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Leaked: iPhone 5 ‘Assistant’ Is Enhanced Voice Control Based On Siri

Jack Loftus 25 July 2011 8:00 AM

Although it’s not currently available in the iOS 5 developer beta, a new leak has indicated a curious voice control feature called Assistant could be making its way into the mysterious iPhone 5 when it launches.

10 May 2011

Geek Out

Meeting The Greatest Readers In The World (Or The Diary Of A Giz Editor)

Nick Broughall 10 May 2011 3:30 PM

Last week, the teams from Gizmodo and Lifehacker Australia went on a road trip up and down the East Coast of Australia to meet some of the best geeks in the country, thanks to Microsoft and Windows Azure. Here’s what happened.

4 April 2011

Gadgets

Professor Tim Flannery: ‘Green Technology Is Already A Superior Technology’

Nick Broughall 4 April 2011 2:00 PM

One of the most pressing issues facing us today is the impact our gadget-laden lives has on the planet. As the demand for the latest smartphone, TV or tablet grows, the impact of manufacturing and disposing these gadgets is putting growing pressure on the environment. We spoke to former Australian of the Year and climate change expert Professor Tim Flannery about the importance of technology in helping solve the environmental damage our gadget lust has on the planet.

24 March 2011

Mobile

Google Needs To Standardise The MicroUSB Positioning On Android Phones

Nick Broughall 24 March 2011 5:30 PM

Apple and Google are currently battling a war over your pocket. And while each smartphone OS has its strengths and weaknesses, there is one weapon that Apple has with the power to decimate its Google enemies – the accessory market. It’s time for Google to fight back.

31 January 2011

Software

iOS Safari Set To Receive Google Instant Previews Update

Jack Loftus 31 January 2011 8:00 AM

Google “Instant Previews,” the handy feature that allows searchers to preview their results without actually leaving Google’s search page, is nearly set to arrive on iOS’s native Safari web browser.

14 January 2011

News

The Greatest Scam In Tech

John Herrman and Adrian Covert 14 January 2011 5:20 AM

In the tech world, a few questions are usually enough. Does the product work? Is the idea good? How much does it cost? But as Peep Telephony reminds us, there’s a fourth, all-important qualification: Is it real?

16 July 2010

Mobile

iPhone 3G, I Think I’m Leaving You

Nick Broughall 16 July 2010 1:25 PM

I’ve been in a long-term relationship with the iPhone since well before the iPhone 3G launched in 2008. From that very first Jobs keynote, I’ve been captivated by the stunning design and intuitive user interface, the diverse functionality and the convenience of the iPhone. But now, as I approach the end of my 24-month iPhone 3G contract, I’m discovering that the passion has died, and it’s time to move on. iPhone 3G, I think I’m leaving you.

3 July 2010

Computing

What To Do When Technology Passes You By

Dashiell Bennett 3 July 2010 12:00 AM

There was a time when I was the family “tech guy”. Assembling sounds systems and debugging computers was my household contribution. These days, however, I’m not sure I could pick an HDMI cable out of a box of snakes.

16 February 2010

Online

Google Launches Labs For Google Maps

Nick Broughall 16 February 2010 12:45 PM

Over the weekend, Google launched Labs for Google Maps, allowing users to trial experimental features when browsing maps. Best of all, it’s all come out of Google’s Sydney office.

11 January 2010