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Window of opportunity as Phablet shipments set to smash 120m mark?

Tue, 28th Jan 2014
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Phablet sales soar to 120m by 2018, with East Asia leading demand for gaming and streaming on larger screens, reports Juniper Research.
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Good Technology offers free customer BlackBerry migration

Fri, 24th Jan 2014
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Good Technology unveils 'Migrate Now' to aid BlackBerry users switch to iOS, Android, or Windows Phone for free, targeting those stuck in contracts.
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Record-breaking Microsoft smashes Surface sales

Fri, 24th Jan 2014
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Microsoft reports a staggering $24.52 billion in Q2 revenue, thanks to soaring Surface sales, robust Xbox numbers, and cloud service growth.
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HP slaps up Microsoft with Windows 7 ad

Tue, 21st Jan 2014
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HP revives Windows 7 in a bold move, suggesting it's back by popular demand, overshadowing Microsoft's push for Windows 8 upgrades.
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Review: Rapoo E6700 Bluetooth Keyboard

Mon, 20th Jan 2014
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The Rapoo E6700 keyboard is the newest release from the fast growing Chinese manufacturer's stable. How does it stack up in day to day use?.
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Sun not yet set on Microsoft's Windows XP support threat

Sat, 18th Jan 2014
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Microsoft has extended support for Windows XP until July, but has stressed that it is not a supported operating system.
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Android out in front as device market braces for 2.5 billion unit sales

Wed, 8th Jan 2014
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Android leads as global device sales approach 2.5 billion, with emerging markets driving growth and mobile phones dominating shipments.
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AMD and BlueStacks Collaboration Brings Full Android OS Experience to Windows PCs

Wed, 8th Jan 2014
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AMD teams with BlueStacks to integrate full Android OS experience into Windows PCs, offering seamless app usage and enhanced gaming.
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Microsoft NZ: Windows 8.1 reaches over 130,000 apps

Thu, 12th Dec 2013
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Microsoft NZ cheers as Windows 8.1's app store hits 130,000+ apps, highlighting the OS's growing popularity and new features.
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Microsoft considers one Windows fits all approach

Tue, 26th Nov 2013
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Microsoft eyes unification: Mulling over a 'one Windows' strategy, streamlining OS for better flexibility and universal app compatibility.
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Celebrating 30 years of Windows

Tue, 12th Nov 2013
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Both iconic and significant in the evolution of personal computing, on November 10, 1983, Bill Gates introduced Windows.
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Windows XP: It's the good advice that you just didn't take

Fri, 8th Nov 2013
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Windows XP users face risks as support ends, akin to a car breaking down before a crucial event. Time to upgrade, warns Microsoft NZ.
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377,000 Kiwi PCs under attack as Windows XP expiry date nears

Wed, 6th Nov 2013
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Nearly 377K New Zealand PCs at risk as Windows XP support ends in April, urging users to upgrade for security.
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IDC: Android drives worldwide tablet growth

Tue, 5th Nov 2013
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Worldwide tablet shipments grew to 47.6 million units in the third quarter of 2013, drove largely in part through Android products.
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Microsoft warns... run unsupported software at your peril

Thu, 31st Oct 2013
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Redmond warns companies of the security risk that consumers and businesses face when using unsupported operating systems and software.
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Apple's Cook takes swipe at 'confused' Microsoft

Sat, 26th Oct 2013
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'Our competition is confused. They're turning tablets into PCs and PCs into tablets. Who knows what they're going to do next?'.
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Lower-priced models drive global device growth

Tue, 22nd Oct 2013
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Affordable devices fuel global growth, with lower-priced models and small tablets leading a 4.5% increase in device shipments in 2013.
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Microsoft reveals third Windows Phone 8 update

Tue, 15th Oct 2013
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Microsoft reveals Windows Phone 8 Update 3 will begin rolling out in the next several weeks, set to be the largest update to the platform yet.
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Review: Trend Micro Titanium Maximum Security PC

Fri, 4th Oct 2013
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Trend Micro elevates PC security with a suite that goes beyond the basics, promising multi-device protection with unique features.
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Microsoft backtracks as devs get early Windows 8.1 access

Wed, 11th Sep 2013
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In what is becoming quite a habit in Redmond, Microsoft has once again relented - providing early access to the release version of Windows 8.1 to developers.