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Samsung aiming high with Galaxy launch
Noel Leeming

Samsung aiming high with Galaxy launch

Samsung is gearing up for a big Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge launch on Saturday - with the lure of a wealth of accessories to bolster retailer sales.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2015
Android App Review: NZ Blood Service
Gaming

Android App Review: NZ Blood Service

The Blood Service app won't make dealing with needles any easier, But it does make it easier to find somewhere to donate blood and get you booked in.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2015
First 'Netflix Recommended' TVs revealed
Gaming

First 'Netflix Recommended' TVs revealed

Netflix reveals the first batch of TVs with the Netflix Recommended TV designation. Each will bear a Netflix Recommended TV logo in retail stores.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2015
Kiwi app launches with Google Wallet
Apps

Kiwi app launches with Google Wallet

New Zealand developed app, Printicular, is on a shortlist of apps that deliver Google Wallet to Android users, placing it with the likes of Uber.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015
Apple employees slap on the wrist: half price watches
Wearables

Apple employees slap on the wrist: half price watches

Apple employees will be able to get their hands on their very own Apple Watch for half the price, according to an email sent out by Apple CEO Tim Cook.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015
Let Windows 8.1 Pro touch devices enable business productivity
Windows

Let Windows 8.1 Pro touch devices enable business productivity

Ingram Micro wants you to get the most from selling Windows 8.1 Pro. We think it is the best business operating system anyone has ever created.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015
How the ICT sector is changing
Information Communication & Technology

How the ICT sector is changing

The New Zealand ICT sector has experienced a moderate rise in sales and a significant change in service offerings, says Statistics New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2015

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Kiwi IT spend to buck global downturn
IT Budget

Kiwi IT spend to buck global downturn

New Zealand spend on IT products is expected to increase this year, bucking a worldwide trend which sees IT spending shrinking.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2015
Samsung Galaxy launches at Noel Leeming this weekend
Unified Communications

Samsung Galaxy launches at Noel Leeming this weekend

The S6 phones will be available in-store only during the launch. The retailer says it will have both models available on a 2degrees post-paid plan.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2015
Unified Communications - Look at it now!
Unified Communications

Unified Communications - Look at it now!

Despite what some vendors may suggest, UC isn't one tool. It pulls together all of the communication you're already using.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2015
Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy S6
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy S6

The S6 feels iPhone 6-like. I'm hoping that lawsuits don't start flying. They're a distraction from the innovation that the market needs.

By Patrick Pilcher • 7 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2015
Devices market grows, driven by mobile phones sales
PC Hardware

Devices market grows, driven by mobile phones sales

Devices shipments are set to grow in the Asia Pacific region, driven by sales of mobile phones and ultramobiles, according to Gartner.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015
Time ironically isn't on Apple's side in Switzerland
Wearables

Time ironically isn't on Apple's side in Switzerland

Apple's timepiece woes: Swiss trademark laws present an unexpected challenge for the tech titan's latest gadget rollout.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015
IBM's new $3 billion Internet of Things unit
Internet of Things

IBM's new $3 billion Internet of Things unit

IBM is investing $3bn in a new IoT unit and building a cloud-based open platform to help clients build IoT solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015
Spark giddy as HTC One M9 hits the shops
Unified Communications

Spark giddy as HTC One M9 hits the shops

Spark electrifies the market with the rollout of the HTC One M9, offering sleek design and cutting-edge tech on its premium plans.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015
Vodafone scores exclusive on Samsung Galaxy S6
Unified Communications

Vodafone scores exclusive on Samsung Galaxy S6

Vodafone has opened exclusive sales of the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge for the New Zealand market.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015
Hands-on Review: Samsung A5
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung A5

The folks at Samsung knew they needed to lift their game to maintain their position in the market. The first sign of this was the Galaxy Alpha.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015
App developers urged to stay relevant in mature market
Apps

App developers urged to stay relevant in mature market

Mobile app adoption is maturing, and app providers need to focus on retention strategies to ensure relevance in the marketplace, says Gartner.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2015