Swedish manufacturer MyFC this week introduced JAQ – the world’s smallest fuel cell-powered smartphone charger. JAQ is made up of two parts, a cradle and a slim fuel cell that slots into it. Fuel cells are environmental friendly technology which can generate their own electricity without the need for a…
Sony last night introduced the Xperia M4 Aqua, a brand a new midrange smartphone, and the Xperia Z4 Tablet, a 10-inch Android-powered tablet. This morning, I had the opportunity to go hands on with both. The Xperia M4 Aqua, as the name might suggest, is a waterproof Android-powered smartphone; the…
Sony today announced the Xperia M4 Aqua, a waterproof midrange smartphone based on the Xperia Z3. While Sony has swapped the metal for plastic, the M4 Aqua shares much of the Xperia Z3’s design language, is just as thin (7.3mm) and is 12 grams lighter. The M4 Aqua is powered…
…we’re in discussions with a range of smartphone manufacturers about bringing Cat 9 handsets to Australia with the first expected to be on market as early as the end of 2015″ said Wright. Telstra will also start rolling out Voice over LTE (VoLTE) across the telco’s 4G spectrum in preparation…
HTC today announced the HTC One M9, its latest flagship smartphone. The HTC One M9 iterates on the design language the Taiwanese manufacturer used on its past two flagships, the One M7 and One M8, while providing a boost in hardware specifications. HTC has stuck firm at 5-inches with the…
Chinese smartphone manufacturer OPPO recently brought what used to be “the world’s thinnest phone” (it was beaten by 0.1mm) to Australia, the OPPO R5. Aside from making claims in regards to the R5’s slim stature, OPPO has also boasted about the handset’s durability – an apparent retort to countless questions…
…than your standard Samsung or Apple high-end smartphone. For the most part, the R5 is a great all-round device with an amazing aesthetic; like I said in the intro, easily the coolest midrange smartphone you can own. And if you don’t mind a few scuffs and scratches, it’s also a…
Soundwave and Future Music Festival are both on this weekend. Personally, I’m pretty excited! Here’s a few tech tips to help you get the most of these events! Turn off iMessage, don’t use over-the-top messaging services Putting tens of thousands of smartphone wielding patrons into one area results in two…
Motorola today announced the 2015 edition of its budget Moto E smartphone. While the handset is aesthetically similar to last year’s model, Motorola has upped the screen size to 4.5-inches (with a 540 x 960 pixel resolution), boasted the processor speed and added 4G capabilities. The Lollipop-based Moto E features…
Microsoft today announced the Australian availability of the Lumia 435 and Lumia 532, two new entry level Windows Phone 8.1 devices. The Lumia 435 (pictured above) will retail for AUD$129 and is Microsoft’s cheapest smartphone launched locally to date (excluding sales). The budget handset is a dual-SIM device boasting a…
…hanging downlight. It even doubles as an LED bulb. On top of an incredibly unique design, Beam is powered by Android, enabling users to run apps, stream media to it directly from an Android or iOS smartphone, or even start apps based on the time. Beam’s manufacturer, Beam Labs, suggests…
…and existing customers on a 12 or 24 month Vodafone Red plan will have the option to bundle a Shared plan with a new smartphone or tablet, or can bring their own device instead. Shared plans for smartphones begin at AUD$30 per month, and add an extra additional 1GB to…