Recent articles by Barry Collins

iBeacon: Apple's latest service spams iPhones

iBeacon: Apple's latest service spams iPhones

Sends promotions to customers' smartphones.
Barry Collins Dec 10 2013, 9:23AM Mobility
Windows updates codenamed "Threshold" coming 2015

Windows updates codenamed "Threshold" coming 2015

Internal email reveals codename, report claims.
Barry Collins Dec 3 2013, 8:38AM Software
Surface 2 suffers from screen bug

Surface 2 suffers from screen bug

Demanding applications leading to user complaints.
Barry Collins Dec 2 2013, 8:59AM Hardware
Google kicks CyanogenMod out of Android store

Google kicks CyanogenMod out of Android store

Encourages users to break their warranty, search giant claims.
Barry Collins Nov 29 2013, 10:52AM Software
Microsoft could drop Windows RT

Microsoft could drop Windows RT

Will reduce the number of Windows variants, claims devices chief.
Barry Collins Nov 26 2013, 5:41PM Software
Microsoft banks on hardware in rivalry with Apple

Microsoft banks on hardware in rivalry with Apple

Kinect will give it sure-footing against Apple's established ecosystem.
Barry Collins Nov 26 2013, 8:28AM Hardware
Android tablets get custom Opera browser

Android tablets get custom Opera browser

Battles Chrome on Android home turf.
Barry Collins Nov 22 2013, 9:18AM Software
Apple Mac Pro: full spec, Australian price revealed

Apple Mac Pro: full spec, Australian price revealed

Get full pricing and specification details for the new Apple Mac Pro.
Barry Collins Oct 23 2013, 8:29AM Hardware
Windows 8.1 problems and solutions

Windows 8.1 problems and solutions

Fix Windows RT's blue screen of death and more.
Barry Collins Oct 22 2013, 12:05PM Software
Ballmer to be replaced "by end of 2013"

Ballmer to be replaced "by end of 2013"

Microsoft board looking for someone who will bring radical change, claim sources.
Barry Collins Oct 11 2013, 8:19AM Software
Millionth Raspberry Pi rolls off British production line

Millionth Raspberry Pi rolls off British production line

DIY computer introducing kids to programming.
Barry Collins Oct 9 2013, 9:11AM Hardware
Microsoft's new Surface 2 "close to selling out"

Microsoft's new Surface 2 "close to selling out"

Surface tablets are in short supply, the company claims.
Barry Collins Oct 8 2013, 8:18AM Hardware
Dell launches new Android and Windows tablets

Dell launches new Android and Windows tablets

Dell's new range of Venue tablets includes Windows 8.1 and Android devices.
Barry Collins Oct 4 2013, 8:25AM Hardware
Google gives away QuickOffice and 10GB Drive combo

Google gives away QuickOffice and 10GB Drive combo

Apple and Android users get free copies of QuickOffice apps.
Barry Collins Sep 23 2013, 8:35AM Collaboration
In his own words: Ballmer explains Nokia buyout

In his own words: Ballmer explains Nokia buyout

Steve Ballmer addresses Microsoft employees in a letter explaining the rationale behind the Nokia handsets takeover.
Barry Collins Sep 4 2013, 8:11AM Mobility
Windows 8 sees biggest jump in market share since launch

Windows 8 sees biggest jump in market share since launch

Figures to be confirmed next month.
Barry Collins Sep 3 2013, 8:09AM Software
Hardware partners get Windows 8.1

Hardware partners get Windows 8.1

But developers won't get a look until October public release.
Barry Collins Aug 28 2013, 8:29AM Mobility
Ubuntu Edge falls $US20 million short: now what?

Ubuntu Edge falls $US20 million short: now what?

Canonical puts on a brave face.
Barry Collins Aug 23 2013, 8:13AM Mobility
Nokia plans giant 6in smartphone

Nokia plans giant 6in smartphone

Nokia "Bandit" handset will push Lumia screen sizes to new highs, according to report.
Barry Collins Aug 20 2013, 8:16AM Mobility
Ellison: Apple can't be innovative without Jobs

Ellison: Apple can't be innovative without Jobs

Last time Apple was without Jobs didn't go well.
Barry Collins Aug 15 2013, 7:25AM Hardware

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