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Apple launch new contactless payment method in Australia
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Apple has launched Tap to Pay in Australia, empowering local businesses of any size to accept in-person contactless payments on iPhone.
Apple introduces innovative accessibility software features
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Apple has previewed innovative software features for cognitive, vision, speech, hearing, and mobility accessibility.
Smartphone shipments suffer a largest-ever decline, says IDC
Thu, 26th Jan 2023
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Worldwide smartphone shipments fell 18.3% y-o-y to 300.3 million units in the 4th quarter of 2022, according to IDC Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker.
IDC: Worldwide smartphone shipments down by 9.7% in Q3 2022
Fri, 28th Oct 2022
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The drop marks the largest-ever third-quarter decline and the fifth consecutive quarter of decline for the smartphone market amidst economic uncertainties.
Apple reveals more details on iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max
Thu, 8th Sep 2022
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The company's recent announcement revealed that the new model will be the most advanced Pro line-up ever.
Hands-on review: Belkin 3-in-1 Wireless Charger with MagSafe
Wed, 7th Sep 2022
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With its sleek looks and innovative design, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the Belkin 3-in-1 Wireless Charger with Magsafe was an accessory found on the countertop of a Scandinavian kitchen.
Hands-on review: STM ChargeTreeGo portable wireless charger
Wed, 13th Jul 2022
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We get our hands on the ultimate charging accesory for roadwarriors with a bunch of Apple devices.
Apple previews new features for users with disabilities
Wed, 18th May 2022
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Apple says new software features that offer users with disabilities new tools for navigation, health and communication, are set to come out later this year.
Crypto scam targets dating app users on iPhone and Android
Fri, 18th Mar 2022
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A new international cryptocurrency trading scam called CryptoRom targets iPhone and Android users through popular dating apps.
Apple announces newest iPhone SE
Wed, 9th Mar 2022
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Apple has today announced the newest iPhone SE in its arsenal, mixing some of the best new iPhone technology with an iconic design.
Three years to afford an iPhone? New global data reveals how long it could take you
Fri, 4th Feb 2022
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The affordability of the latest iPhone model has been put to the test in a new global study, and New Zealanders may have to start saving their pennies.
Apple iPhone 14 the most anticipated phone release of 2022
Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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With more than 1.1 million searches for the yet-to-be-released model in the last 12 months, the iPhone 14 tops the list as the most anticipated phone, followed by the Samsung Galaxy S22. and the Apple iPhone SE 3.
Apple's NZ sales arm reports $28m profit as revenue climbs
Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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Apple’s New Zealand sales arm has reported a $28.8 million profit for the last financial year, up from $23.4 m in 2020.
Crypto romance scam targeting iPhone users raking in millions
Mon, 18th Oct 2021
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"Attackers are making millions of dollars with this scam," according to Sophos.
Apple reveals new productivity features for the iPhone, iPad and Mac
Wed, 29th Sep 2021
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Apple has updated its iWork suite of productivity apps with new features, enabling users to present in new ways and work with documents on the go.
Why you need to check out this range of essential MagSafe products for the iPhone
Tue, 28th Sep 2021
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The STM Goods MagSafe range of products is designed squarely with the iPhone in mind.
Apple unveils iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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Apple has introduced the new iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, the next generation of the tech giant's smartphone.
Apple unveils the new iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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Apple has today introduced the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, redesigned inside and out.
iPhones to capture 40% of smartphone market value despite Android device proliferation
Tue, 8th Jun 2021
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Apple’s average selling price will rise in coming years, while Android devices will decline, unless they can leverage new technologies like 5G or bring new design features.
The NZ smartphone market reaches new heights due to pandemic
Fri, 4th Jun 2021
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IDC marks the highest annual growth in 7 Years for New Zealand’s smartphone market.
NZ pricing exposed for Apple’s latest product announcements
Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
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Here’s the quick and dirty on pricing for all of Apple’s latest releases. All prices are RRP New Zealand dollars and include GST.
Popular iPhone call recording app left recordings unsecured on the web
Mon, 15th Mar 2021
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A researcher discovered the vulnerability in a free app called Automatic call recorder, offered for free on the App Store for iPhone.
IDC: NZ's smartphone market sees a 35% boost in Q3 2020
Fri, 11th Dec 2020
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The report also found a significant increase in brick-and-mortar retail spending compared to H1 2020, when spending was concentrated on online channels due to COVID-19 restrictions in the country.
Apple reveals four new iPhones with 5G capability
Wed, 14th Oct 2020
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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.