Posts by Chris Rowland

Chris is our Deputy Editor and Director of the company (Ausdroid Pty Ltd) that runs Ausdroid. When he's not managing our accounts and negotiating access to new hardware for reviews, Chris likes to dabble in news and reviews, bringing you all the latest. However, Ausdroid's business keeps Chris nice and busy, so when he posts, make the most of it :)

He has posted 73 articles and reviews on Ausdroid.

You can find him on Twitter, Google+ or contact him via email: chris [at] ausdroid [dawt] net.

Red Bull Mobile Australia — Review

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By Chris Rowland on March 31, 2012 12:24 pm

We review Red Bull Mobile's prepaid service, and found it a mixed bag. The other week, we received an approach from Red Bull Mobile Australia (RBMA). Their proposal? Check out our service, have a SIM card on us, try it in one of our prepaid handsets to be supplied, and let us know what you think. So... We have. Those Continue reading...

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27 March: Samsung Galaxy S II 4G launching on Telstra

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By Chris Rowland on March 26, 2012 11:17 am

Just a couple of weeks ago we heard rumours that the next iteration of the Samsung Galaxy S II was coming - in its 4G incarnation, on Telstra. We now have official confirmation from Telstra - it's launching tomorrow the 27th of March 2012. Compared to Continue reading...

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Confirmation: Sony Xperia S to launch in two weeks

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By Chris Rowland on March 26, 2012 10:58 am

Back in February we brought you the news that Sony's first smartphone - so dubbed because they've dropped the SonyEricsson moniker - would be released in our Autumn. We now have news that it'll be in around two weeks - that is, from 11 April, the Sony Xperia S will Continue reading...

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Ausdroid’s 2011 reader survey.

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By Chris Rowland on December 18, 2011 18:48 pm

Back in May this year, we ran a reader survey to get a better understanding of who our readers were. We have since used the results of the survey to inform a number of changes around Ausdroid, including: Increased the number of authors Fine tuned the targeting of our content Ensuring our posts target our demographic Picking good-fit advertisers to partner Continue reading...

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BREAKING: Apple fails in High Court bid to extend Galaxy Tab 10.1 ban

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By Chris Rowland on December 9, 2011 11:36 am

BREAKING: Apple Inc has failed in its application to have the High Court of Australia overturn the decision of the Federal Court to allow Samsung to commence the sale of its Galaxy Tab 10.1. Apple had sought special leave to appeal the Federal Court's decision, but the High Court dismissed Apple's application this morning and reportedly awarded costs to Samsung. In the Continue reading...

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Ausdroid’s Melbourne Meet Underway

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By Chris Rowland on December 4, 2011 15:16 pm

The Ausdroid team, minus Lucas who couldn't make it this time, caught up in Melbourne this afternoon for a feed and some drinks at the Belgian Beer Cafe in Melbourne. We had a great time, with decent food and a good deal of Rekorderlig ciders in various flavours. Some of us met for the first time in the flesh, and others met up again. What started as Continue reading...

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Sale of Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 banned again – High Court

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By Chris Rowland on December 2, 2011 12:06 pm

BREAKING NEWS: Apple Inc has obtained an order from the High Court of Australia staying further the order of the Full Bench of the Federal Court earlier this week lifting the injunction against Samsung's sale of the Galaxy Tab 10.1. What this means in plain language is this - the Federal Court lifted the injunction, but delayed the order until 4pm today. Continue reading...

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Federal Court overturns ban on Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

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By Chris Rowland on November 30, 2011 13:28 pm

We will have more detail soon, but we have news from the Full Bench of the Federal Court of Australia today that it has overturned the earlier ban on Samsung's sale of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia. The order lifting the injunction though has been stayed until 4pm Friday, because Apple has indicated its desire to appeal Continue reading...

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What happens when Ausdroid looks at an iPhone 4s?

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By Chris Rowland on October 15, 2011 07:36 am

When the Apple event earlier in October unveiled the iPhone 4s, we all had a bit of a chuckle. All around the web, people had been predicting the impending release of the iPhone 5, only to be disappointed (and amused) when the iPhone 4s was announced. Buzz did a little write-up Continue reading...

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Update: Apple vs Samsung; order in the chaos.

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By Chris Rowland on October 14, 2011 17:14 pm

We brought you the news the other day that Apple had successfully obtained an interim injunction against Samsung which prevented the sale of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia. Today further information has been released about what occurred: Apple sought to prevent Samsung launching any tablet in Australia until the results of its present patent lawsuit against Samsung had Continue reading...

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Apple obtains injunction against Samsung; No Galaxy Tab 10.1 for Australia

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By Chris Rowland on October 13, 2011 11:23 am

In the Federal Court this morning, Justice Bennett granted Apple an interim injunction against Samsung. The effect of this injunction is that Samsung is prevented from selling (by whatever means) the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia until the matter is finally decided. Any attempts to sell the device would likely be brought up as a contempt of court Continue reading...

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Telstra’s first Android LTE tablet might be the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9

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By Chris Rowland on August 26, 2011 18:06 pm

Buzz has received a tip from his source at Telstra about tablets and LTE. Tablets and LTE you say? Yes, that's right. His source has come up with some information relating to tablets and LTE — LTE being the technology used behind 4G mobile networks. Apparently, Telstra may be planning on launching the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 with Continue reading...

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Want to write for Ausdroid? Update: Applications now closed.

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By Chris Rowland on August 20, 2011 20:47 pm

Just a gentle reminder folks - if you want to write for Ausdroid, then you'll need to fill out an application by tomorrow night! From Monday we'll be considering the applications we've received, and contacting people we'd like to invite to the next stage of the process (maybe Continue reading...

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Posts by Chris Rowland

Red Bull Mobile Australia — Review

27 March: Samsung Galaxy S II 4G launching on Telstra

Confirmation: Sony Xperia S to launch in two weeks

Ausdroid’s 2011 reader survey.

BREAKING: Apple fails in High Court bid to extend Galaxy Tab 10.1 ban

Ausdroid’s Melbourne Meet Underway

Sale of Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 banned again – High Court

Federal Court overturns ban on Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

What happens when Ausdroid looks at an iPhone 4s?

Update: Apple vs Samsung; order in the chaos.

Apple obtains injunction against Samsung; No Galaxy Tab 10.1 for Australia

Telstra’s first Android LTE tablet might be the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9

Want to write for Ausdroid? Update: Applications now closed.

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