Category Archives: Apple

Samsung Galaxy Tab retailers call Apple’s bluff

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Dave Parrack

“Screw you, Apple,” is the gist of what Australian retailers such as dMavo are saying. And I really don’t blame them. Read more... (366 words, 1 image, estimated 1:28 mins reading time)

Posted in Apple, iPad, Lead article, Opinion, Technology news | Tagged Apple, Apple Patents, dMavo, Galaxy Tab, iPad, iPhone, Patent Battle, Samsung, USPTO | Leave a comment

Queensland Government dumps briefcases for Apple iPads

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Dave Parrack

Queensland Government dumps briefcases for Apple iPads The image of government ministers carrying briefcases bulging with important documents is one that has resonated for years. But it’s one that could now be about to become a thing of the past. Read more... (310 words, 1 image, estimated 1:14 mins reading time)

Posted in Apple, Lead article, Technology news | Tagged Anna Bligh, Apple, Apple iPad, iPad, QLD, Queensland Government, Tablets | 1 Comment

New Apple Store headed for Brisbane’s MacArthur Chambers

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Dave Parrack

Apple isn’t holding back on its plans for expansion, both in terms of products sold and retail outlets. Its latest Apple Store could be set to inhabit MacArthur Chambers in Brisbane, if the ambitious and impressive plans are given the green light. Read more... (322 words, 1 image, estimated 1:17 mins reading time)

Posted in Apple, Lead article, Technology news | Tagged Apple, Apple Logo, Apple Store, Brisbane, General MacArthur, Genius Bar, MacArthur Chambers | Leave a comment

Major newspaper calls out Apple over iTunes Australia price gouging

Posted on January 5, 2011 by John Lister

Major newspaper calls out Apple over iTunes Australia price gouging Its not often that strait-laced mainstream newspapers as good as endorse breaching legal conditions. But that’s what one Australian publication has done in regards to iTunes. Read more... (297 words, 1 image, estimated 1:11 mins reading time)

Posted in Apple, Lead article, Technology news | Tagged Apple, iTunes, iTunes Giftcard, Price Gouging | 1 Comment

Apple iPod Touch top of kids’ Christmas lists

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Dave Parrack

Apple iPod Touch top of kids' Christmas lists Forget Barbie, Toy Story, and all those other perennial Christmas bestsellers, as times are changing, and so are the presents kids desire on December 25. Read more... (310 words, 1 image, estimated 1:14 mins reading time)

Posted in Apple, Lead article, Technology news | Tagged Apple, Christmas 2010, Gadgets for Kids, iPod Touch, Walkman | Leave a comment

Australian brewery creates iPhone app for beer lovers

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Dave Parrack

Australian brewery creates iPhone app for beer lovers Australians are known for their love of beer, in a good way rather than a bad way. So is anyone surprised that it’s an Australian brewery that has created the first iPhone app for beer lovers? Read more... (306 words, 1 image, estimated 1:13 mins reading time)

Posted in Apple, iPhone, Lead article, Technology news | Tagged Cascade, Cascade Beer, Cascade Brewery, Free iPhone Apps, iPhone, iPhone Apps, Smartphone Apps, Tasmania | Leave a comment

Apple launches Australian iBookstore

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Dave Parrack

Apple launches Australian iBookstore Apple launched its iPad tablet computer five months ago, and yet it’s only just now launching its localized iBookstore. And not everyone is happy with the way the company has gone about it. Read more... (312 words, 1 image, estimated 1:15 mins reading time)

Posted in Apple, iPad, Lead article, Technology news | Tagged Apple Tablet, eBook Reader, eBooks, iBooks, iBookstore, iPad, Kindle | Leave a comment

Is one-PC-per-pupil already outdated?

