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Teen cyberbullying scourge revealed
Lauren Wilson Social Affairs Writer DOCTORING images to humiliate classmates — some aged just 12 — is the latest vile trend of cyber bullies. These are some of the ways you can put a stop to it.
Twitter’s next target? Television
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson National technology editor TWITTER’S CEO has paid a visit down under to talk about the company’s future, taking on TV, predicting elections, and changing that 140-character limit.
KFC’s NSFW social media fail
Staff writers KFC Australia just posted a seriously cringeworthy tweet to promote an upcoming “hot and spicy” product. WARNING: NSFW.
Australia Post set to deliver with drones
Aaron Langmaid PARCELS are set to be delivered by drone across Melbourne in a giant leap for the postie, as Australia Post moves to trial new technology.
App solves your nutrition questions
Caitlin Chander TIRED of trying to work out what supplements or vitamins you should be taking? There’s now technology to help you.
The car of Generation Z’s future
Staff writer TOYOTA has developed a new vehicle concept car it believes will be used by the children of Generation Z and it’s pretty decent.
New world record for fastest car
Staff Writer TO celebrate its 25th anniversary, Hennessey Performance’s Venom GT coupe has broken the world record for land speed.
Anarchist chimp goes rogue, escapes zoo
Matthew Dunn and Wires A ROGUE chimpanzee has shown why his favourite television show is Prison Break after escaping from a zoo in northern Japan.
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Are Apple’s best years behind it?
THE most valuable company in the world turned 40 over the weekend, but what does middle age have in store for the tech giant?
‘Please unlock my dead son’s iPhone’
HE LOST his 13-year-old son to cancer. Now this grieving father wants one thing — tech giant Apple to help retrieve his son’s precious photos from his locked iPhone.
FBI cracks into gunman’s iPhone
THEY haven’t revealed how they did it, but the FBI have accessed San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook’s iPhone — and done so without Apple’s assistance.
Why the new iPad is the best yet
WE put the new iPad Pro to the test and it’s love at first sight — again. This tablet, which is a productive beast in a nifty size, is the best iPad yet, writes Rod Chester.
Next iPhone is no small thing
APPLE might have just released a small iPhone but next year’s model is tipped to be bigger than ever, and it could recognise you on sight.
Apple software update locks users out
IT WAS the update that promised to make Apple devices better, but instead some users of older model smart phones and iPads have been locked out.
Why selfie-lovers won’t dig the new iPhone
REVIEW: We’ve spent time tinkering with Apple’s new iPhone SE to deliver you the first Australian verdict. So should you buy it?
Apple’s big problem with its new iPad
APPLE boasts that its brand new iPad Pro offers the best combination of productivity and portability — but is that enough to convince users to upgrade?
Apple releases next big things
APPLE is very excited about its new range of products, including a new iPhone. Here’s everything you should know.
What to expect from the new iPhone
APPLE is holding a live event Monday and rumours are swirling about updates to its flagship phone model, Apple Watch and other revamped offerings.
Project captures the world in a day
STARTING at midnight tonight, photographers around the world will come together to capture their cities in one photo for every hour of the day.
Cookie Monster’s new starring role
THE Cookie Monster is the star of Apple’s new iPhone 6S ad campaign, as the beloved Sesame Street star meets his match in Siri.
New iPhone to reverse phone slump
Apple’s new smaller, cheaper iPhone coming next week is tipped to save Australia from it’s dramatic smartphone slump.
The iPhone myth you’ve fallen for
YOU have probably been doing this to extend your iPhone’s battery life. But now, an Apple software executive has dismissed the longstanding myth.
Apple Watch facing off with Fitbit
MOVE over Fitbit. The Apple Watch is becoming the favourite smart workout mate and could be set to have an even greater focus on health and fitness.
Olivia Wilde shoots iPhone movie
OLIVIA Wilde wears many hats: actor, model, producer and activist. Now she can add a new claim to her list — director of a movie shot on an iPhone.
Apple: here comes the new iPhone
THE invites are out and the date is locked in. In ten days Apple will hold a special event. This is what to expect.
This is the best watch for runners
There are plenty of fitness devices out there but if you want a watch for running, then this is the watch you need to buy.
