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Why use an old landline to dial, when you can have VoIP?

Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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Once the preserve of early adopters, VoIP is now a common form of voice delivery in the New Zealand workplace.
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Anywhere, anytime

Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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In defiance of recession, the wireless market thrives, fuelled by demand for better coverage and affordable broadband services.
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Phones to overtake PCs as most common web access device

Mon, 31st May 2010
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By 2013, smartphones and enhanced phones will surpass PCs as the primary web access device, prompting websites to adapt to mobile formats.
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Skype 2.0 brings 3G calling to iPhone

Mon, 31st May 2010
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Skype 2.0 hits the iPhone with a coveted upgrade - now make Skype-to-Skype calls via 3G but gear up to pay post-2010.
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iTunes antitrust investigation

Fri, 28th May 2010
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Apple's iTunes faces scrutiny from antitrust division, amid questions over its online business practices and dominant market position.
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Half-Life hits Mac

Thu, 27th May 2010
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Half-Life 2 trilogy finally debuts on Mac, offering free access to existing PC owners on Steam. A seminal gaming experience now more accessible.
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Google Chrome released for Mac

Thu, 27th May 2010
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Google Chrome for Mac officially out of beta, offering stability, speed improvements and seamless native application experience for Mac users. Download now.
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Apple overtakes Microsoft

Thu, 27th May 2010
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Apple overtakes Microsoft as rising shares push its value to $227.1bn, marking a major Silicon Valley turnaround, analysts say.
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Steve Jobs confirms Apple keynote

Tue, 25th May 2010
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Steve Jobs to kickstart the sold-out WWDC with a keynote, promising major announcements including the expected reveal of iPhone 4G.
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Google TV means trouble for Apple TV

Sun, 23rd May 2010
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Google's innovative TV service challenges Apple's dated approach, signalling a tech rivalry set to redefine living room entertainment.
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iPad sales outpace Mac sales

Sun, 23rd May 2010
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iPad mania outstrips Mac demand, with sales set to surpass Mac's as buyers snap up 200k units weekly, driven by global interest.
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Adobe CS5 gets HTML5 support

Sat, 22nd May 2010
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Adobe is offering a free HTML5 extension pack for Creative Suite 5 (CS5) users, after Apple called HTML5 the web standard of the future.
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iPad 3G shortages in US stores

Sat, 22nd May 2010
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On the cusp of its international iPad release, most Apple retail stores in the US are facing iPad 3G shortages due to high demand and customer satisfaction.
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New Steam Mac games released

Fri, 21st May 2010
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Steam Mac platform expands with new games, following a successful launch that saw 1.5 million downloads of Portal.
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Tweetie 2 becomes Twitter for iPhone

Fri, 21st May 2010
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Twitter unveils Twitter for iPhone, rebranding the acclaimed Tweetie 2 app as its official iPhone application, now available for free.
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Antivirus launches for Mac OS X

Wed, 19th May 2010
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BitDefender unveils its inaugural Mac OS X antivirus, offering real-time protection and intelligent scanning to safeguard against malware.
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App review: Twitter

Wed, 19th May 2010
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Explore the world with the revamped Twitter app: Real-time updates, trending topics, and more! Sign up directly or browse without an account.
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Scammers use iPhone 4G as bait

Tue, 18th May 2010
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The promise of a free next generation iPhone being used to gather email addresses and other personal information.
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Chinese workers suing iPhone LCD supplier

Sun, 16th May 2010
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Forty-four workers plan to sue Apple supplier Wintek after being poisoned by a chemical used to clean the LCD screens used in iPhones and other Apple products.
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Facebook integration for next iPhone?

Sun, 16th May 2010
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Rumour has it that the iPhone OS 4 will feature stronger Facebook integration, including synced contacts and messaging.