Jared Newman - Author - PC World Australia

Stories by Jared Newman

Article | 20/10/2011 Microsoft's Ballmer Knocks Android, Commends iPhone

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer had some nasty things to say about Google's Android operating system. But the iPhone? Not so much.

Article | 18/10/2011 Early iPhone 4S problems

According to Apple, the iPhone 4S is selling very, very well. But not everyone is having a smooth experience with Apple's latest handset. A handful of...

Article | 14/10/2011 Apple iPhone 4S Teardown: 4 Findings

iFixit's iPhone teardowns seem to happen earlier every year. This time, the hardware repair group has cracked open an iPhone 4S one day ahead of its O...

Article | 12/10/2011 iTunes 10.5 is out: 3 reasons to get it now

Version 10.5 of Apple's iTunes software is available now, just in time for the launch of iOS 5 on Wednesday. The latest version includes the first tas...

Article | 4/10/2011 Tablet fire sale: 5 cheap tablets

Between the popularity of Apple's iPad and the looming threat of Amazon's Kindle Fire, times are tough for other tablet makers. But their loss is your...

Article | 29/09/2011 MS-Samsung patent deal: Great news for Windows Phones

The success of Samsung's Galaxy S Android phones just became a cash cow for Microsoft, thanks to a patent cross-licensing agreement in which Microsoft...

Article | 29/09/2011 Amazon announces $199 tablet, new Kindle E-readers

After months of hype, Amazon today announced the Kindle Fire, a 7-inch tablet with a $199 price tag. Amazon also refreshed its line of e-readers with ...

Article | 28/09/2011 Apple's iPhone event is on: 5 predictions

Apple will put an end to the rumors and introduce its next iPhone on October 4 - it's already sent out invitations to an iPhone-specific event that wi...

Article | 27/09/2011 Retailers Slash BlackBerry PlayBook Prices

Is Research In Motion's BlackBerry PlayBook headed for a fire sale? It certainly looks that way as the 7-inch tablet's retail prices plummet.

Article | 24/09/2011 Amazon Kindle tablet announcement likely coming Sept. 28

On September 28, the company will hold a press event in New York City, where it'll likely announce a tablet that's smaller but also much cheaper than ...

Article | 22/09/2011 Apple iPhone 5 release looms, iPhone trade-ins skyrocket

Although Apple hasn't announced a release date for the iPhone 5, existing iPhone owners are already selling their handsets in anticipation.

Article | 21/09/2011 Beyond Google Wallet: A look at the competition

Google Wallet is finally here, allowing Sprint Nexus S users to pay with their smartphones at select retailers in New York and San Francisco.

Article | 15/09/2011 Ballmer: Microsoft is "reimagining" itself

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer made a surprise appearance at the end of Wednesday’s BUILD keynote speech, telling the audience that Microsoft is in the p...

Article | 14/09/2011 Windows 8 preview release downloadable tonight

Want to give Windows 8's new look a try? Starting tonight, you'll be able to download a Windows 8 developer preview release straight from Microsoft.

Article | 9/09/2011 Are Windows Phone 7 apps destined for Windows 8?

Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang has raised an interesting possibility about Windows 8, speculating that it will be able to run Windows Phone 7 apps.