…to allow for Google Home and voice control. It has Apple HomeKit and Chromecast support. It also has standardised on-screen reporting of display modes, HDR formats, and surround sound formats – keeping manufacturers honest. It has enhanced privacy, and you can now delete the unique Advertising ID. You will still…
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…
…may need to top up daily as it draws more under load. Comment We are saddened that OPPO has not included a charger – following in the bad footsteps of Samsung, Apple, Google Pixel, and Nokia. It appears that you need the SUPERVOOC charger to halve charging time. Sound hardware…
…policy 7 Security patch policy 7 Bloatware Samsung alternative to Google Suite. Other Selection of Galaxy Apps. Consumer Advice: If you intend to use other Android brands in the future, use Google Apps rather than locking into the Samsung ecosystem. Comment Samsung is following Apple’s lead. It is now almost…
…uses the 2023 Fold5 sensors, the more powerful SoC AI makes the difference. To put this in perspective: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (best cameraphone in Australia) 158 OPPO Find X7 Ultra 157 Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max 154 Google Pixel 9 154 Google Pixel 8 148 Apple iPhone 14…