Apple

Samsung makes fun of Apple’s misfortunes whilst its own problems pass unnoticed

9:29PM | Friday, 26 September 2014 |  Apple’s rivals have been quick to take advantage of its ongoing social media attention this week. Not only have they been able to promote their own products but as the focus remains on Apple’s, issues with their own products go unnoticed by the social and news media.

The psychology of Apple fans: Blind loyalty or just wanting to belong?

9:07PM | Monday, 15 September 2014 |  The reputation of Apple’s fans is as well known as its products. But what is it that drives this fandom?

Apple delivers smart watch, but you might want to think twice about getting one

9:11PM | Thursday, 11 September 2014 |  Apple’s September 2014 keynote was highly anticipated and #applelive supplanted #indyref, #Ukraine and #ISIS from the Twitter trending leaderboard. A huge part of the hype surrounding it was Tim Cook’s announcement that Apple would be launching an entirely new gizmo – Apple Watch.

Industry experts respond to the release of the Apple Watch

9:53PM | Wednesday, 10 September 2014 |  The Apple Watch will push wearable technology into the mainstream, according to a number of Australian mobile app developers.

Apple Pay heralds a new, safe era of cashless convenience

9:55PM | Wednesday, 10 September 2014 |  Mobile payment systems have been around for years without gaining much traction, but this might be about to change with the release of the iPhone 6’s Apple Pay.

THE NEWS WRAP: Apple unveils two new iPhones, Apple Watch and Apple Pay

9:22AM | Wednesday, 10 September 2014 |  As expected, Apple has unveiled two new iPhones – the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus – and its new wearable device, the Apple Watch, which it is calling its “most personal device ever”.

All kneel at the temple of Apple’s latest technology

9:54PM | Tuesday, 9 September 2014 |  Just as with all the earlier versions of the iPhone, rumours abound about what Apple will announce this week in relation to iPhone 6 – new screens, different sizes, powerful chips, faster processing and an exciting new add-on device – the iWatch.

THE NEWS WRAP: Apple files patent for Siri-like desktop virtual assistant with advanced features

8:23AM | Friday, 8 August 2014 |  Apple has filed a patent in the US for a new desktop virtual assistant that is very similar to Apple’s iOS assistant Siri, AppleInsider reports.

THE NEWS WRAP: Chinese government excludes Apple products from is procurement budget

8:21AM | Thursday, 7 August 2014 |  The Chinese government has excluded Apple iPads and MacBook laptops from the list of products that can be bought with public money, government sources told Reuters.