Samsung Galaxy S4: Wrap-up of pricing, plans and availability
The Galaxy S4 smartphone was officially unveiled in Sydney last night, against the backdrop of the brilliantly-lit Opera House. Current.com.au takes a look at when the major providers will get access to the device, and for how much.
Wed 24/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »CEO claims an "exciting time for BlackBerry" with Z10 launch
Despite going through a "very difficult and challenging transition" in recent years, BlackBerry is hoping for a change of fortunes with the Australian unveiling of its new BlackBerry 10 operating system and the Z10 smartphone.
Tue 19/03/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Samsung Galaxy S 4: Feature wrap-up, availability and first impressions
Hours after the global unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S 4 in New York, Australian telcos are already hoping to snag pre-orders for the device. But what does the new smartphone really offer retailers and consumers?
Fri 15/03/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Confidence and clean air needed to optimise LG Optimus G uptake
LG Australia's biggest move in mobile phones since importing Mr Big in 2008 began yesterday when its new flagship handset, the Optimus G, went on sale exclusively through Telstra.
Wed 13/03/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony to launch 50 new accessories to sell NFC connectivity story
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With the arrival of the NFC-enabled Xperia Z smartphone, Sony is gearing up to sell a big "connectivity" story this year, with roughly 50 accessories set to hit the market, all equipped with Near Field Communication technology.
Tue 05/03/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony brings Xperia Z to Australia to do more than "tick the boxes"
Sony has promised to do more than "tick the boxes" with the launch of its flagship Xperia Z smartphone, bringing tough features and a focus on connectivity to the biggest category in consumer electronics.
Thu 21/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »As It Happened: Relive the BlackBerry 10 launch minute-by-minute
BlackBerry 10 has been launched and Research In Motion has been retired. Find out everything that happened in our live minute-by-minute wrap.
Wed 30/01/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Visa and Vodafone bring SmartPass cashless payments to smartphones
Visa and Vodafone have joined forces to bring cashless payments to NFC-enabled smartphones, promising to make transactions easier, reduce queues at retailers and lighten handbags and hip pockets without the need for wallets.
Tue 20/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Samsung 'Experience Centre' refurbished for Christmas rush
While the Australian technology media was distracted by Samsung's launch of the Galaxy Note II smartphone, the Korean company took the opportunity to refurbish its flagship retail store in Sydney in preparation for Christmas.
Thu 15/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Motorola launches new 4G Razr smartphones with a little help from Google
The first smartphones to be released by Motorola since it was bought out by Google have been unveiled, with better battery life, screens and Google-focused features. The Razr HD and Razr M will be exclusive to Telstra, and will be 4G friendly.
Tue 02/10/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »GfK trends: Ultrathin PCs and the ubiquitous smartphone
Two of the biggest value and growth categories in consumer electronics - IT and telecommunications - have also seen the biggest changes in the past year, with interesting trends emerging, according to GfK's Temax report.
Wed 22/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Consumers step away from the cash register as payments go wireless
A new report from Deloitte has found that retailers will see a "dramatic shift" in the way consumers make purchases in the future, with the increasing use of smartphones and wireless internet changing the way we shop.
Mon 23/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »BlackBerry sales squashed and new platform delayed: RIM results
Research in Motion announced its Q1 results overnight, with the company reporting a 33% decline in revenue. RIM sold 3.3 million fewer BlackBerry smartphones compared to the previous quarter, and nearly half as many PlayBook tablets.
Fri 29/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Samsung reinforcing investment in retail channel for the Galaxy S III
It was a lavish affair at the Galaxy SIII smartphone launch today, with Samsung keen to show off all the features on its new "hero" device. Current.com.au spoke to the team about the phone, and how it will perform on the retail floor.
Thu 31/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Tablets change the way we shop and watch TV: Deloitte
A new report from Deloitte has found that more Australians are buying tablets, and these devices are changing the way consumers enjoy entertainment and how they purchase products on the retail floor.
Fri 25/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Here's looking at you: First peek at the Samsung Galaxy S III
Samsung unveiled the new Galaxy S III smartphone in London overnight, boasting a bigger screen, a design inspired by nature, plus a range of new features including face, eye and voice recognition and more ways of connecting.
Fri 04/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Samsung's stellar treasure hunt solved: The New Galaxy S III
Samsung was playing the trickster overnight, sending fans on a hunt to find out details about its newest Galaxy launch (rumoured to be the Galaxy S III). We've done the hard work for you, and spotted a few pop culture references too.
Tue 24/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »HTC launches the power of One X
HTC has announced the arrival of the new HTC One X smartphone, which it says offers a "truly personal experience" thanks to its "amazing camera and authentic sound".
Tue 03/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »RIM sheds over $1 billion in revenue as BlackBerry sales drop 20%
Research in Motion, the manufacturer of BlackBerry smartphones, has released its fourth quarter results, announcing a massive slide in revenues and smartphone shipments, as well as disappointing PlayBook tablet sales.
Fri 30/03/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Acer director talks high sales, soft markets, smartphones and the future
Acer this week announced it secured the #1 market share position in the Portable PC market for the fourth quarter of 2011. In this interview, we talk about the PC market, Acer's tablet and smartphone businesses, and what the future holds.
Thu 29/03/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Not just an in-between: Samsung launches hybrid Galaxy Note
Samsung launched its new Galaxy Note last night, showcasing a range of native apps and features that make this device much more than just the awkward tween of the mobile telecommunications world.
Wed 14/03/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Absolutely phablet: a sneak peek at Samsung's new Galaxy Note
It's not quite a smartphone and it's not quite a tablet. Samsung is set to launch its newest device in Sydney tomorrow night, and with it comes a strange new tech term to get your head around...the phablet.
