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Nougat Now 9.5% Of Android Users

Fergus Halliday June 6, 2017 No Comments

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

Essential Eyes Smartglass Expansion As First Lawsuit Arrives

Fergus Halliday June 5, 2017 No Comments

It’s been less than a week since Android-creator Andy Rubin revealed his latest venture and the company’s ambitions and inevitable challenges are quickly becoming clear. Reports say that Rubin’s company…

BlackBerry Back From The Dead

Computer Daily News June 5, 2017 No Comments

BlackBerry shares jumped up to 10 percent last week, extending recent gains after investment firm Citron Research said the Canadian technology company’s stock could double. BlackBerry’s stock has surged nearly…

Optus Nobbled By ACCC Over Questionable Pre Paid Deals

Fergus Halliday June 5, 2017 No Comments

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has accepted a court enforceable undertaking from Optus Mobile Pty Limited that will see the telco compensate customers following an investigation into concerns that…

Cyber Attack Blamed As 42 Million Phone Calls Flood Centrelink

Computer Daily News June 5, 2017 No Comments

The Department of Human Services is investigating an extraordinary number of unanswered calls to its Centrelink service. It believes some were part of a cyber attack and others caused by…

Vodafone Launches Legal Action Against ACCC

Jon Bragg June 5, 2017 No Comments

Vodafone has taken legal action against the ACCC over what it described as a “flawed” inquiry process that resulted in the watchdog’s draft decision on domestic roaming. Last month, the ACCC…

Android Pay Launches In Taiwan As LG Enters Mobile Payment Market

Fergus Halliday June 5, 2017 No Comments

Google has announced yet another expansion for its Android Pay service, launching their mobile payment platform in Taiwan. According to Google’s Pali Bhat, “whether you’re heading out for dinner or…

Alcatel Promise Speed, Security And Style With A3 XL

Fergus Halliday June 5, 2017 No Comments

Initially announced at this year’s CES, Alcatel have now released Australian pricing and availability for their latest phablet, the A3 XL. Coming in at a sub-$200 price, the device features …

Nintendo Overcomplicates Gaming Voice Chat

Jon Bragg June 2, 2017 No Comments

While most other gaming platforms let users simply plug in a headset and easily chat to others online, Nintendo’s solution for its Switch console involves multiple cables and your smartphone as well.…

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra Launches Exclusive To Vodafone

Jon Bragg June 2, 2017 No Comments

Sony Mobile have announced the Australian pricing and availability of the Xperia XA1 Ultra, originally announced at this year’s MWC. But unlike the smaller ‘non-Ultra’ Xperia XA1, which is being sold through…