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Is Apple's latest gizmo - The iPad - A game changer?

Wrtier did not feel a need for a big fuss about Apple iPad.

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iPhone: Cool cat apps

Apps are what it is all about and the iPhone has them in loads.

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Last-minute Valentine's Day tech gifts

You still have time to grab a last minute Valentine's Day gift for your tech-savvy or geeky significant other - here's our list of what to buy.

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iPad latest of many groundbreaking products by Apple

A look at some of the company's other best-known products.

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iPad striptease: Why some people can't wait to tear theirs apart

Some Apple fans can't wait to tear their iPads apart - to find out what are the components that make it tick.

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US media rave over Apple iPad

Early reviews have US media outlets gushing like star-struck lovers over the tablet device.

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Much hyped iPad hits the market

Analysts said it remained to be seen whether the tablet computers would transform culture.

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Scramble for Apple iPad applications

Check out some of the major applications for iPad.

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Tearing the iPad apart

It took the first customer only 10 minutes to separate the iPad from its silver-backed casing.

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Online outrage as teens smash brand new iPad

A video of teens smashing a brand new iPad device with a baseball bat drew outrage from netizens who called the act "senseless".

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Apple unveils iAd platform

New ad platform will provide developers with new stream of revenue.

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Apple wants its iPhone back

Apple engineer forgot the prototype phone, which had been disguised to resemble the previous model iPhone, the iPhone 3GS, on a bar stool when he left a restaurant.

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Is the device on the left the new iPhone?

Here's Gizmodo's findings on the new purported model.

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iPad pre-orders hit fever pitch

At least 4,000 consumers here have made pre-orders for official units of the gadget with an Apple retailer here.

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Apple says iPad 3G available on April 30

Demand is expected to remain high with the launch of the version that connects to AT&T's third generation -- or 3G -- wireless network.

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Rivals moving to take on iPad

US bookstore giant Barnes & Noble added Web surfing and games to its electronic reader Friday as rivals move to break the momentum of Apple’s freshly launched iPad tablet computer.

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Everything you need to know about the next iPhone

Find out what functions the next Apple iPhone are said to have, see latest pictures and read the story of how it was found in a bar.

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Blind Malaysian masters use of iPhone

Someone has mastered the use of iPhone 3GS and he’s completely blind. Ridzwan A. Rahim finds out how.

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Police seize blogger’s computers over iPhone prototype

They were searching for photos and other material related to the device, widely believed to be the next iPhone.

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Apple to host conference in June: new iPhone expected

Conference will also include its first iPad development sessions.

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Apple iPhone prototype finder identified

21-year-old Californian man was identified on Thursday as the person who found and sold an Apple iPhone prototype to the technology blog Gizmodo.

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Was lost iPhone prototype a publicity stunt?

An alleged prototype of the next Apple iPhone was first lost in a bar, then showcased online followed by lots of drama. Was the entire series of events a publicity stunt?

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Apple iPad reaches 1 million sales faster than iPhone

Apple said on Monday that the 9.7-inch touchscreen iPad reached the million sales mark in only 28 days.

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SingTel testing iPad in-house

The telco has been testing the Wi-Fi version of the iPad in-house, and that it is looking to test the 3G version.

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Want to get an iPad cheap? Don't get scammed.

Device not yet available here, but numerous scams surface online.

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Apple iPad available here in July

It will be launched internationally from May 28, with the release schedule for Singapore slated a little later in July.

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iPads - real and fake - selling out in China

There is no shortage of tech-savvy Chinese willing to pay high prices for Apple's latest status-loaded device.

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Vietnamese site may have found improved iPhone prototype

The supposedly improved prototype of the alleged next iPhone shows a slightly more refined version of the device that Apple had famously lost a few weeks ago.

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Apple's fans upset at being called dummies

Spring Singapore chairman Philip Yeo said in an interview that Apple products are sold to "gullible customers", who are wasting their money on "useless applications".

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HK protestors push for iphone boycott

A group of two dozen protested outside the Hong Kong office of Taiwan-based Foxconn.

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iPhone maker plagued with suicide curse?

The Foxconn Shenzhen factory that manufactured the iPhone saw its tenth suicide so far this year. What's causing all those deaths?

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Apple overtakes Microsoft as biggest tech company

Shares of Apple are now worth more than 10 times what they were 10 years ago.

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World's first iPad lookalike on sale in China

The iPed goes for about a fifth of the iPad's price and was called "not half bad" by reviewers.

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Apple unveils iPhone 4

It is a quarter slimmer than the current handset, with a higher quality screen and better battery life.

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Apple's iPad muscles into corporate Asia after retail buzz

Initially viewed as a Web entertainment device, companies are now adapting it for their businesses.

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10 reasons why the iPhone 4 is so cool

Besides a new, sleeker look, the iPhone 4 also features 10 more new reasons why its cool.

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iPad user data exposed via security flaw

AT&T says the problem has been fixed.

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Looking beyond the specs

The iPhone 4's hardware is its least interesting aspect.

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Get iOS4 soon

With new phones like Samsung’s Galaxy S taking the Android platform to new heights, it will be interesting to see how both camps square up in what is surely the prize-fight of 2010.

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26% of iPhones break down in 2 years

The increase in device failures was due mainly to improvements that Apple made in the iPhone's touchscreen when it developed the 3GS model.

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5 reasons not to get the iPhone 4 yet

Hardware issues and some missing features in Apple's latest smartphone device might mean that consumers could do better if they waited for a bit before purchasing one.

