…increased the number of OS upgrades and security patch policies. Yet an astonishing number of smartphone users have never performed an update. Android 12 or later phones have a nag screen notification and usually an auto-update, so make sure these are enabled. Open your settings and search for Update to…
According to IDC, the 2024 global smartphone market grew by 6.4% to 1.24 billion shipped units, but it was at the expense of Apple and Samsung’s share. The strong growth witnessed in 2024 proves the smartphone market resilience despite lingering macro challenges, currency rate, ongoing inflation, and lukewarm demand, said…
TCL is making waves at CES 2025 with its latest innovations. The highlight is TCL NXTPAPER 4.0, a display technology designed for eye comfort and vibrant visuals. Accompanying this are the TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus tablet and TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G smartphone. These products reflect TCL’s mission to deliver…
…user of its first Symbian and then Windows Lumia smartphones, then seeing it destroyed by poor decisions under Microsoft’s inept management and rising from the ashes again in 2016 under HMD, this Finnish brand deserved to survive. Windows Mobile had the potential to be the major smartphone OS but poor…
In 2024, there were nearly three thousand unexplained spontaneous car fires (excluding EVs and Hybrids) in NSW alone. Fire Departments do not keep granular statistics on car fire causes. They increasingly suspect lithium-ion smartphones and laptops are a significant cause, especially when the fire starts inside a parked car. Why…
…your needs are met. The number of Chrome Apps is growing. Chrome Plus can also run many more Android Apps (runs an emulation of Android in Chrome OS) that are not necessarily as fast or fit the 16:9 screen as an Android smartphone or tablet. Otherwise, you can access any…
…the time or inclination to use your smartphone to check? Andatech has an interesting read of sobering myths here. Australian Review: Andatech GT breathalyser Website Company Page Product Page Manual and Help RRP 8/1/25 $289 plus freight if applicable 30-day return policy – restocking fee for change of…
…supplied). Scan the QR code on the smartphone and follow instructions. It uses Wi-Fi 2.4Ghz, suitable for about 30 metres from a router through a wall or two. However, we recommend testing the signal strength before you buy. In any case, it will auto-adjust the resolution to match the signal…
…router and the lag from the router to a smartphone. Expect a delay of two seconds locally and four to ten seconds remotely. Volume at 1m was 75dB – about the same as a smartphone speaker. Chime – Pass The Chime requires charging via a USB-A fold-out connector to a…
The Google Pixel 9, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro XL are functionally equivalent, with minor variations in screen size, battery capacity, memory, and camera sensors. Google’s best offer compelling reasons to make the change. Google Pixel has become fashionable Google Pixel 9 (series) is Australia’s #2 smartphone maker. This is…
The OPPO Find X8 Pro is a flagship-grade smartphone that beats the others hands-down on almost every count. OPPO Australia left the premium market after the 2022 Find X5 Pro—still one of the best flagship phones ever. This was for a few practical reasons. First, while the Australian sales numbers…
…Hint: I may be biased but Android Auto is easier to use. According to Drive.com.au ‘Based on pure category wins, Android Auto is the superior smartphone mirroring system. Thanks to its inclusion of Facebook Messenger, its unobtrusive notifications, and the easier skipping between alternative routes when mapping’. A dealer can…