Malware now hijacks Apple Macs
Computer security experts warn that hackers have created the first ransomware program to lock Apple Macs.
Now you can tweet an Apple Genius
Need the help of an Apple Genius. Now you don’t have to go to the bar because they’re hanging out on Twitter.
FBI ‘can’t force’ Apple to unlock phone
AS Apple faces pressure to unlock the iPhone of a dead terrorist, a US federal judge has ruled it can’t be forced to release private data in another case.
Key date for new Apple iPhone launch
Apple has pushed the launch of its new iPhone to March 21, the day before a courtroom showdown with the FBI over an order to unlock a terrorist’s iPhone.
Encryption law would target Apple
APPLE’S refusal to assist the FBI in unscrambling encrypted messages would become a criminal offence under a new law proposed by a US Senator.
Fitbit says it’s not out to get Apple
IT tells the time, it announces your calls and it tracks your steps, but don’t call the upcoming Fitbit Blaze a smartwatch. Is this device different?
Apple marks March for new iPhone
THERE have been rumours of a new iPhone for months. Now we have a date. Six weeks from today Apple is expected to unveil a swag of new tech toys.
Faulty Apple product you probably own
AN APPLE product in almost everyone’s homes has caused a dozen safety “incidents”. The tech giant has warned people to stop using it immediately.
Apple iPhone sales take a dive
APPLE’S quarterly results show that what goes up must come down as iPhone sales flatline for the first time. And there are more bad times ahead.
The road ahead for smarter cars
APPLE and Google have shifted their battle to the dashboard with smart car infotainment set to boom.
Website shutting iPhones down
WARNING: If you own an iPhone or a Mac, this is the one viral link you must not click on.
Leaked photo reveals ‘new iPhone’
A LEAKED photo appears to reveal the new smaller, cheaper iPhone — but its proposed name is already getting the thumbs down from the tech-heads.
The world’s best phone case
IF you’re as addicted to popping bubble wrap as the average person, this IPhone cover just revolutionised the entire game.
Apple’s incredible revenue record
APPLE Music has made huge steps forward since their launch in June last year. But it is their enormous earnings figures that remain truly mind-blowing.
iPhone feature costs thousands
A FATHER slammed a new iPhone feature that caused his son to rack up a $AUD2900 bill, as Apple faces a class-action lawsuit for the same problem.
New features for Apple Watch 2
APPLE is set to release its second-generation Apple Watch this year. Here are the features people want and the ones that Apple is tipped to deliver.
Apple may launch car in 2019
READY for the iCar? Apple’s top secret Car could be on the streets in three years. Here’s what we know about Tim Cook’s plan.
How to get the best iPhone snaps
THE iPhone is the world’s most popular camera. Here are ten tips to capturing 2016 in a year-long 366 photo project.
The 15 new apps you can’t miss
SAVING all your photos for free, streaming music and video, or getting hourly weather predictions for the next week. Here are the 15 best apps you can’t ignore.
Apple’s unprecedented move
APPLE is no stranger to innovation, but now it’s made a historic move to stay on the good side of hundreds of millions of customers.
Five top tech trends to watch in 2016
NEXT year will see the rise of augmented and virtual reality, along with 4K discs and smart homes. Here are the five top tech trends coming your way soon.
Ocean film shot only on the iPhone
A LOS ANGELES-based filmmaker decided the best way shoot an ocean movie was on his smartphone — and the results are astonishing.
Facebook’s cool new feature
WE all love to share photos on social media, and a feature to be rolled out on Facebook next year will enable Apple users to give their images extra life.
The 15 best gadgets of 2015
IT’S been a big year in technology, and now we’re able to look back and judge the most exciting new gadgets on offer.
The entertainment we paid for in 2015
ADELE or Tay-Tay? Mad Max or Jurassic World? Apple has released its Best of 2015, revealing the year’s most downloaded music, film and apps.
The year’s biggest tech hits and misses
FROM quirky failures to gadgets that made us throw our money at them, we look at what worked — and what went wrong — in 2015.
Apple Watch 2 ‘coming in March’
IF you’ve already dropped a lazy $24,000 on the Apple Watch, this is not good news. A version with improved features is set for an early 2016 release.
