Anonymous emails sent to several Chinese tech writers have unveiled what appears to be OPPO’s latest smartphone. The currently unnamed device is distinguished by a unique edge-to-edge display. While the handset isn’t strictly bezel-less on its sides, a leaked OPPO patent describes the use of a slightly curved overlay that…
We all love an amazing smartphone or a high-end TV, but sometimes it’s important to talk about the basics. I use a headset at the office every single day of the week, and I can’t tell you how taxing it is use one when it’s subpar. When I use a…
“We will take on the big brands. We will offer products that match features of any other on the market but at a third of the price.” Alcatel Regional Managing Director Sam Skontos wasn’t afraid to let fighting words fly during a launch event held by the budget smartphone manufacturer…
Near the end of Microsoft’s Windows 10 launch announcement, the company revealed an interesting titbit: it’s testing Windows 10 with users of Xiaomi’s flagship Mi 4 Android smartphone. It is understood that the software in question removes Android from the handset, overriding it with the mobile version of Windows 10….
…one of convergence: the operating system will run on almost any device, whether it as a laptop, desktop, smartphone, tablet or Xbox. While the interface will be different on each device, the shared codebase will make it easier for developers to write universal applications that work across the entire Windows…
Telstra over the weekend announced Telstra Mobile Protect, a free service that allows parents to restrict their children’s smartphone and tablet usage. Mobile Protect allows parents to set a safe list of numbers children can receive phone calls and messages from, apply internet filters, block access to select websites, get…
Lenovo is trying to blur the line between smartphone and camera even more than it already is with their latest handset, the Lenovo Vibe Shot. While at Mobile World Congress, Charlie got a brief hands on with the Vibe Shot and its impressive 16 megapixel camera Lenovo is trying to…
…allows Samsung to tie its wearables to its smartphone. If you want a Gear S, you need a Samsung smartphone. Using Android Wear would have meant the Gear S could have been used on any Android handset from any competing manufacturer. The trend continues with TVs. Samsung is one of…
…a SIM-card enabled smartwatch, much like the Samsung Gear S. As with the Gear S, the Watch Urbane LTE eschews Android Wear for LG’s own wearable operating system. Added functionality includes the ability to make and receive phone calls without a paired smartphone and specialised fitness features for golfers, cyclists…
…feels like a high-end smartphone. If you liked the One M8, you’re going to love the One M9. The first thing you notice when you pick up the HTC One M9 is that it feels a lot like the HTC One M8 – at least from the make of the…
…wearable features a few custom additions to Android Wear. The biggest of these is ASUS’ Wellness app, designed to track steps taken, calories burned, heart rate, exercise intensity and relaxation levels. The watch also features Find My Phone functionality and the can remotely control the paired smartphone‘s camera. ASUS representatives…
…the exchange rate. That’s a pretty fantastic value proposition in my opinion. It will cater to the needs of most smartphone users, and waterproofing is a nice perk to have. Alcatel’s new 5.5-inch phablet has a 1080p display that is allegedly useable outdoors, a 13 megapixel camera, an octo-core processor…