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The Sound Of Buildings App

Friday, July 22nd, 2011

The free application, ''The Sound of Buildings'', aims to capture the stories behind some of Melbourne's significant constructions, giving users access to interviews with architects, construction workers and engineers.

Windows Phone 7 Takes Off

Sunday, March 27th, 2011

Microsoft has fought back from the dead in smartphones, with Windows Phone 7 having a "stronger start" than Google's Android did, according to analyst firm IDC Australia.

Motorola Sues Apple

Thursday, October 7th, 2010

Motorola, just days after being targeted in a patent suit by Microsoft, has filed complaints against Apple alleging that the iPhone, iPad and other products infringe its patents.

Nokia Bets On New Smartphones

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010

Nokia, the world's biggest mobile maker by volume, will introduce new smartphone models next week at its annual media and industry event, aiming to assure investors the company is on track to recovery.

Her Majesty Down With Technology

Sunday, July 18th, 2010

Queen Elizabeth II received a BlackBerry handset as a gift on Monday while touring the Canadian headquarters of its maker, Research in Motion. The monarch is said to be a fan of the popular smartphones, ever since her her son, Prince Andrew, introduced her to them a few years ago.

Pocket Hot Spots

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

Australia has never embraced the notion of free wireless hot spots with the fervour of the US and several European countries. However, in our favour, we have a selection of 3G networks serving up internet speeds equal to, and in some cases eclipsing, the average home broadband connection of a few ...

Smartphones Cause Problems for HP

Monday, July 5th, 2010

The rise of smartphones has presented Hewlett-Packard Co. with a problem. For years, HP has relied on the sale of its printer ink to supply a big piece of the company's profits. Smartphones are a challenge because they're by design not connected to printers, and with people reading more of their ...

The Jabulani Football too Round?

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

WHEN it comes to the World Cup Jabulani football, perfect may not be good enough, according to scientists who have analysed the controversial ball. Experts puzzling over its allegedly erratic flight — which has unnerved more than one goalkeeper in South Africa — have concluded that the Jabulani may simply be ...

ParkPatrol to the Rescue

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

ParkPatrol, developed by Sydney-based software developer Crwdpower, sends alerts to iPhone and, soon, Google Android mobile users when a parking officer is near their car.

What is your platform preference?

Monday, June 28th, 2010

If someone told you in 1999 that before the next decade was over, you'd be doing most of your written communications with your mobile phone, you probably would have looked at your handset and wondered how.