-your-tv-reception-using-iphone-google-earth.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-fix-your-tv-reception-using-iphone-google-earth.htm

No need to call out Mr Antenna for that glitchy picture -- just whip out your iPhone, and follow our simple steps to align your antenna correctly.]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:20:51 +1000 http://apcmag.com//toshiba-working-on-windows-and-android-slates.htm http://apcmag.com//toshiba-working-on-windows-and-android-slates.htm

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.]]> Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//top-10-ways-to-save-time-and-money-online.htm http://apcmag.com//top-10-ways-to-save-time-and-money-online.htm

Secrets to saving time and money using the web -- here's our top 10. ]]> Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:25:26 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-prepping-an-android-powered-gpad-tablet.htm http://apcmag.com//google-prepping-an-android-powered-gpad-tablet.htm

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.]]> Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:52:09 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sony-ericsson-android-powered-xperia-x10-launch-this-month-on-all-aussie-3g-networks.htm http://apcmag.com//sony-ericsson-android-powered-xperia-x10-launch-this-month-on-all-aussie-3g-networks.htm

The first Android smartphone from Sony Ericsson hits Australia later this month on Optus, Telstra, Vodafone and Three, on contract and outright sale.]]> Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:51:30 +1000 http://apcmag.com//optus-unlocks-access-to-paid-android-apps.htm http://apcmag.com//optus-unlocks-access-to-paid-android-apps.htm

Ahead of next week’s expected launch of new Android handsets, Optus has finally enabled access to paid apps on the Android Marketplace.]]> Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:52:43 +1000 http://apcmag.com//melbourne-goes-3d-ish-in-google-maps.htm http://apcmag.com//melbourne-goes-3d-ish-in-google-maps.htm

Google has mapped out parts of the Melbourne CBD in 3D. ]]> Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:19:05 +1000 http://apcmag.com//telstra-technology-chief-throws-the-book-at-google-docs.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra-technology-chief-throws-the-book-at-google-docs.htm

The notebook that is! Telstra's Hugh Bradlow says he will throw his laptop at anyone who tries to make him use Google Docs.]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:55:20 +1000 http://apcmag.com//april-is-android-month-for-aussie-phone-vendors.htm http://apcmag.com//april-is-android-month-for-aussie-phone-vendors.htm

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.]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//were-better-than-google-streetview-claims-sydney-company.htm http://apcmag.com//were-better-than-google-streetview-claims-sydney-company.htm

A Sydney company has come out with the bold claim that it is better than Google Street View – at least for Australia's major icons.]]> Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:38:59 +1000 http://apcmag.com//is-android-ready-for-aussie-prime-time.htm http://apcmag.com//is-android-ready-for-aussie-prime-time.htm

Samsung exec says Android is suffering from “low consumer awareness” in Australia, but sides with Telstra that the open-source mobile OS is set to soar.]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//mobiles-are-our-1-focus-now-says-google-ceo.htm http://apcmag.com//mobiles-are-our-1-focus-now-says-google-ceo.htm

The runaway popularity of Apple’s iPhone – and its scores of imitators – has turned them into the major focus for Google’s innovative developers, CEO Eric Schmidt has revealed.]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:08:03 +1000 http://apcmag.com//samsung-preparing-a-chrome-based-netbook-for-2010.htm http://apcmag.com//samsung-preparing-a-chrome-based-netbook-for-2010.htm

Samsung netbook gets Chrome OS and might run Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-nexus-one-android-2-1-with-multitouch.htm http://apcmag.com//google-nexus-one-android-2-1-with-multitouch.htm

We tested the new Google Nexus One running the Android 2.1 software upgrade right here in Sydney. ]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:11:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-street-view-heads-into-shopping-malls.htm http://apcmag.com//google-street-view-heads-into-shopping-malls.htm

The diabolical designers of Westfield's most complicated mall layouts may have their MC-Escher-style floormaps nutted out soon by Google's indoor street view. ]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:04:32 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-lets-you-call-bullshit-on-your-isp.htm http://apcmag.com//google-lets-you-call-bullshit-on-your-isp.htm

A new speed testing tool from Google is designed to help you see how your broadband connection compares to others in your ISP, area, state and country.]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:55:28 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intense-interest-but-no-aussie-google-datacentre-yet.htm http://apcmag.com//intense-interest-but-no-aussie-google-datacentre-yet.htm

Google has refused to rule out constructing the Big Datacentre next to the Dog on the Tuckerbox or the Big Pineapple, right here in Australia.]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:10:24 +1000 http://apcmag.com//telstra-speaks-to-google-about-rolling-out-fibre-to-the-home.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra-speaks-to-google-about-rolling-out-fibre-to-the-home.htm

Telstra today said it had spoken to Google management about its rollout of gigabit fibre-to-the-home in the US which was announced overnight.]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:10:13 +1000 http://apcmag.com//now-conroy-wants-google-to-filter-youtube-in-australia.htm http://apcmag.com//now-conroy-wants-google-to-filter-youtube-in-australia.htm

Stephen Conroy has expressed admiration for what he termed as Google’s role in suppressing controversial web content in China, Thailand and other countries.]]> Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:00:40 +1000 http://apcmag.com//why-gmail-is-rapidly-killing-exchange-in-australia.htm http://apcmag.com//why-gmail-is-rapidly-killing-exchange-in-australia.htm

It's a perfect storm: Google's cloud email is reaching reliability and manageability levels that Microsoft, IBM and Novell can't keep up with, say big Aussie organisations.]]> Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:26:46 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-maps-bug-forces-melburnians-down-toll-roads.htm http://apcmag.com//google-maps-bug-forces-melburnians-down-toll-roads.htm

A bug in Google Maps Australia is forcing people down costly toll roads whether they like it or not.]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:10:27 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-docs-drops-support-for-ie6.htm http://apcmag.com//google-docs-drops-support-for-ie6.htm

Google says that Internet Explorer 6 has reached its use-by date, and as of March 1st will support only version 7.0 or 8.0 of the Microsoft browser on its Google Docs service.]]> Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:02:20 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-big-china-hacking-lesson-ditch-ie.htm http://apcmag.com//the-big-china-hacking-lesson-ditch-ie.htm

Browser flaw seen as key to hack attack on Google and others.]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:03:40 +1000 http://apcmag.com//android-a-huge-opportunity-for-adult-developers.htm http://apcmag.com//android-a-huge-opportunity-for-adult-developers.htm

CES 2010: Web porn companies urged to consider Google's phone OS for future growth.]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//iphone-overtakes-windows-mobile-in-sales-and-usage.htm http://apcmag.com//iphone-overtakes-windows-mobile-in-sales-and-usage.htm