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Apple sold 1.7 million iPhones in three days

The California gadget maker said it was the most successful launch ever.

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Apple admits iPhones are 'totally wrong'

It admitted that its iPhones overstate network signal strength and promised to fix the issue in the coming weeks.

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'Rip-off' of iPad hits the shelves

The FlyTouch has a seven-inch touch screen, uses Google's Android system and is able to perform just about anything an iPad can.

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Google's Schmidt undaunted by Apple or Facebook

Google CEO expects “relatively long” economic recovery.

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iPhone 4 bursts into flames, burns hand

The device caught fire when it was plugged to a computer. The iPhone's bezel become so hot it burned the user's hand.

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iPhone 4 fails reception tests

Influential organization said it "cannot recommend" the Apple smartphone after reception tests.

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iPhone 4 woes

Find out what are the technical issues, malfunctions and user worries that have contributed to the smartphone's woes and are still of concern today.

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Apple to hold iPhone press conference Friday

There is a growing flap about reception problems on iPhone 4.

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Doctors use iPhone, iPad to provide treatments

iPhone applications have been designed to assist in diagnosing symptoms in patients.

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Apple offers free iPhone 4 cases to appease users

Steve Jobs admitted the phone was "not perfect" but said reception issues were not as serious as reported and blown out of proportion.

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Singapore to get iPad this Friday

The multimedia device will be available through select Apple authorised resellers. Telcos will sell iPad plans but not the devices.

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Samsung dismisses Apple’s claims on smartphones

Apple chief executive had previously cited Samsung phones as having similar antenna difficulties.

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How the bumper case solves iPhone 4's reception woes

Rubber band that fits around the phone is supposed to prevent reception problems, but will it work?

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iPad fever hits Singapore

The Apple tablet will be launched tomorrow morning.

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Frustration as iPad global rollout takes in New Zealand

Fans are frustrated at the extreme secrecy surrounding the release.

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iGot it

Getting the iPad is a test of tenacity. One buyer got his only after visiting 5 outlets in 4 hours.

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iPad 101

Here's what you need to know about Apple's iPad - four important things to consider before buying one.

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Apple ordered to solve mis-price disputes in Taiwan

One model was priced at a little over 40 percent of what it should have been.

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Telcos announce iPhone 4 price plans

The popular Apple smartphone is free with some price plans, monthly subscription plans start from $36 for M1 customers.

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Rivals benefit as iPhone 4 delayed in S.Korea

KT Corp., Apple's South Korean partner, said the delay was needed for further testing.

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Apple refreshes Mac desktops

Apple refreshed its all-in-one iMac line with new chips from Intel Corp and better graphics.

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Singapore's top 10 most popular tech products

Find out which gadget ranks as the top favourite among Singaporeans, and how the iPad contributed to the popularity of another category.

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How to check your new iPhone 4 against defects

Here's a basic manufacturing defects checklist that you can carry out at the store counter when you receive your new iPhone 4 handset.

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Telcos to launch iPhone 4 tonight

SingTel will hold launch at Marina Bay Sands, while M1 will unveil iPhone at Paragon.

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Apple iPod Nano may pose fire hazard, says Japan

Ministry said overheating of the device has caused at least 27 incidents, including six fires that required firefighters to be called.

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5 great accessories for the iPhone 4

If you're either planning to get or already own the iPhone 4, check out our list of must-get accessories for your shiny new toy.

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One subscriber, many phones

According to a survey, mobile phones are fast becoming central to the lives of youth in the region.

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Hackers could enslave iPad, iPhone: security firms

Flaw in security could allow hackers to take complete control of a vulnerable device.

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Case studies for the iPhone 4

There are plenty of alternatives to Apple's official cases for the iPhone 4.

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8 iPad Do's and Don'ts

So you just got your new iPad. Now make sure you look like a proper iPad owner - here's our list of do's and don'ts.

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Apple names Singapore supplier in US lawsuit

Singaporean mentioned in court documents for an American lawsuit filed by Apple alleging fraud, money laundering and bribery.

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Smoldering iPod blamed for Tokyo train scare

The overheating iPod sparked a scare after passenger reported smelling smoke.

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Telcos report no reception issues with the iPhone 4

New stocks have been coming in, but customers can expect to only collect their new phones after placing reservation.

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Korean iPhone fans crash site with preorders

Exclusive provider KT Corp said pre-orders surpassed 130,000 in the first 13 hours of registration.

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iPhone 4 buying guide

Our useful iPhone 4 guide covers all you need to know as you get about purchasing Apple's latest gizmo.

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Apple out to 'kill' jailbroken devices

It applied for patent that would give it the right to disable jailbroken devices.

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Photos: Apple through the years

This is the Apple I, also known as the 'ancestor' of today's iMac. See how Apple products have changed over the years to the gadgets we all love today.

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10 things we want to see in the iPad 2

The iPad is a great device, but here's how it can be even better.

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Apple TV takes aim at Web-connected living room

Apple introduces new version of $134 Apple TV and unveils new line of iPods.

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iPhone users smell like girls and eat chicken

Do you own an iPhone? If a freakish online survey's results hold true, then you probably smell like a girl, prefer to eat chicken and keep fish as pets. Find out more about what your phone says about you.

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$328 to 'repair' cosmetic blemish on new iPhone 4

The glass back cover of the iPhone 4 was badly shattered when it was dropped, but the phone was otherwise working fine. Now its owner was quoted $328 by telco for a one-to-one exchange.

