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Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear
Gaming

Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear

A sceptical iOS user tries the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear, finding unexpected merits but room for improvement.

By Greig Strafford • 6 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2013
Android App Review: Escape the Titanic
Gaming

Android App Review: Escape the Titanic

Dive into Escape the Titanic, a puzzle game where evading disaster on the infamous ship is as thrilling as it is challenging.

By Eddie Monotone • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2013
IDC: Android drives worldwide tablet growth
Microsoft

IDC: Android drives worldwide tablet growth

Worldwide tablet shipments grew to 47.6 million units in the third quarter of 2013, drove largely in part through Android products.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2013
Android App Review: Red Bull TV
Gaming

Android App Review: Red Bull TV

Red Bull TV is a free app that extends the 'Red Bull is extreme' brand by bringing snowboarding and dance music videos to your phone.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2013
Android App Review: 100+ Horror Stories
Gaming

Android App Review: 100+ Horror Stories

With Halloween almost here I thought I'd do a horror-themed review this week (spooky apps are easier to find than Labour Day-related ones).

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2013
10 million BBM downloads for Android/iOS users in 24 hours…
iOS

10 million BBM downloads for Android/iOS users in 24 hours…

In just 24 hours BBM has been downloaded over 10 million times by Android and iPhone users, one of the best single-day openings for a mobile app to date.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2013
Lower-priced models drive global device growth
Windows

Lower-priced models drive global device growth

Affordable devices fuel global growth, with lower-priced models and small tablets leading a 4.5% increase in device shipments in 2013.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2013
Good Technology reports significant growth in enterprise applications adoption
Apps

Good Technology reports significant growth in enterprise applications adoption

Good Technology reports a surge in enterprise apps, with a 60% rise in device activations and 1000 custom applications deployed.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2013
Android App Review: Hair Removal - Free games
Gaming

Android App Review: Hair Removal - Free games

Hair Removal app faces backlash for promoting gender stereotypes and body shaming, alongside a bombardment of ads and questionable permissions.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2013
Right on Cue, Apple chases Google with app acquisition
DataCentre infrastructure

Right on Cue, Apple chases Google with app acquisition

Rumours coming out of Cupertino claim Apple has acquired personal assistant iPhone app Cue in a bid to challenge Google Now on Android.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2013
Android App Review: Tapastic
Gaming

Android App Review: Tapastic

Tapastic app brings a world of diverse webcomic talents to your phone, offering a free feast of genres for comic lovers on the move.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2013
Android App Review: Nun Attack Run & Gun
Gaming

Android App Review: Nun Attack Run & Gun

Holy action meets hilarity in Nun Attack: Run and Gun - a mobile game where gun-toting nuns battle Halloween monsters.

By Eddie Monotone • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2013
Microsoft: Office for iPad and Android tablets nearing…
Microsoft

Microsoft: Office for iPad and Android tablets nearing…

Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, hints at the possibility of Microsoft Office moving to iPad and Android tablets.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2013
BBM for Android and iOS available this weekend…
iOS

BBM for Android and iOS available this weekend…

Previously exclusive to BlackBerry smartphones, BBM will be available as a free download in Google Play and the App StoreSM.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2013

Stories from Other Regions

Android App Review: Go Team
Gaming

Android App Review: Go Team

Go Team app review: A digital meet for sports fans to guess game outcomes, offering a new platform for casual to keen sports enthusiasts.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2013
Android version of mobile safety tool launched
EduTech

Android version of mobile safety tool launched

Students walking home from school alone and teachers working late at school now have a new tool to get them home safe.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2013
Android App Review: Dick Smith NZ (Beta)
Gaming

Android App Review: Dick Smith NZ (Beta)

Dick Smith NZ launches beta app for tech shopping with sleek design, facing mixed reviews on speed and usability challenges.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2013
BlackBerry shoots the Messenger... cuts 4,500 jobs
iOS

BlackBerry shoots the Messenger... cuts 4,500 jobs

BlackBerry is set to cut 4,500 jobs and reduce operating expenses by 50% after failing to capture public interest in its new devices.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2013