Apple fans can’t get over the hump
APPLE is known for the sleek, clean lines of its products, which may explain why its curvaceous new battery case has got the tech world in an uproar.
The maps iPhone users really use
LOCATION is everything to Google and Apple, and both companies have made it their business to control how you get to your destination. But which maps are more popular?
The man behind the machines
IN this 66-minute in-depth interview filmed in 1995, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs discusses his early days, career battles and vision for the future.
The radical iPhone redesign in the works
AMID rumours it will ditch the iPhone headphone jack, Apple is looking to radically redesign the iPhone 7 with reports of five radical new prototypes.
Feature next phone could lack
REPORTS are suggesting a radical new design change is coming to the next iPhone. It could make customers very angry.
Samsung users consider iPhone swap
SAMSUNG may have a loyalty problem as a third of their phone owners consider buying an iPhone — and signs show the issue may be bigger in Australia.
How to use Apple Pay in Australia
FROM today, Australians will be able to pay for goods using their iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. Here is what you need to know.
How to borrow Apple products for free
APPLE is going all out this Christmas, quietly introducing their returns policy and a speedy turnaround for in-store pick-ups.
Apple apologises to Melbourne teens
APPLE has issued an apology to Melbourne students after a viral video showed the African teenagers evicted from a Highpoint Apple store.
Five iPhone shortcuts to love
Everybody loves a good shortcut. Here are five tips to using your iPhone that mean less taps on the screen and less time on your phone.
Apple iPad Pro: Is bigger better?
APPLE will launch its biggest iPad ever this week, with a screen big enough for two tablets. But is the iPad Pro for everyone? We review the 12.9-inch beast.
Notes is the new iPhone power app
For many people, Notes is one of those apps on your iPhone you never use. But here is how the new Notes app can be a powerful daily helper.
10 reasons to ditch Apple for Android
NEED a reason to go Google? We pitted Android against Apple and can name 10 reasons why you should ditch the iPhone.
The 5 smartest smartwatches to watch
SMARTWATCHES are smarter than ever and this year’s Christmas crop have lots of functions, are easy to use, and some even look like real wristwatches.
Tips to Live Photos on iPhone 6S
Snapping a photo used to be about capturing that perfect moment. Here are some quick and easy tips to making your iPhone 6S photos a whole lot more.
Android v iPhone: 10 reasons to pick Apple
WE’VE tested them both. Here are 10 reasons you should ditch your Google phone and switch to an iPhone right now.
Best iPhone 6S tips in 30 seconds
WANT a tip for using your iPhone 6S to make your life easier? This 30 second video has the best two iPhone tricks to make your life more simple.
Tips to using the force on your iPhone
IF you’ve got the new iPhone 6S, you should be using the force. Here are five simple tips to get more out of your iPhone with 3D Touch.
The mystery $1 billion company
IT’S poached some of the best engineers in the world, has over $1 billion of funding and no one knows who the CEO is.
Apple ‘to launch smaller iPhone’
IS THE iPhone 6S too big for your pocket? Analysts tip Apple’s next big thing will be a smaller, cheaper iPhone.
Apple’s secret indoor mapping app
SICK of getting lost in malls and stores? Apple is looking to crack indoor mapping using wi-fi signals that can navigate inside where GPS doesn’t work.
First review of the new Apple TV
THE new-generation Apple TV adds a lot of new fun functions, but as with all tech products it raises the question: is this a gadget you really need to buy?
Apple Pay is coming to Australia
IT’s taken a year but Apple Pay — which lets you buy items with a tap of your iPhone — is finally launching here. But there’s a catch.
Apple Watch: still a hit or a miss?
APPLE set out to change the face of wearable technology with the launch of the Apple Watch. Now six months later is it a hit or a miss?
The new Apple TV just went on sale
APPLE has released the Apple TV for pre-order this morning and there is some big news: it’s the price.
Time for a smartwatch comeback
Six wearable gadgets are coming and this festive season looks more like a smartwatch season, with offerings from Samsung, Huawei, LG and more.
Apple bans 250 apps that spied on users
APPLE has banned hundreds of apps from its App Store that have been secretly spying on iPhone users for years.
Why big tablets have a big future
IS it time to replace your old home computer? You’re in luck as Apple, Microsoft and Samsung are set to unveil new big-screen tablet computers.