2009 has been a much better year for Apple than it has for Microsoft, with the iPhone eclipsing Windows Mobile in the US market.]]> Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:12:32 +1000 http://apcmag.com//specs-for-google-chrome-netbook-leaked.htm http://apcmag.com//specs-for-google-chrome-netbook-leaked.htm

Specs don't read like a sub $350 netbook.]]> Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//motorola-milestone-is-this-the-droid-we-are-looking-for.htm http://apcmag.com//motorola-milestone-is-this-the-droid-we-are-looking-for.htm

The marketing tagline for this blockbuster Android phone is "Droid Does, iDont" -- squarely mocking the iPhone. So does it live up to expectations?]]> Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:54:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-looking-to-sell-branded-netbook-running-chrome.htm http://apcmag.com//google-looking-to-sell-branded-netbook-running-chrome.htm Sat, 19 Dec 2009 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-introduces-browser-shuffle-ballot-in-windows-7.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-introduces-browser-shuffle-ballot-in-windows-7.htm

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.]]> Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:44:50 +1000 http://apcmag.com//crunchpad-crashes-to-the-ground.htm http://apcmag.com//crunchpad-crashes-to-the-ground.htm

Just two weeks away from launch where it would be shown running Windows 7 and Google Chrome OS, the long-awaited and highly anticipated CrunchPad goes belly-up...]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:38:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//2010-to-be-the-year-of-the-e-book.htm http://apcmag.com//2010-to-be-the-year-of-the-e-book.htm

Tech analyst firm Gartner reckons e-books will boom next year – provided they overcome hurdles in price, availability and lack of popular mainstream content.]]> Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//optus-deliberately-blocking-android-paid-apps.htm http://apcmag.com//optus-deliberately-blocking-android-paid-apps.htm

EXCLUSIVE | Optus is blocking owners of Android mobile phones from buying paid apps from the Android store, while locking users into long service contracts.]]> Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:13:25 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-wants-spdy-to-replace-http.htm http://apcmag.com//google-wants-spdy-to-replace-http.htm

First, Google wanted to reinvent email with Wave. Now it wants to reinvent the web protocol and replace it with SPDY. ]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:39:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//htcs-challenge-what-price-a-hero.htm http://apcmag.com//htcs-challenge-what-price-a-hero.htm

Will HTC’s decision to sidestep the subsidised handset plans of mobile phone carriers and sell the Hero and Tattoo outright help or hinder its new Android smartphones? ]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:22:46 +1000 http://apcmag.com//htc-hero-makes-aussie-debut.htm http://apcmag.com//htc-hero-makes-aussie-debut.htm

In a turnabout move HTC side sidesteps all four Australian mobile carriers to launch its Android-powered Hero and Tattoo smartphones unlocked and for outright sale.]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:47:32 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dell-unveils-mini-3-android-smartphone.htm http://apcmag.com//dell-unveils-mini-3-android-smartphone.htm

Making its debut in China and Brazil, the Mini 3 is the first of several expected Dell smartphones based on Google’s Android platform.]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-tipped-to-release-chrome-os-this-week.htm http://apcmag.com//google-tipped-to-release-chrome-os-this-week.htm

The lightweight open source operating system is expected to make its debut sometime this week, with ‘out of the box’ support for a wide range of Atom netbooks expected.]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//htc-sets-aussie-launch-of-hero-and-tattoo-android-phones.htm http://apcmag.com//htc-sets-aussie-launch-of-hero-and-tattoo-android-phones.htm

The aptly-named Hero and the more mainstream Tattoo smartphones will make their Australian debut next week on Optus' dual-band 3G network.]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:16:54 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-builds-turn-by-turn-navigation-into-android-20.htm http://apcmag.com//google-builds-turn-by-turn-navigation-into-android-20.htm

The next wave of Android-powered smartphones will include free turn-by-turn navigation software powered by Google Maps and Google Street View. ]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:21:28 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-muscles-in-on-music-and-ebooks.htm http://apcmag.com//google-muscles-in-on-music-and-ebooks.htm

The search supremo is tipped to launch an online music service this week, with the Google Editions ebook store to follow next year.]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:29:15 +1000 http://apcmag.com//android-bitch-slaps-iphone-in-new-tv-adverts.htm http://apcmag.com//android-bitch-slaps-iphone-in-new-tv-adverts.htm

Prime-time TV spots critique the shortcomings of Apple’s iPhone in an attempt to position Android-powered mobiles as the better choice.]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//office-2010-gets-free-ad-supported-starter-edition.htm http://apcmag.com//office-2010-gets-free-ad-supported-starter-edition.htm

The new Office 2010 Starter Edition will be free forever, pledges Microsoft, as long as you can put up with advertisements running in cut-down versions of Word and Excel.]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//barnes-noble-nook-ebook-runs-android.htm http://apcmag.com//barnes-noble-nook-ebook-runs-android.htm

The US$260 ebook reader launches overnight and turns out to be running Google’s Android OS...]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:30:53 +1000 http://apcmag.com//office-2010-beta-goes-public-next-month.htm http://apcmag.com//office-2010-beta-goes-public-next-month.htm

With Windows 7 crossed off the to-do list Microsoft is now gearing up for next year’s launch of Office 2010, with the first public beta available in November.]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:18:43 +1000 http://apcmag.com//firefox-designer-slams-pick-your-browser-option-in-windows-7.htm http://apcmag.com//firefox-designer-slams-pick-your-browser-option-in-windows-7.htm

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... ]]> Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:22:04 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dell-readies-android-smartphone-for-2010-launch.htm http://apcmag.com//dell-readies-android-smartphone-for-2010-launch.htm

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.]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:10:02 +1000 http://apcmag.com//htc-releases-entry-level-tattoo-android-mobile-phone.htm http://apcmag.com//htc-releases-entry-level-tattoo-android-mobile-phone.htm

Following the high-end Dream and Magic smartphones, HTC hopes the entry-level Tattoo with its new ‘Sense’ UI will drive Android into the mainstream.]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:14:56 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-releases-preview-edition-of-office-web-apps.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-releases-preview-edition-of-office-web-apps.htm

Office finally heads online as Microsoft previews the first browser-based version of its suite, to be formally known as Office Web Apps.]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:22:47 +1000 http://apcmag.com//picasa-desktop-software-gets-facial-recognition.htm http://apcmag.com//picasa-desktop-software-gets-facial-recognition.htm

The desktop companion for Google’s Picasa online photo album software now sports facial recognition and geotagging in Google Maps.]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:38:34 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-brings-push-gmail-to-iphone-and-windows-mobile.htm http://apcmag.com//google-brings-push-gmail-to-iphone-and-windows-mobile.htm

