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Apple updates 9.7-inch iPad with better display and performance
Digital Entertainment

Apple updates 9.7-inch iPad with better display and performance

Apple rejuvenates its 9.7-inch iPad with a brighter screen and zippier performance, all while offering it at an enticing price point.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
Kiwi company redefines smartphone keyboards
Apps

Kiwi company redefines smartphone keyboards

Kiwi start-up, MAD Applications, aims to revolutionise smartphone keyboards with its new one-handed keyboard app, Thumsta.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 5th May 2016
Apple gears up for its 27th annual developer conference
Wearables

Apple gears up for its 27th annual developer conference

Apple will bring developers from around the world to San Francisco for its Worldwide Developers Conference in June.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2016
In pictures: All about Apple
Apple

In pictures: All about Apple

Apple unveils the long-awaited iPad Pro and iPhone SE, with sales kicking off on March 24. Check out the gallery for a closer glance.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2016
All new 9.7-inch iPad Pro comes to New Zealand
Apple

All new 9.7-inch iPad Pro comes to New Zealand

Apple has released an all new 9.7-inch iPad Pro, and says it will be available to order March 24 for a starting price of NZ$1,049.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2016

Global Stories

Rumour: New iPad Pro 10.5' coming next month
Apple

Rumour: New iPad Pro 10.5' coming next month

Apple has been rumoured to release a 10.5-inch iPad Pro for over a year now, and it's expected to replace the current 9.7-inch model.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Fri, 12th 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
Apple gets expressive with awesome video editing app
Digital Entertainment

Apple gets expressive with awesome video editing app

The next social media trend could be hitting your screen soon with Apple's announcement today of their newest app, Clips.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
Learning to code gets even easier with Apple's Swift Playgrounds
Apple

Learning to code gets even easier with Apple's Swift Playgrounds

Swift Playgrounds now speaks five more languages, making coding fun and accessible to an even wider audience on iPad.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
Apple devices are easier to use than rival devices, says Jamf
Apple

Apple devices are easier to use than rival devices, says Jamf

Global survey by Jamf confirms Apple devices surpass rivals in ease-of-use in businesses and schools, bolstering adoption rates.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2017
Hands-on Review: STM Dux Hardshell case range
Gaming

Hands-on Review: STM Dux Hardshell case range

STM's Dux Hardshell offers robust protection for tech gadgets, marrying durability with a clear, stylish finish for devices on the go.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2016
Are iPads suitable for the classroom or are their days done?
Apple

Are iPads suitable for the classroom or are their days done?

According to the Lewiston-Auburn Sun Journal, almost 90% of teachers and 74% of students preferred laptops over tablets.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
Apple and SAP partner up, take on the enterprise app space
Unified Communications

Apple and SAP partner up, take on the enterprise app space

Apple and SAP have joined forces to create new iOS apps, a software development kit and training academy for enterprise users.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th May 2016
Apple remains top dog of declining tablet market
Microsoft

Apple remains top dog of declining tablet market

Tablet shipments decline as large smartphones erode market, says TrendForce. 35.2 million units shipped in Q1 2016.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2016
Hands-on Review: Apple 9.7 inch iPad Pro
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Apple 9.7 inch iPad Pro

When the new 9.7 inch iPad Pro was placed down on my desk, it felt like Christmas. I didn't even care that its metal finish was a distinctive pink.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2016
New iPad app for 'struggling readers' launched
Digital Signage

New iPad app for 'struggling readers' launched

The app has been designed to deliver an individualised reading coaching to beginning readers, struggling readers, and English language learners.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Mar 2016
New language education app helps kids with learning disabilities
EduTech

New language education app helps kids with learning disabilities

A new app for language disorders is the first special education tool to be featured by Apple in the best new apps section of the App Store.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2016

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