Apple raises app prices for Aussies
APPLE is set to raise prices in the Australian app store. But amid the bad news there is also a way to snag a bargain.
Samsung to blame for iPhone flaw
IN a unique twist on the phone wars, an under-performing Samsung chip is reportedly to blame for draining the battery life in some iPhone 6s phones.
How Apple could fall on its face
APPLE is the world’s biggest brand, and second place is nowhere near it. But the giant still has to deal with some big threats.
How to zap those useless iPhone apps
SICK of those apps on your iPhone that Apple won’t let you delete? Here’s the simple trick that will let you hide them forever.
Telstra on ‘go slow’ for Apple users
TELSTRA customers with Apple devices have taken to social media after a network glitch turned the last few days into a dismal internet crawl.
Tune out to Apple Music or pay up
IF you don’t want to start paying for Apple Music, you need to turn it off — right now. Here is what to do today.
How good is the iPhone camera?
PHOTOGRAPHER Lisa Bettany put the cameras from every single iPhone to the ultimate test in a side-by-side shoot out.
iPhone 6S breaks Apple sales record
THE iPhone 6S and 6S Plus set new sales records for Apple in their first three days on the market. But a little trick helped boost the figures.
Wet and wild with the iPhone 6S
DOES the iPhone 6S have a super feature that Apple is keeping secret? A new video suggests it has an ability to do something no other iPhone has done before.
First review: Grading the iPhone 6S
THE iPhone 6S does not offer the same evolutionary leap of its predecessor but our review looks at the two killer features that will change everything.
Smartphones waiting to woo you
SMARTPHONE season is here again, with Apple, Samsung, Sony and more releasing fresh handsets. We’ve tried, tested and found the top five.
Apple Watch OS2 finally released
APPLE has unveiled the new operating system for its smartwatch, after a software bug forced it to cancel the planned release last week.
Phone plans for the upgrade fanatics
ALWAYS need to have the latest phone? Samsung has a plan for you, matching Apple’s iPhone 6S rental scheme. But as always, there’s a catch.
Apple fans freak out over Watch fail
Apple Watch fans have taken to Twitter in outrage over Apple’s last-minute move to delay the buggy operating system update.
Apple pulls flawed Watch OS
APPLE has pulled the global release of the new operating system for the Apple Watch just hours before its release.
Battery boost for ageing iPhones
IT’S the biggest peeve of every iPhone user: short battery life. But tonight Apple will add hours to your iPhone’s stamina.
Apple TV puts Nintendo on notice
DON’T be fooled by its size. Apple has games consoles, streaming services, and broadcasters in its sights with its small but mighty Apple TV device.
First review: Hands on with Apple TV
FOR years, Apple TV has stayed much the same, but its new makeover incorporates voice activated commands, a better remote ... and games. Is Nintendo paying attention?
Everything Apple announced today
APPLE has unveiled new iPhones, a giant iPad Pro and a new Apple TV which will bring mobile gaming into the living room as it launched a raft of new products.
First review: Apple’s new iPad Pro
THE message from the people who created the tablet market is that bigger is better. Apple’s new iPad fits that bill and this is why.
First review: Apple’s new iPhones
AT first glance Apple’s upgraded phablet phones don’t look dramatically different — but start using it and a host of clever features pop up, quite literally.
Apple’s new ‘life-changing’ tech
APPLE cranked up the hype for its big event overnight, during which it revealed some cool new gadgets and technology.
Time for a smartwatch comeback
IT’S being billed the new arms race, with the world’s top technology companies locked in a fight to win a place on your wrist with new smartwatches.
The juiciest new Apple rumours
IN LESS than 24 hours, Apple will unveil its new iPhone and iPad, along with a revamped Apple TV. Here’s what to expect.
What to expect from the Apple launch
APPLE remained mum even as rumours ran rampant about what is in store at the San Francisco media event on Wednesday, but experts have their theories.
Jobs ‘just wanted to be important’
APPLE co-founder Steve Wozniak has said that the late Steve Jobs “didn’t know technology” and “just wanted to be important” when they started Apple.
Aussies ditching Android for Apple
ANDROID products still dominate the local smartphone market, but Aussies are leading the world in switching back to the Apple iPhone.
