Did Apple just kill the iPod?
AFTER killing off the iPod Classic earlier in the year, Apple has just signed the iPod’s death warrant too. Is this really the end?
Tablets
Apple provokes Google with price cuts
APPLE’S new iPads aren’t the only thing designed to challenge Google, as the company slashes prices on its older tablets by up to $169.
Don’t buy a new iPad mini
OPINION: While the iPad Air 2 may end up being the best tablet on the market, there’s a very good reason why you should not buy the iPad Mini 3.
Everything you need to know from the Apple launch
TWO tiny iPads, a big iMac and some big changes to the way your favourite devices to work. Here’s what you missed at the Apple launch overnight.
Has Apple lost its cool?
FOR a long time Apple was the coolest brand in the world, but this morning’s launch was lacklustre and full of cringeworthy moments.
Apple launches thinner, faster iPad
APPLE has launched two new tablet computers that are thinner, faster, and offer a better camera and more features than their predecessors.
Federal Government’s $9m hoard
SOME 60,000 pieces of taxpayer funded equipment including iPhones, iPads, computers and TVs worth $9m are collecting dust in government buildings.
Is this new Toshiba ad racist?
ON first glance, the ad looks innocent enough, showing two tablet computers in profile. But is this advertisement mocking Asian appearance?
We spend 97 hours doing what?
IT sounds like a lot and it is. Whether it’s in front of the TV, a computer or a smartphone, a new report reveals how Australians have become addicted to their screens.
Samsung hits Apple Down Under
SAMSUNG’S latest video mocking major rival Apple was filmed in Australia, with iPad users copping a blow for “choosing the dark path”.
Apple tipped to launch new iPads soon
HOT off the release of its new iPhones, tech giant Apple is reportedly set to unveil a new iPad within weeks. And that’s not all it’s got in store.
iOS8 update: You’re doing it wrong
YOU will need 5.6GB of space for the new Apple iOS update. But you don’t need to delete everything to make space… like some diehard fans did.
Apple releases U2 kill switch
IT’S the end of the age of Innocence. iPhone users who hate U2 with a passion can now delete the free album which Apple added to iTunes accounts.
iPhone cancer cluster killing workers
THERE could be a darker side to Apple’s new gadgets. Five workers at one of the world’s biggest iPhone factories are dead, and eight others gravely ill.
Government buys thousands of iPads
THE Abbott Government has spent over $700,000 in new iPads and other devices over the past year for public servants.
App a threat to our kids’ selfie esteem
PARENTS are up in arms over a new mobile app that could leave teenagers with body image issues.
Hey airlines, what’s with the backflip?
FOR the first time passengers will be able to use phones and tablets during takeoff and landing. Which begs the question, why did we need the rule in the first place?
Google hits Apple Down Under
FOR the first time Apple, the company that created the tablet computer, no longer sells the most tablets in Australia.
10 secrets of Microsoft’s new tablet
MICROSOFT’S latest tablet is just two weeks away from its Australian launch. Here are 10 things you probably didn’t know it could do.
Tom wants to teach you how to type
THE star of Forrest Gump aims to introduce the feel and sound of typing to the texting generation, via a new app.
Why the iPhone 6 could kill the iPad
WHEN it came out, everyone joked that the iPad was just a big iPhone. But what’s going to happen to the iPad when Apple releases an actual big iPhone?
Would-be Apple assassin makes it light and easy
CONVERTING iPad users is a tough task, but Samsung’s first premium tablet is likely to recruit plenty of fans.
Got a rash? It might be your iPad
DOCTORS need to consider electronic devices as potential sources when patients seek treatment for skin rashes, according to a report.
Woman crushed by train after fumbling with iPad
A WOMAN who tragically died after being crushed by a train on the weekend fell after fumbling with her iPad.
What is the best tablet for you?
WHETHER you want one for work or play, the choice of which tablet is right for you is a hard one but we can help steer you in the right direction.
FaceTime problems on your iPad?
IF YOU have been having problems with FaceTime lately, you aren’t alone. Here’s the easy fix that will get your video calls working again.
Will this kill the laptop?