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US retail powerhouse Target to sell iPad tablet computers

The coveted touch-screen gadgets will be priced the same as they are at Apple stores and Best Buy consumer electronics shops.

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Apple shocks media in China

With an eye to the future, China's major media are trying to adapt to Apple platforms, such as the iPhone and the iPad.

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Frustrating wait but there's no end to iPhone 4 fever

It has already been two days since the launch, but there seems to be no end to the queues.

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Less is more

The latest all-in-one PCs have plenty of brawn and are easier to use than ever.

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iPhone 4 in short supply for China launch: WSJ

China Unicom has received more than 200,000 pre-orders for the phone.

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S'pore not our competitor: AVE

AV Electronics sold out first shipment of fourth generation of iPod Touch in a matter of two days.

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Apple criticized for discrimination of Taiwanese buyers

Campaign launched to protest against Apple's discriminatory practice of denying buyers protective sleeves.

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Lenovo takes bite of Apple with new PC

The slim and stylish IdeaCenter A310 is the iMac killer.

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Solve your iPhone 4 battery problems with this

World's thinnest rechargeable battery case for iPhone 4 now available in Singapore.

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Apple's updated MobileMe app open to non-users

Apple has updated MobileMe Gallery and it now supports iPad, iPhone 4 and iOS 4.

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S'pore link in global IT firm Parallels' set-up

Parallel launched a software that allows Windows operating system to be run on Apple Macintosh computer.

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Cooking up a high-tech storm

iPad cooking apps give you access to the equivalent of a huge library of cookbooks from the tablet.

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Apple faces $819m fine over patents: report

Apple infringed on patents belonging to a company called Mirror Worlds in products.

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Amazon planning app store for Android - report

Amazon offers app developers 70 percent of revenue from sales.

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iPhone Film Festival: A stroke of marketing genius

Competing entries are filmed using iPhone 4 to showcase the recording capabilities of the fourth generation iPhone.

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iPhone 4 flaw may lead to cracked phones

Non-bumper slider cases could lead to plenty of cracked iPhone 4s.

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WSJ, NY Times, USA Today developing Galaxy applications

News organizations seek to line up behind new tablet device to broaden readership beyond owners of Apple product.

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Google getting larger in Apple's rearview mirror

Motorola, Samsung, HTC phones selling well. -Reuters

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New MacBook Air? Apple gets ready to surprise, again

A rumor related to the new MacBook Air is that Apple might unveil a smaller 11-inch version in the upcoming event.

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Apple debuts iPad-inspired MacBook Air notebooks

They cost between US$999 and US$1,599 (S$1,306 and S$2,091).

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Want to sell your iPhone 3GS? Read this first

If you haven't read by now, there are numerous places in Singapore where you can get a good price for selling your second-hand iPhone 3GS.

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MacBook Air gets iPad touch

It is light on weight, heavy on features.

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Top 10 technologies of the decade (Part 2)

We use them almost every day. In fact, we take them for granted. Where would we be without these tech developments that are so much a part of our lives?

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Apple accused of copyright infringement in China

A computer screen maker says it owns the rights to the iPad name.

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Apple launches App store in China

Chinese-language App Store will offer customers access to more than 300,000 apps.

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Apple delays white iPhone until early next year

Apple has never said exactly why the white iPhone has been so troublesome to produce.

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Why does the white iPhone keep getting delayed?

The company announced on Tuesday it’s delaying the release of the white model again, this time until next year. It’s the third such delay.

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iPhone 4 full of problems

It's probably the world's most popular smartphone, but it doesn't come without its problems.

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iPhone 4 screen shatters after one drop

Almost new iPhone 4 screen shatters when user dropped it. His telco refused to replace it for him.

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Girl uses iPod Touch to foil kidnapping attempt

She held her iPod Touch to her ear and told her potential kidnapper that she was calling the police.

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Tablet wars

Apple iPad vs Samsung Galaxy Tab vs upcoming Blackberry PlayBook. What're the differences between the the tablet computers which challenge the iPad's dominance of the tablet PC market?

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iPhone 4 alarm glitch caused many to be late for work

Software bug did not update country clock settings in Britain, causing alarms not to go off.

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Apple has 95% of tablet market: SA

Its iPads controlled the emerging market July to September.

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Western Digital looking at digital home for growth

Western Digital, the No. 2 hard drive manufacturer by revenue, has seen its share price fall 28 percent since the beginning of the year.

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Beatles coming to Apple's iTunes

The Beatles have been the most prominent hold-out from the iTunes Store, the world's No. 1 music retailer.

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Your guide to SITEX 2010

Check out price listings and special offers on DigitalOne before you head down to SITEX this weekend.

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Apple’s iOS 4.2 available for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch

Software update brings feautures such as multitasking, folders, and unified Inbox to iPad.

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Few smartphone owners are loyal to their brand: survey

Loyalty highest among Apple, lowest among Microsoft.

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Apple’s iPad on sale in Malaysia from today

Long queues are expected at all Apple premium reseller stores in major shopping malls in the country.

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Your guide to tech buys for Christmas

Gadgets for your loved ones this Christmas, ranging from game consoles, to travel companions

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iPad 2 to start shipping as early as Feb

Apple originally planned to start mass production of the new device in January.

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iPhone app leads to arrest of snatch thief

Victim's stolen phone was traced via the app "Find My iPhone"

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The top gadgets Googled in 2010

Find out what gadgets were on people's minds when they consulted the search engine.

