Domestic Appliances and Ovo dominate Design Award entrants
A large number of leading suppliers of home appliances and consumer electronics are once again vying for recognition, as revealed by the entries to the 2013 Australian International Design Awards.
Mon 08/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »LG recruits Nokia regional sales manager to head up local mobile team
LG Electronics Australia has appointed former Nokia veteran Jonathan Banks as its new head of mobile. Banks replaces Ben Glimmerveen, who has returned to the United Kingdom.
Thu 14/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Two thirds of Australians to have access to 4G by June: Telstra
After announcing an increase in half-yearly profits today, Telstra confirmed it has now sold 1.5 million 4G devices and has plans to provide 4G access to two thirds of the Australian population by mid-2013.
Thu 07/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »UnderCurrent's lighter side of CES: Suitcase & Transparent TVs, Nokia and more
Crazy TVs, a fallen giant, creative business models and a great brand name all shine in UnderCurrent's lighthearted wrap of Day 2 at the 2013 International CES.
Thu 10/01/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Influencers, not users, are the key to Windows Phone 8 global domination
Windows Phone 8 will soon be the most popular mobile operating system in the world. That's the message UnderCurrent overheard at the launch today of Microsoft's new mobile operating system and the handsets that run it.
Tue 30/10/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Smartphones have not impacted camera market claims leading dealer
Although smartphone manufacturers are constantly promoting the imaging quality of the various handsets on the market, one retailer does not believe camera phones have had the significant impact on the market that was originally expected.
Fri 05/10/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Apple iPhone 5: First at being Second
UnderCurrent is a touch concerned that all these amazing, brilliant, wonderful, revolutionary and resolutionary features on the iPhone 5 may not be that incredible after all...
Thu 13/09/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Full list of winners from the 2012 Australian International Design Awards
The Deepsea Challenger Submarine used by James Cameron to plumb the depths of the Mariana Trench won the top award, while there were also nods for Breville, Philips, Samsung, Tefal and Miele.
Fri 20/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Miele and Breville in front as appliances and electronics dominate Design Awards
The appliance and consumer electronics industry is once again well-represented in the list of finalists for the Australian International Design Awards. In the Consumer category, Miele and Breville each scored three nominations.
Fri 25/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Nokia's new Lumia smartphones give retailers two options for sales
Nokia unveiled the new additions to its Lumia smartphone line-up in Sydney overnight, launching the Lumia 900 and the Lumia 610. The two phones represent a dual strategy that covers entry-level and high-end price points for retailers.
Fri 18/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Nokia to preview Lumia 900 and 610 smartphones next week
Amid the excitement surrounding Samsung's Galaxy S III announcement, the insufferable 'iPhone 5' speculation and the intrigue of BlackBerry's Wake Up campaign, Nokia has been quietly preparing to launch the new Lumia 900 and 610 models.
Thu 10/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Q&A with Nokia: Windows Phone and the rise of the third ecosystem
Following yesterday's launch of the Nokia Lumia 800, Current sat down with Nokia product manager Stephen Baxter to discuss the company's new partnership with Windows Phone, and the benefits it would bring to retailers and consumers.
Wed 15/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Nokia Lumia 800 to brighten up retail stores in March
Nokia has announced that its first device to use the Windows Phone operating system, the Lumia 800, will go on sale through Optus, Telstra, Vodafone and major retailers in March. So how is the smartphone different to its competitors?
Wed 15/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »CES predictions: The hottest products to hit retail stores in 2012
Following on from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this month, one industry heavyweight predicts the biggest products for 2012 - with plenty for retailers to look forward to.
Mon 23/01/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »The future is near: BlackBerry launches campaign to promote NFC
Research in Motion has announced a campaign aimed at educating Australians on the benefits of Near Field Communication (NFC) - a technology that allows for payments or sharing of info with the tap of a smartphone.
Thu 08/12/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Time to go places: Optus launches discount voucher app for restaurant lovers
Foodies rejoice - Optus has announced the launch of a dedicated app that allows users to receive 20% off the bill at thousands of restaurants.
Thu 06/10/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »F&P, Dyson, Nokia and Sony most trusted brands by category
Fisher & Paykel, Dyson, Nokia and Sony are the most trusted brands in their categories, according to research conducted by McCrindle Research set to be published by Reader's Digest.
Wed 20/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »News Wrap: Retail decline/Rental high, TP-Link's new boss, Nokia E6
Radio Rentals is reporting an upswing in appliance and whitegoods rentals as consumers move away from financing purchasing, TP-Link has a new local country manager and Nokia releases the E6 smartphone.
