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Apple ditches ’4G’ marketing for the New iPad

Apple ditches ’4G’ marketing for the New iPad

It was only a matter of time, I suppose. Given the fact that the new iPad’s 4G version didn’t actually work on Australian 4G networks – which kind of upset the ACCC – the Cupertino company has changed its marketing from “Wi-Fi + 4G” to “Wi-Fi + Cellular”.

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Mates Rates: $498 for the new iPad at Big W

Mates Rates: $498 for the new iPad at Big W

So we all know the new iPad hit shelves today, what with our review, photo comparison and guide to its 4G support. But what about buying it. Turns out that Big W has cut the dollars off Apple’s RRP across the board.

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Video: Hands on with the new Apple iPad

Video: Hands on with the new Apple iPad

The new iPad has made a splash today, with some radical headlines about 4G not working in Australia, barbs about its crazy name and question marks over who got what right in the great Apple guessing game – but what is it really like? We’ve had a look and a play with the third generation [...]

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New Apple iPad has a HD retina display and 4G (although not for Australia)

New Apple iPad has a HD retina display and 4G (although not for Australia)

Apple has just unveiled its latest version of the iPad, and it’s a cracker. Packed with a 2048 × 1536 resolution screen, a much more powerful processor, a better camera and inbuilt dictation capabilities, it’s a major upgrade. The only downside is that we won’t get the new 4G connectivity in Australia.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 4G is Australia’s first 4G tablet

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 4G is Australia’s first 4G tablet

There’s a good chance that Telstra’s 4G network offers faster internet speeds than your home ADSL connection, which is why it’s exciting to see the company release the first tablet to support the fast network today, the Galaxy Tab 8.9 4G from Samsung.

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Telstra announces Motorola Xoom 2, $720 outright

Telstra announces Motorola Xoom 2, $720 outright

Motorola’s original Xoom tablet was exciting thanks to the fact it was the world’s first real iPad competitor, despite the fact it hardly made a dent in iPad sales. Its successor looks to pick up the fight where the original Xoom left off, launching today on Telstra for $720 outright.

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QANTAS to trial WiFi on A380 flights between Melbourne/Sydney and Los Angeles

QANTAS to trial WiFi on A380 flights between Melbourne/Sydney and Los Angeles

Tech fans will be loving the news that QANTAS is joining the growing number of airlines testing WiFi on international flights. But will this bring an end to the solace one is afforded during a long haul flight?

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Telstra selling iPads from November 15

Telstra selling iPads from November 15

Want to grab an iPad but don’t have the cash to buy one up front? Telstra has confirmed it will be selling the best-selling tablet device from Telstra stores from next Tuesday, November 15.

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Kogan selling cheap new Android tablets

Kogan selling cheap new Android tablets

If you really like the idea of a tablet, but hate the idea of being locked into Apple’s ecosystem, yet don’t have the money for a Honeycomb powered Android tablet, local technology company Kogan has just announced a pair of new affordable Android tablets.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 blocked from sale in Australia

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 blocked from sale in Australia

After weeks of paying lawyers exorbitant amounts of money to argue the validity of Apple’s patent case against Samsung’s shiny new Galaxy Tab 10.1, the Federal Court in Sydney today decided to rule against Samsung, blocking the Korean giant from selling its 10-inch tablet in Australia.

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