Mattel has revived its iconic View-Master as a Google Cardboard-powered virtual reality headset for iOS and Android devices. The 21st century take on the classic toy requires users to slot an iPhone or Android smartphone into the headset (in a similar manner to Samsung’s Gear VR) to power the virtual…
The iPhone 5s may have recently turned two, but Apple is still asking customers for a minimum of AUD$749 for an outright purchase. If that’s a little too pricey, Telstra is now selling Apple’s last “small” smartphone for AUD$499 as a high-end prepaid option. The AUD$499 price tag includes the…
Buying a new smartphone can be a little bit of daunting experience; in addition to a plethora of plans to pick from, you’ve also got the option of going outright and jumping on a BYO month-to-month plan. To make things a little easier, we’ve taken a look at the best…
…as if they were being run on a PC or notebook, rather than on a smartphone, and users are able to connect a USB mouse and keyboard via the dock. Internationally, Microsoft is offering a free Display Dock to customers who purchase the Lumia 950 XL. It is not yet…
In this writer’s humble opinion, Samsung’s Galaxy Note 5 is arguably 2015’s best looking smartphone. It’s a big phone that doesn’t actually feel big. While it has a lot of good things going for it, the Note 5 was let down due to the fact it was only available in…
…the rain. Laser’s smart sleeve range is now available from Big W, Officeworks and selected retailers. A 10 pack of smartphone sleeves retails for AUD$12.95, while a five pack of tablet sleeves is priced at AUD$15.95. Smartphone and tablet sleeves are both available in a choice of medium or large….
…or the shiniest device on the market, the Nexus 5X is an incredibly compelling mid-to-high end smartphone. The only comparable device around at the moment is Motorola’s Moto X Play, which runs a mostly pure version of Android, and has expandable storage, a better battery, but a worse camera. It’s…
…easy, and if you’re eyeing a Samsung smartphone such as the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S6 Edge+ or the Galaxy Note 5, Samsung has an app that can further streamline the process. This story was sponsored by Samsung Australia. Firstly, there’s a few things you won’t be able…
…travelled, Health is also able to help a user plan a post work out rest, for example. The Band 2 is also able to provide notifications, run guided workouts, and tie in with Cortana for users with a Windows-based smartphone. It is compatible Windows Phone, iOS, and Android. While Microsoft’s…
Releasing just two 2015 flagships clearly wasn’t enough for Motorola, as the company has added a third to its family of top tier “Moto X” phones: the Moto X Force. The Moto X Force’s claim to fame is what Motorola calls a shatterproof or “ShatterShield” display. The screen consists of…
The 2015 version of the Moto G is arguable the best budget smartphone on the market, offering much more than its AUD$369 price tag would have one believe. While the handset was scheduled to hit Australian shelves in early September, its release date fell back to late September, then dropped…
The weak Australian dollar has sent smartphone prices skyrocketing to the point where you need to drop at least AUD$1,000 for the latest devices from Apple and Samsung. While Apple and Samsung both make great smartphones, AUD$1,000 isn’t exactly a small figure when you’re eyeing at an outright purchase. If…