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Instagram's Android app hits 5m downloads in under a week, becoming Google Play's second top free app as it joins the Facebook family.

EA crowned 'Worst Company in America' in public vote, edging out Bank of America with 64% out of 250,000 votes for lack of customer respect.

Instagram launches on Android, bringing its retro photo charm to millions more, despite missing features. Over 430,000 were on the waitlist.

Robert Bowling departs as Creative Strategist of Call of Duty, hinting at exploring broader opportunities in the gaming world.

Trade Me's database lead, David Curlewis, now helms Wellington's SQL Server group, advocating for nationwide collaboration and skill-sharing.

Amazon has issued a refund to a dissatisfied Mass Effect 3 player, as fans' backlash over the game's ending continues to gain traction.

New Mountain Lion developer preview brings Safari tab-syncing across devices and Twitter notifications, alongside community answers on Apple Store.

Party with Monsters: New Zealand's latest social hit, mixing the best of Twitter and Facebook with a local twist, created by Brit David Apple.

The viral Stuff Girls Say! videos by Sheppard and Humphrey spark laughter and controversy, with some critics accusing them of reinforcing gender stereotypes.

Apple throws a spanner in Google's works, overshadowing it at MWC Barcelona with a tantalising invite for its upcoming iPad reveal.

Amid rising anticipation, Mass Effect 3's Casey Hudson soothes fan concerns via Twitter, ensuring key story elements won't need DLC to complete.

Ovum says it's time for network operators to start re-thinking their legacy services, or wait for further drops in revenue.

RIM unveils major PlayBook OS 2.0 upgrade, featuring native email, social integration, and access to thousands of Android apps.

Expert urges embrace of 'ecosystems' over 'egosystems' for broadband success, as Stephen Fry highlights New Zealand's broadband woes.

Symantec's alleged $50k hush money offer to hacker revealed amid police sting, sparking controversy and source code leak threats.

Symantec revamps its backup solution, promising 100x speed boost and flexibility, aiming to transform data protection for businesses.

As unified communications (UC) adoption grows, tech providers must guide resellers to support and educate businesses for effective deployment and ongoing use.

In an economic crunch, enhancing first-call resolution in contact centres is key to boosting customer service and cutting costs.

2011 saw further development of security risks for IT users – both as individuals and as employees of businesses.

Against all odds, Windows Phone shines at CES 2012, outpacing rivals with an expansive ecosystem and user-friendly appeal.