Gmail joins Calendar and Contacts as a Google Sync service with instant delivery to any mobile device that supports Exchange ActiveSync.]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:16:17 +1000 http://apcmag.com//motorola-reveals-cliq-android-smartphone.htm http://apcmag.com//motorola-reveals-cliq-android-smartphone.htm

The consumer-minded Cliq puts social networking front and centre, with a beefier ‘mobile professional’ version soon to follow. Alas, we won’t see either until sometime in 2010.]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:36:32 +1000 http://apcmag.com//is-googlism-the-new-religion.htm http://apcmag.com//is-googlism-the-new-religion.htm

The Church Of Google suggests the super-powered search engine is a man-made God, with more evidence in favour of its divinity than for “other more traditional gods”.]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:48:12 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-aims-windows-embedded-at-smartbooks.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-aims-windows-embedded-at-smartbooks.htm

The pint-sized ‘Windows Embedded’ OS is set to join its desktop and smartphone cousins in Microsoft’s war against ‘little Linux’ distros such as Android and Mobilin.]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:18:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//chrome-to-get-cloud-based-bookmark-sync.htm http://apcmag.com//chrome-to-get-cloud-based-bookmark-sync.htm

In a hint of thing to come for the OS, Google will add automatic bookmark and password synchronisation to its Chrome browser, based on a Google Account and ‘push’ technology.]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//windows-7-touch-demo-shows-no-soul.htm http://apcmag.com//windows-7-touch-demo-shows-no-soul.htm

A recent video of Windows 7 in action on a touch notebook shows a desperate lack of innovation from Microsoft -- is there any hope?]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:35:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//acer-windowsandroid-netbook-coming-in-q3-after-all.htm http://apcmag.com//acer-windowsandroid-netbook-coming-in-q3-after-all.htm Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:42:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//samsung-preps-android-smartphone-for-aussie-launch.htm http://apcmag.com//samsung-preps-android-smartphone-for-aussie-launch.htm

Next month sees Samsung roll out its full line of touchscreen ‘Icon’ mobiles, among them the Android-powered Galaxy Icon.]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:17:42 +1000 http://apcmag.com//offisync-makes-microsoft-office-and-google-docs-play-nice.htm http://apcmag.com//offisync-makes-microsoft-office-and-google-docs-play-nice.htm

Free plug-in for Microsoft Office goes beyond file syncing between your hard drive and the Google Docs cloud, with tricks like support for collaboration and Google Image Search.]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:15:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sneak-peak-streamlined-chrome-style-ui-for-firefox-4.htm http://apcmag.com//sneak-peak-streamlined-chrome-style-ui-for-firefox-4.htm

Official mockups of Firefox 4 reveal hints of a streamlined UI similar to Google’s Chrome browser in what Mozilla calls a ‘Tabs-on-Top’ design concept.]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:14:33 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apollo-11-code-goes-open-source.htm http://apcmag.com//apollo-11-code-goes-open-source.htm

Google publishes the source code for Apollo 11’s on-board computers, which can be run in a specialised emulator to simulate your own lunar mission!]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:40:54 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sony-ericcsons-rachel-set-to-join-android-friends.htm http://apcmag.com//sony-ericcsons-rachel-set-to-join-android-friends.htm

It’s codenamed Rachel but we’ll see this Android-powered smartphone debut as the Xperia X3 and sporting a custom Sony Ericsson UI.]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:29:31 +1000 http://apcmag.com//finally-bills-take-on-googles-os.htm http://apcmag.com//finally-bills-take-on-googles-os.htm

"It just shows the word browser has become a truly meaningless word"]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dell-is-hot-on-moblin-lukewarm-on-chrome.htm http://apcmag.com//dell-is-hot-on-moblin-lukewarm-on-chrome.htm

Dell is “working very closely” with Intel and Canonical on potential Moblin products and also plans to evaluate Chrome, although “there’s still lots of questions about the OS"]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:03:22 +1000 http://apcmag.com//netbook-makers-sign-up-for-google-chrome-os.htm http://apcmag.com//netbook-makers-sign-up-for-google-chrome-os.htm

Microsoft's plans for domination of the netbook market face a growing challenge from Google's pipsqueak OS]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:55:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//acer-asus-hp-lenovo-and-toshiba-line-up-behind-chrome-os.htm http://apcmag.com//acer-asus-hp-lenovo-and-toshiba-line-up-behind-chrome-os.htm

Google’s first set of Chrome partners includes several leading laptop makers along with ARM processor firms Freescale, Qualcomm and Texas Instruments.]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:46:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-to-offer-office-web-apps-for-free.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-to-offer-office-web-apps-for-free.htm

Microsoft borrows a page from Google’s playbook with free and paid-for versions of its Office Web apps online suite, but also offers DIY hosting on your own server.]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:46:49 +1000 http://apcmag.com//five-reasons-the-google-chrome-os-is-a-fing-bad-idea.htm http://apcmag.com//five-reasons-the-google-chrome-os-is-a-fing-bad-idea.htm

It's a Google OS! It's open source! It's not Windows! It's vaporware.]]> Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:37:28 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-chrome-os-on-a-linux-kernel-windows-7-anyone.htm http://apcmag.com//google-chrome-os-on-a-linux-kernel-windows-7-anyone.htm

Google has announced via a blog post that it is working on "Chrome OS", an OS designed to take Linux on the desktop mainstream.]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-releases-apps-sync-for-outlook.htm http://apcmag.com//google-releases-apps-sync-for-outlook.htm

Like Google Apps for your email, calendar and contacts but prefer to run Microsoft Outlook as your desktop client? Now you have have your cloud computing cake and eat it too...]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:20:13 +1000 http://apcmag.com//netbook-running-windows-and-android-spotted-at-computex.htm http://apcmag.com//netbook-running-windows-and-android-spotted-at-computex.htm Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:55:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//googles-answer-to-wolfram-alpha-goes-live.htm http://apcmag.com//googles-answer-to-wolfram-alpha-goes-live.htm

What is Google’s response to the newly released Wolfram Alpha? Google Squared.]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-street-view-gets-dramatic-improvements.htm http://apcmag.com//google-street-view-gets-dramatic-improvements.htm

Google has given its Street View system a major update with a system that lets you "walk" roads in 3D without having to click-click-click to advance a screen at a time.]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:45:17 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-blames-economic-crash-on-search-engines-wtf.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-blames-economic-crash-on-search-engines-wtf.htm

Microsoft has launched its first ad in a $100 million campaign for its newly rebranded search engine, Bing. ]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:20:19 +1000 http://apcmag.com//acer-will-offer-android-netbooks-in-q3.htm http://apcmag.com//acer-will-offer-android-netbooks-in-q3.htm

