Australia

Apple wants to turn ‘3G’ into ‘4G’ to solve iPad 3 speed disputes

Apple is currently in a legal dispute down under with the Australian competition regulator, but is attempting a novel way of digging its way out of trouble: by trying to rebrand what “4G” actually means.

Samsung targets Apple’s iPhone, iPad in Australia

The legal spat between Apple and Samsung that has stretched around the world took on additional weight this week, with a new claim lodged against Apple by Samsung in Australia.

Optus late with SMS kill switch roll-out

Optus has missed a deadline set by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to establish an avenue for customers to block premium SMS and MMS messages on its mobile service.

Skype’s new iPhone Application Introduces 3G Calling Functionality

Skype today announced the launch of the new version of its iPhone application. Users in Australia/ New Zealand can download from the Apple App Store today, this update allows iPhone users to make and receive Skype-to-Skype calls, and to call mobiles and landlines around the world at very low rates for the first time over their 3G data connection.

Zune Inflight Radio booked on United Airlines

While Apple brings its iPad to the friendly skies in Australia, Microsoft is installing itself on a larger carrier.

Call cheap from your mobile phone

Hello, One other use of the CY.TALK® to land line gateway is to save when calling from your mobile. Once the gateway is plugged to Internet and to your land line it is ready for use (and abuse!). When ever you will call your gateway a prompt will ask you for a password, once inserted [...]