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iPad Pro to boost Apple iPad sales

Apple’s new big-screen tablet may bump up iPad sales over the near future but it won’t lead to an enduring revival, according to analyst Gene Munster. Forecasts from other analysts paint a somewhat rosier outlook. On Wednesday, Apple introduced its latest and largest iPad, dubbed the iPad Pro . Outfitted with a 12.9-inch screen, the Pro is well-suited to run …

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Take a look at 3D Touch on Apple’s new iPhones

Now playing: Watch this: What is 3D Touch? 1:28 Apple on Wednesday unveiled 3D Touch, a new feature designed to change how you interact with your smartphone screen. Like Force Touch before it, 3D Touch relies on pressure as a way to interact with your device — in this case, the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus. Underneath the display, capacitive …

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iPhone 6s and 6s Plus Australian pricing compared

Enlarge ImageThe new iPhone 6s. Apple Apple announced two new iPhones on Thursday, the 6s and the premium 6s Plus , and at first glance the local Aussie pricing looks shocking. Compared to the iPhone 6 16GB, which landed last year at AU$869, the base 16GB 6s is starting at AU$1,079. The phones only go up in price from there. …

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Old Apple iPhone models get a price hike due to weak Aussie dollar

James Martin/CNET Unless you’re just waking up from a coma, you will have noticed that Apple launched some new iPhones overnight. The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus are the upgrades to last year’s models, with some key new features such as the 3D Touch responsive screen and a 12-megapixel camera capable of shooting 4K video. Innovation doesn’t come cheap, however: …

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Back to basics: NBN chief says no need to ‘gold plate’

Enlarge Image NBN The head of NBN has taken aim at broadband naysayers, saying that the country’s broadband network is on track to deliver fast speeds to end users, and that planned upgrades will help to meet Australia’s needs in a streaming-heavy future. Speaking at the annual ASTRA conference for Australia’s pay TV industry today, NBN CEO Bill Morrow also …

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