Acer says domo arigato Mr. Roboto.]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:20:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//htc-magic-continues-android-dream.htm http://apcmag.com//htc-magic-continues-android-dream.htm

Less is more in the new Android phone from HTC: Magic drops the keyboard.]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:25:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//-onslaught-of-18-android-phones-coming.htm http://apcmag.com//-onslaught-of-18-android-phones-coming.htm

Google's free mobile phone OS is about to flood the market on new handsets of all shapes and sizes.]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:18:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//-google-taking-beta-tag-off-gmail.htm http://apcmag.com//-google-taking-beta-tag-off-gmail.htm

Google admits customers are getting sick of everything being in perpetual beta.]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:15:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//is-the-us-heading-for-googlegov.htm http://apcmag.com//is-the-us-heading-for-googlegov.htm

The White House has hired a third high-profile Google exec to join President Obama’s team, and this one looks to be the most influential appointment yet..]]> Sun, 31 May 2009 12:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-to-announce-android-surprise-this-week.htm http://apcmag.com//google-to-announce-android-surprise-this-week.htm

Mmmm... donuts. Google has kicked off its dev conference with a demo of the next generation of Google's young mobile OS, Android.]]> Thu, 28 May 2009 14:15:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-to-launch-new-aussie-search-engine-at-bingcomau.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-to-launch-new-aussie-search-engine-at-bingcomau.htm

Microsoft’s all-new ‘Kumo’ search engine, which replaces Live Search, will be branded as Bing and launched in Australia this week at bing.com.au]]> Wed, 27 May 2009 07:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sony-ericsson-well-wait-for-android-20.htm http://apcmag.com//sony-ericsson-well-wait-for-android-20.htm

Sony Ericsson is staying away from Google’s smartphone OS until it’s better at multimedia, which it says means waiting until Android 2.0 is released.]]> Tue, 26 May 2009 15:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-polishes-chrome-20-browser.htm http://apcmag.com//google-polishes-chrome-20-browser.htm

The new Web browser is not only much faster, it finally gets form auto-fill and a full-screen mode. Hurrah!]]> Sun, 24 May 2009 00:04:05 +1000 http://apcmag.com//vodafone-confirms-htc-magic-android-touchscreen-smartphone-for-australia.htm http://apcmag.com//vodafone-confirms-htc-magic-android-touchscreen-smartphone-for-australia.htm

Vodafone and Three are gearing up for next week's launch of HTC’s Android-powered Magic touchscreen smartphone.]]> Thu, 21 May 2009 12:09:58 +1000 http://apcmag.com//cheeseburger-powers-15000-google-searches.htm http://apcmag.com//cheeseburger-powers-15000-google-searches.htm

It's so wrong, and yet, so right. Just one cheeky little cheeseburger can power 15,000 of your toughest Google searches.]]> Tue, 19 May 2009 23:25:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//htc-magic-android-g2-smartphone-set-for-aussie-launch-in-june-exclusive-to-vodafone.htm http://apcmag.com//htc-magic-android-g2-smartphone-set-for-aussie-launch-in-june-exclusive-to-vodafone.htm

HTC will unveil its G2 ‘Magic’ Android smartphone to the local media next week, with the smartphone offered exclusively through Vodafone.]]> Mon, 18 May 2009 23:00:40 +1000 http://apcmag.com//gmail-makes-it-easier-to-switch-from-hotmail-and-yahoo.htm http://apcmag.com//gmail-makes-it-easier-to-switch-from-hotmail-and-yahoo.htm

New Gmail accounts gain an Import option to smooth the transition from competing Webmail services. Also now available: managing tasks in Calendar and Google searching inside Gmail.]]> Sun, 17 May 2009 20:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//android-moves-into-photo-frames-and-home-phones.htm http://apcmag.com//android-moves-into-photo-frames-and-home-phones.htm

Google’s Android OS is branching out beyond smartphones and rumoured netbooks into digital photo frames and a conventional landline phone for the home.]]> Sun, 17 May 2009 12:52:43 +1000 http://apcmag.com//googles-chrome-20-browser-to-support-plug-in-extensions.htm http://apcmag.com//googles-chrome-20-browser-to-support-plug-in-extensions.htm

The latest beta release of Google’s open source Web browser introduces support for third-party extensions.]]> Sat, 16 May 2009 14:34:19 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-closes-the-gap-on-microsoft-exchange.htm http://apcmag.com//google-closes-the-gap-on-microsoft-exchange.htm

With a new Apps Connector software to push Gmail, Google Calendar and Contacts direct to a BlackBerry Google takes another step towards becoming a complete alternative to Exchange.]]> Fri, 15 May 2009 00:04:25 +1000 http://apcmag.com//internet-explorer-to-drop-below-50-browser-share-by-2011.htm http://apcmag.com//internet-explorer-to-drop-below-50-browser-share-by-2011.htm

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.]]> Wed, 13 May 2009 00:19:03 +1000 http://apcmag.com//why-dells-rumoured-android-netbook-makes-sense.htm http://apcmag.com//why-dells-rumoured-android-netbook-makes-sense.htm

Adding Google’s Android smartphone OS to its entry-level netbook could be part of Dell’s revamp for its entire Mini family.]]> Fri, 08 May 2009 01:14:13 +1000 http://apcmag.com//bsquare-outs-dell-android-netbook-plans.htm http://apcmag.com//bsquare-outs-dell-android-netbook-plans.htm

Dell is working on porting Flash Lite to Android. Why? For Android netbooks. Interesting...]]> Thu, 07 May 2009 23:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//first-android-netbook-to-cost-a-mere-250.htm http://apcmag.com//first-android-netbook-to-cost-a-mere-250.htm

Google's Android OS is coming to a netbook near you.]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:45:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//samsung-releases-android-smartphone.htm http://apcmag.com//samsung-releases-android-smartphone.htm

The consumer electronics powerhouse is adding its muscle to the Android platform with the touchscreen i7500.]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:34:49 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-polishes-android-ui-in-15-update.htm http://apcmag.com//google-polishes-android-ui-in-15-update.htm

In Android’s most significant update yet, this month’s 1.5 upgrade gets a slicker and more streamlined interface plus the ability to delete or archive multiple Gmail messages.]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:08:30 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-reveals-its-secret-servers.htm http://apcmag.com//google-reveals-its-secret-servers.htm

Take a peek at the custom-built hardware behind Google’s search engine, where a fleet of dual-x86 servers are crammed into a fleet of shipping containers]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:54:14 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-changes-search-results.htm http://apcmag.com//google-changes-search-results.htm