Posted on November 2, 2010 by John Lister

Is one-PC-per-pupil already outdated? A wireless network company says private schools may struggle to cope with demand for bandwidth among students. It’s apparently the result of students having tablet devices such as tablets as well as school-provided PCs. Read more... (1 word, 1 image, estimated 0 secs reading time)

Posted in Apple, Education, Technology news | Tagged Digital Education Revolution, iPads in schools, National Secondary Schools Computer Fund, school computers, school wi-fi | Leave a comment

Over a quarter million iPads sold in Australia

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Michael W. Jones

Over a quarter million iPads sold in Australia Australians would seem to have as large a hunger for the Apple iPad tablet computer as the rest of the world. A survey shows that over 250,000 iPads have been sold in Australia so far. Read more... (332 words, 1 image, estimated 1:20 mins reading time)

Posted in Apple, Lead article | Tagged Apple, Business, Consumer, iPad, Sales, Usage | Leave a comment

Top 20 best free iPhone 4 games

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Michael W. Jones

20 best free iphone 4 games Looking for the best free iPhone 4 games? Well, you’ve come to the right place. The iPhone has become one of the premier gaming platforms in the world. You don’t need to spend big bucks on iPhone games, either. Here are 20 free great games of all genres for your iPhone 4. Read more... (1339 words, 1 image, estimated 5:21 mins reading time)

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Would Apple and Twitter be good for one another?

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Sean P. Aune

In what could possibly be one of the oddest matchups in technology history, Apple may be sniffing around a purchase of Twitter. Read more... (514 words, 1 image, estimated 2:03 mins reading time)

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New iPhone 3.0 tipped for 2009

Posted on January 27, 2009 by Staff Writers

New iPhone 3.0 tipped for 2009 If online rumours are to be believed, it appears that Apple may be planning to launch a new version of its popular and wildly successful iPhone in 2009. Read more... (242 words, 1 image, estimated 58 secs reading time)

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Apple unveils a new MacBook and MacBook Pro; updated 17″ MacBook Pro coming soon

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Opal Tribble

Mac users looking for a refresh of the MacBook, MacBook Pro, and the MacBook Air finally received their wish recently. Apple has finally updated the lineup. Slightly faster processors, improved graphics, and new design was a few of the things Apple had in store for Mac users. Read more... (513 words, 1 image, estimated 2:03 mins reading time)

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Did a false report regarding Steve Jobs health cause Apple’s stock to drop?

Posted on October 6, 2008 by Opal Tribble

The recent report of Apple CEO’s, Steve Jobs, heart attack caused Apple’s stock to drop. The problem with this news is it wasn’t true. The report posted on iReport.com (a citizen journalist website that is owned by United States based Time Warner Inc., CNN) stated that Steve Jobs had been rushed to the emergency room after suffering “a major heart attack.” Read more... (392 words, 1 image, estimated 1:34 mins reading time)

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Best Buy to acquire Napster for $121 million

Posted on September 17, 2008 by Opal Tribble

Best Buy recently announced that it would be purchasing Napster for $121 million dollars. It has some speculating whether it has its eyes set on knocking out the music giant, iTunes. Apple’s iTunes said bye bye to Best Buy when its spot as the #2 music retailer in the USA. iTunes wasn’t finished they came back a few months later to knock Wal-Mart out of the top position. Currently Apple’s iTunes is the #1 music retailer in the United States. Read more... (417 words, 1 image, estimated 1:40 mins reading time)

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Apple opens its 215th store, first one for Australia

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Arnold Zafra

Apple opens its 215th store first one for Australia Apple has opened the doors of its 215th retail store, and the first one in Australia, in Sydney. Apple fans from Australia and overseas lined up outside for three days before it opened. Read more... (169 words, 1 image, estimated 41 secs reading time)

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Could the Apple iPhone deal slated for Australia be illegal?

Posted on February 27, 2008 by Leslie Poston

Hacker creativity drives Apple iPhone innovation Some people are saying the Apple plan to introduce the iPhone to Australia could be illegal. How so? It seems that certain aspects of the deal violate international trade laws. Read more... (301 words, 1 image, estimated 1:12 mins reading time)