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Qualcomm Set To Push Smartphone VR With Snapdragon 821

Fergus Halliday July 12, 2016 No Comments

Qualcomm has announced a new high-end processor for smartphones. The Snapdragon 821 is expected to bring improved power savings and better performance, particularly for processing-heavy VR applications. Qualcomm have themselves invested in…

REVIEW: Alcatel Closing The Gap On Rivals With The Idol 4S

Fergus Halliday July 12, 2016 No Comments

Alcatel’s new Idol 4S doesn’t just play to the manufacturer’s strengths but goes above and beyond them. Though the Idol 4S’ competitive price point doesn’t hurt, the Chinese manufacturer’s latest smartphone delivers an experience that’s polished,…

Global Mobile Data Revenue Expected To Reach $630 Billion By 2020

Fergus Halliday July 12, 2016 No Comments

An industry report by Parks Associates has estimated global mobile data revenue will rise from $368 billion in 2015 to $630 billion by 2020. The internationally-recognised consulting firm claims that most of the growth…

Nintendo Stocks Continue To Surge As More Pokemon Go Numbers Emerge

Fergus Halliday July 12, 2016 No Comments

Nintendo’s Pokemon Go still has yet to launch in Asian and European territories but the game’s rapid rise in both popularity and profitability over the last few days has seen the…

Apple Pushes MacOS Sierra and iOS 10 Into Public Beta

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Apple has begun to lay the foundation for their next generation of devices, launching both iOS 10 and MacOS Sierra into open beta. Early responses to both have been positive.…

Acer Set To Make Its Move On VR

Fergus Halliday July 11, 2016 No Comments

Acer’s CEO Jason Chen is set to pivot the Taiwanese multinational towards virtual reality in a bid to stake their claim in the fast-growing tech niche. A contrast to their low-end approach to…

Pokemon Go Trumps Tinder Over Launch Weekend

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Early data suggest Nintendo’s Pokemon Go app has already amassed a substantial install-base of mobile users, despite only launching last week. Following its Australian and New Zealand release on the 6th of July, access to…

Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Fails Water-Proofing Test

Fergus Halliday July 11, 2016 No Comments

Consumer Reports has cast doubt on Samsung’s claims about the water resistant qualities of the Galaxy S7 Active. Samsung’s marketing for the Galaxy S7 Series has played up the device durability, with one…

Australian Geographic Heading For Closure

Fergus Halliday July 11, 2016 No Comments

The Australian Geographic is set to make a ‘controlled exit’ from the retail business during the first half of 2017. The chain currently operates 67 stores but has struggled in recent years…

LG’s Mid-Tier K10 Lands At Australian Retailers

Fergus Halliday July 11, 2016 No Comments

LG’s ultra-affordable K10 smartphone is available in Australian retailers as of today. The $299 handset features a 5.3-inch HD In-cell Touch Display, along with a 13MP rear-mounted camera and a 5MP front-facing one.…