Alcatel’s midrange Go Play smartphone will make its way to Australian retailers from early May at a recommended price point of AUD$299. The handset stands out from other low-to-midrange devices thanks to IP67 water and dust resistance, and drop-proofing. IP67 water resistance means the Go Play can be submerged in…
iPhone and Android owners in Australia and New Zealand have been invited to sign-up to the Pokémon Go field test, a beta of the upcoming augmented reality smartphone game. Pokémon Go – a three-way collaboration between the Pokémon Company, Nintendo, and Ingress developer Niantic – will see players exploring real…
…feature this kind of technology. Huawei previously utilised a similar dual camera setup for the Honor 6, a midrange smartphone that wasn’t released in Australia. LG’s 2016 flagship – the LG G5 – also has a dual rear-facing camera. Rather than using these cameras in sync, users have the choice…
…and unlimited talk and text. After Vodafone’s exclusivity period is up, JB Hi-Fi stores will range the HTC One X9 for AUD$699. While HTC calls the One X9 a midrange smartphone, Australia and New Zealand Country Manager Ben Hodgson still describes it as a premium device. “Every aspect of the…
…a 5-inch 720p display, a MediaTek 1.3GHz eight-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of expandable storage, and an 8MP rear-facing camera. The Agora 6 currently compliments the 5.2-inch AUD$299 Agora 4G Pro in Kogan’s smartphone line-up. While Kogan’s smartphones are typically sold at bargain prices, post-purchase support through software updates…
SBS is the first Australian broadcaster to take on virtual reality with the launch of a new “On Demand VR” app designed specifically for sharing 360-degree video. Compatible with both iOS and Android smartphones, On Demand VR content can be viewed by moving your smartphone around, or through the use…
…number of new features coming to Windows 10 PCs. These will include the following: Android smartphone notifications on your PC Microsoft will tell you that a Windows 10 PC and a Windows-powered smartphone is a match made in heaven, but the Windows 10 Anniversary Update will also strengthen the bonds…
…away from its tethered smartphone, or follow its owner at a distance of around 3 metres when using the ‘follow me’ function. By tethering it to a smartphone, ROAM-e can take pictures with its 5 MP camera. It’s equipped with a single axis gimbal, allowing for panoramic shots. ROAM-e’s removable…
In a seemingly unending tide of “smart” devices, a smart frying pan called Pantelligent completed its Kickstarter shipping late last year. It pairs with a smartphone or tablet running the Pantelligent app to deliver temperature information from a sensor in the pan. The app then can tell you when to…
Nintendo today announced it will launch Miitomo – its first ever app for smartphones and tablets. The app arrives on stores tomorrow, and is a “free-to-start” social experience using Mii characters. After downloading the app, you can create a Mii or import one from your Wii U or 3DS system….
…apps supported on the operating system. BlackBerry launched its first Android smartphone – the BlackBerry Priv – in Australia early last month. The device evokes BlackBerry OS phones with a physical keyboard and a heavily modified version of Android Lollipop focused on security. BlackBerry is putting its operating system on…
OLO is a Kickstarter project that pairs with your smartphone to make a 3D printer. The product uses light from a smartphone’s display to react with a photosensitive resin which then hardens, creating an object. As a layer is finished, a mechanism in the printer lifts up the model, allowing…