Recent stories

HTC 10 sounds nice

HTC 10 sounds nice

  Last week I ditched my Samsung Gaxlaxy S5 smartphone to try out the new HTC 10 flagship phone and it was definitely a big step up. The 5.2inch Quad HD display and metallic body give the device a premium feel which is also matched by some key features. This includes high resolution audio with front facing speakers that are[Read More…]

Apple wants to track phone thieves

Apple wants to track phone thieves

  The latest smartphones can make it easy to track down a lost or stolen phone but Apple wants to take that technology a step further. A new patent awarded to Apple recently outlines technology that could collect data such as fingerprints and photos of phone theives which would then be sent back to the device’s owner and authorities. Yes[Read More…]

iPhone7 linked to rise in used phone sales - eBay

iPhone7 linked to rise in used phone sales – eBay

The story of the day may very well be the announcement of the iPhone 7, however eBay reports that the ripple on effect of this is likely to be a surge in sales of used phones. I spoke with Meg English from eBay Australia today about the trend in used phone sales.  Listen below.

Android Nougat - what’s inside?

Android Nougat – what’s inside?

The latest version of the Android mobile operating system (Android 7.0 or “Nougat”) has started rolling out to select handsets…and while it may be a while before it arrives on your smartphone here’s what you can expect. Firstly it makes it easy to deal with App notifications, so when something pops up or dings you can change the settings for[Read More…]

Wi-Fi Next Time You Fly

Wi-Fi Next Time You Fly

Would you chose one airline over another if one offered internet access? A survey from Finder.com.au revealed that 70 percent of Australians would be prepared to pay for wi-fi access in the air, however 49 percent of airlines are yet to offer it. Finder.com.au also revealed the best paid internet plan was with Emirates and while only Emirates and Phillipine[Read More…]