Thu 14/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Huawei to transform smartphones with deep pockets, cheap phones, big targets
In a bold statement of intent, Chinese smartphone supplier Huawei has this week announced huge sales targets, a big advertising campaign and a $99 Android phone. Let the transformation begin.
Wed 29/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »MeeGo nuts for the Nokia N9? Not until pricing is announced in August-ish
Nokia's first MeeGo device, the N9, will launch through as yet unknown telcos in "August-ish" 2011. No pricing details were released at today's launch in Sydney. Never before has a smartphone's pricing been so relevant to the product's assessment.
Tue 21/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »UPDATED: Questions discouraged when Nokia launches disruptive smartphone
Nokia is going to "disrupt" the smartphone market on 21 June 2011, with the Finnish mobile phone icon unveiling a new device.
Wed 15/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »N-Gage's grave holds no fear for Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (Optus, Telstra)
The strewn ashes of Nokia's failed gaming/smartphone platform holds no fear for Sony Ericsson, who stirred neither pomp nor circumstance in its low-key announcement today that the Xperia Play is coming next week.
Thu 02/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »News Wrap: Asus Eee Pads coming, Sharp's happy J-Mums, Ovi brand killed off
Asus has produced a bizarre video in advance of its tablet PC launch, Sharp is keeping Japanese mums happy with its air purifiers and Nokia sending Ovi to brand heaven.
Tue 17/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Nokia to toughen up its smartphone range...sometime soonish
Finnish mobile phone giant Nokia has announced two new smartphones: the E6 and the X7. Problem is, there's no release date, telco info or pricing. We do have images though.
Wed 13/04/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Nokia's new E7 business smartphone sticks with Symbian mobile operating system
A month after signing a billion dollar deal with software giant Microsoft to dump the Symbian mobile operating system and adopt Windows Phone as its principal smartphone strategy, Nokia has released the E7 smartphone targeted at business users.
Mon 14/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Major changes in Nokia sales team
Nokia has today announced significant changes in its sales and management team in the Southeast Asia Pacific region, with the appointment of a new vice president of sales to be based in Singapore.
Tue 11/01/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »2010 in Appliances, Digital and Retail: The Losers
In our last update of the year, we look at those brands, retailers and individuals that struggled in 2010. It wasn't the easiest year for the industry, but these players had a worse time than most.
Fri 24/12/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »2010 in Appliances, Digital and Retail: The Winners
For Current.com.au's last day of the year, we look back at 2010 to find out who the biggest winners were throughout the year. There are a couple of digital brands, some appliance players, one retailer and a very unpopular man.
Fri 24/12/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »A carload of brands bracing for exposure at the Telstra 500
An absolute carload of consumer electronics retail brands are shifting through the gears and clicking their seatbelts for the last and most glamorous race on the V8 Supercar Calendar. Keep your eyes peeled for the following names.
Tue 30/11/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »'We have a lot of work to do': beleaguered Nokia's new boss
The Australian office of Nokia, the strategy-less mobile phone vendor which is struggling against Apple and Android devices, has appointed a new general manager. He admits the company has a lot of work to do.
Mon 15/11/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »New BlackBerry Torch 9800 to be launched tonight
Research in Motion will be launching the BlackBerry Torch 9800 to the Australian market this afternoon. Let's hope they actually do launch the phone, rather than pulling a Nokia on us.
Wed 20/10/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Nokia "drives diversity" in smartphone market with N8
Nokia has today announced the N8 - the first Nokia device to operate using the open platform Symbian^3 system - will be available through all carriers and most retailers from 1 November 2010 with a competitive price point.
Tue 19/10/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Strategy-less Nokia releases N8 camera, or is it a phone?
Can we assume that Nokia has no strategy? The Finnish mobile phone supplier refused to answer questions about its smartphone strategy at the launch today of its new N8 camera (with a phone?).
Tue 19/10/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Nokia to reveal new "aggressive" smartphone strategy
Nokia is set to unveil its "aggressive" new strategy to take on the surging popularity of the iPhone, Android-based mobile phones and Samsung's nascent Bada operating system.
Mon 18/10/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Consumer electronics brands dominate global rankings
Technology, appliance and consumer electronics brands have again dominated the Interbrand Best Global Brands rankings for 2010. Find out who the winners and losers are.
Fri 17/09/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »LG recruits ex-Nokia pro to head up mobile MarComms division
LG Electronics Australia has today formally announced the appointment of Brad Reed to its senior category marketing manager, mobile communications position.
