…dominance of Android in the local smartphone market, it made sense for us to partner with Google on the introduction of Android Pay into Australia.” Android Pay will also enable faster in-app payments in compatible applications such as MenuLog, GoCatch, Kogan, and The Iconic. NFC-enabled Android handsets running KitKat…
Much like smaller Xperia Z5 variants, the Xperia Z5 Premium boasts an eight-core Snapdragon 810 processor, 32GB of expandable storage, 3GB of RAM, and a 23MP rear-facing camera with a 24mm wide angle lens. Other hardware features include a side-facing fingerprint reader, a fast-charging battery, and IP68-rated waterproofing. Sony is…
This week on CyberShack TV, Charlie took a look at Microsoft’s Lumia 950 smartphone. Read more: Microsoft Lumia 950 XL review…
…build is almost entirely plastic, abandoning the aluminium edging found on the Lumia 830 and Lumia 930. While I wouldn’t say Microsoft’s new flagship feels cheap, it doesn’t evoke the same premium feel you get with an iPhone or Note 5. Glass and aluminium aren’t a smartphone‘s most important features,…
…first smartphone manufacturer to ditch the 3.5mm jack, with OPPO opting not to include on in its 4.85mm thick R5. In addition to support for Bluetooth earbuds, OPPO included a micro USB to 3.5mm adapter in the box, allowing users to connect more traditional headphones to the handset. The rumour…
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Huawei overnight unveiled the Huawei Mate 8, a massive 6-inch phablet slated for release in the first quarter of 2016. Succeeding 2014’s Mate 7, Huawei’s new phablet is powered by an all new-in house CPU dubbed the Kirin 950. The eight-core Kirin 950 boasts four cores clocked…
Mattel has revived its iconic View-Master as a Google Cardboard-powered virtual reality headset for iOS and Android devices. The 21st century take on the classic toy requires users to slot an iPhone or Android smartphone into the headset (in a similar manner to Samsung’s Gear VR) to power the virtual…
The iPhone 5s may have recently turned two, but Apple is still asking customers for a minimum of AUD$749 for an outright purchase. If that’s a little too pricey, Telstra is now selling Apple’s last “small” smartphone for AUD$499 as a high-end prepaid option. The AUD$499 price tag includes the…
Buying a new smartphone can be a little bit of daunting experience; in addition to a plethora of plans to pick from, you’ve also got the option of going outright and jumping on a BYO month-to-month plan. To make things a little easier, we’ve taken a look at the best…
…as if they were being run on a PC or notebook, rather than on a smartphone, and users are able to connect a USB mouse and keyboard via the dock. Internationally, Microsoft is offering a free Display Dock to customers who purchase the Lumia 950 XL. It is not yet…
In this writer’s humble opinion, Samsung’s Galaxy Note 5 is arguably 2015’s best looking smartphone. It’s a big phone that doesn’t actually feel big. While it has a lot of good things going for it, the Note 5 was let down due to the fact it was only available in…
…the rain. Laser’s smart sleeve range is now available from Big W, Officeworks and selected retailers. A 10 pack of smartphone sleeves retails for AUD$12.95, while a five pack of tablet sleeves is priced at AUD$15.95. Smartphone and tablet sleeves are both available in a choice of medium or large….