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iTunes 11 delayed until late November
Apple

iTunes 11 delayed until late November

Apple delays iTunes 11 launch to late November, citing the need for extra time to perfect the music player's new features and iCloud integration.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 1st Nov 2012

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Forsta's Retail HX boosts brand perception, unites CX data
Marketing Technologies

Forsta's Retail HX boosts brand perception, unites CX data

Forsta's research reveals comprehensive CX management significantly enhances brand perceptions and revenue growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Forsta appoints Henry Pooley as new Managing Director
Marketing Technologies

Forsta appoints Henry Pooley as new Managing Director

Forsta appoints Henry Pooley, former COO at Fraedom and Director at American Express, to lead their growth and expansion across the APAC region.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Nov 2022
Google Maps hits 10 million iOS downloads
iOS

Google Maps hits 10 million iOS downloads

In under 48 hours, Google Maps has soared to 10 million iOS downloads, reclaiming its top spot as iPhone users' favourite map app.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2012
Google Maps hits iOS – again
iOS

Google Maps hits iOS – again

After a brief absence, Google Maps returns to iOS, offering users a smoother, voice-guided navigation experience once more.

By Rebecca Rallo • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Dec 2012
Google Maps goes back to iPhone
iOS

Google Maps goes back to iPhone

Google Maps triumphantly returns to iPhone, promising a smoother, detailed mapping experience after a three-month hiatus.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Dec 2012
Apple fires maps chief
iOS

Apple fires maps chief

Apple axes maps chief Richard Williamson, signalling a major shake-up after iPhone 5's maps debacle, as it battles to restore user faith.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 28th Nov 2012
Apple's Scott Forstall sacked over Maps apology
Apple

Apple's Scott Forstall sacked over Maps apology

Scott Forstall, Apple's mobile software chief, sacked for not signing an apology over mapping app troubles. CEO Tim Cook steps in to apologise.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 31st Oct 2012
Apple announces company shake-up
iOS

Apple announces company shake-up

Apple reshuffles leadership, enhancing teamwork among product teams following the departures of iOS chief Scott Forstall and retail head John Browett.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2012
News: Liquidmetal products, HP regains PC crown, Forstall sells stock, and more!
Apple

News: Liquidmetal products, HP regains PC crown, Forstall sells stock, and more!

HP dethrones Apple for PC crown, while Liquidmetal tech deemed not ready for the MacBook Pro. In other news, Forstall cashes out on Apple shares.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2012
News: episodic TV content, Inside Apple preview, Das Keyboard for Mac, and more!
Apple

News: episodic TV content, Inside Apple preview, Das Keyboard for Mac, and more!

AppleInsider describes a patent by Apple that details how episodic TV content could be used in a new Apple TV.

By Benny Ling • 1 min read • Thu, 19th Jan 2012
NZ Open source finalists announced
Document Management

NZ Open source finalists announced

NZ's top open source talents on display as finalists revealed for prestigious awards. Public voting now open, with winners announced in November.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Oct 2010