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THE NEWS WRAP: Nokia boss defends Windows Phone 8
3:00AM | Friday, 15 MarchNokia chief executive Stephen Elop has defended his company’s controversial decision to adopt Windows Phone 8 over Android or an internally developed alternative.
THE NEWS WRAP: Federal Police bust biggest credit card data theft in Australian history
11:22PM | Wednesday, 28 NovemberPolice say that they have uncovered the largest credit card data theft in Australian history, perpetrated by an international gang of criminals.
Turn off auto-correct on iOS
11:02AM | Thursday, 8 NovemberAuto-correct can either be a useful tool or the most annoying feature of Apple’s mobile operating system. There’s an easy way to turn it off.
Start-ups urged to buck reticence to staff BYO tech
3:08AM | Monday, 11 MarchStart-ups have been urged to not deter staff from bringing their own smartphones or tablets into the workplace, following a new study that shows most large businesses are wary of the practice.
iPad mini: How it compares to its three main rivals
10:17AM | Friday, 26 OctoberUntil now, entrepreneurs had two broad category choices when it came to mobile devices – smartphones and tablets.
Change map measurement in iOS
10:15AM | Monday, 15 OctoberIf you’ve upgraded to Apple’s iOS 6 operating system, then like millions of other users you’d be well aware of the new Apple Maps system.
Check the device manager in Windows
8:49AM | Wednesday, 22 AugustWhenever you’re using a device that you plug in to a Windows computer, the operating system has to use driver software to recognise it.
Enable Facebook Chat in Windows Phone
6:26AM | Friday, 22 JuneWhile Windows Phone may not be the most popular operating system around, it’s still good to explore some tips and tricks for the users who prefer Microsoft’s user interface.
Six key developments from Apple’s developers conference
6:53AM | Tuesday, 12 JuneMacbooks and a 3D maps app were among the announcements made by Apple at its Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco this week.
THE NEWS WRAP: Apple unveils iOS6 and new Google Maps competitor
6:18PM | Monday, 11 JuneApple has ramped up the battle with Google for consumer and business users by unveiling a new operating system, mapping service and hardware.
Apple co-founder says patent wars will hurt start-ups
4:38AM | Tuesday, 10 AprilThe number of intellectual property lawsuits being filed by major tech companies could prevent future entrepreneurs from achieving success, according to Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak.
Five tech trends to take charge in 2012
4:55PM | Sunday, 1 AprilConsumer technology will continue to see robust demand in 2012, according to a new Deloitte report, which identifies 3D printing and big data as other major trends to watch out for.
Facebook looks to lure app developers from rivals
2:58AM | Wednesday, 29 FebruaryFacebook plans to help app developers bypass the app stores of its rivals on mobile phones, and will also help them understand which mobile browsers support the functionality of their apps.
Apple acquires Aussie start-up Chomp for $US50 million
2:45AM | Monday, 27 FebruaryApple has acquired Australian start-up Chomp for around $US50 million but is remaining tight-lipped over what it plans to do with the Chomp app, which is used to search the App Store.
Google Maps app goes indoors
11:24AM | Wednesday, 30 NovemberGoogle has updated its Google Maps mobile app for Android with the launch of indoor maps, allowing users to view their location inside shopping centres, airports and retail stores.
Intel Capital creates $100 million AppUp fund
11:57AM | Wednesday, 16 NovemberIntel has created a $100 million fund to invest in developing technologies that work across multiple devices, announcing the fund at its annual Global Summit.
Nokia teams up with Microsoft to challenge iPhone
10:56AM | Thursday, 27 OctoberMobile phone giant Nokia has teamed up with Microsoft to launch its own smartphone, the Lumia 800, in an attempt to break the market dominance of the iPhone.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus tipped to boost Android apps market
10:27AM | Thursday, 20 OctoberAn expert says the Samsung Galaxy Nexus could stimulate the creation of apps for Android tablets, after becoming the first smartphone to launch with Google’s Android 4.0 software.
Microsoft unveils Windows 8 software
9:03AM | Wednesday, 14 SeptemberSoftware giant Microsoft has revealed its Windows 8 software to developers in a new preview build, as the company attempts to battle against both Google and Apple in both the desktop computer and smartphone categories.
Android download surge set to boost start-up app developers
9:03AM | Thursday, 8 SeptemberStart-up app developers are set for a boost, with new research predicting that the number of Android downloads in the Asia-Pacific region will overtake Apple’s iPhone for the first time this year.
