Chinese smartphone manufacturer OPPO recently brought what used to be “the world’s thinnest phone” (it was beaten by 0.1mm) to Australia, the OPPO R5. Aside from making claims in regards to the R5’s slim stature, OPPO has also boasted about the handset’s durability – an apparent retort to countless questions…
…than your standard Samsung or Apple high-end smartphone. For the most part, the R5 is a great all-round device with an amazing aesthetic; like I said in the intro, easily the coolest midrange smartphone you can own. And if you don’t mind a few scuffs and scratches, it’s also a…
Soundwave and Future Music Festival are both on this weekend. Personally, I’m pretty excited! Here’s a few tech tips to help you get the most of these events! Turn off iMessage, don’t use over-the-top messaging services Putting tens of thousands of smartphone wielding patrons into one area results in two…
Motorola today announced the 2015 edition of its budget Moto E smartphone. While the handset is aesthetically similar to last year’s model, Motorola has upped the screen size to 4.5-inches (with a 540 x 960 pixel resolution), boasted the processor speed and added 4G capabilities. The Lollipop-based Moto E features…
Microsoft today announced the Australian availability of the Lumia 435 and Lumia 532, two new entry level Windows Phone 8.1 devices. The Lumia 435 (pictured above) will retail for AUD$129 and is Microsoft’s cheapest smartphone launched locally to date (excluding sales). The budget handset is a dual-SIM device boasting a…
…hanging downlight. It even doubles as an LED bulb. On top of an incredibly unique design, Beam is powered by Android, enabling users to run apps, stream media to it directly from an Android or iOS smartphone, or even start apps based on the time. Beam’s manufacturer, Beam Labs, suggests…
…and existing customers on a 12 or 24 month Vodafone Red plan will have the option to bundle a Shared plan with a new smartphone or tablet, or can bring their own device instead. Shared plans for smartphones begin at AUD$30 per month, and add an extra additional 1GB to…
…fits the gap between smartphone and DSLR nicely. I wouldn’t necessarily recommend the LX100 to absolute beginners as the manual controls can be a bit overwhelming. The LX100 does however make an excellent point-and-shoot, albeit an expensive one. As I said at the start of this review, Panasonic’s Lumix LX100…
…one of Apple’s biggest competitors, especially in the smartphone space. Considering the fact Google is building its own self-driving electric vehicles, Apple may see the need to throw down the gauntlet and relive iOS vs. Android once again. Google is hoping to bring a commercial version of its self-driving car…
…whether it’s your laptop, tablet, smartphone, TV – can be voice controlled. One day it will probably be your fridge and microwave. Samsung has a number of TVs on the market that allow advanced rich, voice control in the same way Apple has with Siri or Microsoft has with Cortana….
The OPPO N3, is a new flagship featuring a swivelling camera similar to the N1 Mini. While users had to manually rotate the N1 Mini’s camera, the N3’s 16-megapixel camera has been motorised. An on-screen gesture will let can be used to alternate between rear-facing and front-facing. The N3 also…
…Vodafone representative said that the telco may extend the offer depending its popularity. Vodafone says that a Fair Use Policy applies, and that the offer can only be used in conjunction with smartphone. As such, portable 4G hotspots will not be able to make use of the unlimited data offer….