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All the details on Apple's newest iPhones
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All the details on Apple's newest iPhones

Apple unveiled its latest range of iPhones today focusing on camera improvements on top of the standard performance updates users have come to expect.

By Kai Ping Lew • 9 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2019
Spark launches eSIM compatibility - but there's a catch
Smart Home

Spark launches eSIM compatibility - but there's a catch

Spark debuts eSIM in NZ, but only for Pay Monthly Customers with Spark-bought devices. Enjoy untethered connectivity on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4G.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2019
Kiwis spending large on phones… for now
Apple

Kiwis spending large on phones… for now

While New Zealanders are spending per device on smartphones than ever before, sellers should be wary that we will only go so fare.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2019
iPhone XS Max costs average Kiwi 11.6 work days – world comparison
Apple

iPhone XS Max costs average Kiwi 11.6 work days – world comparison

A new study has compared how long it will take the average worker in 42 countries to purchase Apple's newest iPhone - NZ doesn't do too bad.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019

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Google adds iPhone capability to Advanced Protection Program
Phishing

Google adds iPhone capability to Advanced Protection Program

iPhone users are now able to use their phones to sign up to Google's Advanced Protection Program, using the iPhone's built-in security key technology.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2020
Gartner: Apple continues to lose as smartphone market drops
Apple

Gartner: Apple continues to lose as smartphone market drops

Huawei, Samsung, and OPPO increased market share in the third quarter of 2019, while Apple and Xiaomi share declined.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2019
Hands-on Review: One month with the Apple iPhone 11
Gaming

Hands-on Review: One month with the Apple iPhone 11

After a month with the iPhone 11, its stunning design, exceptional camera, and impressive battery life prove it to be a standout in Apple's 2019 lineup.

By Lama Farhat • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2019
Fossil's smartwatches will let iPhone users make calls
Wearables

Fossil's smartwatches will let iPhone users make calls

Smartwatch maker Fossil Group might just be trying to edge out Apple's massive investment in smartwatches like the Apple Watch.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2019
Apple iOS 13 preview: Dark Mode, Sign In with Apple, all-new Maps
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Apple iOS 13 preview: Dark Mode, Sign In with Apple, all-new Maps

iOS 13 is faster and more responsive with optimisations across the system that improve app launch, reduce app download sizes and make Face ID faster.

By Kai Ping Lew • 6 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2019
Hands-on Review: iPhone XS Max is a luxury phone
Gaming

Hands-on Review: iPhone XS Max is a luxury phone

iPhone XS Max review: A bezel-less 6.5-inch giant with stellar performance and battery life, but at a premium.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Fri, 24th May 2019
Hands-on Review: Playing the long game with the iPhone XR
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Playing the long game with the iPhone XR

iPhone XR review: A triumph of cost-effective quality, boasting stellar performance and impressive durability.

By Lama Farhat • 6 min read • Tue, 21st May 2019
To bezel or notch to bezel - the evolution of smartphones
Marketing Technologies

To bezel or notch to bezel - the evolution of smartphones

Futuresource Consulting reflects on the smartphone design trends of 2018 and what might be coming through the coming year.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2019
Hands-on Review: The iPhone Xs
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The iPhone Xs

Apple's iPhone Xs boasts an upgraded Super Retina display, durable all-glass finish, advanced dual cameras, and engaging augmented reality features.

By Lama Farhat • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Nov 2018
Apple unleashes iPhone XR, Xs, and Xs Max
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Apple unleashes iPhone XR, Xs, and Xs Max

Apple launches the iPhone XR, Xs, and Xs Max, boasting advanced displays, superior cameras, and powerful A12 Bionic chips, starting at NZD $1399.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Sep 2018
Apple reportedly taking steps to crack down on iPhone unlockers
Data Protection

Apple reportedly taking steps to crack down on iPhone unlockers

Apple tightens security, altering iPhone settings to thwart unauthorised unlockers and limit data access, sidelining devices like the US$30,000 GrayKey.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2018
iPhone X most popular smartphone in Q1 2018 - IHS Markit
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iPhone X most popular smartphone in Q1 2018 - IHS Markit

Apple and Samsung dominate the top 10 most shipped smartphones, leaving no room for any of the growing Chinese vendors.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Jun 2018
Apple reveals special edition iPhone 8 models
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Apple reveals special edition iPhone 8 models

Apple unveiled the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition, featuring a striking red finish with black front, available online from 13 April.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
iPhone unlockers set a dangerous precedent for abuse, says security expert
Encryption

iPhone unlockers set a dangerous precedent for abuse, says security expert

Apple's attempts to prevent iPhone unlocking have been circumvented by a third-party provider, potentially giving law enforcement access to sensitive data.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018