Announced back in May, Foxtel Play is now live, offering over 40 channels of both live and catch-up Foxtel content without the need for a set-top box. The Foxtel Play interface on a Samsung smart TV. (Credit: Foxtel) The initial launch will see Foxtel Play available on PC and Mac, along with certain Samsung smart …
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Android’s march for global dominance of the smartphone OS market continues unabated, according to Kantor Worldpanel data. (Credit: Google) The latest results (PDF) for smartphone OS sales from the research company show that Android continues to rule the roost, with Windows Phone also showing solid growth. (Screenshot by Nic Healey/CNET Australia) The data analysed sales figures for the three months …
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ABC’s award-winning iview catch-up TV service is now available for Fetch TV customers. (Credit: Fetch TV) ABC iview has been integrated into the Fetch TV main menu, “providing users with ready access to the entire suite of iview content on their TV”, according to the press release. The iview service, available in app form on an array of mobile phones, …
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Worried about spoilers for the 50th anniversary episode of Doctor Who? The BBC has a novel solution. The UK is prepping for some big celebrations around the event. (Screenshot by Nic Healey/CNET Australia) The 90-minute episode, shot in 3D, will air on the evening of Saturday, 23 November in the UK. It will also air at that exact same moment …
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With the Optimus part of its name left by the roadside, LG’s G2 is expected to be formally revealed at an event in the US in early August. LG’s next flagship, the G2, takes the stage on 7 August. (Credit: LG) Speaking to the Korean news site The Kyunghyang Shinmun, LG’s CFO David Jung let slip a few choice bites …
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Last night’s official launch of the Nokia Lumia 925 held one small surprise for attendees: news of an exclusive deal for Vodafone Australia. (Credit: Nic Healey/CNET Australia) Globally, the phone comes in either 16GB or 32GB, depending on which market you’re in. Telstra and Optus both have the 16GB versions, and it was thought that like the US, the 32GB …
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The UE Boom from Logitech is a small, 360-degree speaker designed for outdoor use. (Credit: Logitech) Just 18cm tall and around 540g in weight, the speaker has a stain- and water-resistant coating on the fabric cover. Logitech claims a 15-hour battery life for the device. The Boom uses Bluetooth to pair, and can actually pair with two separate devices simultaneously, …
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The Foxtel Go app is no longer exclusive to the iPhone and iPad, moving across to select Samsung Android devices, as well as PC and Mac. (Credit: Foxtel) As of today, the Samsung Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note II and Galaxy Note 10.1 will all have access to the app, either via the Samsung app store or Google Play. The devices …
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By the end of July, Sony will have its two new 4K Ultra HD TVs on the market, with more manufacturers to follow. Will 4K Ultra HD TVs be a hit in Aussie lounge rooms? (Credit: Sony) LG is kicking off the advertising campaign for its Ultra HD range from mid-July, and Hisense will follow later in the year. And …
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More Ultra HD TVs are on the way, with Samsung revealing its 55-inch and 65-inch models overnight. Samsung’s 4K F9000 in the 65-inch model. (Credit: Samsung) The two new models will comprise the F9000 series, and will ship in the US in August for US$5499 and US$7499, respectively. At the moment, there are no details on Australian pricing or launch …
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