…ridiculed for its large size. These three things are now all the norm. Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum is currently running Interface, an exhibition celebrating how technology and the way we interact with it has changed. “We have an incredibly complicated device like a smartphone or tablet, but it’s really easy to…
…Android smartphone, and a Cash By Optus SIM. Compatible phones include the LG G3, Samsung Galaxy Note 4, Samsung Galaxy S5 and HTC One (M7). A complete list of compatible phones can be found on Optus’ site. Cash by Optus is not compatible with iPhone. The NFC-enabled SIM allows users…
Microsoft today revealed that every Lumia smartphone running Windows Phone 8 will be upgraded to the mobile version of Windows 10. The company tweeted “we plan to upgrade all Windows Phone 8 devices to Windows 10 in the future”, answering a customer’s question on the matter. @Kalars07 We plan to…
Microsoft yesterday unveiled the first Lumia smartphone to not bare the Nokia name: the Microsoft Lumia 535. The Lumia 535 is Microsoft’s newest budget handset, featuring a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of expandable storage, a 960×540 pixel 5-inch screen and a USD$130 price-tag. Unlike the Lumia 530,…
Vodafone today announced that it will be launching Australia’s cheapest 4G smartphone this week: the AUD$99 Huawei Ascend Y550. The Ascend Y550 has a low-resolution 854×480 pixel 4.5-inch screen, 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 5-megapixel camera, 4GB of expandable storage and 1GB of RAM. “One of the biggest attractions of the…
…months of unlimited music on Google Play. At 5.96-inches, the Motorola-manufactured Nexus 6 is the biggest smartphone either Google or Motorola have made. The phablet boats a Quad HD screen, a 2.7GHz quad-core Snapdragon processor, and a 3200mAh battery. Aesthetically, the Nexus 6 looks like a larger version of Motorola’s…
At under $150, the Nokia Lumia 530 is the cheapest offering in Microsoft’s smartphone family. It’s a far cry from the stunning flagships we’re used to seeing, and even pales in comparison to many of the midrange handset on offer, but I don’t think the Lumia 530 was ever trying…
…access and experience music. We’re delighted to offer our customers an exciting way to experience music.” Vodafone first announced its partnership with Spotify three weeks ago, although no offers were detailed at the time. Vodafone also offers a 3-month Spotify Premium subscription with every smartphone sold on a prepaid plan. …
Microsoft Devices today announced the Australian availability of the Lumia 830, the smartphone the company has dubbed its “affordable flagship”. The handset will retail for AUD$579 and will be available in early November through Telstra, Optus Business, Harvey Norman and JB HiFi. For comparison, Microsoft’s “high-end” flagship, the Lumia 930…
Lenovo today announced that is has completed its acquisition of Motorola’s smartphone division, Motorola Mobility, from Google. The acquisition was made official in February last year, when Google sold Motorola Mobility to Lenovo for USD$2.9 billion three years after its own purchase. “Today we achieved a historic milestone for Lenovo…
Oppo also announced the Oppo N3, 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 quickly change the camera’s orientation. The automated rotating camera will allow…
LG today announced Australian availability of the LG L Fino, an entry-level smartphone that will retail for AUD$199. The 4.5-inch handset boats a 800×480 pixel display, 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 8MP rear-facing camera, 1GB of RAM, 4GB of expandable storage and dual SIM support. Taking a couple of cues from its…