…a lot of people using smartphones over two years old, but iOS’ maturity somewhat mitigates this. As fun as getting your hand on new gadgets is, hardware has eclipsed software in the smartphone space. While the iPhone 5s wasn’t perfect, it’s a very comfortable place to be if you’re waiting…
…one step further, allowing Australians to use their smartphone as a credit card replacement. Instead of requiring a customer to pull a card out of their wallet, the idea behind smartphone-powered payment solutions is that a user can simply plonk their NFC-enabled device onto a contactless card reader while authenticating…
The yet-to-be-announced Lumia 650 could be the last smartphone to bear the Lumia name, according to a report published by Windows Central. The publication’s sources suggest the handset will be Microsoft’s final Lumia handset, and that the company has abandoned the Lumia 750 and Lumia 850 to focus on what’s been…
Chinese smartphone manufacturer OPPO today launched its R7s handset in Australia, priced at AUD$529. The 5.5-inch OPPO R7s is the middle child in the company’s R7 family, sitting squarely between the 5-inch R7 and the 6-inch R7 Plus. While other specifications have been bumped to 2016 standards, the device shares…
…the vast majority of digital audio workstation software. The Seaboard Rise is actually the second generation of Roli’s revamped keyboard; the original Seaboard has 61 keys and an integrated sound engine, removing the need for a connection to a laptop or smartphone. Speaking to CyberShack, a MacNamara said Roli hopes…
2016 will also see Alcatel flirting with higher-end devices and premium designs. This first of these is the X1, a 5-inch smartphone with aluminium chamfering and a glass front and back. “[The Alcatel X1] has a premium look and feel, and the specs are quite high-end, but I guarantee you…
So you’ve got a shiny new Lumia 950 or Lumia 950 XL? Here are a few ways to get more out of your Windows-powered smartphone. This story was sponsored by Microsoft Australia. Setup OneDrive Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile are better togetherand OneDrive is the glue that hold everything…
An augmented reality app that created a virtual pet within the tablet was used to demonstrate how Project Tango perceives depth. Using a feed from the development kit’s camera, the app placed a kitten into the “real world”. While it was stuck in the device, the kitten understood that it…
Value-driven smartphone manufacturer Alcatel OneTouch is set to bring one of its most compelling devices yet to Australia in the first half of 2016: the Alcatel Go Play. The Alcatel Go Play is a rugged Android-powered smartphone rated IP67 for water and dust resistance, and drop-proof to heights of up…
…independent driver and battery, and then pair with a smartphone, computer, or tablet via Bluetooth. An Onkyo spokesperson told CyberShack that earbuds allow up to three hours of music playback per charge. The included storage case works as a charger, and has enough capacity to recharge the W800BT three times….
The Parrot Disco is a brand new drone from connected device manufacturer Parrot, perhaps best known for its smartphone-controlled unmanned aerial vehicles. Boasting a one metre wingspan, Parrot says the Disco is the world’s first “ready to fly fix-winged drone”. Users launch it by throwing it in the air, after…