Research by a University of NSW student has been incorporated into the search giant's main search algorithms.]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2009 23:40:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//nokia-to-release-a-netbook.htm http://apcmag.com//nokia-to-release-a-netbook.htm

Nokia is “looking very actively” at releasing a netbook, says its CEO. But will it run Symbian, Android or something else again?]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:03:23 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-and-hp-netbooks-to-run-google-android.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-and-hp-netbooks-to-run-google-android.htm

Asus and HP are both looking into Google’s Android as an alternative to Windows 7 for a new wave of netbooks.]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2009 03:23:24 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-earth-has-a-dead-pixel.htm http://apcmag.com//google-earth-has-a-dead-pixel.htm

It’s annoying enough on your 24 inch LCD monitor – so how would you feel about a dead pixel on Google Earth?]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:09:39 +1000 http://apcmag.com//facebook-gets-facial-recognition.htm http://apcmag.com//facebook-gets-facial-recognition.htm

A new app promises no more laborious manual tagging of people in photos on Facebook.]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//facebook-to-surpass-google-in-size.htm http://apcmag.com//facebook-to-surpass-google-in-size.htm

A new report suggests that Facebook has the potential to surpass Google in terms of total worldwide unique visitors by late-2011 or early 2012.]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//acer-launching-first-non-windows-smartphone-of-the-year.htm http://apcmag.com//acer-launching-first-non-windows-smartphone-of-the-year.htm

With the smartphone market booming, Acer is going for a piece of the pie, but much to Microsoft's chagrin, they are not doing it with Windows Mobile.]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2009 23:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsofts-ie-beats-chrome-and-firefox-with-the-microsoft-speed-test-of-course-.htm http://apcmag.com//microsofts-ie-beats-chrome-and-firefox-with-the-microsoft-speed-test-of-course-.htm

Via its own research Microsoft has determined that its Internet Explorer 8 browser (expected to launch next week) is faster than both Google’s Chrome 1.0 and Firefox 3.0.]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-to-drop-internet-explorer-for-gazelle.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-to-drop-internet-explorer-for-gazelle.htm

The concept of Microsoft dropping Internet Explorer like a bad habit is next to thrilling.]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-employees-keeping-fingers-crossed-for-drop-in-stock-price.htm http://apcmag.com//google-employees-keeping-fingers-crossed-for-drop-in-stock-price.htm

Google stock has plunged 60% since 2007, but ironically, this may have enriched some employees.]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:21:56 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple-releases-safari-4-beta.htm http://apcmag.com//apple-releases-safari-4-beta.htm

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.]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:07:28 +1000 http://apcmag.com//kogan-resurrects-dead-phone-agora-2-details.htm http://apcmag.com//kogan-resurrects-dead-phone-agora-2-details.htm

Kogan CEO, Ruslan Kogan has revealed details of the upcoming Agora 2 handset, following on from the aborted launch of the original Agora smartphone.]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:20:25 +1000 http://apcmag.com//htc-and-vodafone-unveil-second-gen-android-g2-phone.htm http://apcmag.com//htc-and-vodafone-unveil-second-gen-android-g2-phone.htm

New touchscreen HTC ‘Magic’ phone ditches the slide-out keyboard for a virtual QWERTY keypad – along with better browser, bigger battery and 900MHz HSDPA.]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//telstra-to-introduce-android-smartphone-in-second-half-of-2009.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra-to-introduce-android-smartphone-in-second-half-of-2009.htm

Telstra reveals to APC that it will release an Android phone on Next G before the year is out.]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//australian-review-htc-dream-optus.htm http://apcmag.com//australian-review-htc-dream-optus.htm

When APC gets the latest smartphone we don't just have a cursory play with it. We give it a thorough roasting, a grilling, a pounding with our thumbs... heck, a few flecks of spittle may even land on the device. Here's our in-depth review of the Australian HTC Dream.]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:16:04 +1000 http://apcmag.com//mobileme-be-gone-google-sync-comes-to-the-iphone.htm http://apcmag.com//mobileme-be-gone-google-sync-comes-to-the-iphone.htm

Google Sync now supports iPhone, Windows Mobile and other devices that support SyncML.]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//live-bushfire-maps-google-staff-follow-the-fires.htm http://apcmag.com//live-bushfire-maps-google-staff-follow-the-fires.htm

If you or your friends/family are in Victoria, you can now check an up-to-the-minute live map of the bushfires created by Google employees.]]> Sun, 08 Feb 2009 16:17:15 +1000 http://apcmag.com//optus-to-sell-htc-dream-android-phone-from-mid-feb-for-74-per-month-with-500mb-of-data-up-to-182-.htm http://apcmag.com//optus-to-sell-htc-dream-android-phone-from-mid-feb-for-74-per-month-with-500mb-of-data-up-to-182-.htm

Australia will get the world’s first Android phone outside the US when Optus launches HTC’s Dream on Monday February 16th.]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:35:06 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-to-isps-were-watching-you.htm http://apcmag.com//google-to-isps-were-watching-you.htm

Google is providing a bevy of new online tools to help you keep your ISP honest.]]> Wed, 04 Feb 2009 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//marijuana_farmers_caught_on_google_earth.htm http://apcmag.com//marijuana_farmers_caught_on_google_earth.htm

Drug farmers have learned the hard way that you can smoke but you can't hide from Google's satellites. ]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:44:47 +1000 http://apcmag.com//now_you_can_use_gmail_when_youre_offline.htm http://apcmag.com//now_you_can_use_gmail_when_youre_offline.htm

It's taken more than 18 months in development, but Google is finally rolling out an offline mode for Gmail that lets you work with your email while you're not connected to the net.]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:19:04 +1000 http://apcmag.com//defiant_kogan_plans_for_future_android_netbook_releases.htm http://apcmag.com//defiant_kogan_plans_for_future_android_netbook_releases.htm

While the January launch of the Agora has been cancelled, Kogan is still planning to produce an Android phone eventually, and is also working on a netbook for imminent release.]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:44:37 +1000 http://apcmag.com//quicksilver_gets_reborn_as_google_quick_search_box.htm http://apcmag.com//quicksilver_gets_reborn_as_google_quick_search_box.htm

Quicksilver creator Nicholas Jitkoff, has joined Google. His first product, Google Quick Search Box is in early beta, but shows great promise.]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:45:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//kogan_agora_delayed_indefinitely.htm http://apcmag.com//kogan_agora_delayed_indefinitely.htm

Got your heart set on one of Kogan's Android phones? Too bad. ]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:25:31 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_halts_sackings_at_australian_staff.htm http://apcmag.com//google_halts_sackings_at_australian_staff.htm

