Apple still leads as Australian smartphone sales tumble 18 percent: IDC
Smartphone sales in Australia fell from 2.2 million in the first quarter of 2016 to 1.8 million in the second, with Apple struggling to keep its number one spot in the region.
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New iPads are coming, claims report, but "revolutionary" new iPads won't come until 2018
A report claims that Apple is planning on both upgrading its existing iPad lineup, and adding a new size into the mix. However, if you're holding your breath for a "revolutionary" iPad, you could be waiting while.
iPhone 7 rumor roundup: Release date, technical specs, and pricing
Here's everything you need to know about the new iPhone.
Why Apple likes to keep secrets (and why it has a lot of secrets to keep)
Apple doesn't like to talk about what it's doing until it has products ready to roll, and spending on research and development suggests the Cupertino powerhouse is keeping a lot of stuff under wraps.
Exploit broker steals Apple thunder, offers $500,000 for iOS zero days
Now $200,000 seems like small change.
SA Small Business Commissioner wants fees as part of bank negotiation with Apple
South Australian Small Business Commissioner John Chapman believes the ACCC should consider fee negotiations when it determines whether to give some of Australia's banks authority to collectively negotiate with Apple.
Apple OS X 10.11 (El Capitan): Performance and features fine-tuned, but few surprises
Very much an incremental update rather than a major step forward, El Capitan's new features should be welcomed by most Mac users, while the Metal graphics technology holds great promise for creative users...
Apple's new MacBook Pro could feature Touch ID, OLED touch strip
While not expected until later this year, Apple is rumored to have big updates in store for its flagship notebook.
It's not just Macs: Almost everything Apple sells is old and stale
Right now, there's hardly a thing I'd buy from Apple, because everything is old, outdated, and in desperate need of a refresh.
Why every iPhone 7 spec and rumor points to virtual reality
Perhaps Apple's iPhone 7 isn't just a smartphone, but part of an integrated system that is something else entirely? Meet iPhone 7 Pro, the VR machine.
New iPhone to have dual-camera, pressure sensitive home button: Report
Apple's next take on the iPhone will be released in September, according to well-connected sources.
Adding GPS to the Apple Watch is a dumb idea
Smartwatches are still a novelty for most people and offering compromised experiences is not the way to increase adoption.
Apple reportedly acquires artificial intelligence startup Turi for $200 million
Apple's artificial intelligence march continues with another acquisition, as it looks to take on Facebook, Google, and Amazon.
Apple slams door on jailbreakers with iOS 9.3.4 update
Just when we thought Apple was done with iOS 9, we get one last update before iOS 10 is released -- a single fix for a vulnerability that was used to jailbreak iOS 9.3.3.
Want to keep those iOS app purchases private? You can hide, but you can't delete
When David Gewirtz started researching this article, it was meant as a simple organizing tip. But he wound up uncovering a really unfortunate privacy issue in how Apple manages apps.
Here's why Apple doesn't care about updating Macs
Apple doesn't work for you. Apple works for Apple. Everything the company does has its roots in either saving money or bringing more money in.
These 20 essential applications let you move easily between Windows and a Mac
Many professionals find themselves working on both Macs and PCs. If your work requires you to jump back and forth between Windows and Mac systems, here are some apps that will make your life easier.
Facebook, Apple and Google are most-used mobile apps
According to Survey Monkey, 40 percent of the most used apps in the US are pre-loaded onto Android and iOS. But which app do we use the most on our mobile devices?
Top 25 accessories for your MacBook
Do you own an Apple laptop? Here are a range of accessories to boost your productivity when you're using your MacBook, MacBook Air or MacBook Pro.
12 of the best software utilities for your Mac
There's little doubt that OS X 'El Capitan' is a fully-featured operating system that helps you to get a lot done, but by adding a few extra utilities will allow you get an awful lot more from the platform with very little extra effort.
