Nic Healey

iPhone 5C packaging shown off in leaked photos

The iPhone 5C could come in a variety of colours if leaked images of the phone’s packaging are to be believed. The possible packaging for the rumoured iPhone 5C. (Credit: iApps.im) Although the 5C has yet to be confirmed by Apple, photos published by iApps.im show iPod-style plastic packaging, with the iPhone 5C name printed …

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LG reveals wall

With curved screens currently the only option for consumers looking to get an OLED TV in their lounge room, it’s nice to see that companies are still working on flat-panel technology. The Gallery OLED TV in Gallery Mode. (Credit: LG) LG’s Gallery OLED TV (55EA8800) is on display at the IFA Show in Berlin, and LG is claiming that it’s …

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Photos leak of the Samsung Galaxy Gear

While the official launch might be scheduled for 4 September, photos of Samsung’s Galaxy Gear smart watch arrived a little earlier. Is this the final version of the Samsung Galaxy Gear? (Credit: VentureBeat) Overnight, VentureBeat posted still images captured from an “internal promotional marketing video” about the Galaxy Gear. The device in the images is reportedly a prototype that was …

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Optus introduces AU$35 My Plan

Designed for users with light data and voice needs, the new AU$35 My Plan from Optus has what the company calls a “new way of charging that moves to eradicate bill shock”. (Credit: Optus) At its base level, the plan has 200MB of data, 200 minutes of “standard calls” and unlimited texts and MMSes. However, in keeping with Optus’ new …

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More Galaxy Gear spec rumours arise

While we’re only going to be waiting another five days until we know the facts on the Samsung Galaxy Gear smart watch, the rumour mill isn’t slowing down. The Samsung Galaxy Gear smart watch could resemble these drawings. (Credit: USPTO) According to AmongTech, the Gear may be running Jelly Bean and have a 2.5-inch screen with a 320×320 resolution. Inside, …

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LG shows off 8.3

LG has officially taken the wraps off its much-rumoured G Pad tablet. (Credit: LG) The 8.3-inch G Pad features a WUXGA display (1920×1200 pixels), a Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 1.7GHz quad-core processor and a 4600mAh battery. The tablet will be running Android 4.2.2. Camera wise, there’s a 5-megapixel camera on the rear and a forward-facing 1.3-megapixel camera on the front. It’ll …

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Vevo launches on Apple TV

Creating your music video show just got a little easier for Apple TV users. (Credit: Vevo) Starting from today, Apple TV users will find the Vevo music video service listed as one of their available channels on the home screen. From there, you can log in with your Vevo credentials and create your own customised playlists, randomly browse some music …

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Screenshots leak of the Galaxy Gear companion app

Samsung is expected to lift the veil on its Galaxy Gear smart watch on 4 September at an event in Berlin. (Credit: @evleaks) Just in case there were still any doubts about the device’s existence, the usually reliable Evleaks has screenshots from the companion app that will pair with the Gear. The screenshots reveal some expected features, like the fact …

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LG also cuts pricing on 4K Ultra HD in the US

Earlier this week, Samsung and Sony announced big price cuts on their smaller-sized 4K Ultra HD TVs in the US. LG’s 65-inch Ultra HD TV. (Credit: LG) Now, LG has announced a similar strategy, with the US pricing on its 55-inch UHD TV dropping by US$1000 and the 65-inch model by US$1500. The new price of the 55-inch 55LA9700 will …

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Samsung curved OLED TV hits Australian retail today

Samsung has revealed an aggressive local pricing strategy for its Ultra HD TV range, as well as being the first to market with a curved OLED TV. The KN55S9C. (Credit: Nic Healey/CNET Australia) At AU$4999 for the 55-inch Ultra HD and AU$6999 for the 65-inch version, Samsung is offering the TVs for less than similar models from LG and Sony. …

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