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Android App Review: Cammy

Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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Cammy is an app that can turn an IP camera into a security system that records movement and lets you access the videos from your phone.
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Android App Review: Reading Log

Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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Perhaps there's some irony writing about it as an app reviewer, but encouraging children to read books can be a difficult process.
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Android App Review: Radio New Zealand

Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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Radio New Zealand's app offers live and recorded content with room to grow beyond its basic features, proving to be a mixed bag for users.
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Android App Review: Villains RPG

Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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Villains RPG misses the mark, offering more admin than adventure in its lacklustre portrayal of villainy, despite a promising premise.
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Android App Review: Writer

Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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Writer is a quick and clean word processing app. It has limited features, but what it does it does reasonably well.
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Samsung tests the water with first Tizen smartphone

Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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Samsung has unveiled the Samsung Z, the first commercially available smartphone powered by the Tizen platform.
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Smartphone momentum still strong as market growth continues

Thu, 29th May 2014
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Global smartphone shipments are set to rise by 23.1% this year, hitting 1.2 billion, according to analysts IDC.
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Apple and Google call patent war truce

Mon, 19th May 2014
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For those managing to keep up with the growing complexity of patent lawsuits, a truce has been called; between warring rivals Apple and Google.
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Kiwa Digital delivers iconic tale through sign language

Fri, 16th May 2014
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Children with hearing impairments are now able to enjoy one of New Zealand's favourite stories, Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy, as a digital book.
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Android users held to ransom for 'viewing illegal porn'

Fri, 9th May 2014
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Android users face ransom demands after malware, hidden in porn sites, locks their phones. Pay $300 to unlock, warns Bitdefender.
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Android App Review: Phyzicle Sandbox

Thu, 1st May 2014
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Dive into Phyzicle Sandbox, an imaginative playground where physics meets creativity. Ideal for kids and adults alike, it's pure fun.
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Microsoft signs Android patent deal with Motorola Solutions

Wed, 23rd Apr 2014
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Microsoft has signed a patent licensing agreement with Motorola Solutions for worldwide coverage of its patent portfolio.
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Android App Review: Pixel Animator: GIF Maker

Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
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The straight-forwardly named Pixel Animator: Gif Maker lets you make your own pixel animations and save them as gifs.
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Android App Review: Norton Security Antivirus

Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
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Norton has been a household name in antivirus software for as long as I've been old enough to care about such things.
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Android App Review: Duolingo

Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
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Duolingo's free app gamifies language learning, offering bitesize lessons in European languages, making it fun yet educational.
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Android App Review: Hotel Quickly

Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
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Hotel Quickly's app offers discounted NZ hotel stays with a fun tone, but technical issues shadow its potential benefits.
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Android App Review: Crash Cam

Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
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Crash Cam app transforms your smartphone into a dashcam, offering peace of mind and evidence in the event of a road accident.
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Uber - better than a taxi for the same price

Sat, 19th Apr 2014
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Uber arrives in Auckland, offering convenient, cashless rides that could outshine taxis at competitive prices.
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Samsung's Galaxy S5 leads the way with improved durability

Wed, 16th Apr 2014
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Samsung's Galaxy S5 scores 6/10 on SquareTrade's Breakability Score, showcasing enhanced durability in drop and water resistance tests.
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Microsoft bags crucial green light for Nokia deal

Wed, 9th Apr 2014
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Microsoft's USD $7.2 billion acquisition of Nokia's Devices and Services business gets a crucial green light from China's Ministry of Commerce.