Essential accessories for your MacBook
Do you own an Apple laptop? Here are a range of accessories to boost your productivity when you're using your MacBook, MacBook Air or MacBook Pro.
Essential accessories for your MacBook, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro (June 2016 edition)
Do you own an Apple laptop? Here are a range of accessories to boost your productivity when you're using your MacBook, MacBook Air or MacBook Pro.
Swamped in email? Take charge of your inbox with these email apps for iOS
Are you drowning in email? Can't get your inbox count anywhere close to zero? Is your productivity taking a hit? Reclaim your inbox with these email apps for the iPhone and iPad.
The most delicious Apple rumors of 2016
We researched rumors and patent filings to predict the innovative Apple products and services that are coming next.
Best laptops for work and play (June 2016 edition)
A selection of powerful laptops to boost your productivity. Here are laptops and 2-in-1 systems from Microsoft, Dell, Lenovo, Apple, Asus, and HP to suit most budgets.
Tablet shootout: iPad Air 2 vs. Fire 10 HD
Two of the most popular tablets currently in use are Apple's iPad Air 2 and Amazon's Fire 10 HD.
Best Mac utilities to boost productivity
There's little doubt that OS X 'El Capitan' is a fully-featured operating system that helps you to get a lot done, but by adding a few extra utilities will allow you get an awful lot more from the platform with very little extra effort.
Essential accessories for your MacBook, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro (May 2016 edition)
Do you own an Apple laptop? Here are a range of accessories to boost your productivity when you're using your MacBook, MacBook Air or MacBook Pro.
Save my smartphone: How to resurrect your wet iPhone and other handsets
Dunking your mobile device in liquid can be a painful experience -- but what actually works to save your smartphone?
10 handy tricks for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
These 10 tricks will make sure you get the most out of your Apple gadgets.
The best ways to run Windows applications on a Mac
Being a Mac user doesn't mean that you have to turn your back completely on the Windows ecosystem. There are a number of ways that you can run your favorite Windows applications on your Mac - and some won't cost you a penny.
iPhone 7 Pro: Apple's virtual reality machine?
Perhaps Apple's iPhone 7 isn't just a smartphone, but part of an integrated system that is something else entirely.
Made in China: The coming iPhone apocalypse
Today it's the $100 value handset. Tomorrow it will be the $200 premium smartphone. There's nothing left for the traditional device OEMs with those kind of margins. Huawei, ZTE, Xiaomi and Lenovo are coming, and Apple and Samsung can't stop them.
Should Apple build a car?
The new widely-rumored product in the Apple pipeline is an electric car. Here's why the world's largest tech company should actually build one, but probably won't.
Why the slowing smartphone sales? Because you don't want a new iPhone
Big brands are finding it harder to persuade users to upgrade to the latest models, while cheaper rivals make a breakthrough.
Apple literally extracted a ton of gold from recycling devices
Apple says it recovered the precious metal from recycling discarded iPhones, iPads, computers, and probably a few Android handsets, too.
Six reasons why the iPad Pro could be your next business PC
Businesses generally deploy either Windows machines or Macs. But the iPad Pro is every bit as worthy of being considered a basic desktop PC.
Hardware 2.0: Portable tech
A video tour of the portable tech I use on a daily basis, along with some discussion of the modifications I have made to them to make them better suited to the task.
Intro: Apple in the Enterprise: A Strategic Guide
June 2015 Special Feature
Apple research: User requests driving Mac adoption in the enterprise
Teena Hammond reveals the results of a Tech Pro Research survey which shows user requests are driving the adoption of Apple hardware in the enterprise.
Apple Watch: Its time will come
After using the Apple Watch for a month, it has a few moments of early brilliance but will need more apps before it's a must-have.
Apple kicks off Watch fittings in Sydney
Punters keen to see which Apple Watch they want can book in for a special 'fitting' with Apple from Friday.
Full Spectrum: Removing iOS devices from BYOD
If you ever need to stop iOS devices from accessing your Wi-Fi, an Apple flaw will help you out.