MICROSOFT has just announced its latest Surface device, and it has its eyes on one thing — Apple’s Macbook Air.
What we spend 3.3 hours a day on
CAST your mind back five years and tell what would you be doing for almost three-and-half-hours a day outside work. Australia, we’re addicted.
Where to get the best EOFY tech deals
WITH the end of the financial year right around the corner, stores are trying to clear as much as possible. Here are your best tech deals.
Galaxy Tab S — superfast and easy to use
SAMSUNG’S Galaxy Tab S could be the iPad killer. It’s fast, well-made and with an incredible screen resolution. Apple beware.
10 reasons to buy Samsung’s Tab S
THINKING of ditching your Apple iPad Air for Samsung’s new Tab S? Here are 10 reasons why you should — and 10 more why you should not.
10 reasons to buy Samsung’s Tab S
THINKING of ditching your Apple iPad Air for Samsung’s new Tab S? Here are 10 reasons why you should — and 10 more why you should not.
Is this the tablet to rival Apple’s iPad?
IT’S faster, lighter and thinner than Apple’s iPad Air, but will the Samsung Galaxy Tab S win over the tablet market?
Apple’s drive into new markets
WILL Apple redefine driving the same way they did phones? We check out CarPlay, Apple’s way of bringing convenience into the cabin.
Top 10 things to love about iOS8
APPLE had a simple message today: Meet your new mobile operating system — we think the two of you will be best of friends.
Nokia Lumia: tablet cost turn-off
THERE is much to like about Nokia’s first tablet/laptop, but price is not one, writes Alex Kidman.
Will this kill the laptop?
MICROSOFT has just announced its latest Surface device, and it has its eyes on one thing — Apple’s Macbook Air.
Microsoft launches new Surface
MICROSOFT hoped its first tablet would kill the iPad. Now it’s hoping its new tablet will kill Apple’s MacBook Air.
Why your iPad will be twice as good
APPLE is planning a change that will turn your iPad from the tablet you love to use for fun to the work tool you can’t be without. What is it?
Why your iPad will be twice as good
APPLE is planning a change that will turn your iPad from the tablet you love to use for fun to the work tool you can’t be without. What is it?
Perfect app for hyperactive kids
CHILDREN can now use the power of every squirm, jump and tantrum to create their own virual pets, thanks to the first activity tracker for preschoolers.
Perfect app for hyperactive kids
CHILDREN can now use the power of every squirm, jump and tantrum to create their own virual pets, thanks to the first activity tracker for preschoolers.
Office for iPad: Five best features
MICROSOFT has finally released its Office software onto the Apple iPad and it’s no cut and paste job. Here are the best things about the new app.
Microsoft Office now available on iPads
WORD up! Microsoft finally launches its familiar Office software on Apple iPads which is excel-lent news for tablet owners.
Which kids are taking their tablets
THE computer geek is stereotypically male, but have the boys maintained their dominance in the post-PC tablet era?
Tablet market goes mainstream
GLOBAL research shows tablets are now the must have device for managing our lifestyles.
Apple refuses to unlock iPad left in will
THE son of a woman who passed away from cancer and was left with his mother’s iPad in her will has been refused access by Apple.
Samsung’s new budget tablet
SAMSUNG is hoping to entice you into the tablet market with a new 7-inch Android budget tablet aimed at the deal hunters.
10 things we didn’t know about Apple
WHY are Apple products white and what is a Macintosh? Find out interesting facts about the world’s biggest and most secretive company.
Has Android killed the iPad?
TABLETS have soared in popularity this Christmas, but Apple’s iPad may no longer be leading the gift list. Take a bow, Android.
World’s cheapest tablet goes on sale
PUT it on the slate. The world’s cheapest tablet has gone on sale and it’s a mind-boggling bargain. Last minute Christmas present, anyone?
Gadgets: phablets and tablets
THE LATEST phablets and tablets put the world, and a bit more, in the hands of the user, writes Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson
Bushfire coming? Check the app
A BUSHFIRE warning app and emergency website have been rebuilt to warn Victorians of danger via smartphones, tablets or computers this summer.
