Kiwi Stories

CIOs struggling to deliver the mobile goods

CIOs cannot keep up with device vendors releasing new versions of mobile applications for existing mobile device updates every couple of months.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2013

iOS

Appetite for Apple waning as Kiwis favour Samsung

Companies continue rivalry in New Zealand, with Apple's manufacturer share decreasing in the country for the first time.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2013

Digital Entertainment

Mobile magic helps Trade Me beat IPO outlook

Trade Me's mobile expansion fuels a net profit rise of NZD $37.5m, beating IPO outlook and driving strong performance across its business portfolio.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Feb 2013

Fintech

Xero debuts Android accounting app

Xero launches Android app for on-the-move accounting, targeting 50% of SMEs keen on mobile financial management.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Oct 2012

Apple

Take the weather with you with MetService app

New MetService app lets Kiwis carry the forecast in their pocket, offering real-time weather, video, and traffic cams for NZ.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2012

Global Stories

Apple

Will the Facebook phone be released tomorrow?

Speculation mounts as Facebook teases 'new home on Android' event in California, fuelling rumours of a long-awaited Facebook phone launch.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2013

iOS

Acebook drops the F with new News Feed

Facebook unveils a sleek new 'F' News Feed, boasting bigger images, multiple feeds, and mobile consistency to enhance user experience and attract advertisers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2013

Apps

Android App of the Week - SwiftKey Keyboard

Struggling with your smartphone's touchscreen keyboard? SwiftKey Keyboard's predictive text and customisation features make it a must-try app.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2013

Apps

Android App of the Week - What's the Word?

Looking for a simple, addictive word puzzle game? What's the Word? offers endless puzzles and challenges, perfect for competitive fun with friends.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2013

Apple

Apple heads in new direction

Apple's new products are struggling to outdo each other, says CNBC's Herb Greenberg. Is the tech giant a victim of its own success?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Jan 2013

Bluetooth

2013: The year of the Smart Watch?

Just a quick look over at what buzz has been happening in the entrepreneurial world of last year shows that smart watches are in big demand.

By Alistair Ross • 1 min read • Wed, 9th Jan 2013

iOS

Discover new places with Nearby

Users can now find new places from the app menu by opening the tab to find local sports friends have either recommended, checked into or liked.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 20th Dec 2012

Customer Relationship Management

ERP in your pocket

Kiwi ingenuity makes its way into your pocket with the imminent launch of the SmartProApp, for which Auckland-based MYOB enterprise partner GlobalBizp.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Nov 2012