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Microsoft

Microsoft Lumia 640 and 435, coming to NZ soon

Microsoft to launch Lumia 640 and 435 in NZ, packing Office 365 and 4G, at wallet-friendly prices starting April.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015

Lenovo

Why resellers should think outside the box with mobility...

Think outside the box with mobility, and its latest offerings, says Fred Viet, Lenovo ANZ channel sales manager.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2014

Microsoft

Microsoft NZ: A year of reinvention

Microsoft NZ charts a course of reinvention, embracing innovation and growth to match NZ's global scale ambitions and connect Kiwis better.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2014

Gaming

Into the Dead now available for Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone

Game publisher PikPok has announced that their original title, Into the Dead, is now available for Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Sun, 5th Jan 2014

Microsoft

Find the Windows Phone that fits you…

With so much to choose from, Microsoft New Zealand unveils the full array of Windows Phone - all available to Kiwis this Christmas.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2013

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iOS

Windows Phones officially dead as market share drops by 99.7%

Once dominant, Windows Phones are officially dead as market share plummets by 99.7%. Apple's iOS now leads with 56.2%, followed by Android at 43.8%.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2018

Microsoft

Is that a PC in your pocket (or are you pleased to see me?): Microsoft unveils Continuum

While Android and IOS have staked out a huge chunk of customer mind-share, Continuum for Windows 10-powered phones could be a game changer.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Oct 2015

Apple

Cheap smartphones dominating handset race

Smartphones will account for 95% of handset sales by 2020 - and it's not the expensive flagship models leading the way.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2015

Unified Communications

Windows Phone users: The WhatsApp wait is nearly over

WhatsApp, complete with its new VoIP capabilities, is expected to be available to Windows Phone users soon, according to latest reports.

By Catherine Knowles • 1 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2015

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Nokia Lumia 830

Overall, the Nokia Lumia 830 was a wonderful introduction to Windows phones for me. However, is it enough to pull me away from my iPhone?.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015

Google

Serko Mobile to change the way employees travel

Serko Mobile is the first purpose-built mobile app that allows business travellers to make real-time changes to their travel plans using their mobile.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2015

Microsoft

Android dominates as vendors make smartphone market history...

For the first time, over 300 million smartphones shipped worldwide in Q2 2014, with Android driving the surge, capturing record market share.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2014

Gaming

Nadella unifies Windows as Microsoft becomes One…

Satya Nadella's plans to unite Microsoft edged a step closer this week, with the new CEO sanctioning the amalgamation of all major versions of Windows.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2014

Microsoft

Smartphone momentum still strong as market growth continues

Global smartphone shipments are set to rise by 23.1% this year, hitting 1.2 billion, according to analysts IDC.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2014

Microsoft

Microsoft set for Windows Phone 8.1 June release...

Microsoft will release its Windows Phone 8.1 device late next month, coinciding with the launch of Nokia's Lumia 930.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 14th May 2014

Microsoft

Microsoft seals Nokia deal

Microsoft has completed its acquisition of Nokia, marking the first step in bringing the two organisations together.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2014

Microsoft

Microsoft 'Builds' for future with stack of Windows updates...

Microsoft has announced several advancements to Windows including Windows Phone 8.1 and the eagerly anticipated Windows 8.1 Update.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2014

Microsoft

Redmond goes big on new Windows partner deals

Microsoft evolves Windows business model to enable partners to offer lower-cost devices in the highly competitive smartphone, tablet and PC categories.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2014