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Apple suppliers point to new camera-toting iPad in 2011

They say revamped models will be slimmer, lighter, with front- and back-mounted cameras.

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Parents fume as kids rack up charges from 'free' iPad games

Mother and son unwittingly racked up S$88 in purchases on The Smurfs' Village game he played on her iPad.

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Apple to open Mac App Store on Jan 6

It will launch in 90 countries, offering free and paid mini-programs.

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What mobile OS is right for you?

Thinking of getting a smartphone? Take this simple quiz to find out which is your ideal mobile OS

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Analysis: Stars align for Apple at the holidays

Strong demand for Apple products pushes its shares up as much as 9 per cent over the past month.

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Apple's source of inspiration: Dieter Rams' simple designs on show

Apple's senior vice president of Industrial Design is known to have been enormously influenced by the legendary Rams.

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The top 10 tech stories on DigitalOne

Missed our top 10 stories of the year? Here's a roundup of what caught your attention on DigitalOne

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Hot gadgets of 2010

This year sees an array of tech products that are not only innovative but also fun and functional.

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2010: Thailand's year of the smartphones

Huge demand is expected to see the smartphone segment grow by 100 per cent in 2011.

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Tablet computers come of age with iPad mania

Tablet computing a defining trend for 2010.

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Japan bakery scores surprise hit with 'edible iPhone'

iPhone-inspired cookie a hit with customers.

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Gadget to watch in Thailand: the media tablet

The media-tablet market provides a perfect illustration of the extraordinary level of competition that pervades new-technology markets.

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iPhone and iPad users sue Apple over privacy issues

Complainants seek ban on passing of user information without consent and monetary compensation.

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Tech disasters of 2010

In a year where our gadget adoption rate surged, some disasters were bound to occur. Check out some of this year's memorable disasters.

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iPhone 01.01.2011 glitch?

Countless users report that alarms in the phone’s clock failed to work in the New Year.

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3-D mobile gadgets to take centre stage

We look at some of the hottest tech trends as more advanced mobile technologies are set to make an impact on people's lives this year.

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Intel woos Hollywood studios with new microchip

The microchip makes it safer for Hollywood studios to offer premium movies over personal computers.

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Apple's iPhone woes continue as some in Asia sleep in

Apple's iPhone failed to go off for a third straight day for some users.

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iPhone alarms still caused woes for third day

Singapore iPhone users still affected by malfunctioning alarm yesterday (Jan 3).

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LimeWire fighting to bitter end

The file-sharing service is looking to get court-ordered subpoenas that require third parties to open up about their dealings with the record industry.

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Trillion-dollar forecast for gadget sales

Annual spending on mobile phones, computers, television sets and other items expected to rise.

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Chinese website selling iPad2 cases, ordered to remove ads

Cases suggest the next model will have a camera.

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Hacked iTunes accounts for sale online in China

Around 50,000 illegal iTunes accounts were being peddled.

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Sony says PlayStation phone possible

However, executives declined to say when it would launch a tablet.

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Apple launches app store for Macs, a la iPhone

The company aims to centralise distribution, simplify discovery and leave Apple as a gatekeeper of sorts.

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Always connected lifestyle on display at CES

Smarter devices and home appliances are taking centre stage during the four-day event at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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LG eyes 4-fold jump in 2011 smartphone sales

Handset maker struggling with record losses.

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A sea of tablets at CES, but no iPad-killer

Apple's rivals are still testing the market.

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Tablets and smart gadgets ruled at CES

Technology titans Apple and Google were absent but their influences weighed heavy at CES.

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Apple shuns CES but accessories a hit

Manufacturers of items for the iPad, iPod and iPhone crammed an 'iLounge'.

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News Corp to launch digital newspaper Jan 19

The conglomerate is a making a big bet to help revive the news business.

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Apple on a win streak as rivals regroup

Apple's revenue expected to easily swell more than 50 per cent.

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Apple's Jobs takes 3rd medical leave, stock slumps

Apple's destiny has been closely tied to Jobs.

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Gadgets to look forward to this year

Missed our galleries on this year's latest gadgets? Check out this year's lineup of tablets, laptops and other tech goodies that are hitting the stores.

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Apple share price drops on Jobs health fears

Apple shares opened about six percent lower in New York on Tuesday,

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Wall Street ponders Apple without Steve Jobs

There may never be a better time for Jobs to take a bow.

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Apple slams tablet competition

Apple COO calls Android-powered tablets "bizzare".

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'Uncensored' Playboy coming to iPad: Hefner

Apple has a strict policy of banning nudity in applications.

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Spring clean your tech

Writer shares tips on optimising your device experience.

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Apple criticized for lax green standards in China

Company accused of having poor environmental and safety standards.

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Korean iPhone users hit 2 million

The iPhone 4 has been distributed twice as fast as the iPhone 3GS.

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Apple's App Store hits 10 billion downloads

GetJar is Its closest rival, which reached 1 billion downloads in June 2010.

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Music industry takes to the digital cloud

Sony is expanding its cloud-based digital Music Unlimited service around Europe.

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Security apps boost Apple as BlackBerry alternative

Many employees may no longer have to carry a company-sponsored BlackBerry in addition to their store-bought iPhones.

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Apple removes banned Nazi anthem from German iTunes

Apple did not say if other Nazi-era songs had also been removed.

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Microsoft sells 2 million phone software units

Despite the strong start, Microsoft still lags main rivals Apple and Google.