Google is sacking engineers and other staff across the globe, but that rationalisation is not set to impact its Sydney engineering and development centre.]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_maps_launches_transit_bad_luck_sydney.htm http://apcmag.com//google_maps_launches_transit_bad_luck_sydney.htm

Google Maps has added public transport info in several capital cities, but Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane are still out in the cold]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:40:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//iphonelike_htc_touch_hd_set_for_aussie_launch.htm http://apcmag.com//iphonelike_htc_touch_hd_set_for_aussie_launch.htm

HTC’s Touch HD smartphone has a huge, lush high-res screen -- twice the resolution of the iPhone 3G's.]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//why_agora_beat_other_android_phones_to_market.htm http://apcmag.com//why_agora_beat_other_android_phones_to_market.htm

INTERVIEW | Agora phone mastermind Ruslan Kogan explains to APC why Android phones are still tricky to develop. PLUS: FIRST VIDEO OF A KOGAN AGORA!]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:12:20 +1000 http://apcmag.com//skype_heading_to_iphone_android_blackberry.htm http://apcmag.com//skype_heading_to_iphone_android_blackberry.htm

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.]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:38:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_readying_mac_linux_versions_of_chrome.htm http://apcmag.com//google_readying_mac_linux_versions_of_chrome.htm

Google has a swathe of new functionality ready for Chrome 2.0, along with Mac and Linux support. Here's what's inside.]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:49:36 +1000 http://apcmag.com//bill_explosion_google_android_silently_phones_home.htm http://apcmag.com//bill_explosion_google_android_silently_phones_home.htm

Users of imported Google Android smartphones have got a nasty shock, with their mobile phone bills showing massive unexpected SMS usage.]]> Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:20:17 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_boosts_android_with_cupcake_update.htm http://apcmag.com//google_boosts_android_with_cupcake_update.htm

Google’s open-source smartphone OS gains an on-screen keyboard and stereo Bluetooth, but ‘Cupcake’ raises the issue of how vendors will update their Android phones]]> Fri, 02 Jan 2009 21:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//exclusive_interview_with_aussie_android_phone_maker.htm http://apcmag.com//exclusive_interview_with_aussie_android_phone_maker.htm

On sale for less than a day, Kogan's Agora Android phone has already attracted orders from Australia and overseas, and a touch-screen only successor is on the cards.]]> Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:22:38 +1000 http://apcmag.com//australias_android_phone_vs_iphone_bold__g1.htm http://apcmag.com//australias_android_phone_vs_iphone_bold__g1.htm

How the specs for the new Kogan Agora Android phone stack up against prime competitors: HTC G1, iPhone 3G and Blackberry Bold. ]]> Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:46:16 +1000 http://apcmag.com//breaking_first_australian_android_phone_revealed.htm http://apcmag.com//breaking_first_australian_android_phone_revealed.htm

Have you been waiting for that sexy Google Android phone OS to hit the streets? The wait is almost over...]]> Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:17:49 +1000 http://apcmag.com//rank_it_yourself_google_rolls_out_searchwiki.htm http://apcmag.com//rank_it_yourself_google_rolls_out_searchwiki.htm

Google is letting Australians vote on search results with a new feature being introduced called SearchWiki.]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:52:04 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_introduces_video_chat_for_gmail.htm http://apcmag.com//google_introduces_video_chat_for_gmail.htm

Gmail continues to push the barriers with Gmail, today releasing video and audio support to Gmail chat.]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:48:59 +1000 http://apcmag.com//virtualisation_comes_to_mobile_phones.htm http://apcmag.com//virtualisation_comes_to_mobile_phones.htm

VMware’s new Mobile Virtualisation Platform brings x86-class virtualisation to smartphones. But exactly why do you need a hypervisor in your handset?]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_ceo_wants_to_be_obama_tech_chief.htm http://apcmag.com//google_ceo_wants_to_be_obama_tech_chief.htm

Google CEO Eric Schmidt, who campaigned for US President Elect Barack Obama, may be in line for the tech chief spot on Obama's team. ]]> Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:15:08 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sensis_raises_white_flag_gives_in_to_google.htm http://apcmag.com//sensis_raises_white_flag_gives_in_to_google.htm

Telstra will close down its little-used search engine and merge its data with Google Maps. And not a moment too soon. Several years late, in fact.]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsofts_google_apps_killer__office_14_with_web_apps.htm http://apcmag.com//microsofts_google_apps_killer__office_14_with_web_apps.htm

Microsoft has unveiled its next-generation Office. Version 14 will have web-based versions too, in a clear move to tackle Google Docs.]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:52:47 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_earth_for_iphone.htm http://apcmag.com//google_earth_for_iphone.htm

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.]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:49:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_brings_back_2001_search.htm http://apcmag.com//google_brings_back_2001_search.htm

To mark its tenth birthday Google has resurrected its 2001 index. You can Google yourself and your friends to see what the world was like seven years ago.]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:03:43 +1000 http://apcmag.com//australias_great_barrier_reef_now_on_google_maps.htm http://apcmag.com//australias_great_barrier_reef_now_on_google_maps.htm

In a world first, Google has added the first large scale marine environment to its online mapping service, Australia's Great Barrier Reef.]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:14:01 +1000 http://apcmag.com//inside_googles_mobile_phone_new_details_of_android.htm http://apcmag.com//inside_googles_mobile_phone_new_details_of_android.htm

EXCLUSIVE | Google reveals new details about its Android mobile phone OS, including why it will be better than other phones.]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2008 01:20:58 +1000 http://apcmag.com//Google_Picasa_gets_face_recognition.htm http://apcmag.com//Google_Picasa_gets_face_recognition.htm

The new version of Picasa Web Albums, and Picasa 3 beta includes one feature we've all been waiting for: face recognition.]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//chrome_is_the_autodefrosting_refrigerator_of_browsers_google.htm http://apcmag.com//chrome_is_the_autodefrosting_refrigerator_of_browsers_google.htm

That's just one of the interesting comments made by Google's Chrome browser development chief in a chat with APC this morning by video link from California.]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:15:37 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_to_release_own_browser_10_reasons_its_a_bad_idea.htm http://apcmag.com//google_to_release_own_browser_10_reasons_its_a_bad_idea.htm

Google's plans to release its own browser have got everyone jabbering with excitement, but here's 10 reasons why it's a seriously bad idea.]]> Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:42:34 +1000 http://apcmag.com//grand_theft_google.htm http://apcmag.com//grand_theft_google.htm

Ever wanted to hoon around the world's major cities without getting a ticket? Thanks to a new driving simulator and Google Maps, you can do exactly that.]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//why_we_should_be_afraid_of_google_streetview.htm http://apcmag.com//why_we_should_be_afraid_of_google_streetview.htm

