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Nokia Lumia 920 on Kiwi shelves by Friday
Nokia

Nokia Lumia 920 on Kiwi shelves by Friday

Nokia Lumia 920, with cutting-edge PureView camera tech, debuts in NZ this Friday, exclusively on Telecom, for NZD$999.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Nov 2012
Cutting-edge tech changes Kiwi business strategy
Splice Group

Cutting-edge tech changes Kiwi business strategy

Wellington geospatial company Splice Group launches lightweight software map viewer for easy access to detailed geospatial map data on mobile devices.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Nov 2012
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
IBM and Eagle introduce cloud-based mapping
IBM

IBM and Eagle introduce cloud-based mapping

Emergency Management Southland and Hamilton Council use online maps to co-ordinate resources and enhance services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Oct 2012

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Eric and Kathy Hertz bodies recovered
Unified Communications

Eric and Kathy Hertz bodies recovered

NZ Police recover bodies of 2degrees CEO Eric Hertz and wife Kathy from wreckage 56m underwater off Raglan coast, bringing immense relief to families.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2013
Eric Hertz's plane wreckage found
Unified Communications

Eric Hertz's plane wreckage found

Destroyed plane found 56 metres below the ocean surface, yet no confirmation of whether the 2degrees CEO and his wife are on board.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2013
Adobe CTO bites the poisoned Apple
Marketing Technologies

Adobe CTO bites the poisoned Apple

Software specialist joins the Apple ranks, despite public spat with Steve Jobs over Flash usage - his first day at work should be a cracker.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2013
Microsoft reacts to the changing world of work
Microsoft

Microsoft reacts to the changing world of work

Microsoft plans to catch up in New Zealand's changing world of work with Office 365, according to Asia Pacific Marketing and Operations head Todd Cione.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 9th Mar 2013
Cloud in 2013: From hype to hyper growth
AT&T

Cloud in 2013: From hype to hyper growth

In 2013, cloud computing shifts from hype to hyper growth, mirroring historic IT transformations and signalling a new era for vendors and businesses alike.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2012
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
Oz cops concerned with Apple maps
iOS

Oz cops concerned with Apple maps

Australian police warn against Apple Maps after motorists get stranded in a national park, miles from their destination.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th 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
Promapp drives business growth in Australasia and Europe
Software Development

Promapp drives business growth in Australasia and Europe

Kiwi software provider announces new additions to board as it seeks to expand its presence across two continents.

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
Negative headlines causes Apple stock decline
Supply Chain

Negative headlines causes Apple stock decline

As company shares fall 10% in the face of recent bad publicity, Wall Street analysts continue recommending investors to buy.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Oct 2012