Apple Plans iPhone 4 Conference
Since Apple released the iPhone 4 on June 24, users have complained about losing reception when they cover the lower-left corner of the device. Consumer Reports said this week it wouldn’t recommend the phone because of the problem, and some analysts have said Apple needs to address the concerns or risk harming sales. Read more
Concerns over the iPhone Perfomance
We at techreview have not had a bad word to say about the apple iPhone, we like many other Australian’s have been wearing apple tinted glasses every since its release in 2007, so much so that we failed to pay real attention to other smart phones brands and their development. Recently Apple released the latest version of their iPhone + iTunes software (OS Firmware 4.0), after a quick glance Read more
Apple iOS 4 Update
Apple has just released the iOS 4 update for iPhone and iPod touch owners. The iPhone 4 might not be in stores until Thursday, but existing owners can take advantage of the new software features coming to the new device starting now.
iOS 4 is a free update and is compatible with iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS models, as well as second- and third-generation iPod touches. Multitasking will only work with the iPhone 3GS and third-generation iPod touch, however. Read more
iPhone 4 delays expected
Apple, days after starting to accept US preorders for its latest iPhone, is having trouble procuring enough touch screens to meet demand for the device, according to Ashok Kumar, an analyst at Rodman & Renshaw.
The shortfall may push back the international release of the device, which is scheduled to launch in Australia in late July, a month after the US. The iPad’s Australian release was also pushed back somewhat due to high demand. Read more
Watch Out World Cup Scams About
Mobile phone scammers are using the FIFA World Cup to tempt Australians into providing their personal banking details in exchange for millions of dollars in phantom prizes.
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has detected a number of scams related to the international football event. Read more
New Xbox 360
Microsoft will release a smaller, redesigned Xbox 360 console in Australia on July 1 featuring built-in wireless networking support and an internal, removable 250GB hard drive.
Don Mattrick, Xbox Senior Vice President, says the new console is “sleeker, smaller and whisper-quiet”. It will cost $449 in Australia. Read more
Nokia Smartphones
Nokia has vowed to defend its number one position in the lucrative smartphone business, despite fierce pressure from the iPhone and Research in Motion’s Blackberry. The Finnish giant’s latest top-end device, the touch-screen N8, was unveiled at its annual Asian trade event in Singapore yesterday. It was first announced in late April.
Google Snooping?
THE federal government has briefed the Australian Federal Police in relation to an investigation into Google after revelations that staff working for the global search engine accessed private information of home owners on unsecured wireless networks while mapping suburban streets. Read more
Government Run Internet
GOOGLE Australia has voiced its concerns over the Rudd Government’s controversial mandatory ISP filtering plan directly to the US State Department. One of the internet giant’s biggest worry is the filter’s scope, which it believes to be too broad. It is understood the matter was raised just over a week ago with representatives from the State Department. Read more
iPad to Arrive in May
THE release of Apple’s iPad in Australia and elsewhere around the world has been put back to the end of next month because of heavy demand in the US. Apple announced the worldwide delay last night, citing surprisingly strong sales in the US for the “difficult decision”. Read more