OPINION | Google's Streetview, just launched in Australia and Japan, is creeping a lot of people out. And it should. Something's just not right.]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:30:43 +1000 http://apcmag.com//top_10_things_not_to_do_with_google_street_view.htm http://apcmag.com//top_10_things_not_to_do_with_google_street_view.htm

Bluescreen | How to get arrested for stalking, spot who's growing pot and then finally assaulted by that nice "girl" you met online -- all from the comfort of your chair!]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:25:34 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_street_view_goes_au.htm http://apcmag.com//google_street_view_goes_au.htm

Australia is one of the first countries outside North America to get Google's amazing street-view photography. But this time, Google promises your privacy is safe...]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:01 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_aims_to_kill_wikipedia_with_its_latest_product_knol.htm http://apcmag.com//google_aims_to_kill_wikipedia_with_its_latest_product_knol.htm

Don't believe Google when it says say Knol is not designed to be a Wikipedia killer, because it is.]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//being_google__my_visit_to_the_google_campus_in_mountain_view.htm http://apcmag.com//being_google__my_visit_to_the_google_campus_in_mountain_view.htm

What's it like working at Google HQ in Mountain View? I was lucky enough to get a visit on a recent trip to the US, read on for my notes on the brief tour.]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//htc_remains_committed_to_android_first_phones_will_ship_this_year.htm http://apcmag.com//htc_remains_committed_to_android_first_phones_will_ship_this_year.htm

Despite delays in the release of Google's Android mobile OS, Taiwanese manufacturer HTC says it is still on track to have its first handsets in the market before Christmas.]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//nsw_government_chooses_gmail_over_ms_exchange.htm http://apcmag.com//nsw_government_chooses_gmail_over_ms_exchange.htm

The NSW Department of Education makes a bold move and chooses Gmail over Exchange for 1.5 million students.]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_developers_packing_on_the_lard.htm http://apcmag.com//google_developers_packing_on_the_lard.htm

IN PICS | Last year, we revealed that Google developers were a lot skinnier than the fatties that waddle round Microsoft conferences. But at this year, we were shocked...]]> Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//interview_google_android_expert_dan_morrill_spills_all.htm http://apcmag.com//interview_google_android_expert_dan_morrill_spills_all.htm

Google Android expert Dan Morrill denies any plans to copy the Apple iPhone, deflates the biggest Android myths and explains why web apps won't always cut it on phones.]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:14:04 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_starts_on_browser_development.htm http://apcmag.com//google_starts_on_browser_development.htm

Google is working on solving a number of 'pain points' in browsers, including giving web apps the ability to send you an alert even when your browser is closed.]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//tomtom_cozies_up_to_google_for_address_sharing.htm http://apcmag.com//tomtom_cozies_up_to_google_for_address_sharing.htm

Sat-nav leader TomTom is now in bed with Google Maps and Apple iPhone. So are they good lovers?]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_helps_users_fight_nosy_isps.htm http://apcmag.com//google_helps_users_fight_nosy_isps.htm

Is your ISP screwing up your P2P downloads? Google is set to release a tool that will let you find out for sure.]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//bluescreen_google_announces_google_nothing.htm http://apcmag.com//bluescreen_google_announces_google_nothing.htm

Bluescreen | An innovative ad-supported application is set to be a hit: Google says it reinvents the most popular human occupation of all time: doing nothing.]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 23:17:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_health_goes_live.htm http://apcmag.com//google_health_goes_live.htm

Google continues its quest to rule the world's data by releasing Google Health, a product designed to make tracking your medical history as easy as writing an email.]]> Wed, 21 May 2008 12:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//top_7_most_interesting_google_android_apps.htm http://apcmag.com//top_7_most_interesting_google_android_apps.htm

Google's massive competition for developers to create apps for its new Android mobile phone OS is bearing some very interesting fruit.]]> Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_reader_for_iphone_gets_a_facelift.htm http://apcmag.com//google_reader_for_iphone_gets_a_facelift.htm

You won't need a 3G iPhone to enjoy the new version of Google Reader for Mobile Safari.]]> Tue, 13 May 2008 16:57:35 +1000 http://apcmag.com//all_new_whereis__telling_you_where_to_go.htm http://apcmag.com//all_new_whereis__telling_you_where_to_go.htm

Telstra's new Whereis site is packed with improvements over its often derided, clunky predecessor.]]> Fri, 02 May 2008 10:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_announces_strong_earnings_growth_wall_street_breaths.htm http://apcmag.com//google_announces_strong_earnings_growth_wall_street_breaths.htm

Google has surprised stockmarket analysts by blowing past financial expectations to record net income of $US1.31 billion in just three months -- up 31 per cent.]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:30:35 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_earth_gets_an_upgrade_new_features_abound.htm http://apcmag.com//google_earth_gets_an_upgrade_new_features_abound.htm

If you fancy a flight around the earth from the comfort of your operating system head on over to Google -- the latest version of Google Earth has some hot new features.]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:09:51 +1000 http://apcmag.com//user_rage_ebay_restricts_payments_to_paypalonly.htm http://apcmag.com//user_rage_ebay_restricts_payments_to_paypalonly.htm

Enraged users are accusing eBay of anti-competitive profiteering after it announced PayPal would be the only payment option for online auctions from mid-June.]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:36:43 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_eyes_iphone_but_aussies_dont_want_igoogle.htm http://apcmag.com//google_eyes_iphone_but_aussies_dont_want_igoogle.htm

Google's search chief wants to offer voice search on the iPhone and a better way to keep up with friends than Facebook -- but first, she has to convince Australians to use iGoogle.]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:25:41 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_launches_app_platform.htm http://apcmag.com//google_launches_app_platform.htm

Google has announced an online platform for hosting web applications free of charge, in its biggest attack on Microsoft yet.]]> Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:23:10 +1000 http://apcmag.com//qantas_to_take_on_google.htm http://apcmag.com//qantas_to_take_on_google.htm

Qantas is examining a plan to launch CBD meeting rooms that could see it involved in a range of technology services, including online document storage and VOIP telephony.]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:39:53 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_android_worth_getting_excited_about.htm http://apcmag.com//google_android_worth_getting_excited_about.htm

Critics are hounding Google over security holes and incompatibility fears, but Google's Android mobile operating system is still on track for commercial launch later this year. It'll soon be on a phone near you. ]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:13:32 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how_to_sync_outlook_with_google_calendar.htm http://apcmag.com//how_to_sync_outlook_with_google_calendar.htm

Have you ever wished that syncing your home calendar to your work calendar and vice-versa was easy? Now you can with free Google Calendar Sync.]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:03:13 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_behind_photoshops_new_linux_compatibility.htm http://apcmag.com//google_behind_photoshops_new_linux_compatibility.htm

