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Will Samsung Veer Away from Android?

Upon formally assuming office Monday this week, new Samsung Chief Executive Kwon Oh-hyun immediately disclosed that he intends to pour a great deal of time and resources for the giant South Korean tech firm to further develop its software division.

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 6/19/2012

Local stocks are reversing some of yesterday's spectacular gains, pulled back by weakness in offshore markets overnight. European markets ended mixed despite Greece's pro-bailout New Democracy party claiming victory in the weekend poll, as Spanish borrowing costs jumped pressuring markets. A rally on US Markets was limited as investors feared the Euro debt crisis would continue to worsen. At lunchtime in the East, the broader All Ordinaries Index (XAO) is down 17.8pts or 0.4pct to 4166.1.

Apple's iMac: Release Date and Possible Specifications

One of the things that was noticeable during the recently concluded WWDC 2012 was the lack of iMac details. Before the big event, there were a lot of speculations regarding Apple's iMac but all of these speculations were halted when there was no mention or even a hint of iMac during the said event.
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Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 6/18/2012

The local share market has staged a relief rally on news Greece appears set to remain in the Eurozone. The pro-bailout New Democracy party claimed victory this morning and appears likely to form a government, sparking a buying frenzy across Asia as investors pick up assets which have been heavily battered over the past month. At lunchtime in the East, the All Ordinaries Index (XAO) is up 55.9pts or 1.4pct to 4162.9.

Porsche Boxster Review

The Porsche Boxster remains the cheapest way into the German car maker’s sports car range – and may well continue to do so as the company continues to dither and deliberate over a new, smaller entry-level sports car.

Apple's iOS 6: Hints for iPhone 5 Release Date and Possible Features

The release of Apple's iOS 6 during the recently concluded WWDC 2012 have prompted new hints of a possible release date for the highly anticipated iPhone 5. Aside from that, there are also rumors about the new possible features that could be included in Apple's iPhone 5.

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 6/15/2012

After a shaky start the Australian share market is gaining some traction at lunchtime in the East, on the back of a strong rise on Wall Street. Markets there rose on news that major central banks are preparing for controlled action if the Greek elections being held this weekend result in financial market turmoil. After two hours of trade, the All Ordinaries Index (XAO) is up 14pts or 0.3pct to 4103.8.

Nokia Plans to Trim Workforce, Beef Up Product Lines to Stem Losses

Problems continue to haunt Nokia as the Finnish mobile phone giant said on Thursday that its June quarter results may not be too pleasing to investors, who were rattled enough in the previous periods as the once mighty global phone maker gradually loses its market leadership.

Gina Rinehart on a Fairfax Share Buying Spree

Despite her busy schedule attending court hearings on legal disputes with her three estranged adult children and the heirs of her father's former business partner, Australia's richest woman Gina Rinehart geared herself for another battle.

2012 Apple MacBook Pro with Retina Display Review

The recently released 2012 Apple MacBook Pro with Retina Display is considered as one of the best MacBook by Apple. In order to determine if this is true, an in-depth review about this MacBook model is in order.

Mass Effect 3 Ending and Extended Cut

Mass Effect 3 has long been in the market (approximately 3 months old) but even if it is already been out for quite sometime, the news about the ending of Mass Effect 3 and its extended cut.

Samsung's Galaxy SIII Will Enter the U.S. Market After All

The smartphone Galaxy SIII, Samsung's newest flagship mobile handset, could actually hit U.S. stores by next week without the South Korean tech giant lifting a finger to counter Apple's application for an injunction against the product.

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 6/14/2012

The Australian share market is sharply lower in early trade, following losses on US and European markets overnight. Investors appear to be shying away from risk ahead of the upcoming Greek elections, which could determine if the country remains in the Eurozone. At lunchtime in the East, the All Ordinaries Index (XAO) is down 27.4pts or 0.7pct to 4084.1.

Dell Discloses Consolidation Plans to Save $2B by 2015

Giant computer maker Dell has revealed plans to re-adjust its core operations that it hopes would lead to substantial savings, following the path of its chief rival, Hewlett-Packard (HP), which announced last month impending measures that would save the firm billions over the next two years.

Top 5 New Features for Apple's iOS 6

Apple had just announced the company's OS called the iOS 6 in the recently concluded 2012 WWDC. The iOS 6 is said to bring about at least 200 features once it has been released in the market. The beta version was also released during the 2012 WWDC and it will ve officially released to the public by fall.

Apple's New MacBook Pro 2012: Now Available in Australia

Many people all over the world were anticipating the release of Apple's New MacBook Pro 2012 line ever since it was introduced during the WWDC 2012. Philip Schiller, the head of Marketing for Apple stated that shipping for the new MacBook Pro 2012 would immediately start in all parts of the globe including Australia.

Apple's iOS 6 Update for All iPhone, iPad, and iTouch Models?

Apple had just revealed its latest OS version which is iOS 6 during the 2012 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). This version is said to bring about a whole new experience for Apple users. Though that is the case, not all Apple devices will be receiving this all-important version.

Android 4.0 Update for Motorola in Australia: Coming Soon

The update for Android 4.0 or Android ICS is something that Android users have been expecting ever since it was announced to the public. In line with this, Motorola announced that most of their devices would receive the Anroid ICS update soon-depending on the device and location.

RBA Seeks to Limit Credit Card Surcharge

After chopping the overnight cash rate by 50 basis points last week, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has trained its sight this time on credit card surcharges imposed by merchants.

Apple's Mac OS X Mountain Lion FAQs: Stunning New Features

Apple announced during the recently concluded WWDC 2012 the arrival of their next version of Mac OS X which is also known as Mac OS X Mountain Lion. This new version would supposedly introduce additional features and specifications which would help Mac users all over the world.

The Bar Was Set High by the New MacBook Pro, the Sticker Price Too

The world was too focused on getting a glimpse of the new iOS 6 that Apple unveiled on Monday at the Worldwide Developers Conference staged in San Francisco, California that it almost overlooked the upgrades that the tech titan had unleashed for the MacBook Pro lines.

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 6/13/2012

Despite strength on global share markets overnight and a relatively solid start to trade, the Australian share market is in the red at lunchtime in the East, dragged down by banking, mining and energy stocks. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) is lower by 13.6pts or 0.3pct to 4104.7.

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