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Galaxy S update delayed
Fri, 22nd Oct 2010
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Samsung's eagerly awaited Galaxy S update for Android 2.2 Froyo in Europe is delayed, potentially affecting the release in New Zealand.

RIM: Customers are tired of being told what to think by Apple
Fri, 22nd Oct 2010
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Apple CEO predicts that 7” tablets will fail, but RIM’s Co-CEO disagrees, saying they will be a big portion of the market.

New MacBook Air ditches hard drive
Thu, 21st Oct 2010
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Apple's MacBook Air gets a major upgrade, ditching hard drives for faster, lighter solid state storage. Starts at NZ$1699.

Two billion people online by 2011
Thu, 21st Oct 2010
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Global internet users set to hit 2 billion by 2011 as ITU reports a surge in online access, particularly in developing countries.

Mac App Store live within 90 days
Thu, 21st Oct 2010
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Apple to launch Mac App Store within 90 days, ahead of the next winter's OS X Lion release, featuring new apps and enhanced user experience.

FaceTime comes to Mac
Thu, 21st Oct 2010
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Apple launches FaceTime for Mac in public beta, enabling seamless video calls between Macs, iPhone 4, and iPod touch users.

DataMan - Real Time Data Usage Manager with Geotag
Thu, 21st Oct 2010
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DataMan launches, offering real-time monitoring and geotagging of iPhone data usage to prevent overage charges for users on limited plans.

Angry Birds Halloween
Thu, 21st Oct 2010
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This Halloween, Angry Birds is back with a spooktacular edition, featuring 45 levels of pig and pumpkin-smashing mayhem. Prepare for frightful fun!.

Jobs: 7” tablets will be dead on arrival
Wed, 20th Oct 2010
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Steve Jobs predicts the demise of 7” tablets as iPad sales are expected to reach 19.5 million units this year.

New Mortal Kombat video released
Wed, 20th Oct 2010
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Warner Bros. unveils a new Mortal Kombat video, promising the most brutal chapter yet, featuring Scorpion and Sub Zero's epic rivalry.

Microsoft announces Office 365
Wed, 20th Oct 2010
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Microsoft unveils new cloud-based Office product to improve productivity and collaboration, called Office 365. (110 characters).

Windows Phone 7 launches in New Zealand
Wed, 20th Oct 2010
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NZ heralds global debut of Windows Phone 7, bagging the first-ever sale and showcasing 32 tonnes of tech in Auckland.

Steve Jobs hijacks Apple earnings call - transcript
Tue, 19th Oct 2010
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Steve Jobs interrupts Apple's earnings call to share his thoughts on rivals RIM, Google, and upcoming tablets.

Civilization V DLC revealed
Tue, 19th Oct 2010
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2K Games announces new Civilization V DLC, including free Mongols Pack and Babylonian Pack for NZ$5.99, launching October 25th.

Apple reports record US$4 billion profit
Tue, 19th Oct 2010
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Apple slashes records with a staggering £4.31 billion profit in Q4, showcasing a triumphant year with iPhone sales up by 91%.

Fallout New Vegas DLC - first on Xbox 360
Tue, 19th Oct 2010
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Bethesda confirms Fallout New Vegas DLC will hit Xbox 360 first, continuing their partnership with Microsoft and enhancing the Fallout 3 tradition.

Gartner: 208 million tablets by 2014
Tue, 19th Oct 2010
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Business and consumer tablet market to explode at the expense of e-readers, gaming devices and other media players.

Adobe unveils new Acrobat X solutions
Tue, 19th Oct 2010
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Adobe launches Acrobat X, offering new user interface and enhanced collaboration features, revolutionising workflows for knowledge workers.

PriceMe iPhone Shopping App
Tue, 19th Oct 2010
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Kiwi consumers can now compare prices and products on-the-go with the PriceMe iPhone app, revolutionising shopping in New Zealand.

Vodafone account app goes live
Mon, 18th Oct 2010
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Vodafone unveils a new iPhone app for customers to manage accounts, promising easy balance checks and payment options.