…Vodafone’s AUD$5 per day roaming is an attractive proposition for frequent travellers, and Telstra’s network alone is going to be enough to sway some. The Note 7 will go on sale at August 19, with pre-orders running until August 18. Read more: As Apple contemplates killing the headphone jack, Samsung…
…7 launch was no exception. Mocking Apple’s apparent decision to kill headphone jack on the next iPhone is an easy joke, but it also exemplifies the vastly different philosophies behind each company. Simply put, Samsung is trying its best to give the people what they want, while Apple is betting…
…suggested the new iPhones will be very similar to this generation in terms of aesthetics, but with cleaner antenna lines. The phones are expected to be thinner, potentially at the expense of a headphone jack. In terms of hardware, better cameras and a faster processor are (obviously) on the cards….
Accessories manufacturer 3SIXT looks to be anticipating a headphone jack-less iPhone 7 with the launch of its new Digital Lightning Buds. Rather than using the standard 3.5mm headphone jack, 3SIXT’s earphones make use of Apple’s Lightning connector. 3SIXT’s Digital Lightning Buds are said to offer “pure digital sound”, and pack…
…and a thinner design. The headphone jack could be going the way of the dodo (or more appropriately, the 30-pin iPod connector), but varying reports offer conflicting information. If the headphone jack is indeed removed, a second bottom-facing speaker will likely appear in its place. This would facilitate stereo sound….
…is billed as “the world’s thinnest premium smartphone”, measuring in at just 5.19mm at its slimmest point. Unsurprisingly, this is countered by a somewhat hefty camera bump. Motorola has also axed the headphone jack in its pursuit of thinness, and users will have to rely on USB Type-C headphones, an…
Bose has unveiled its first pair of wireless noise-cancelling headphones, the QuietComfort 35 (QC35), a surprisingly punctual update to 2014’s well-received QC25. The QC35 headlines the high-end audio manufacturer’s 2016 headphone range, which also includes the QuietControl 30 (neckband-style wireless noise-cancelling ear-buds) and the SoundSport Wireless (wireless sports headphones). The…
…both devices have a single USB Type-C input for connectivity and charging, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The ZenBook 3 will be available in configurations starting at USD$999, with a Core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 256GB of solid state storage. The Core i7 configuration will set customers back…
…water as deep as 1 metre for up to 30 minutes. It also certifies the phone is dust tight. While higher-end water resistant devices now typically have exposed connectors, the Go Play has tiny covers over both the headphone jack and micro-USB port. These much be sealed tight before wetting…
The iPhone 6s only went on sale at the end of September, but the first iPhone 7 rumours are already starting to rear their enigmatic heads. The most controversial iPhone 7 rumour is that Apple will ditch the 3.5mm headphone jack in order to build a thinner device. Users would…
…Otherwise, I’d give Microsoft a month or so to patch these issues. But with the exception of these glitches, there’s very little I can complain about when it comes to the Surface Book. If I were to nit-pick, the headphone port is in an awkward spot, and the tablet portion…
…tinny. Thankfully, there’s a headphone jack, so you’ve always got the option of connecting headphones or speakers if you want better sound. At AUD$1,119, LG’s PW800 is more about portability than performance, but the pint-sized projector is sure to win fans based on size alone. It certainly won me over….