Cold, hard cash from Google's war coffers have funded the creation of software that allows Photoshop to run on Linux. Is it a move to undermine Microsoft's Windows cash cow?]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2008 07:16:12 +1000 http://apcmag.com//youtube_releases_software_for_mobiles.htm http://apcmag.com//youtube_releases_software_for_mobiles.htm

If you've been clamoring to watch more poor quality video of Britney Spears trying to escape from a media scrum you'll love the latest mobile software from YouTube.]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2008 02:35:21 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_declares_10m_android_competition_open.htm http://apcmag.com//google_declares_10m_android_competition_open.htm

The race to develop applications for Google's new Android platform is officially on after 'cross-platform bugs' in the submission system were fixed.]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2008 02:16:44 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_sees_surge_of_iphone_traffic.htm http://apcmag.com//google_sees_surge_of_iphone_traffic.htm

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.]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2008 01:29:07 +1000 http://apcmag.com//5_reasons_why_googleenabling_your_gps_is_wrong.htm http://apcmag.com//5_reasons_why_googleenabling_your_gps_is_wrong.htm

Magellan's new Maestro GPS systems include built-in Google searching -- which sounds great, until you switch your brain on for a few seconds. Here's five reasons to steer clear.]]> Sun, 06 Jan 2008 22:24:40 +1000 http://apcmag.com//turn_your_windows_mobile_smartphone_into_a_google_phone.htm http://apcmag.com//turn_your_windows_mobile_smartphone_into_a_google_phone.htm

Well, notexactly, but a clever VNC hack lets developers (and highly curious mere mortals) test drive Android apps on a Windows Mobile smartphone. It's the next best thing to having a real prototype 'gPhone' in your hand!]]> Thu, 03 Jan 2008 02:24:02 +1000 http://apcmag.com//googlepowered_mobile_phones_to_make_a_february_debut.htm http://apcmag.com//googlepowered_mobile_phones_to_make_a_february_debut.htm

Google's Android has sprung to life. Prototype devices are circulating, software developers are experimenting with the SDK and PC-based Android emulator, and there are rumours of a show-stopping debut at February's Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona.]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2007 01:28:28 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_talk_gets_realtime_language_translation.htm http://apcmag.com//google_talk_gets_realtime_language_translation.htm

Want to speak to someone overseas but can't speak their language? Google has added the world's first live translation system to its instant messaging network, truly delivering on the science-fiction promise of the babelfish.]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2007 13:25:56 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_announces_over_the_air_calendar_sync_for_blackberry.htm http://apcmag.com//google_announces_over_the_air_calendar_sync_for_blackberry.htm

Finally, you can get over-the-air calendaring without using an expensive corporate server -- Google Sync for BlackBerry providing wireless two-way calendar syncing.]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:00:50 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_redesigns_for_the_iphone.htm http://apcmag.com//google_redesigns_for_the_iphone.htm

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.]]> Wed, 05 Dec 2007 12:16:05 +1000 http://apcmag.com//gmail_to_finally_add_folders.htm http://apcmag.com//gmail_to_finally_add_folders.htm

Google has added some handy new features to Gmail and has let slip that folders for organising your email are on their way too.]]> Wed, 05 Dec 2007 06:25:33 +1000 http://apcmag.com//bring_on_android_googles_mobile_phone_os.htm http://apcmag.com//bring_on_android_googles_mobile_phone_os.htm

Android, a free operating system for mobile phones was announced by Google this month. While it's not the GPhone we had hoped for, it could lead to lots of GPhones in the near future.]]> Wed, 28 Nov 2007 07:10:23 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_adds_25gb_mailboxes_to_gmail.htm http://apcmag.com//google_adds_25gb_mailboxes_to_gmail.htm

In an effort to break Microsoft's dominance in the enterprise messaging market, Google has upgraded its Premier App offering with 25GB mailboxes and better security, compliance and policy management through Postini.]]> Tue, 09 Oct 2007 03:13:54 +1000 http://apcmag.com//is_google_presentations_a_powerpoint_killer.htm http://apcmag.com//is_google_presentations_a_powerpoint_killer.htm

Google Docs has just taken the next step toward world domination with its online apps package getting a Powerpoint-style package called Presentations.]]> Tue, 18 Sep 2007 06:24:29 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_improves_google_reader_mobile.htm http://apcmag.com//google_improves_google_reader_mobile.htm

Subtle changes to Google Reader Mobile add up to big improvements]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2007 03:03:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the_google_phone_becomes_officialsort_of.htm http://apcmag.com//the_google_phone_becomes_officialsort_of.htm

In what is surely the most on again, off again rumor circulating the IT world, the long-awaited Google phone is nearly ready for public consumption.]]> Tue, 28 Aug 2007 19:46:44 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_launches_youtubestyle_embeddable_maps.htm http://apcmag.com//google_launches_youtubestyle_embeddable_maps.htm

If you know how to embed a YouTube video in your blog, you'll be able to embed Google Maps in your website, Google promised today.]]> Tue, 14 Aug 2007 01:07:13 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_oneups_apple_250gb_storage_per_user.htm http://apcmag.com//google_oneups_apple_250gb_storage_per_user.htm

Google has finally started to offer Gmail and Picasa Web Album users the ability to upgrade their storage. It's about time.]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2007 06:17:12 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_spreadsheet_adds_missing_features_nearing_a_usable_state.htm http://apcmag.com//google_spreadsheet_adds_missing_features_nearing_a_usable_state.htm

If you tried Google Docs and Spreadsheets a while back and concluded it's no replacement for Microsoft Office, take another look. Google has just added a wave of new features.]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:34:50 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_desktop_for_linux_gplv3_released.htm http://apcmag.com//google_desktop_for_linux_gplv3_released.htm

Hands up if you're tired of all the iPhone hype? Yes Apple's iPhone is all the rage right now, and sexy though it may be there are stillotherthings happening in the universe right now. Here's two of them.]]> Mon, 02 Jul 2007 09:41:58 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft_fights_gmail_in_the_workplace.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft_fights_gmail_in_the_workplace.htm

Resist the temptation to dump your skimpy work Outlook mailbox for Gmail -- Microsoft is promising multi-gig mailboxes in Exchange 2007.]]> Thu, 21 Dec 2006 03:28:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_releases_browser_sync.htm http://apcmag.com//google_releases_browser_sync.htm

Google has just given the world the best reason to use Firefox yet: a 'Browser Sync' extension that synchronises your bookmarks, cookies, passwords, history and even open tabs/windows across multiple PCs.]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2006 04:52:30 +1000