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Mobile apps downloads forecast to double in 2011

Free downloads expected to account for 81 per cent of total downloads.

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Sony handheld to take on Nintendo DS, smartphones

Reports say the new device will include a touch panel and 3G wireless connectivity.

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They were wrong about the iPad

When they first heard about the iPad, these tech experts slammed it and said it would be a flop. Check out how wrong their assumptions were.

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Microsoft's Windows disappoints on lukewarm PC sales

Sales of smartphones and tablets are expected to grow much more quickly than PCs over the next few years.

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China in race to launch 4G

Research and development of network and devices expected to finish by 2012.

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Tablets won't steamroll Microsoft, top executive says

Microsoft on Thursday reported results that fell short of outsized expectations.

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Google topples Nokia from smartphones top spot

Hit models from Samsung, HTC and LG helped Android in the quarter as many phone companies aggressively promoted Android phones.

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Mobile 'apps' to be $74 billion market: study

Over 185 billion applications forecasted to have been downloaded since 2008 by end of 2014.

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Apple blocks Sony Reader app from iPhone

Amazon.com’s iPhone, iPad Kindle app unaffected yet.

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Nokia likely to sack several executives: report

Revamp of the company's strategy likely to include organisational changes.

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Why have music buffets vanished?

Why can’t legal music-download services take off in Singapore?

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Android tops iPhone in US

Android OS takes 28.7% of smartphone market, up from 21.4%.

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Bless me iPhone for I have sinned

App aims to help Catholics through confession and encourage lapsed followers back to the faith.

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Second-generation iPad in production

The second-generation iPad will have more memory and a front-facing camera.

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Google translation ‘app’ hits iPhone

New app accepts voice input for 15 language.

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Photos confirm talk of white iPhone 4

There are rumours circulating that the delayed launch of the white iPhone 4 would hit shelves in the US and Britain as early as next month.

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Apple working on smaller, cheaper iPhone

New version said to be one-third smaller than iPhone 4.

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Coming soon: Smaller, cheaper iPhone

Apple hopes the new phone will slow down Google's progress as the biggest software provider in the smartphone market.

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Telcos eye mobile-payments pie

One in every six phones will be equipped with the new technology by 2014.

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China Telecom tests iPhone 4

Carrier speeds up introduction of CDMA Apple smartphone after successful call.

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Steve Jobs has weeks to live: Enquirer

He was photographed leaving the same clinic where actor Patrick Swayze sought treatment for cancer in his final days.

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Obama to meet Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg

Google CEO will also participate in the closed doors meeting.

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Who dares to challenge the iPad?

Manufacturers have yet to come up with a worthy rival to match it in terms of sales and performance.

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Apple's iPad2 launch delayed to June

Apple made design changes to the iPad2 at the beginning of February.

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Apple iPad launch due on March 2

Announcement contrary to speculation of a delay of the latest version of the popular tablet computer.

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Apple workers in China are victims of toxic poisoning

Victims of toxic poisoning struggle to adjust to a life overshadowed by health concerns.

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Apple takes wraps off new MacBook Pro lineup

They will run twice as fast as the previous generation.

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What they've been saying about the iPad 2

Here are some of the most popular rumours we've heard about the new device, scheduled to launch this week.

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No contract renewals for ill workers

Workers worried about fending for themselves after leaving the company if health deteriorates.

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Samsung eyes 6th place in laptop market

The electronics maker launches super-slim laptop as part of strategy to carve a bigger share out of the high-end market.

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Next iPhone to have larger screen: rumour

Photo supports rumour of iPhone 5 having a larger screen.

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Ex-Apple employee pleads guilty in kickback scheme

He allegedly used his position to help suppliers negotiate favourable contracts with Apple.

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Apple to unveil iPad upgrade

Rivals still struggle to compete with the original model

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Analysis: Apple iPad sequel less of a stock splash

iPad2 should help Apple Inc's shares, but don't expect a repeat of the surge last year.

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Apple's Jobs puts on lively iPad 2 show

New device is thinner than the iPhone 4, twice as fast as the last tablet and camera-equipped.

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The latest rumour about the iPhone 5

The iPhone 5 will reportedly have an all-aluminium back casing.

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iPhone 5: Shape of things to come

Latest rumours indicate that Apple may finally be taking to heart much of the criticism of the current iPhone.

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Apple’s iPad 2 hits US stores on Friday

It will go on sale in another two dozen countries on March 25.

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Digital ways to donate to Japan disaster relief

Technology giants Apple, Google, Facebook and Twitter are all offering digital ways to donate to Japan's recovery efforts

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Microsoft to phase out unsuccessful Zune player

Unpopular music player could not compete with Apple's iPod.

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Apple delays iPad 2 launch in Japan

Company's decision to delay sales in Japan had nothing to do with any component supply shortages.

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Manufacture of iPad 2 may be affected by Japan quake

Several key components in the new version of Apple's popular iPad tablet PC come from Japan.

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People still queuing for iPad 2 one week after launch

Fans would rather queue the whole day for the device than wait five weeks if they ordered online.

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Gay rights groups slam Apple for "anti homosexuality" app

They are petitioning for the app to be removed; organisation which created app says it has been misrepresented.

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Apple pulls 'gay cure' app from iTunes

Developer says it is an assault on free speech and an improper spin on the application's purpose.

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Apple's iPad 2 hits overseas stores after U.S. sellout

Hundreds of customers lined up outside Apple stores in Australia and New Zealand on Friday.