Thu 15/07/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Samsung adds to smartphone universe with new Galaxy S
The smartphone market continues to heat up with Samsung yesterday unveiling its flagship Galaxy S android phone.
Thu 24/06/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Nokia and Skype team up to offer cheap calls for consumers
In order to offer its customers a cheaper communication alternative, Nokia has formed a partnership with Skype. This partnership will allow users to access the internet communication service on a range of Nokia smartphone devices.
Fri 05/03/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Nokia strengthens smartphone offering with N900
Yesterday afternoon, Nokia Australia unveiled its latest smartphone, the N900. Retailers such as Harvey Norman and JB H-Fi have already signed on to stock the product when it is released in April. No carriers have yet been announced.
Wed 03/03/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Garmin not threatened by free mobile phone GPS
With the likes of Nokia and Google offering free GPS and map data on their mobile phones, you would expect that GPS suppliers would be shaking in their boots. Garmin, however, is not threatened by the challenge.
Fri 26/02/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Does Nokia have better apps than Apple and Android?
Nokia is one of the major players in the app marketplace and according to Purnima Kochikar, vice president of Forum Nokia and Developer Community, Nokia's Ovi Store beats the competition when it comes to delivering locally relevant content.
Wed 24/02/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Woman attempts to steal 1,000 iPhones from employer
A woman has attempted to defraud her employer, a major phone company, of 1,000 Apple iPhones. She has also been charged after fraudulently obtaining 182 mobile handsets, including models from Apple, Blackberry and Nokia.
Tue 02/02/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Nokia now offering free worldwide GPS navigation
Nokia Australia has just announced that it will be offering walk and drive navigation services for free on its range of smartphones as a part of its Ovi Maps software.
Fri 22/01/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Nokia to make a difference with app development
Nokia has just announced the start of its 'Calling All Innovators' competition, which encourages developers to create applications to enhance the use of mobile devices in real-world scenarios.
Tue 12/01/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Sneak peak at Nokia's new 2010 handsets
Last night Nokia unveiled a range of its latest mobile handsets that will be coming to Australian shores sometime next year. The range includes eagerly anticipated models like the N900, N97 Mini and the X6.
Thu 17/12/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Nokia takes on Blackberry with E72
Nokia Australia has just released its new email orientated handset the E72. While the device may look like a Blackberry, it actually features many unique applications like Nokia Messaging and the Ovi Store, which are only available on Nokia devices.
Wed 09/12/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Nokia expects mobile market to grow 10% in 2010
At its Capital Markets Day event in Helsinki, Nokia has outlined its key targets and forecasts for 2010. In addition, the company highlighted that it expects the entire mobile device industry to grow approximately 10 per cent in volume in 2010.
Thu 03/12/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Australia not impacted by Nokia charger recall
Nokia today issued a statement to reassure its Australian and New Zealand customers that a recent charger exchange program initiated overseas, does not impact customers locally.
Tue 10/11/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Nokia is the greenest; Nintendo continues to struggle
Greenpeace has released its latest 'Guide to Greener Electronics' report that ranks the top 18 technology manufacturers for their energy efficiency. Nokia and Samsung where some the best performers but the likes of Nintendo and Lenovo are having troubles.
Fri 02/10/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Booklet PC, N97 Mini and new 'Comes With Music' devices from Nokia
Nokia has announced a plethora of new devices at its Nokia World 09 event in Germany, some of the exciting products unveiled include the Nokia Booklet 3G, N97 Mini and its new 'Comes With Music' devices, the X6 and X3.
Thu 03/09/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Nokia takes on the iPhone with N97 and Ovi Store
Nokia has finally revealed what it is calling its 'flagship mobile computer' the N97, and is the first handset in the Australian market to come shipped with its Apple App rival the Ovi Store.
Thu 02/07/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Pedestrian use of GPS navigation is on the rise
NAVTEQ, a leading provider of digital map, traffic and location data, today announced that consumers are ranking 'on foot' navigation as one of the most important reasons for considering the purchase of a mobile phone.
Thu 25/06/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Intel and Nokia agreement set to revolutionise mobile computing market
Intel Corporation and Nokia have just announced a long-term relationship with the plans to develop a completely new mobile computing device and push the platform beyond what is currently on offer.
Wed 24/06/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Nokia email service the driving force behind new E75
Nokia Australia today launched its new E75 handset, which is the first model to come with its new email service, Nokia Messaging and Mail, pre-installed.
Tue 05/05/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Loving and hating the BlackBerry Torch
The BlackBerry Torch has been my primary mobile phone for three months now and in this time I have developed a strange love/hate relationship with it. Here are the eight factor polarising my emotions.
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