Androids Finally Invade New Zealand

While many are waiting for the new version of the iPhone, phones based on Google's Android operating system are rapidly gaining traction with several big releases finally heading to New Zealand.

Get Small & Sociable With Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro

Sony Ericsson today announces the new Xperia' X10 mini pro, the compact version of Xperia' X10, delivering a powerful and application packed mobile phone into the market.

LG Optimus Launched In New Zealand

LG Mobile New Zealand is excited to announce the launch of its latest Android powered Smartphone, the LG Optimus (LG GT 540).

A Milestone For New Zealand Mobile Users

Telecom is set to deliver a Milestone to New Zealanders, with the launch of its latest Android phone on 1 July.

The Motorola Milestone' is the first smartphone to be powered by the Android' 2.1 operating system available in New Zealand and is exclusive to Telecom XT customers.

Operators Looking To Launch A Successful Tablet Device Must Learn Vital Lessons From The Smartphone World, According To Ovum.

The most popular smartphone platforms are all supported by strong developer communities and this trend seems likely to transfer to the tablet market. Operators with plans to launch a tablet must therefore assess the strength of each platform's developer ecosystem as a priority.

iPhone 4 Still The Smartphone Benchmark But Android Appeal Is Growing

Adam Leach, principal analyst at Ovum, said: "In three short years the iPhone has become the industry benchmark for high-end smartphones and the fourth generation device only reinforces this view. The success of the iPhone is down to a number of interrelated factors.

Google Cloud APIs Surging Ahead Among Mobile Developers

Ovum's new mobile application developer survey* found 60% of mobile developers are using or plan to use Google's server-side APIs when building applications, leaving the mobile operators behind at 25%

Flightless Soars Up The Charts With Top Dog: Farmyard Adventures

Within hours of their debut launch of the iPhone game, Top Dog: Farmyard Adventures, Wellington interactive studio Flightless has scored a hit with children and game lovers throughout the country.

Update ALL Your Social Networks

Managing your multiple social media accounts can be a time consuming when you use multiple sites. However, several startups aim to help you publish to multiple sites in just a snap.

iPhone Leads Smartphone Developer Battle; Java Me Still Leads Overall

OVUM COMMENT

Tony Cripps, Principal Analyst

Developers will support multiple mobile OSs but Apple bobs to the top