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Commonwealth Bank’s new app brings contactless payments to Android
The Commonwealth Bank today announced a new app for Android, iOS and Windows Phone 8 devices. The new app incorporates features from its existing apps like Kaching and introduces Tap-to-pay mobile payment functionality across...
Vodafone prepaid 4G launches today
Vodafone opens their 4G network to prepaid users today, but there are a few caveats to start with. To be eligible for the initial roll out, you must be an existing prepaid Vodafone customer,...
Samsung Experience stores now hiring Christmas Casuals
Do you love Samsung? Looking for some casual work over the Christmas period? Live in Sydney or Melbourne? Well, ARMs retail - the group behind the Samsung Experience stores - want to hear from...
HTC’s rumoured Amazon phone won’t be public release
Recently rumours have come to light that HTC are in negotiation with Amazon to manufacture a smartphone for the distribution giant, perhaps as part of their hail Mary strategy to get out of their...
Kit Kat teases with “This Is It”
On their Google+ page yesterday, Nestle posted their Android KitKat mascot with its arms in the air and the heading, "Everybody dance now!":
Today they posted, This Is It, with the line - "Sometimes you...
Sony Xperia Z1 and Z Ultra firmware updates
Sony has released a firmware update for their Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra.
For both devices Sony has:
re-calibrated the display ever so slightly, to ensure viewing experiences remain bright & bold
economised power consumption for longer battery life
streamlined Exchange connection for faster email sync, display and...
Angry Birds Go!: Karting comes to Piggy Island
Developer Rovio has announced that a new slant on their ever popular Angry Birds franchise is coming in December. That slant is downhill racing Mario Kart style. In Angry Birds Go! you race against...
Acer Australia launches the Haswell powered Acer C720 Chromebook
After releasing details in the US about the new Haswell powered Acer C720 Chromebook in the US last week, Acer Australia has today advised that the C720 will be available this month in Australia.
Priced...
HTC comments on security arrangements surrounding fingerprints in the HTC One Max
With the modern day spectre of PRSIM and the potential for NSA spying, the potential to have your fingerprints mis-appropriated albeit even accidentally is something that the every day person must think about and...
Google Watch rumours heat up
A Google Smart Watch, code named Gem, has been previously reported by us, but the rumours are definitely mounting for a reveal alongside the Nexus 5 and Android 4.4. It is believed that the...
Rumour: Nexus 5 price to begin at US$399 and an LTE enabled Nexus 4...
The Nexus 5 has been essentially photographed from all angles, been torn down, taken out for drinks at a bar and had a how to guide on servicing leaked and so the only real...
Rumour: HTC to manufacture Amazon phone
As HTC spirals closer to its doom, we're seeing the company taking more and more drastic steps to stay afloat, such as the sale of its share in Beats and the rumoured talks with...
New Nexus 7 commercials released in the US
Google has released two new commercials for the Nexus 7(2013) in the US. Google has gotten pretty good at their marketing of late especially their commercials, the latest ones focus on using Google Now...
Star Wars: Tiny Death Star launches on Google Play in Australia
If you're a fan of the Tiny Tower games and Star Wars, then this newest game called Star Wars: Tiny Death Star by developer Nimblebit will certainly interest you. Nimblebit have developed a Tiny...
Humble Bundle 7 with Android now available
The Humble Bundle 7 with Android has just gone on sale over at the Humble Bundle Website, offering users the chance to pick up 4 games for whatever price you wish to pay, with...