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Now's the best time to get an iPad in Brunei

Phone vendors and consumer electronics stores in Brunei have slashed prices of current generation iPads.

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Big queues for iPad 2 in Australia

Hundreds of people queued for up to two days to get their hands on the iPad 2.

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Apple iPad 2 on sale in 25 countries

It will carry a recommended price tag of $865 for the 16 GB version.

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Delay expected in iPhone 5 launch

Rumour says July launch unlikely because Apple is behind schedule on ordering parts for the next iPhone.

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Should you get the iPad 2?

Are features of the iPad 2 a big enough improvement over the first iPad?

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Should you upgrade to iPad 2?

The iPad 2 is great for those who haven't bought an iPad yet.

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Couple spends $200 at arcade only to win fake iPhone 4

The prize they received was an imitation made-in-Hong Kong phone which resembled an iPhone 4.

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iPad 2 sold out in the afterlife as Chinese pray for the dead

Apple's iPad 2 shortage has spread to the afterlife as Chinese families in Malaysia rush to buy paper replicas of the popular new gadget to burn for their dead

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Adele is iTunes top-seller of 2011

Adele has became the first artist to secure three milestones on the iTunes music chart.

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Apple scores hit on HTC in US patent case

The move was expected to come at the cost of removing some features smartphone users enjoy.

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Apple scores limited victory in smartphone patent war

The U.S. International Trade Commission ruled that HTC infringed on one of four patents Apple had disputed and imposed a sales ban on some of the Taiwan maker's phones.

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HTC share price soars despite unfavourable ITC ruling in US

HTC has until April 19, 2012 to come up with an alternative design or face a ban on sale of the handsets with the so-called "data detection" function in the US.

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Grammys to honor late Steve Jobs for contribution to music

Jobs will be remembered as having helped "create products and technology that transformed the way we consume music, TV, movies, and books.

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Chinese firm makes Steve Jobs action figure

The $99 dolls depict Jobs with a closely cropped beard and his familiar round "John Lennon" style eyeglasses.

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Hot gadgets in 2012

A fresh year means a fresh slate of gadgets to look forward to. We highlight a few of the buzzworthy ones.

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Meet the face behind the iPhone 4S's Siri

Born in London and brought up in Oxford, his clear and loud voice is used for the UK version of Apple Siri.

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iPhone 5 will be slimmer and more versatile

The next-generation iPhone, set to be launched in the third quarter of the year, will be slimmer than current models.

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Apple once made in US, now made in China

Today, almost all of the 70 million iPhones, 30 million iPads and 59 million other products Apple sold last year were manufactured in other countries.

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Steve Jobs action figure cancelled

A full refund will be made to customers who pre-ordered the action figure.

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Angelic "Steve Jobs" loves Android in Taiwan TV ad

It's not the first time Jobs' image has been used in Taiwan to promote products, a measure of his fame in the wired, tech-exporting island.

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Apple restarts online sale of iPhone 4S in Hong Kong

Apple launches strict policies to keep products away from scalpers.

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Weakest link: mobile devices

As their numbers increase, mobile devices have become a more lucrative target for criminal attacks.

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Outrage over Steve Jobs angel in Taiwan ad

A Taiwanese television commercial featuring a Steve Jobs look-alike angel complete with white wings and a halo has caused uproar, with critics saying it is disrespectful towards Apple's late founder.

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Firm claims Apple infringing trademark in China

A Taiwan-linked company which claims ownership of the iPad trademark in China has filed lawsuits and lodged complaints against Apple for infringement, according to a lawyer.

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Apple's iPhone hot but Android handsets 'on fire'

Apple had a 23.5 percent share of the global smartphone market, followed by Samsung and Nokia with 22.8 percent and 12.4 percent respectively.

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Steve Jobs' FBI files question his honesty and morality

The report notes that Jobs had been involved in several lawsuits as chief executive of Apple but had never been arrested and was not a member of the communist party.

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Petitions protest Apple working conditions in China

The New York Times reported last month that workers assembling iPhones, iPads and other devices at factories in China "often labor in harsh conditions" and work "excessive overtime."

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Apple launches new legal attack on Samsung phones

In a suit filed last week in San Jose, Apple said the Galaxy Nexus infringes on patents underlying features customers expect from its products.

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Apple to launch 4G iPad in March: WSJ

AT&T and Verizon Wireless are the only two US carriers that currently sell the iPad.

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Apple iPhone market share to slip from Q1

The novelty of its latest 4S model is running out.

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Apple brings iPad features to the Mac

Apple said Mountain Lion includes a new Messages application which replaces iChat and allows a user to send unlimited messages, photos and video from a Mac to another Mac or a device running iOS software such as the iPad or iPhone.

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Amazon pulls iPads from China site: Report

The move by Apple was unrelated to a copyright battle over the iPad name in China but instead due to Amazon not being an authorized reseller of the coveted tablet computers.

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Apple's iPhone loses China market share

Samsung displaces Nokia as top smartphone vendor in China.

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Google bypassed Apple privacy settings: report

Companies used a special code that tricks Apple's Safari software into letting them monitor the browsing habits of many users.

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Chinese firm in iPad row threatens to sue Apple in US

Proview Technology says it owns the Chinese rights for the "iPad" trademark.

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Apple's iPhone loses China market share

China, the world's largest mobile phone market, has not been easy for Apple.

