SmartPhones stories
SurfCast sues Microsoft over patent infringement of 'live' tiles in Windows 8, demanding damages as tension surrounds the new OS's innovative feature.
Auckland Buses app offers real-time public transport info, surpassing the official Auckland Transport app by making commutes more bearable.
Gartner predicts Windows 8 Phone could rival iPhone's market share by 2015, potentially overthrowing Blackberry as the 3rd top smartphone.
Scott Forstall, Apple's mobile software chief, sacked for not signing an apology over mapping app troubles. CEO Tim Cook steps in to apologise.
Apple reshuffles leadership, enhancing teamwork among product teams following the departures of iOS chief Scott Forstall and retail head John Browett.
Vodafone's network crowned the fastest for iPhone 5 users in Auckland and Wellington, outpacing rivals by up to 110%.
Q3 smartphone shipments surpassed 157 million, with Samsung shipping a record 56.3 million units, nearly double Apple's 26.9 million.
Apple acknowledges Samsung didn't copy iPad designs after a UK court ruling, marking a rare legal defeat for the tech giant.
Apple sells 26.9 million iPhones in Q4, earning $36bn but misses Wall Street's higher expectations. Growth follows iPhone 5 launch.
Windows 8 introduces a touchscreen interface and a host of new apps, marking Microsoft's biggest OS update since Windows 95.
New price comparison analysis reveals Kiwis are lumbered with some of the most expensive iPhone 5 service plans in the global smartphone marketplace.
Apple unveils a slew of updates with the spotlight on the new iPad Mini, enhanced MacBook Pro 13 with Retina display, and revamped iMac with Fusion Drive.
Samsung has won a preliminary invalidation of a key Apple patent in their ongoing legal battle, securing an early advantage in their high-stakes copyright war.
Apple delays iTunes 11 launch to late November, citing the need for extra time to perfect the music player's new features and iCloud integration.
Apple has announced New Zealanders will be the first to purchase the iPad mini, available from 2 November with prices starting at NZD $479.
Apple unveils the iPad Mini while Microsoft releases Windows 8 and the Surface. Google postpones Android 4.2 event due to US storms.
New Zealand-based MEA Mobile launches its iSupr8 vintage film app for Windows 8, expanding their iOS expertise to Microsoft's new platform.
Auckland man makes history, purchasing the world's first copy of Windows 8 at Harvey Norman's, eager for its innovative features.
Microsoft launches Windows 8, its biggest overhaul in 20 years, outshining Windows 95's legacy, says CEO Ballmer in Auckland.
Samsung New Zealand unveils the ATIV Smart PC and Smart PC Pro, versatile devices running Windows 8, priced from NZD $1,299 and NZD $1,999 respectively.
