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EXCLUSIVE: Huawei Close Down Westfield Kiosks, Staff Incentivised To Buy P9

David Richards July 18, 2016 No Comments

Chinese smartphone Company Huawei, has moved to shut down several kiosks in Westfield shopping centres due to a poor response to the Companies “sell direct” marketing initiative. ChannelNews understands that…

Samsung Backs Galaxy S7 Waterproofing, Rejects Questionable Claims

David Richards July 18, 2016 No Comments

Samsung is backing the waterproof capability of their Galaxy S7 to the extent that they will replace any smartphones with water depth problems. The Korean Company claims that they are…

REVIEW: Oppo R9 Gives Even Smartphone Giants A Run For Their Money

Fergus Halliday July 15, 2016 No Comments

Oppo made a hell of an Australian debut the last September. They arrived with a solid lineup of both flagship and mid-tier devices and their emphasis on speed and battery-tech made them…

LG Plans Next-Gen Screens

Computer Daily News July 15, 2016 No Comments

LG Display is ramping up its investment on next-generation mobile screens as top customer Apple prepares to adopt ultra-thin, power-saving screens for new iPhones as early as 2017. Business conditions…

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,…

Pokemon Go Trumps Tinder Over Launch Weekend

Fergus Halliday July 11, 2016 No Comments

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…

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.…

Telstra A Mess, 92% Overpriced Claims, Move To Axe OZ Jobs

David Richards July 11, 2016 No Comments

Telstra is facing a tough future due to poor service, a network that constantly fails and new allegations that the carrier’s broadband products are “overpriced”. Telstra at the weekend confirmed…