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Apple settles iPhone 4 antenna lawsuit

Apple promises to pay $15 or give a free case to every US customer who bought one of the popular phones released in June 2010, but immediately faced problems with voice calls.

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App makers warned to protect kids' privacy

US trade regulators have warned that they may punish software makers that secretly collect data on children.

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Chinese firm says taking Apple legal battle to US

A Chinese computer firm said it is suing Apple in California for "unfair business and fraud".

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New, faster Apple iPad expected on March 7

The third iteration of a device that has helped put pressure on demand for traditional laptops and computers is expected to boast a faster, quad-core processor and a higher-definition screen.

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Where next for Samsung, Apple patent dispute?

Samsung to appeal German ruling, but sources say two tech giants could agree on cross-license deals in the future.

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US Federal Trade Commission urged to probe Apple, Android

Applications on devices such as the iPhone and iPad were able to upload entire address books with names, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses to their own servers.

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App gives runners a boost with flesh-eating zombies

The motivation for the app was to use the power of storytelling to make running more entertaining and motivating.

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Apple’s App Store tops 25 billion downloads

The App Store offers more than 550,000 apps to iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users in 123 countries around the world, with more than 170,000 native iPad apps available.

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Apple expected to unveil new iPad

In typical Apple style, Apple has offered the scantest of hints as to what it will unveil on the stage of the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco tomorrow.

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No more Apple deals at IT fair

Local Apple resellers have been advised to only sell its products at authorised stores and not at mega IT fairs.

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Buzz about iPad 3

The iPad 3 could come with an 'A5X' processor which as a more powerful graphics processing capability.

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Apple hopes to make a splash with iPad 3

How the iPad 3 is received will decide whether Apple can continue to dominate the tablet market.

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Samsung files fresh lawsuit against Apple in S. Korea

Samsung claims that the iPhone 4S and iPad2 infringed on three of its patents.

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'New iPad' available in S'pore by March 16

The latest iPad sports a crisper display and an array of technology advances which may prove enough to keep rivals away.

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Apple, book publishers facing potential US suit: WSJ

Several of the parties allegedly held talks to head off an antitrust case.

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Apple strengthens hold on tablet market with new iPad: Analysts

Frost & Sullivan analysts say the new iPad will attract consumers in the more developed markets of the Asia Pacific region.

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New iPad's glitch: It may not run on 4G here yet

An IT industry insider said it is currently unclear if Apple will provide a hardware or software fix for the compatibility issue. The new iPad could be tailored for US networks as the country is Apple's main market.

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Photos: The new iPad

The new iPad boasts a more powerful processor, eye-grabbing resolution on par with that of an iPhone 4S, and the ability to connect to the latest 4G LTE telecom networks.

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Customers pre-ordering new iPad will have to wait

Tablets pre-ordered online will not be shipped to buyers until the following Monday, according to the company's website.

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Apple delays delivery of new iPad to market

No formal explanation was give when the company announced its decision on its website late Sunday.

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S'poreans affected by iTunes store hacking

Banks have advised customers to check their credit card statements and alert the bank if they notice any discrepancies.

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Apple looks to tighten tablet market grip with new iPad

Launch of new iPad puts increasing pressure on Google to make rival Android devices more enticing.

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Samsung losses bid to ban iPhone, iPad sales in Netherlands

Samsung and Apple are locked in escalating global patent battle, as they jostle for the top position in the booming smartphone and tablet markets.

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Dozens queue to greet Apple’s new iPad in Australia

Australia kicks off global launch of the new iPad.

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Apple fans snap up new iPad

Gadget lovers in Australia and Japan were the first people to snap up the new iPad. More than 450 people queued outside the Apple flagship store in Tokyo.

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Australians first to get hands on new iPad

While queues snaked through the city streets outside Apple's Sydney store, the hype was not on the scale seen for the launch of iPad 2.

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Chinese writers' group sues Apple

It alleges its App Store sells unlicenced copies of their books. -Reuters

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Apple to make announcement on huge cash holdings

Apple, has been under pressure to pay dividends to shareholders with some of the funds.

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Apple to decide fate of its $124 billion cash mountain

Apple said it will hold a conference call on Monday to discuss the outcome of discussions about its cash balances after investors have clamored for the company to return some of the money to shareholders.

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Cash-rich Apple to pay dividend, buy back shares

It will spend part of its massive cash hoard to pay its first dividend to shareholders.

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How to Play It: A dividend strategy with Apple in mind

Apple will initiate a dividend and share buyback that will total US$45 billion over three years.

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Fake Android store in China sells iPhones too

A fake Android store in Zhuhai, China which emulates the Androidland store in Australia doesn't just sell Android phones, it sells iPhones too.

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Apple-Android war of attrition

Whoever loses could face large damages and increased costs, and that could raise prices for consumers.

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BlackBerry maker seeks Apple-focused app developer

A spokeswoman from RIM said the job posting was part of the company's development efforts.

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Apple reseller opens campus branch, offers student discounts

The centre opened its doors to the public over a month ago and is the newest addition to AV Electronics' chain of retail stores nationwide

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Samsung: "fast executioner" seeks killer design

Samsung's checkered entry into the smartphone market is emblematic of the South Korean conglomerate's strengths and weaknesses.

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Apple rejects apps that access iPhone and iPad IDs

Mobile ad networks typically use these ID numbers, by tracking the apps that consumers download.

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Apple CEO 'sighted' in Beijing

Tim Cook, Chief Executive Officer of Apple Inc, was reportedly spotted in Beijing's business district.

