…interest that I was asked to review the Ikydz Parental Control device. Basically the parent can control the on/off button of a device remotely via a smartphone app. Out of the box, it is basically a router. You plug it into your existing router. When you switch on a…
…can easily check your images after taking them. The EOS 80D is also Wi-Fi and NFC enabled, meaning you can easily pair it with a smartphone or connect it with your home network to grab images, although admittedly this feature could work a little better – I found I had…
…seamlessly into the video stream, which is meant to reduce buffering times and minimise disruptions. Chromecast is a convenient way of putting streaming services onto your television without shelling out for a smart TV or plugging in a laptop. It works by pairing with your smartphone, allowing you to stream…
This week from New York, I took a look at some features of Samasung’s Galaxy Note 7, designed for people who want to get the most out of their smartphone. Read more: Note 7 review…
…internal sensor size (after all, a smartphone is much smaller than a DSLR). Rumours have suggested that the iPhone 7 Plus will feature a dual rear-camera configuration (much like the Huawei P9), which could help in achieving this goal. Huawei’s P9 was able to use its two camera setup to…
Telstra has given its mobile and broadband plans a refresh, with an emphasis on its revamped entertainment offering. Telstra’s new 24 month plans are as follows (excluding any additional handset frees): AUD$55 per month: 1GB data, AUD$550 talk, unlimited text AUD$75 per month: 3GB data, unlimited talk, unlimited text AUD$95…
…drawback on a smartphone display when compared to a big screen TV. Unmetered streaming can be tacked onto any new or existing Optus post-paid mobile or mobile broadband plan for an additional AUD$10 per month. Netflix says that watching an hour of standard content through its service can use as…
…support as a core operating system component, features a revamped task manager, and cleaner more customisable quick settings. Later this year, Nougat will be updated with support for Daydream, Google’s upcoming smartphone driven virtual reality platform. The Nexus 6, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Nexus 9, and Pixel C will all…
…G4 Plus offers one of the better cameras I’ve seen on a budget smartphone. For the most part, the Moto G4 Plus’ camera is quick to open, fast to focus, and reliable. Colours can be a little washed out, you’ll see some blowout, and auto-focus might miss the odd shot…
…app will also show Telstra subscribers any entertainment offers available to them, and act as a remote for Telstra TV set top boxes. These offers (and the Telstra TV+ app) will go live next Tuesday (August 23) alongside Telstra’s new (yet to be announced) family of smartphone and broadband plans. …
Budget telco Amaysim is now offering 365 day expiry for its “pay as you go” smartphone plans, which were previously subject to a 90 day expiry. All customers currently on an Amaysim as you go plan will automatically have their credit extended. Amaysim’s pay as you go plan allows customers…