Six ways to make yourself appy
Our technology writers explore the latest apps
Aussies power up for Christmas
ONE in five Australians plan to buy a connected device this Christmas, with tablets top of the wishlist as retailers predict a $42 billion national spending spree.
Apple demands $405m from Samsung
APPLE has demanded in court that Samsung Electronics pay it $405 million for copying vital iPhone and iPad features.
iPad Mini Retina first look
WE unbox the latest version Apple’s iPad Mini and get a first look at all the juicy new features. Is this worth upgrading for?
Amazon launches Aussie assault
INTERNET giant Amazon launches three tablet computers and a local e-book store in Australia, but prices may be higher here.
Microsoft’s Surface exploration
MICROSOFT explores a new Surface but doesn’t recreate its tablet computer, writes Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson
New iPad mini hits the market
APPLE has begun selling its newly revamped iPad mini tablet with an enhanced “retina” display, with prices ranging from $479 to $949.
iPad explodes at Vodafone store
A VODAFONE store was evacuated and the fire brigade called in after an iPad exploded, causing the shop to fill with smoke.
North Korea has an iPad, but no web
NORTH Korea has its own version of an iPad. You can’t use it to get online, but you can get onto NK’s intranet. And play Angry Birds.
Obama ‘luckier than dog with 2 d***s’
NO wonder Barack Obama says he likes Bill Clinton “in doses”. The former President said Obama was ‘luckier than a dog with two d***s’ to win a second term in office.
Man cries tears of joy holding iPad Air
ONE Japanese man at the front of a Tokyo queue as the new iPad debuted across the world cried tears of joy as he held the device.
iPad Air review: Upgrade time
THE iPad Air is Apple’s best tablet yet and lives up to the “faster, lighter, thinner” hype. But should you get one?
Could this DIY Android phone change everything?
WHAT if you could build a phone exactly to the specifications of your lifestyle? Motorola wants to revolutionise the mobile market with an Android phone made out of modular hardware.
Apple iPad light on innovation
APPLE is betting on modest improvements to existing products rather than something completely new, writes Rod Chester
Apple light on innovation
Apple is betting on modest improvements to existing products rather than something completely new in its latest range of iPads
New Hockney paintings made on iPad
FAMOUS artist David Hockney has turned to his iPad to create new works, using with his index finger to paint vibrant digital landscapes.
Apple co-founder unimpressed by new iPad
HE HELPED kickstart Apple with Steve Jobs, but Steve Wozniak has got a few gripes about the new iPad Air released this week.
As it happened: Apple launch
WHILE you were sleeping Apple CEO Tim Cook took to the stage in the US to shake up the tech industry once again. Here’s how it all went down.
LinkedIn now on iPhone email
TIME to get your LinkedIn profile up to date. The professional network just added a new feature that allows users to access the service through their iPhone email app.
Apple’s iPad event in a nutshell
APPLE has announced two new iPads, a MacBook computer, a MacPro desktop computer, a new operating system and new software. Here’s everything you need to know about the new products.
Can Apple crunch unreal expectations?
FIRST LOOK: APPLE fans might have been wanting a revolution but what they got was evolution and a new name.
Apple’s future floating on Air
REVIEW: Pick up the lighter, faster, thinner iPad Air and the feeling is the reassurance of meeting a familiar face rather than the excitement of an encounter with someone new.
Nokia rocks Apple to the core
FORMER phone leader Nokia launches its own tablets, including two big-screen phones, hours before Apple is set to release its latest iPads.
Tablet wars – which one should you get?
THE battleground has been set. It’s all out war in the tablet space. Apple, Nokia and Microsoft are releasing new tablets this week which is good news for you. But who will reign supreme?
Samsung’s tablet growing on us
THOUGHT Samsung’s Galaxy Note II was big? The Note 8.0 is noticeably bigger.
Tablet price wars kick off
SAMSUNG has launched a three-model range of tablets priced to undercut Apple’s iPad Mini.
Apple invites you to the launch of…
APPLE has sent out invites to an event next week but in its typical cryptic way, makes no mention of what the technology company plans to release.
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