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Apple takes shots at Google in new ad campaign - smartphone showdown
Cybersecurity

Apple takes shots at Google in new ad campaign - smartphone showdown

Apple ignites smartphone rivalry, taunting Google with cash incentives to entice Android users to switch to iPhone in a bold ad blitz.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017

Global Stories

Apple iPhone stories

iPhone unlockers set a dangerous precedent for abuse, says security expert
Encryption

iPhone unlockers set a dangerous precedent for abuse, says security expert

Apple's attempts to prevent iPhone unlocking have been circumvented by a third-party provider, potentially giving law enforcement access to sensitive data.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018
Hands-on Review: Change is constant - unless you're the iPhone 8 Plus
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Change is constant - unless you're the iPhone 8 Plus

After using the iPhone 8 Plus for the last six months, I've come to the conclusion that it's a model for those wanting the safety of the familiar.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
Four must-try music apps for Apple devices
Digital Entertainment

Four must-try music apps for Apple devices

Discover four indispensable music apps for Apple devices—from Shazam's instant song ID to Sing! by Smule's global karaoke stage.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018
Apple says DON'T fear about leaked source code – experts say DO
Cybersecurity

Apple says DON'T fear about leaked source code – experts say DO

After a critical source code for the iPhone was leaked online recently, Apple reassured there was nothing to fear but experts think otherwise.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Sat, 10th Feb 2018
Apple ships 29 million iPhone X units in Q4 2017
Apple

Apple ships 29 million iPhone X units in Q4 2017

Apple ships 29 million iPhone Xs in Q4 2017, making it the world's top-selling smartphone model over the holidays.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2018
Top smartphones battle it out for battery dominance
Apple

Top smartphones battle it out for battery dominance

Samsung and iPhone have long been hailed as the supreme leaders of smartphone technology, however, a new contender has entered the ring...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2017
Veeam: Ten years of the iPhone - where are we now?
Virtualisation

Veeam: Ten years of the iPhone - where are we now?

The iPhone revolutionised more than just calls. Veeam's Shaun McLagan explores its profound impact on hyperconnectivity and the Always-On world.

By Shaun McLagan • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2017
Apple & GE team up to bring industrial IoT apps to iPhones
Unified Communications

Apple & GE team up to bring industrial IoT apps to iPhones

These apps will give industrial operators more insight and visibility into the performance of their equipment and operations right from their iPhone.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017
Apple's army – 1 in 5 AU iPhone users wouldn't switch to Android for $1m
Apple

Apple's army – 1 in 5 AU iPhone users wouldn't switch to Android for $1m

New research has revealed the depths AU millenials would go to in order to afford the iPhone X - including giving up avocado on toast for two years!.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Sat, 7th Oct 2017
Will the iPhone X's Face ID be hackable? Security expert weighs in
Surveillance

Will the iPhone X's Face ID be hackable? Security expert weighs in

The iPhone X's facial recognition technologies have been called into question by a security consultant who claims that no tech is ever unbeatable.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
Ethique raises half a million dollars in less than a day
Apple

Ethique raises half a million dollars in less than a day

Christchurch's Ethique clinches £500,000 in a record day to fuel fight against plastic waste with eco-friendly beauty bars.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
Will Apple's new face recognition replace fingerprint verification?
Marketing Technologies

Will Apple's new face recognition replace fingerprint verification?

Gartner analyst, CK Lu explains three reasons why fingerprint's days are numbered and 3D sensing technology is the next big thing on smartphones.

By CK Lu • 2 min read • Sat, 30th Sep 2017
Social enterprise Ethique launches second equity crowdfunding campaign
Apple

Social enterprise Ethique launches second equity crowdfunding campaign

Ethique demands funds for global expansion, launching its second equity crowdfunding campaign on PledgeMe on 29 September, seeking USD $350k to USD $500k.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017
Seven things you need to know about Apple's iPhone X
Wearables

Seven things you need to know about Apple's iPhone X

Apple has unveiled the iPhone X, the latest addition to its smartphone lineup, featuring Face ID and OLED screens.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017
It's that time again: Apple's iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are unveiled
AR, VR & Metaverse

It's that time again: Apple's iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are unveiled

Apple has unveiled its newest additions to the iPhone family, the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, featuring a powerful A11 bionic chip and improved cameras.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017
iPhone 8 images leaked, potential design exposed
Apple

iPhone 8 images leaked, potential design exposed

Leaked molds ignite buzz around iPhone 8's design, hinting at radical changes and mirroring Samsung's edge-to-edge approach.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
Phones, iPads and watch accessories oh my: Apple unveils new lineup and we've got all the pics
Wearables

Phones, iPads and watch accessories oh my: Apple unveils new lineup and we've got all the pics

Apple has announced a whole bunch of exciting devices and accessories this morning, including a new phone, new iPad, Apple Watch accessories and more.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2017