Much ado about iNothing?
The new Apple iPad went on sale today in retail stores around the country to a flood of enthusiasm, singing, chanting and dancing. Nerdcam was there to catch the Apple antics on camera.
Apple iPad Air 2 review: Slimmer and faster, but a smaller battery
The iPad Air 2's performance enhancements will appeal to those who run graphically demanding apps, although Apple's quest for thinness comes at the cost of reduced battery capacity. Last year's iPad Air remains a good option, but the Air 2 will be the power user's choice.
Apple iPhone 6 Plus (64GB) review: A classy 'iPhablet'
The iPhone 6 Plus delivers better battery life than the smaller iPhone 6, along with superb design and solid build quality. If money were no object, we'd choose the 5.5-inch model over its 4.7-inch sibling.
Vysk EP1 review: 'The anti-NSA' iPhone case delivers more privacy questions than answers
Need an anti-spying solution designed to lock down your messages and protect your privacy? One smartphone case maker promises as much, but only proves a fraction of its claims.
Apple iPhone 6 (16GB) review: Bigger, faster, better
The 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and iOS 8 offer enough new functionality to entice existing iPhone owners to invest in an upgrade, and there's plenty to attract converts to the iPhone ecosystem too.
Apple iPad Air review: Thin, light and fast, but expensive
Apple's large-format tablet is thinner, lighter and faster than ever, and delivers good battery life. We'd like to see the biometric home button and a wi-fi upgrade as soon as possible, but it's still a high-quality, if premium-priced, device.
Apple iPhone 5c review: A colourful iPhone 5 with better battery life
If you're an existing iPhone user and weren't tempted by the iPhone 5, then the colourful 5c is worth considering as an upgrade. However, iPhone 5 owners should think carefully: there's very little difference between the core specifications of the two handsets, and iOS 7 is just a download away.
Apple 13-inch MacBook Air review
The 2013 13-inch MacBook Air has enough internal improvements to make it one of the most desirable ultraportable notebooks on the market. It may lack an ultra-high-resolution display and touchscreen functionality, but there's little else to fault it.
Office 2013: a pleasant surprise
After a week of using Office 2013 we're pleasantly surprised. The changes Microsoft has made to support Windows 8 — and specifically Windows 8 tablets — are logical, and they work well with more traditional ways of using Office.
Buffalo AirStation 1750
The AirStation 1750 is a decent router with a solid, if uninspiring, feature set and good compatibility with existing wireless devices. However, its impressive 802.11ac performance shows that this is a new technology worth keeping an eye on.
Xirrus XR-4000 Wireless Array
The XR-4000 is a very flexible, configurable and manageable Wi-Fi array that provides a compelling alternative to traditional solutions. Xirrus's modular architecture and pricing allows businesses to cater for their current requirements while retaining a clear upgrade path.
V-Locity 3
Diskeeper's easy-to-deploy defragmentation tool requires little management to keep virtual machine storage in tip-top condition, without adversely affecting the activities of other VMs on the same hypervisor or storage network.
ZyXEL NWA3160-N
ZyXEL's NWA3160-N is a very flexible 802.11n access point that's capable of performing all the roles required in a managed wireless LAN, making it a very cost-effective choice.
ZENworks 11
A comprehensive endpoint management suite, ZENworks 11 can manage a mix of Windows and Linux systems from a single console using just one client agent. It takes time to deploy, but once up and running is easy to use.
D-Link DES-1100-24 EasySmart Switch
Priced to attract smaller businesses needing simple network management capabilities, the DES-1100-24 is a decent, if fairly basic, smart switch with a couple of interesting features.
AVM Fritz!Box Fon WLAN 7390
As a domestic or small-office telephony gateway, the Fritz!Box 7390 delivers evolutionary improvements over its 7270 predecessor. It has all you need to set up a small yet powerful PBX system, and its impressive ease of use makes it eminently suitable for non-specialists.
