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Nokia NZ blames hacker for 'F*** you' Kiwi tweet
Social Media

Nokia NZ blames hacker for 'F*** you' Kiwi tweet

Nokia New Zealand believes last week's 'F*** You' tweet was likely the work of a hacker, vowing to ramp up security as a result.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2013
Nokia NZ apologises for 'F*** you' Kiwi tweet
Unified Communications

Nokia NZ apologises for 'F*** you' Kiwi tweet

Nokia New Zealand has been forced into an embarrassing apology, after a 'F*** You' tweet was posted from its Kiwi Twitter account.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2013

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Microsoft's Nokia acquisition set for April completion
Microsoft

Microsoft's Nokia acquisition set for April completion

Microsoft's impending completion of Nokia's acquisition marks a major step in their mobile-first strategy, set for April 2014.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2014
X marks the spot for game-changing Nokia
Microsoft

X marks the spot for game-changing Nokia

Nokia launches new X series smartphones at Mobile World Congress 2014, aiming to capture affordable smartphone market share.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2014
Microsoft ramps up Windows Phone commitment with new partners
Microsoft

Microsoft ramps up Windows Phone commitment with new partners

Microsoft has announced new partners and relaxed requirements for Windows Phone, according to industry analyst firm Ovum.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2014
Nokia connects 'next billion' with 5 new smartphones...
Microsoft

Nokia connects 'next billion' with 5 new smartphones...

Nokia launches five affordable smartphones, including Nokia X series, at Mobile World Congress to connect the next billion users.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2014
Samsung dominates smartphone market as Apple smashes iPhone records
Lenovo

Samsung dominates smartphone market as Apple smashes iPhone records

Samsung has once again dominated the global smartphone market, accounting for almost one in three of the 980 million devices shipped worldwide during 2013.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2014
Nokia closing in on new CEO...
Microsoft

Nokia closing in on new CEO...

Nokia narrows CEO search, eyeing Rajeev Suri to steer 149-year-old firm post-$7.4bn handset deal with Microsoft.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2014
iPhone 5s becomes the world's bestselling smartphone
Apple

iPhone 5s becomes the world's bestselling smartphone

Newly released data suggests Apple's iPhone 5s is the world's bestselling phone, beating arch rival Samsung's Galaxy S4 two months in a row.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2013
Nokia follows Microsoft's lead… bashes Apple's iPad
Microsoft

Nokia follows Microsoft's lead… bashes Apple's iPad

In a bid to promote the new Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet, Nokia has taken a leaf out of Microsoft's book - by shamelessly bashing Apple's iPad.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2013
Smartphone shipments surges phone market growth
Microsoft

Smartphone shipments surges phone market growth

Smartphones will represent virtually all of the mobile phone market in many of the world's most developed economies by the end of 2017....

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2013
Lenovo cuts loose channel director in Oz jobs trim
Lenovo

Lenovo cuts loose channel director in Oz jobs trim

Tech giant makes changes within its Australian workforce, cutting back on its channel sales director for the region.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2013
Microsoft shows consumer tech mettle with Nokia phone buy
Microsoft

Microsoft shows consumer tech mettle with Nokia phone buy

The news of Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia's Devices & Services business is a major shift for the software giant.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2013
No quick fix following Microsoft / Nokia mix
Microsoft

No quick fix following Microsoft / Nokia mix

The Nokia acquisition is a logical step forward for Microsoft but will not change the company's position in mobile overnight.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2013
Microsoft's shock acquisition of Nokia announced
Gaming

Microsoft's shock acquisition of Nokia announced

Microsoft to buy Nokia's Devices and Services for €5.44bn, aiming to boost its mobile presence, with the deal set for Q1 2014 completion.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2013
Zuckerberg issues five billion friend requests
Unified Communications

Zuckerberg issues five billion friend requests

In an audacious effort to unite the world online, Facebook founder launches internet.org, designed to expand global internet access.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2013
Samsung leads the pack as smartphone sales keep rising
Microsoft

Samsung leads the pack as smartphone sales keep rising

Samsung stretches its lead in the global smartphone market, where sales surged by 46.5%, hitting 225 million units in Q2 2013.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2013
Samsung beats Apple in 'Internet War'
Unified Communications

Samsung beats Apple in 'Internet War'

Samsung claims the global internet usage crown, overtaking Apple for the first time, reveals StatCounter report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2013