With smartphone shipments in total for Q4 2021 growing by just 1% in an era of supply chain issues and chip shortages, Apple has regained the top spot thanks to the iPhone 13 range, iOS and its unparalleled ecosystem of apps, accessories and hardware companions, such as Apple Watch, AirPods and more.



Working on a range of USI-enabled Chromebooks from HP, Lenovo, Asus, Acer and the Galaxy ChomeBook 2 from Samsung, the cool Logitech Pen adds everything anyone would need from a precise, rechargeable stylus, including easy and fast recharging and a very simple loop adapter for storage.

Developer security specialist Snyk has expanded its New Zealand presence, appointing Tessa Davis to the role of senior solutions engineer and Stephen Phillips to the role of senior account executive.

EVENT INVITATION: Organisations worldwide are looking to unlock the potential of their vast stores of data, and this calls for specialised skills and tools. Denodo is offering to upskill you with a free hands-on three-hour lab this Thursday. You will also receive a certificate.

GUEST OPINION: Australia is progressing steadily with an open banking rollout. The Big Four banks – CBA, Westpac, ANZ and National Australia Bank – introduced open banking in July 2021, and other banks and financial services are expected to follow in 2022. According to many fintechs, however, the introduction is going slower than expected, and they are pushing financial markets to open their banking services online by signing additional data holders.

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Stephen Withers, newsletter editor, iTWire


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