Mon 12/03/2012 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 »Sony brings CES launches to Australia
Sony hit Sydney yesterday to launch its latest line-up of consumer electronics revealed at CES in Las Vegas, boasting "a completely unique user experience"...albeit one that has been months in the making.
Thu 09/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »It's getting haute in here: LG launches new Prada smartphone
LG Electronics has turned towards high-concept, high-fashion design with the launch of the new Prada Phone by LG 3.0, the third smartphone to come out of the partnership between LG and the eponymous fashion house.
Tue 07/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »HTC & Telstra announce arrival of Velocity 4G smartphone
Australia's first smartphone to utilise the super-fast Telstra 4G mobile network will go on sale next week. The HTC Velocity 4G will feature all the specifications du jour, and will be available exclusively to Telstra.
Thu 19/01/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Stars align for Samsung, with help from the Galaxy: Interview
It's been a tumultuous year for Samsung, with the Galaxy sub-brand making (both good and bad) headlines. But according to the brand's VP of telecommunications, the company now has the momentum for a big 2012.
Thu 15/12/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Beam me that Sandwich! Samsung's Galaxy Nexus offers a world-first experience
Samsung has launched the world's first smartphone to use the new Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system. It offers speed, connectivity and "a host of new, world class features"...and it's here in time for Christmas.
Wed 14/12/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Telstra launches a smarter phone for a wiser generation
Designed by and for senior Australians, Telstra has launched the EasyTouch Discovery 3 - a mobile phone with large buttons, hearing aid compatibility and an easy-to-use interface.
Wed 14/12/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Dreaming of a tablet Christmas: Harvey Norman offers hot product predictions
Despite the doom and gloom in the marketplace, there is still plenty to look forward to this Christmas, according to Harvey Norman. Here are a few predictions for their yuletide bestsellers...
Tue 13/12/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »The appiest place on earth: Welcome to Androidland
Telstra is experimenting with a new retail format for its flagship Melbourne shopfront - a store within a store dedicated to Android tablets and smartphones, set to offer consumers a new level of interactivity.
Mon 05/12/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »UPDATED: Samsung Australia head of marketing resigns
Lambro Skropidis has announced his resignation from Samsung Electronics Australia. Prior to this resignation, Skropidis had been the head of marketing at Samsung since 2008.
Thu 01/12/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Logitech launches accessories for iPad and tablet lovers
Logitech has launched a range of new tablet accessories, including a keyboard case, speaker stand, wireless headset, wireless boombox and tablet speaker.
Fri 18/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Full HD driving DSLR sales, with smartphones barely competing
The increase in the number of DSLR models featuring Full HD video recording has contributed to further growth in the Australian digital camera market, with the much-vaunted threat of smartphones barely registering.
Thu 10/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Samsung bolstered by smartphones, despite 23% drop in profits
Despite posting a 23% drop in operating profits for the last quarter, Samsung has mobile telecommunications and appliances to thank for mitigating the damage - both categories are booming.
Mon 31/10/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »HTC launches Rhyme smartphone with accessories and plenty of charm
HTC has launched its latest smartphone (and the first to have the new HTC Sense 3.5 operating system) - the HTC Rhyme. The device also boasts new accessories, including tangle-free headphones, a dock and a special call-alert charm.
Fri 21/10/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »HTC Rhyme coming next week & Motorola bringing something sharp to Optus
UPDATED: HTC and Motorola are both set to launch new smartphones this month - HTC is appealing to the style-conscious with the HTC Rhyme, while Motorola is going "faster, thinner, smarter, stronger"...
Tue 11/10/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Samsung unveils new smartphone and tablet range, including bizarre Note
Despite being mired in legal wranglings with Apple, Samsung took the stage overnight to reveal its upcoming Android and Bada smartphone range and new tablets. Here is the pick of the new gear.
Fri 02/09/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Tablets, smartphones, vacuums and ovens to heat up Harvey Norman
Harvey Norman is predicting a revolution in generally available technology, with relatively new categories becoming more broadly available to consumers due to reductions in price.
Tue 30/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »News Wrap: GfK predicts smartphone surge, Google's music video, online delivery
Smartphones, tablets and notebooks will all be hot in 2011 but online will affect bricks and mortar, Google has released a music video with some big names and a new website aims to cheapen delivery costs for online purchases.
Fri 13/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Business internet uptake reveals strong growth, smartphones well entrenched
Internet subscribers have surpassed the 10 million mark in Australia, with the number of business and government subscriptions growing by 26 per cent in the six months to December 2010.
Mon 04/04/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Tablet ownership tipped to triple this year
A new report today has revealed the state of the online market saying that mobile internet penetration has reached 50 per cent and will gather momentum due to the expected proliferation of tablet devices.
Tue 15/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Virgin on top
With more smartphones and tablets due to enter the Australian market in the fourth quarter it pays to know which mobile carriers are satisfying consumers, and why.
Mon 20/09/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »No point in IPTV and smartphone security protection: AVG security pro
Security risks for smaller internet platforms like IPTVs and smartphones, are not being catered to by security companies, leaving consumers vulnerable to attack.
Mon 16/08/2010 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 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 »Smartphone usage on the rise as prices fall
A leading US market research company has found that companies like Blackberry and Apple have helped boost the sales of smartphones in the marketplace, but despite this move to more technologically advanced handsets, the average price of phones are falling
Thu 26/11/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Consumers want smartphones to be simpler
A recent study conducted by Sanderson Studios for Tellme Networks Inc, a Microsoft subsidiary, has outlined that smartphone users are more inclined to buy a device that offers them a simpler and more efficient way to communicate.
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