Galaxy S7 and mid-range phones boost Samsung’s profit
Samsung Electronics’ flagship Galaxy S7 smartphones and sales of its mid-range devices in emerging markets have likely helped the company boost its operating profit in the first quarter.
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SA leads the nation in digital engagement
A mere 22 per cent of Australian small businesses are leveraging technology to transform business and become digitally engaged, according to a recent report by startup Netstripes.
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Which telco has the best Galaxy S7 plan?
Samsung’s Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are arguably the most anticipated new smartphones this year, but who has the best deals for the new phones and which one should you pick?
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Telstra opens pre-orders for Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge
Telstra opened pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge at 12.01am on Friday, February 26. Customers pre-ordering these phones will receive a free Samsung Gear VR, while stocks last.
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Foxconn to pay over $US6bn for a majority stake in Sharp
Sharp has approved an offer from Hon Hai Precision Industry and related companies to acquire over 66 per cent of the company’s voting stock, making the Taiwanese contract manufacturer the new parent of the venerable Japanese firm.
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Google gives a boost to mobile search speed
Google said it will alert users in their search results page to corresponding webpages that have been optimized to run fast on smartphones and tablets.
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Samsung Galaxy S7 available from March 11 through Telstra
The newly-launched Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge smartphones will be available through Telstra stores and online from March 11.
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IN PICTURES: Samsung Galaxy S7 - check out the new phone (+42 photos)
Samsung has announced its next-generation flagship smartphones - the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge running Android 6 (Marshmallow). Both phones look strikingly similar to last year's models (the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge), but include features like a return to water resistance that was last seen in the Galaxy S5. The S7 has a 5.1-in. display while the S7 Edge features a 5.5-in curved display.
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This simple labelling trick could make gadgets last longer -- and help save the planet
The lifespan of consumer electronic and electrical devices is getting ever shorter, and it's at least partly our fault, not just the manufacturers', according to a new study published by Germany's Environment Agency (UBA).
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Water-resistant Galaxy S7 Edge makes unofficial debut
Meanwhile, LG today officially announced a 5.7-in. display G4 Stylus 2 smartphone running Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), with a thinner pen tip on its stylus for notetaking and drawing.
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7 smartphone trends to watch this year
Smartphones this year are poised to become more interactive, more fun and maybe a little bit smarter than you’d like them to be.
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CES 2016: Top 10 trends
Top trends from the show floor at the Consumer Electronics Show 2016 in Las Vegas, according to analyst Ovum.
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Huawei shows off fast-recharging battery
Huawei has developed a prototype smartphone battery that can be recharged to half its capacity in just five minutes.
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Vodafone puts idle smartphones to work to fight cancer
Vodafone and the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have partnered in an attempt boost cancer research using Australian smartphones while their users sleep.
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Oppo inks telco partnership with TeleChoice
Global smartphone maker, Oppo, is increasing its Australian presence by inking an agreement with mobile network operator, TeleChoice. As per the agreement, Oppo’s R7, R7 Plus and Mirror 5s handsets will be available through TeleChoice’s stores across Australia and its online store.
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