Uninstalling Facebook from Android smartphones could not only give handsets a performance boost, but extend their battery life. Following an Android Central story discussing slowdown caused by Facebook for Android, a spate of Android smartphone users have been reporting increased battery life and faster performance after uninstalling the app. Notably,…
Chinese smartphone manufacturer OPPO is bringing its latest wallet friendly smartphone – the OPPO F1 – to Australia at the beginning of next week. Despite a AUD$299 price tag, the OPPO F1 boasts an almost all-metal body, making it one of the cheapest locally available options for those looking for…
Samsung today confirmed it will unveil its “Next Galaxy” smartphone – presumably the Galaxy S7 – on February 21 (5am February 22, AEDT) as part of its showing at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The company teased the forthcoming announcement with a short video featuring a man popping on a…
…monitor (via an accessory called Microsoft Display Dock, which is sold separately).Personally, I think it’s very exciting, changing the discussion around the future of computing and device consolidation. Here’s five cool things about Continuum. This story was sponsored by Microsoft Australia. Smartphone apps on a big screen Continuum lets you…
Samsung is set to unveil its next flagship smartphone – presumably the Galaxy S7 – in less than a month, so it should come as no surprise that the rumour mill has already painted a pretty good picture of what to expect when the company takes the stage. Prolific leaker…
Looking at moving to a Lumia 950 or Lumia 950 XL from an iPhone or Android handset? Here’s how Windows 10 Mobile will change your smartphone experience. This story was sponsored by Microsoft Australia. Live Tiles With Windows 10 Mobile, Microsoft gives you a highly customisable home screen experience thanks…
…a lot of people using smartphones over two years old, but iOS’ maturity somewhat mitigates this. As fun as getting your hand on new gadgets is, hardware has eclipsed software in the smartphone space. While the iPhone 5s wasn’t perfect, it’s a very comfortable place to be if you’re waiting…
…one step further, allowing Australians to use their smartphone as a credit card replacement. Instead of requiring a customer to pull a card out of their wallet, the idea behind smartphone-powered payment solutions is that a user can simply plonk their NFC-enabled device onto a contactless card reader while authenticating…
The yet-to-be-announced Lumia 650 could be the last smartphone to bear the Lumia name, according to a report published by Windows Central. The publication’s sources suggest the handset will be Microsoft’s final Lumia handset, and that the company has abandoned the Lumia 750 and Lumia 850 to focus on what’s been…
Chinese smartphone manufacturer OPPO today launched its R7s handset in Australia, priced at AUD$529. The 5.5-inch OPPO R7s is the middle child in the company’s R7 family, sitting squarely between the 5-inch R7 and the 6-inch R7 Plus. While other specifications have been bumped to 2016 standards, the device shares…
…the vast majority of digital audio workstation software. The Seaboard Rise is actually the second generation of Roli’s revamped keyboard; the original Seaboard has 61 keys and an integrated sound engine, removing the need for a connection to a laptop or smartphone. Speaking to CyberShack, a MacNamara said Roli hopes…