Apple uses iPhone 7 to grow smartphone share in Australia: IDC
Smartphone market share for Apple, Huawei, Alcatel, ZTE, and Oppo increased in Australia over the quarter, according to IDC, at the expense of beleaguered Samsung and the ‘other’ segment. Read More
Google to begin accepting businesses into Team Drive early access program
Team Drive is G Suite’s take on team file sharing — and it’s started taking beta testers. Read More
Microsoft’s SQL Server Next: What’s under the covers
How does Microsoft plan to bring parity to its SQL Server releases for Linux and Windows as it moves forward? Its ‘Drawbridge’ library OS virtualization technology is playing a role. Read More
Motorola’s Moto Z to receive Android Nougat this week, now Daydream-ready
Just in time for the holiday season, Moto Z owners may want to put Daydream View on a shopping list. Read More
Tech Ticker: Tech distractions could be cause of spike in fatal traffic accidents
This week’s headlines: Highway fatalities are up alarmingly in the U.S., and the NHTSA blames smartphones and dashboard apps. Read More
ZTE announces Force Touch-equipped version of its Axon 7
A $100 increase in price comes with a new feature, more RAM and double the storage. Read More
MacBook Pro Touch Bar review in one word: Meh
We used it for a week and it’s just not that useful. Interesting, yes. Productivity enhancing, no. Read More
Apple 15-inch MacBook Pro (2016) review: Fast, light, innovative, and expensive
The 2016 15-inch MacBook Pro delivers professional-level performance in an attractive, lightweight design that also offers all-day battery life. However, it’s extravagantly expensive, and the lack of upgradeability is a real weakness. Read More
Samsung will not make cars following Harman deal, execs say
Samsung will not make automobiles and stay a tier-1 components supplier after its $8 billion purchase of Harman, senior executives of both companies stressed. Read More
Tech Ticker: Google reacts to "fake news" criticism; Office Depot reportedly using fake viruses to sell "protection"
This week’s headlines: A report claims Google plans to change its search results to avoid publicizing fake news sites. An investigation found that Office Depot repair technicians are selling unneeded security plans to meet sales goals. Also, tech publishing giant IDG is reportedly in talks to sell itself to a Chinese group. Read More