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In app purchase

Apple locks down in-app purchases

Fri, 11th Mar 2011
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Apple tightens control on app splurges, requiring a second password entry for in-app purchases in the latest iOS 4.3 update.
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Warner Bros. releases LOTR War in the North gameplay trailer

Thu, 10th Mar 2011
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Warner Bros. debuts a gripping gameplay trailer for 'LOTR: War in the North', promising fierce combat and co-op action, coming to PS3, Xbox 360, and PC.
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iOS 4.3 launches early - out now

Thu, 10th Mar 2011
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Free update brings a faster Safari, iTunes Home Sharing, AirPlay improvements and personal hotspots to your i device.
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Google Instant out now on Android, iOS

Wed, 9th Mar 2011
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Google Instant Previews now hit Android and iOS, offering a faster way to search across 38 languages. Spot the right content without back-and-forth navigation.
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Renaissance picks up MSI

Tue, 8th Mar 2011
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Renaissance to distribute MSI desktops, notebooks, netbooks, and graphics cards to local assemblers in New Zealand. Chair says distribution is shrinking.
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BlackBerry Messenger app for Android, iOS?

Mon, 7th Mar 2011
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Research In Motion is said to be working on Android and iPhone versions of its proprietary instant messenger app.
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NZ iPad 2 launch isn't March 25th - retail

Fri, 4th Mar 2011
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Despite Apple saying it's March 25th in New Zealand, both YooBee/MagnumMac and JB say iPad 2's launch date is unconfirmed.
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PC demand to drop in the face of iPad 2

Fri, 4th Mar 2011
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iPad and other tablets will redefine the PC's position following a loss in consumer enthusiasm for mobile PCs, says analysts.
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Space Wolves

Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
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The Space Wolves are here! Help Royston the friendly Space Engineer rid his planets of the mischievous Space Wolves by slinging Silver balls at them.
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Ex-Apple manager pleads guilty to fraud

Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
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Former global supply manager, Paul Devine, admits taking bribes in return for giving information that led to manufacturers winning Apple contracts.
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Does Apple's key designer want out?

Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
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Jonathan Ive, Apple's Senior VP of Industrial Design and the man responsible for the iPod, is said to be eyeing a move back to the UK.
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Trend watch: Display technology

Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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2010 saw the emergence of LED and 3D technology in the commercial display market, with predictions for more growth in 2011.
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Sony chooses Android

Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Sony teams with Android for its latest PSP move, launching PlayStation Suite for games across Android devices, aiming to capture the mobile gaming market.
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7 security questions answered

Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Cyber-safety expert Lloyd Borrett answers 7 pressing security questions, offering insights on threats, social media risks, and password strategies.
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Google 'vastly improves' Microsoft Office

Mon, 28th Feb 2011
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New Cloud Connect service will teach your old docs new tricks, says Google. No plans for a Mac release though.
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Verizon iPhone 4 also has death grip issues

Mon, 28th Feb 2011
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Consumer Reports says that the new Verizon iPhone 4 suffers the same reception problems as the original model, only now you don't get a free case.
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Motorola sues TiVo

Mon, 28th Feb 2011
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Motorola strikes back at TiVo in a legal battle over DVR patents, asserting its technology's priority following a clash with Verizon.
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Apple releases Mac OS X Lion dev preview

Mon, 28th Feb 2011
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Apple unveils Mac OS X Lion dev preview, integrating iPad's best features for a transformative Mac experience says Philip Schiller.
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Game review: Woolcraft

Fri, 25th Feb 2011
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The cutest sheeps in the world are lost and the owner misses her beloved ones! Its up to you to guide the sheeps with logic, digging and crafting.
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Orcon customers report usage meter issues

Fri, 25th Feb 2011
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Orcon halts broadband usage count for affected customers amidst reports of meter inaccuracies, promising a system redesign.