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Next iPhone OS revealed April 8th

Tue, 6th Apr 2010
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Apple to unveil iPhone 4.0 OS on April 8, promising potential multitasking and video chat features ahead of the device's summer release.
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iPad battery exceeds expectations

Tue, 6th Apr 2010
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Apple's iPad battery outperforms expectations, lasting over 10 hours under normal use. Reviewers report up to 12 hours of continuous movie playback.
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Only 20% of iPad apps free

Tue, 6th Apr 2010
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With 80% of iPad apps charging fees, customers face high costs in a market dominated by pricey games and subscriptions.
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Regulation is a fact of life

Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Vodafone NZ's Stanners talks regulation, collaboration, and competition while eyeing the future with tech advancements and challenges.
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Next iPhone to get range of new features

Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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More leaks seem to indicate that a new iPhone could be coming in June or July sporting a whole new range of features, including multitasking and an HD display.
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New iTunes released in time for iPad

Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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iTunes version 9.1 is now available, with expanded Genius features and a new section for books, which will integrate with the iPad.
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Virtualisation – history & predictions

Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Wind back the clock just five or 10 years and many businesses were running their IT departments at around 10% capacity, which by today's standards of.
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iPad pre-order demand exceeds supply

Wed, 31st Mar 2010
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Pre-orders have swamped Apple and forced it to push back its shipping date for some customers, leading analysts to expect high iPad sales throughout the year.
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Apple to launch mobile advertising platform

Mon, 29th Mar 2010
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Apple is set to shake up mobile advertising with the rumoured launch of its iAd platform, potentially dealing a blow to Google's ad dominance.
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iPad apps pricier than those on iPhone

Mon, 29th Mar 2010
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According to leaked screenshots from the iPad app store, it appears that iPad apps are far pricier than their iPhone counterparts.
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iPhone to get universal mailbox

Fri, 26th Mar 2010
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The next version of the iPhone will feature a universal mailbox that will compile different email accounts on one screen, along with other new iPhone features.
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Messenger for Mac 8 beta released

Fri, 26th Mar 2010
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Microsoft has released the Messenger for Mac 8 beta, which will connect Mac users via audio or video call to a contact on the Windows Live network.
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Free ePub books will sync with iPad

Thu, 25th Mar 2010
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Apple confirms free ePub books will sync on iPads, easing concerns over content restrictions, says CEO Jobs. A win for fans of classics.
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iPad sales likely to outpace original iPhone

Sun, 21st Mar 2010
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With an estimated 200,000 iPads already pre-ordered, analysts believe that there could be more iPads sold in its first quarter than the 1.
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Google TV will push Apple into action

Fri, 19th Mar 2010
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Google's upcoming TV device, backed by Sony, Intel, and Logitech, poses a threat to Apple TV sales, according to reports.
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Apple board member passes away at 71

Fri, 19th Mar 2010
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In tribute to Apple board member Jerome [Jerry] York, Apple's US website has been dedicated solely to his memory.
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Next iPhone could include multitasking

Sat, 13th Mar 2010
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Rumours suggest the next iPhone might finally offer multitasking, letting users run several apps simultaneously, a long-awaited feature.
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90,000 iPads ordered in first six hours

Sat, 13th Mar 2010
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With iPad pre-orders opening today in the US, one analyst claims the that more than 90,000 iPads have been ordered in the first six hours of availability.
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iPad turns heads of some e-reader owners

Thu, 11th Mar 2010
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More than a quarter of current e-reader owners wish they'd waited for the iPad, according to a new consumer survey.
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LogMeIn releases new pro version for Mac

Wed, 10th Mar 2010
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LogMeIn's newest version for Mac allows users to access their Macs on-the-go with an Internet connection or an iPhone.