Apple Tablet PC Rumors: What we know so far

There have certainly been many rumors regarding the Apple Tablet PC; some are more plausible than others, but will we ever see the Mac tablet in stores. Engadget have been looking at the latest bunch of rumors and have found just three to be worth a mention. Read more

BlackBerry Storm 2 and Bold 9700: Australian Release

Whenever we discuss cell phone releases we normally cover the U.S., UK and Europe, but what about those in Australia. Well we can tell you that the two most talked about phones in recent weeks will be offered to Australian’s next month as well, we can only be talking about the BlackBerry Storm and Bold 9700 (Bold 2) from RIM. Read more

Mass Effect 2 Coming to PS3: Rumor

A rumor has surfaced that Mass Effect 2 could be coming to the Sony PS3, but Bioware has not released an official confirmation of this. The rumor started from Australian major game retailer GAME. The online store is listing Mass Effect 2 for a release on the PlayStation 3. Read more

Apple to start legal action against Woolworths logo

It has been revealed that Apple are due to start legal proceedings against Australian supermarket chain Woolworths, claiming that their latest logo design is ‘too similar’ to the famous Apple logo. Read more

Used Tata Nano Cost 30% More Than New

Tata Nano has certainly proved popular in India, and will hopefully become as successful once the small cheap car is launched in the United States. It does seem that Indian drivers will do anything to own a Nano, but purchasing a used model for 30% more than the cost of a new model certainly seems strange. Read more

TGS 09: Left 4 Dead 2 Demo release date

Good news for fans looking to pick up Left 4 Dead 2, as Valve have just confirmed a release date for the demo just before their TGS press conference is due to go live. Read more

Apple iPhone Apps: Flight Control 1.5 Update Released

For those of you who were fans of the original Flight Control game for iPhone and iPod Touch, there is now an updated version available at the App Store. Version 1.5 of the game features a new map called Australian Outback. Read more

Iphone game Pools of Blood Features Karnivool

A new tower defence type game is now available for iPhone at the App Store, the game is developed by ‘Staring Man’, and they teamed up with the Australian metal band Karnivool to create the game ‘Pools of Blood’. Read more

Wii version of Modern Warfare 2: More Rumors

We have some more rumors on a Nintendo Wii version of Modern Warfare 2 for you to read now, this time from NintendoEverything. They have stated that pre-order boxes of the game have been appearing at an Australian retail store, even dedicating a whole section of the store to Infinity Ward’s upcoming shooter. Read more

Price: PSP Go Digital Games vs. UMD

Michael Ephraim, the Australian and New Zealand Chief for Sony has been talking to ITWire.com about the events from E3 2009, and what he had to say about the price of the games for the PSP Go (read specs here) were very interesting. Read more

IFA 2009: Sony 21-inch OLED TV

As you know earlier this month Sony revealed its $6,999 11” OLED display panel for the Australian market, which was more expensive than the $3,000 XEL -1 OLED model in the USA. It is now rumored that Sony will unveil its 21-inch OLED TV at the IFA 2009 show in Berlin in September. Read more

MadWorld gets 20th March UK Street Date for Wii

Sega has confirmed a March 20th release date in the UK for the anticipated Nintendo Wii shooter MadWorld. It will be developer Platinum Games’ first title as part of it’s four-game publishing game with Sega. Read more

Australian car industry crashes: worst sales in 30 years

The Australian car industry has crashed as business confidence is low; sales are now the worst they have been in 30 years. Fleet sales are falling sharply and 2009 is expected to get much worse, this is the same story across the globe. Read more

Kogan Agora Pro: Second Google Android Phone

Australian company Kogan has announced that it is to launch a new phone that will be the world’s second Android phone which will be released early next year. Read more

Black Friday deals on Apple Australia

We reported yesterday that the Black Friday deals had spread to the UK, but it is only Apple that is offering these Black Friday Deals. Well Australia is also getting some deals from Apple, which can be seen on their Australian website. Read more

Samsung F480T on Telstra, Hue II on Alltel

Samsung have two new phones on the market, one looks sleek and sexy and the other looks like a kid’s toy. The two handsets in question is the Samsung F480T which is on Telstra, and the other is the Hue II on Alltel. Read more

Big Banks Fail Consumer Test: new financial service website

Mozo.com.au is a first of it’s kind financial service website that uses consumer generated content and live data feeds to compare and rate financial products and providers on everything from interest rates to customer service Read more

Telstra to launch 3G Apple iPhone in Australia this June

It does seem funny that just last year Greg Winn who is one of the top guys at Telstra the Australian telecommunications company said that Apple could stick their iPhone. Well now it seems that the company has had a change of heart as the Australian release of the iPhone will could be this June and looks as though it could be the 3G version of the handset.

Although Telstra is the largest phone provider in OZ, it seems as if they will not be the only ones to get the Apple iPhone. It was way back in February last year that Winn said “Apple is not a mobile phone manufacturer, that’s not their knitting.”

Greg who is the second in charge over at Telstra said that other top phone makers like Nokia, Samsung and Sony Ericsson would be launching their own handsets that will rival the of the Apple iPhone. However, it now seems as if Winn has had to eat his words and back track on what he said, maybe it has something to do with what the consumers want.

So how has the information leaked that Telstra will be distributing the 3G Apple iPhone, well that is simple it seems as if a staff member at a Telstra customer service call center told some caller that they would be stocking this handset.

Source - Blorge

Apple flagship Sydney store soon to open: new stores in Australia coming

Apple are planning to open three new retail stores in Australia, all will be opening this year. Two will open in Sydney and the other on Victoria. The opening of these stores is part of a massive expansion for Apple on an international scale. These stores will form part of Apple’s 200 stores worldwide.

Apple has been aggressive of late trying to get more stores around the globe, and this new flagship store just being finished is the newest. The new store located on the corner of George Street and King Street in Sydney is on three floors. From this picture you can see that the transparent glass façade is just being installed. Then comes that big Apple logo.

We know how Apple likes to keep things to their chest, so it comes as no surprise that they are not saying where the other two stores will be going. For people who mange to get a job at these new stores, will have the chance to fly to Apple’s headquarters located in California.

Source - The Sydney Morning Herald

Apple’s iPhone illegal in Australia: under current trade practice laws

It seems as if the must have gadget that everybody wants to get their hands on, could face a setback in Australia. Under current Australian trade practice laws, the Apple iPhone is illegal. With this legal issue in mind, it seems as if the Read more

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