Tuesday, 18 October 2011
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By
Patrick Stafford
The new iOS 5 software is available for both iPhones and iPads, and while iPhones may have missed out on some useful gestures this time around, new ones for the iPad make it easier to browse around.
Tuesday, 18 October 2011
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By
Michelle Hammond
New technology continues to redefine the point of purchase, according to a new PayPal report, with start-ups being urged to embrace new business models in order to remain competitive.
Monday, 17 October 2011
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By
Patrick Stafford
iOS 5 comes with a new notification centre, which broadcasts news and updates from your apps on either the lock-screen, or from a pull-down menu.
Friday, 14 October 2011
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By
Patrick Stafford
One of the great new features in Apple’s iOS 5 software is the ability to set reminders, which pop up when you reach a certain date, or enter a certain location.
Thursday, 13 October 2011
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By
Patrick Stafford
There are plenty of useful new features in the new iOS 5 software, but one of the best isn’t even part of the software itself – it’s a new app from Apple.
Wednesday, 12 October 2011
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By
Patrick Stafford
If you’re using an iPhone, iPod Touch or an iPad, you’ll probably notice at some point today that Apple wants you to update your software. You'll need to do a few things to set it up.
Wednesday, 12 October 2011
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By
Michelle Hammond
Online auction site eBay has launched a fashion-specific selling platform for major local brands, although smaller retailers may also be able to utilise the platform in the future.
Wednesday, 12 October 2011
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By
Patrick Stafford
Telstra has finally released the pricing for its iPhone 4S packages, and with the device coming in just two days, customers are eagerly judging all the major telcos on how they can get the most bang for their buck.
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
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By
Patrick Stafford
iPhone users may not know how to keep all their information when upgrading to the latest version. But the iPhone has a feature built in that will allow you to do this – the iTunes backup.
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
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By
Michelle Hammond
Xero investor and serial entrepreneur Rowan Simpson has invested an undisclosed amount in New Zealand start-up Go Vocab, which plans to internationalise its online language platform.
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
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By
Michelle Hammond
Australia Post has announced an ambitious plan to upgrade its parcel delivery service in a bid to cash in on the surge of online shopping, but local retailers have mixed feelings about the move.
Monday, 10 October 2011
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By
Michelle Hammond
Small businesses continue to underestimate the uptake of social media and mobile technologies among consumers, a new report reveals, with older consumers particularly overlooked.
Monday, 10 October 2011
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By
Ruslan Kogan
Westfield, Google and Groupon all sell the same thing. They all sell traffic. All these businesses pitch a certain story to consumers, accumulate traffic and then sell the traffic to businesses.
Monday, 10 October 2011
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By
Michelle Hammond
Software company Atlassian will host Launch48 in Sydney later this month, an event where participants will pitch, build and launch online businesses over the course of a weekend.
Friday, 07 October 2011
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By
Oliver Milman
An Australian start-up is currently touring Silicon Valley in a bid to secure $3 million in funding, just six months after the five founders met each other at a tech industry event.
Friday, 07 October 2011
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By
Patrick Stafford
One of the great features of Mobile Me – and now iCloud – is the ability to use remote tech to find your iPhone when you’ve lost it. But for whatever reason, you may decide to get rid of that feature.
Thursday, 06 October 2011
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By
Patrick Stafford
To-do and taskmaster apps are a dime a dozen, but there aren’t very many that are any good. But Priorities is a cheaper version that does a lot more than some of the more expensive options.
Wednesday, 05 October 2011
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By
Patrick Stafford
Plenty of people use their iPhones to constantly read emails and text messages – it’s part of the main attraction of the device. But it can get a bit tiring on the eyes.
Tuesday, 04 October 2011
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By
Patrick Stafford
Browsing through video on an iOS device can be pretty easy considering you don’t need to do much more than drag your finger across the screen.
Tuesday, 04 October 2011
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By
Michelle Hammond
Start-ups that advertise with Google AdWords can now integrate new social and mobile features after the tech giant unveiled a range of new upgrades for search ads.