…is less useful than a square one (a.k.a. Apple Watch). Samsung spends considerable marketing dollars to convince you that the round is best. Let’s say that the 41mm (30mm viewable) screen is adequate for most users. But the 45mm – barely 4mm more makes it a pleasure to use for…
…TV streaming service TV antenna/tuner for FTA channels – no subscription required FTA digital TV channels over the Internet – no subscription required. Streaming Apps (subscription required) include Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Prime Video, Paramount+, Stan, YouTube, BritBox, Hayu, plex, DOCPLAY, DAZN, TED (YouTube), and Vevo. Special interest channels include…
…AAC (Apple), aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, Bluetooth LE Audio, LC3, and Auracast. Adaptive means if your host device supports it (Qualcomm-based smartphones), it can adapt bit rates (279 to 420kbps) and gives lower latency (90ms versus 200-300ms for other codecs). You can get a USB Bluetooth Dongle for 20ms latency….
…We won’t go into Android TV 12 except to say that it has all Australian digital free-to-air channels and a vast array of apps. It also uses Google Assistant to allow for Google Home and voice control. It has Apple HomeKit and Chromecast support. It also has standardised on-screen reporting…
The Sonos Roam 2 is a mono, battery-operated IP67 speaker with Bluetooth (BT) and Wi-Fi (voice assistant capable) that you can take anywhere. It can also stereo pair. What differentiates it from BT speakers like those excellent ones from JBL, Sony, Ultimate Ears, et al., is multi-room audio, Apple AirPlay 2,…
…Samsung (that works best with Samsung phones and its Scalable Codec), AirPods (for Apple), Bose, Bower and Wilkins, Sennheiser, JBL, Beats, Sony and heaps of generic brands. They are class leaders in the <$400 bracket, although Sony WF-100XM5 on runout at $369 is tempting. Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 wins…
…have (or support) a webcam? Ostensibly, it allows you to video conference with family and friends. In reality, it has added facial recognition to the list of those watching. Or more TVs support voice search through OK Google, Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri or proprietary voice search like Samsung Bixby. You…
…four years. Android phones increased their market share by 12% and Apple by 4%, reflecting the interest in Android AI capabilities. Apple has a 44% sell-out market share and Android 56% – a significant reversal of fortunes. Stats can lie – Telsyte does not According to Statcounter, Australia’s market share…
…but we cannot be sure. It does not pass through any sound to a soundbar. Upscale It does not upscale—that is the TV’s job. It automatically detects the screen resolution and downscales to the TV’s resolution. Chromecast and Apple TV It supports Android Chromecast for audio and video. It has…
…allowing it to mix and match components to hit price point sweet spots. Whatever it is, please keep doing it as it works! The Motorola Edge 50 is perfect for city, suburb, regional and rural dwellers who want a premium phone for much less than Apple or Samsung. Don’t get…
…capable BT speaker for Apple lovers Here, I can say what I feel, and with due respect to Apple, it is another overpriced and underperforming Apple device. It has some nice features, including an excellent USB-C audio connection, which is also present on other BT speakers (at least 3.5mm AUX-in)….
…LEDs above the volume + that indicate the remaining battery life or use the app. The App – Pass+ Name your speaker Bluetooth Standby (default on) but can drain the battery. Remote On/Off via app One Touch to access your playlists from Amazon Music, Apple Music (iOS only) and Spotify…