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The NZ smartphone market reaches new heights due to pandemic
Unified Communications

The NZ smartphone market reaches new heights due to pandemic

New Zealand's smartphone market experiences highest annual growth in 7 years, with a 30.1% increase in Q1 2021, according to IDC.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jun 2021
Popular iPhone call recording app left recordings unsecured on the web
Mobile Device Management

Popular iPhone call recording app left recordings unsecured on the web

A researcher discovered the vulnerability in a free app called Automatic call recorder, offered for free on the App Store for iPhone.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Mar 2021
Apple reveals four new iPhones with 5G capability
Digital Signage

Apple reveals four new iPhones with 5G capability

The new iPhone 12 lineup features phones varying in size and capability, but all are 5G capable and all ship with Apple's new A14 Bionic chip.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Oct 2020
IDC: Huawei finally takes top spot in smartphone market
Apple

IDC: Huawei finally takes top spot in smartphone market

The Chinese vendor has managed to nab 20% of the market, taking out Apple and Samsung after years of trailing in second or third place.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Aug 2020
Apple previews iOS 14 at WWDC
Gaming

Apple previews iOS 14 at WWDC

Apple's worldwide sneak preview of the new iOS 14 app may not have a fancy name like its macOS 'Big Sur' counterpart, but there is still plenty on offer.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
Hands-on Review: Apple iPhone SE 2020
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Apple iPhone SE 2020

This phone doesn't have Apple's most advanced technologies and that's okay because it also doesn't cost a full fortnight's paycheck.

By Lama Farhat • 4 min read • Tue, 26th May 2020
Can the SE keep Apple relevant during the market slump?
Apple

Can the SE keep Apple relevant during the market slump?

A Futuresource Consulting analyst explains the role that the iPhone SE may have in getting people into its growing ecosystem.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2020
Apple announces new iPhone SE, the 'most affordable' iPhone yet
Apple

Apple announces new iPhone SE, the 'most affordable' iPhone yet

Apple unveils the second-generation iPhone SE, its most affordable yet at NZD $799, featuring a 4.7-inch Retina HD display and the powerful A13 Bionic chip.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2020
Google adds iPhone capability to Advanced Protection Program
Phishing

Google adds iPhone capability to Advanced Protection Program

iPhone users are now able to use their phones to sign up to Google's Advanced Protection Program, using the iPhone's built-in security key technology.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2020
Gartner: Apple continues to lose as smartphone market drops
Apple

Gartner: Apple continues to lose as smartphone market drops

Huawei, Samsung, and OPPO increased market share in the third quarter of 2019, while Apple and Xiaomi share declined.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2019
Hands-on Review: One month with the Apple iPhone 11
Gaming

Hands-on Review: One month with the Apple iPhone 11

After a month with the iPhone 11, its stunning design, exceptional camera, and impressive battery life prove it to be a standout in Apple's 2019 lineup.

By Lama Farhat • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2019
Fossil's smartwatches will let iPhone users make calls
Wearables

Fossil's smartwatches will let iPhone users make calls

Smartwatch maker Fossil Group might just be trying to edge out Apple's massive investment in smartwatches like the Apple Watch.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2019
Apple iOS 13 preview: Dark Mode, Sign In with Apple, all-new Maps
iOS

Apple iOS 13 preview: Dark Mode, Sign In with Apple, all-new Maps

iOS 13 is faster and more responsive with optimisations across the system that improve app launch, reduce app download sizes and make Face ID faster.

By Kai Ping Lew • 6 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2019
Hands-on Review: iPhone XS Max is a luxury phone
Gaming

Hands-on Review: iPhone XS Max is a luxury phone

iPhone XS Max review: A bezel-less 6.5-inch giant with stellar performance and battery life, but at a premium.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Fri, 24th May 2019

Stories from Other Regions

IDC: NZ's smartphone market sees a 35% boost in Q3 2020
Supply Chain

IDC: NZ's smartphone market sees a 35% boost in Q3 2020

New Zealand's smartphone market sees highest quarterly growth since 2017 as the country rebounds from the pandemic.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Dec 2020
From small Apple store to national IT powerhouse: The CompNow story
Apple

From small Apple store to national IT powerhouse: The CompNow story

From a small Apple shop in Melbourne to a national IT leader, CompNow grew under two sisters into a trusted Australian-owned tech powerhouse with 450 staff.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 22nd Nov 2020
Hands-on Review: iPhone 11 Pro Max takes the workhorse phone to a whole new level
Gaming

Hands-on Review: iPhone 11 Pro Max takes the workhorse phone to a whole new level

The iPhone 11 Pro Max raises the bar with its advanced camera system, exceptional battery life, and A13 Bionic chip—worthy of the 'Pro' title.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Jan 2020
All the details on Apple's newest iPhones
Digital Signage

All the details on Apple's newest iPhones

Apple unveiled its latest range of iPhones today focusing on camera improvements on top of the standard performance updates users have come to expect.

By Kai Ping Lew • 9 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2019