NextBit’s Robin goes on sale again in 24 hours, and should be coming to...
This morning at MWC 2016, we caught up with CEO Tom Moss and Scott Croyle from US mobile maker Nextbit, who are causing waves in the tech industry with their cloud-first smartphone Robin. It isn't just the tech geeks...
Oppo launches Super VOOC Flash Charging and SmartSensor camera stabilisaton technology at Mobile World...
Oppo didn't launch any new devices at its MWC press event in Barcelona today, but instead announced two new head-turning innovations that it'll be bringing to market new phones later this year.
Super VOOC Flash Charge
Oppo's VOOC rapid charging technology...
LG Fires First Shot Across Samsung’s Bow
Over the past few years we have seen PR departments from various device manufacturers take pot shots at each other with the most obvious being the Samsung-Apple wars. This year it seems that LG are entering the fray,...
Ausdroid Podcast 154 – Mobile World Congress edition – LIVE tonight at 9pm AEDT
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It's time to catch up on the Android news of the week, from Australia and around the world - but mostly around the world this week - with episode 154 of the Ausdroid podcast!
The year's biggest flagships are all...
Virgin Mobile to carry Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge
Virgin Mobile have this morning confirmed that they too are going to be carrying the latest and greatest from Samsung, The Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. While there is very little detail confirmed in the email from Virgin...
Garmin Introduce a New Range Of Fitness Trackers
Apparently there is some kind of tech or gadget or phone conference or congress going on at the moment. Not sure myself as I must have missed it. In amongst all this news of new phones one...
Optus looking to amp up users network experience in major stadiums
Optus has announced that it will improve its network in major stadiums in Australia, so customers attending major sporting and music events can stay connected and upload or access digital content faster.
With Optus having a range of premium partnerships...
The LG G5 Does Have An App Drawer, And Samsung May Not
Yesterday, just moments after the LG G5 announcement, the world exploded. Yes, that's right LG had "removed" the app drawer from their launcher. While many murmured about the downfall of Android in becoming very iOS-like it seems...
Google is leading a growing group of carriers towards adoption of RCS, a new...
In a decidedly Google-style move, the company just announced at Mobile World Congress the formation of a partnership with 19 international carriers and the GSM Association (GSMA) to work on the development and deployment of Rich Communications Service (RCS)....
Android at MWC isn’t all hard work, there’s pins to collect and Android fun...
Those who have been to Mobile World Congress before know that it can be a hard, dry slog. There's hundreds, if not thousands, of vendors, booths and more to see and getting around to even your preferred booths for tours,...
Sony announces new Xperia X series smartphones and new concept devices for our connected...
Sony kicked off the first conference day of MWC 2016 with a press conference, held at its booth at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona. While Sony wasn't predicted to be announcing all that much, and with a half hour...
Australian hands-on: Up close and personal with the LG G5 and Friends
Because we're up bright and early (read: still on Australian time), we've had time to go through the photos from LG's G5 launch event, so it's time to bring you some hands-on thoughts and pictures!
First, a note: as with...
[Poll] LG G5 vs Samsung Galaxy S7/ S7 Edge; spec showdown
Samsung and LG have fired off the first rounds in the 2016 high-end phone stakes at Mobile World Congress, offering the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge and the G5. The phones are very nice, with some features similar under...
Optus will carry the Samsung Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge and the LG...
This morning, many people in Australia are waking up to news from overnight of the launch of two of the bigger high-end phones this year with both Samsung and LG announcing the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge and the...
Samsung Pay is coming to Australia, and American Express is ready
Following recent news that Samsung Pay will launch in Australia this year, Samsung announced some more plans for their new mobile payment service over the weekend.
Without giving a date for Australia, Samsung's announced that Samsung Pay will come to...