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Apple chief meets officials in China

Cook's visit to China reflects the importance attached to the massive Chinese market by the firm.

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Apple's new iPhone will use bigger 4.6-inch display

Apple has decided on the bigger 4.6-inch display for its next iPhone and started placing orders to its suppliers.

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Apple offers to refund Australian iPad customers

Apple’s lawyers said the tech giant was prepared to publish a clarification and refund any customers.

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Apple CEO visits Foxconn's iPhone plant in China

His closely guarded itinerary has included talks with Vice Premier Li Keqiang, Beijing's mayor and a visit to one of Apple's two stores in the capital.

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China tells Apple to 'care for workers'

Apple is still grappling with a series of problems from negative publicity over its supply chain to a trademark contest.

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Apple gadget maker has 'significant' labor issues: audit

Employees at each of the factories exceeded a work week limit of 76 hours set by Chinese law.

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Apple, Foxconn revamp China work conditions

Apple Inc said it had agreed to work with partner Foxconn to tackle wage and working condition violations.

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Apple supplier Foxconn cuts working hours, workers ask why

For some Chinese factory workers - who make much of their income from long hours of overtime - the idea of less work for the same pay could take getting used to.

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Consumers reveal their likes and dislikes of the new iPad

Seventy-five per cent of respondents cited the "high-resolution retina display" as their favourite feature of the new device, followed by "long battery life".

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Samsung certain to overtake Apple in Q1 smartphone sales

Backed by the strong sales of its flagship LTE handset Galaxy Note, Samsung is projected to announce high figures in sales and operating profit.

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RIM launches software to accommodate Apple users

The Canadian company has sought to win over developers, and it claimed evidence of growth.

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Going ape for apps: young orangutan plays with iPad

Several zoos have introduced tablets to primates with the help of the non-profit Orangutan Outreach.

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UK probes Apple iPad marketing over 4G access

Britain's advertising regulator is deciding whether to launch an inquiry into Apple Inc's marketing of its latest iPad following what some customers said were misleading claims about access to 4G, which is not available in the country.

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Ubisoft wacky "Rabbids" hop onto Apple gadgets

Along with releasing "Rabbids Go" games for Apple gadgets, Ubisoft launched a "Rabbids: Invasion" title tailored for play at leading online social network Facebook.

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Android beats Apple in China mobile platform race-report

Android’s rise also comes as smartphones become cheaper in China due to the sales initiatives.

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Apple out to kill widespread Macintosh virus

Tailored to slip past “Mac” defenses, it typically aimed at personal computers.

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US sues Apple, publishers in e-book price scheme

The US government alleged that Apple and the publishers had a common interest in fighting Amazon.

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Apple works on Mac malware fix but takes heat

Apple is catching heat for not having quickly addressed the issue.

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Apple denies e-book pricing scheme

The launch of the iBookstore fostered competition, breaking Amazon’s grip on the publishing industry.

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Apple's Flashback malware fix now available

Norton also offers free tool to remove largest Mac threat on record.

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Apple, Samsung chiefs to meet on patent disputes

The parties have indicated they are willing to participate in a Magistrate Judge Settlement Conference.

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Samsung pushes ahead with Apple patent suits

The move came as a surprise since many assumed the two parties would reach a compromise.

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China official sides with Proview in Apple dispute

Apple is hugely popular in the Asian nation, where die hard fans have been known to line up for days.

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Taiwan's HTC sees demand from Asia, Europe

The United States will no longer be its largest market from this year, and it won't return to the days of having 50 per cent of its revenue from that market.

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Apple profit soars to $14.5b on rocketing iPhone-iPad sales

Apple's net income for its second fiscal quarter was nearly double that seen in the same three-month period a year earlier, when sales tallied $30.8 billion.

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Top official backs Proview in dispute over iPad trademark

Apple maintains that Proview sold its worldwide rights to the iPad trademark in 2009.

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Apple sidesteps taxes

"We set up in Luxembourg because of the favourable taxes," Mr Hatta told NYT.

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Apple avoiding billions in global taxes

Former executive Robert Hatta, said routing transactions through Luxembourg allowed them to be taxed at low rates.

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She found her iPhone contacts swopped with another stranger

Restaurant owner woke up to find that all her contact data had disappeared, only to be replaced by numbers from another user. -DigitalOne

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Sprint CEO to take pay cut as iPhone costs pinch

Hesse said his 2012 salary would be cut to repay about $346,000 in incentive pay that he has already received.

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Apple iPad outmuscles Android in global tablet sales

While Apple will continue to sit comfortably on the top for now, the battle for the next several positions is going to be fierce.

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Judge throws out Proview's iPad suit vs Apple

Last week, judge Mark Pierce dismissed the case, agreeing with Apple's argument that the two parties had agreed to settle any disagreements in Hong Kong.

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5 tips to taking better photos with your smartphones

Many of us now use our smartphones as our primary cameras. Here are a few tips on taking more stable photos and videos, and editing them.

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Rumour says Apple planning mini iPad

If the rumours are to be believed, the tablet is rumored to be launching during the third quarter of 2012.

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Rumoured iPhone 5: Would it look like this?

The iPhone 5's launch date might have been delayed, according to reports, but this has not stopped fans from coming up with concept pictures of the next-generation iPhone.

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Apple readying iPhone with bigger screen

Apple has begun to place orders for the new displays from suppliers in S. Korea and Japan.

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