…by Optus account, they are simply able to tap their NFC-enabled smartphone on a payWave terminal when making a payment. The NFC-enabled SIM means that payments can be made even when the phone is flat. Optus’ bands and NFC stickers are designed to give customers without an NFC-compatible smartphone –…
If you’re in the market for a reasonably priced smartphone that feels like a more expensive one, the R7s might just be for you. Its long battery life, speedy charging and nice materials are impressive, however you’ll have to live with a slightly underwhelming camera and heavy Android overlay….
Pickr is a brand new home-grown smartphone comparison tool that places an emphasis on Australian reviews. Built by Gadget Guy (and ex-CyberShack) journalist Leigh Stark as a personal project, the website allows users to compare up to three smartphones at a time, calling out hardware, key features, and the local…
…smartphone. But at the same time, I’m going to have a long talk with them before-hand. Before I dive into a few things you might not know about social media and tech-savvy parenting, the most important bit of advice I can give is this: have a dialogue with your kids….
BlackBerry’s first Android smartphone – the BlackBerry Priv – is now available in Australia, exclusively through Optus. While Optus’ business customers have the option to purchase the handset outright through their account manager, regular buyers will need to sign up for a 24-month contract to get their BlackBerry fix. The…
LG today confirmed that it will unveil its next flagship smartphone – the LG G5 – on February 21 (12am February 22, AEDT) as part of its showing at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Notably, LG’s announcement will take place on the same day Samsung is due to unveil the…
Uninstalling Facebook from Android smartphones could not only give handsets a performance boost, but extend their battery life. Following an Android Central story discussing slowdown caused by Facebook for Android, a spate of Android smartphone users have been reporting increased battery life and faster performance after uninstalling the app. Notably,…
Chinese smartphone manufacturer OPPO is bringing its latest wallet friendly smartphone – the OPPO F1 – to Australia at the beginning of next week. Despite a AUD$299 price tag, the OPPO F1 boasts an almost all-metal body, making it one of the cheapest locally available options for those looking for…
Samsung today confirmed it will unveil its “Next Galaxy” smartphone – presumably the Galaxy S7 – on February 21 (5am February 22, AEDT) as part of its showing at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The company teased the forthcoming announcement with a short video featuring a man popping on a…
…monitor (via an accessory called Microsoft Display Dock, which is sold separately).Personally, I think it’s very exciting, changing the discussion around the future of computing and device consolidation. Here’s five cool things about Continuum. This story was sponsored by Microsoft Australia. Smartphone apps on a big screen Continuum lets you…
Samsung is set to unveil its next flagship smartphone – presumably the Galaxy S7 – in less than a month, so it should come as no surprise that the rumour mill has already painted a pretty good picture of what to expect when the company takes the stage. Prolific leaker…
Looking at moving to a Lumia 950 or Lumia 950 XL from an iPhone or Android handset? Here’s how Windows 10 Mobile will change your smartphone experience. This story was sponsored by Microsoft Australia. Live Tiles With Windows 10 Mobile, Microsoft gives you a highly customisable home screen experience thanks…