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Oppo A3s Exclusive To JB Hi-Fi For $279

Roma Christian November 6, 2018 No Comments

Chinese newcomer Oppo has cuddled up to JB Hi-Fi, by quietly launching its new A3s handset, exclusively to the local retailer for a competitive A$279. The 6.2-inch device is available…

Apple Halts iPhone XR Supply Over Weak Demand

Roma Christian November 6, 2018 No Comments

Recent reports claim Apple has halted supplier production for its ‘affordable’ iPhone XR, citing lower-than-expected demand. According to the Nikkei Asian Review, Apple has instructed its top smartphone assemblers (Foxconn and Pegatron)…

Fitbit Releases Charge 3, Pre-orders Beat Versa

Roma Christian November 6, 2018 No Comments

Fitbit has expanded its smartwatch portfolio, launching its new Charge 3 down under for A$229.95. The next-gen fitness tracker claims to be “better than ever”, boasting a 7 day battery…

JBL Undercuts JB Hi-Fi With $269 ‘Link View’

Roma Christian November 5, 2018 No Comments

Harman-owned JBL has sought to undercut local retailers, by [finally] taking orders for its new ‘Link View’ on the company’s Aussie website, debuting with a competitive $101 discount. As previously…

Q3 Smartphone Shipments Slump 6% YoY

Roma Christian November 5, 2018 No Comments

Latest IDC numbers reveal the global smartphone market notched its forth straight quarterly decline in Q3Y18, with vendors shipping less units than in 2017 amid high competition and low replacement…

Mini-LED Backlit LCDs To Take On OLED Phones

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Research from Taiwanese trade publication, DigiTimes, claims suppliers have already begun production of mini-LED backlit LCD screens, as they seek to combat demand for OLED smartphone panels. Digitimes claims mini-LED backlit LCD screens…

Retail Sales Miss Forecasts, Department Stores Flat

Roma Christian November 2, 2018 No Comments

The ABS claims retail turnover jumped 0.2% in September, missing economist forecasts for a 0.3% lift. The results saw a minor spike in the Aussie dollar, before settling flat at…

Next iPad Pro Tipped To Feature 3D AR Camera

Roma Christian November 2, 2018 No Comments

Renowned Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, believes the next-generation iPad Pro will feature a revolutionary 3D camera, providing enhanced augmented reality. The device is tipped to launch late 2019, or early 2020.…

Spotify Nears Profitability With 87M Paid Subscribers

Roma Christian November 2, 2018 No Comments

Music streaming giant, Spotify, has edged closer to profitability, posting a Q3 operating loss of €6 million (US$6.8 million), significantly down from €73 million ($83.3 million) last year. It comes as…

Apple Shares Dive 7%, Won’t Report iPhone Unit Sales Again

Roma Christian November 2, 2018 No Comments

Shares in Apple dived over 7% following Q4 earnings, and a light holiday sales forecast. The Californian giant has also advised it will no longer report units sales of its…