Are you still saving money by getting your smartphone on a contract?
The majority of Australia consumers buy their new smartphones on a 24 month contract. Not only does this save us dropping a potential AUD$1,000 in…
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How to securely erase your iPhone or Android smartphone
Android Most Android smartphones aren't encrypted out of the box, so securely erasing your device will take a few more steps. Firstly, you'll need to encrypt…
ACCC okays TPG’s acquisition of iiNet
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) today announced that it will not oppose TPG's AUD$1.56 billion acquisition of iiNet. iiNet will seek federal court…
Parallels 11 brings Cortana to Mac
Virtualisation software manufacturer Parallels has launched a new version of its self-titled program, optimised for Windows 10 and OS X El Capitan. Notably, Parallels Desktop…
Australian-made Pac-Man 256 now available on Android and iOS
Built by Australian developer Hipster Whale (of Crossy Road fame), Pac-Man 256 is now available as a free download for iOS and Android devices. Pac-Man…
Turnbull introduces Bill to allow high definition broadcasting on all TV channels
Communications Minister Malcom Turnbull today introduced legislation that would allow Australian free-to-air networks to deliver high definition content on their primary channels. Broadcasters are presently…
Google OnHub is a router that “speaks human”, just works
While most think of Google as a software company, it has had reasonable experience within the area of hardware thanks to projects like the Chromebook…
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge+ on-contract pricing
Sasmung's Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ are now both available for pre-order, and local telcos have revealed what they'll be asking customers who…
Vodafone plan shakeup: Unlimited talk and text on all plans, data controls for family sharing
Vodafone today announced what its calling its biggest "plan shakeup" yet, introducing unlimited talk and text on all plans, and inclusions such as a flat-rate…
Not just for s’mores: Marshmallow is Android M’s official name
Google today revealed that the sixth major version of Android, Android M, will officially be called Marshmallow. First announced at Google I/O earlier this year,…
Samsung Note 5 and S6 Edge+ beat new iPhones to market, launching on September 4
Samsung's Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ will go on sale locally from September 4, with pre-orders starting at 4pm today. The Note 5…
Motorola’s new Moto X smartphones coming to Vodafone in September
Motorola today announced that Vodafone will be its exclusive carrier partner for the upcoming local launch of its newly unveiled Moto X Style and Moto…
The OPPO Mirror 5s is a blinged out budget smartphone
Chinese smartphone manufacturer OPPO today announced the local availability of the Mirror 5s, a 5-inch budget smartphone retailing for AUD$269. The Mirror 5s boasts a…
Australian Review: Sony Xperia M4 Aqua – Wet and Mild
When I wrote about the "death of the flagship" smartphone earlier this year, Sony's Xperia M4 Aqua was one of the devices I was most…
Is this the new Nexus 5?
The LG-made Nexus 5 has long been considered one of the best smartphones of its kind, combining reasonably high-end hardware with a simple design and…
Optus 3x Carrier Aggregation achieves mobile broadband speeds of 317Mbps
Optus has turned on 3x Carrier Aggregation in select Newcastle suburbs ahead of local Category 9 smartphone availability. In tests, Optus says it has used…
Fashion shoot provides a closer look at Samsung’s upcoming Gear S2 smartwatch
A Samsung produced fashion shoot promoting the newly announced Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ also shed more light on the upcoming Gear S2…
Letters to Dallas Buyers Club infringers on hold following speculative invoicing fears
Justice Nye Perram today ruled that the studio behind Dallas Buyers Club will not receive the details of the 4,726 Australians who allegedly pirated the…
Apple adds full Windows 10 support to all recent Macs
Mac users are now able to dual boot Windows 10 on their Apple-made devices thanks to a just released update to the Boot Camp setup…
Samsung teases round Gear S2 smartwatch
Samsung is unveiling a round smartwatch called the Gear S2 in early September.
These are Samsung’s new phablets: The Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+
Samsung today announced the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+, the two newest phablets in its smartphone family. As rumoured, both devices make use…
Australian Review: Canon EOS 750D – Locked and Loaded
If I could use one word to describe Canon, it would be consistent. While the camera manufacturer kick started the DSLR video revolution with the…
Australian Review: Sony Bravia 50W800C 50-inch HD Android TV – Droids on Film
Android TV If you're familiar with Lollipop, Android TV won't be a big surprise - aesthetically, it makes use of the same Material Design aesthetic…
Firefox 40 has a new look for Windows 10, rethinks security
Firefox 40, the latest version of Mozilla's popular web browser boasts a new look and a new approach to extension security. The browser's revamped aesthetic…
