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Microsoft Cuts Support For Windows Phone

Jon Bragg July 12, 2017 No Comments

Microsoft has signaled the end of support for Windows Phone 8.1, leaving millions of devices without security or technical updates in the future. Launched in 2010 as Windows Phone 7,…

Nougat Finally Comes To HTC 10

Fergus Halliday July 12, 2017 No Comments

Last year’s flagship from HTC, the HTC 10, has finally been upgraded to Android Nougat. At least, if you’re a Telstra customers. HTC Australia announced the news over Twitter earlier…

Next iPhone Suffers A Setback

Jon Bragg July 12, 2017 No Comments

One of the biggest new features of the next iPhone may not be ready in time for launch. Apple is expected to introduce wireless charging technology into what is being…

Affinity Joins KKR, Setting Off Bidding $2bn War For Vocus

Computer Daily News July 12, 2017 No Comments

Hong Kong-based equity company Affinity has thrown down the gauntlet with a $2.2 billion offer for embattled Aussie telco Vocus. The bid for Australia’s fourth-biggest telecommunications company comes less than…

Could Google’s Next Pixel XL Be The LG V30 In Disguise

Fergus Halliday July 12, 2017 No Comments

Between now and the end of the year, there are four major smartphone launches due that we know of: Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8, Apple’s iPhone 8, LG’s V30 and Google’s second…

EXCLUSIVE Amazon Set To Target Phone Carriers With ‘Massive Range’.

David Richards July 12, 2017 No Comments

Amazon is set to target Australia’s three main communication carriers, Telstra, Optus and Vodafone along with retailers which Amazon claims are selling “limited” ranges of branded smartphones. According to sources…

Customers Likely To Lose Out As Carriers Push Leasing Plans

Fergus Halliday July 11, 2017 No Comments

Although the promise of low monthly fees and a yearly upgrade to a new phone will undoubtedly attract some, the new lease plans being peddled by Telstra and Optus might not be…

Essential Still Silent After Flagship Smartphone Misses Ship Date

Fergus Halliday July 11, 2017 No Comments

As reported last week, Android creator Andy Rubin’s new Essential smartphone has missed its expected launch date and the company has yet to explain why. Announced in May, the Essential…

Xiaomi Posts Record Sales

Computer Daily News July 10, 2017 No Comments

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi shipped 23.16 million smartphones in the second quarter of 2017, up 70 percent on the same period last year and a record high for quarterly smartphone…

Nougat Adoption Passes 10%

Fergus Halliday July 10, 2017 No Comments

According to the latest data from the Android Developers Dashboard, the latest iteration of Google’s mobile OS now accounts for over 10% of total Android devices. It marks another strong month…