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Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 5/15/13

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:58:53 +1000

Despite a stronger start to the session, the Australian market is slipping for the first time in six sessions. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) is down 0.8 per cent or 44.1 pts to 5,158.4. Investors initially reacted to healthy gains from global sharemarkets overnight rather than Tuesday's federa...

Australia's Telstra wins $1.1 billion defence contract

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:35:02 +1000

Telecommunications company Telstra has secured a A$1.1 billion (721.6 million pounds), six-year contract to overhaul communications for Australia's Defence Department, improving links between terrestrial, satellite and tactical networks.

NSW Train Commuters to Have Mobile Access While on Transit

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:19:18 +1000

Commuters in New South Wales will soon be able to review their emails and be online their social networking sites while on transit to work or school.

HTC One Release in Days, U.S. 'Out of Stock' of Unlocked Units and Developers Edition

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:10:15 +1000

HTC One release date falls within the week of April 15 in Australia. Meanwhile, in the U.S. If you like the HTC One reviews you've read and you're interested in getting your own One, perhaps it is best to place your pre-order today.

Sony Xperia ZL Release on May 1, $249.99 via U.S. Carrier Cincinnati Bell

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:52:13 +1000

Sony Xperia ZL is finally coming to the U.S. with a $249.99 price after a mail-in rebate from carrier Cincinnati Bell. Buyers will sign for a two-year contract for this lower-end sibling of the much-celebrated Xperia Z handset. In Australia, the Xperia ZL price tag is marked $589 off-contract.

Aussie Vodafone Subscribers to Have 4G Services by June

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:15:22 +1000

Australian subscribers of Vodafone will enjoy 4G long-term evolution (LTE) services by June 2013, Vodafone Chief Executive Officer Bill Morrow said on Monday.

HTC One Aussie Release Date is April 23: Which Telco Pricing Best Fits the Budget?

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:56:27 +1100

It is confirmed! The solidly built HTC One will officially reach Australian shores on April 23 and come the much awaited release date buyers will have a bevy of price options from Aussie telcos carrying the Android handset.

HTC One: HTC Confirms Arrival of the Smart Phone in Australia on April 23

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:12:40 +1100

HTC confirmed today that the four major telecommunications company in Australia will start taking pre-orders for the new HTC One on Friday, April 5, before the Android smart phone’s scheduled store arrival on April 23, 2013. Telstra, Optus, Virgin and Vodafone have announced as well their plans for the HTC One smart phone.

5 Ways to Enjoy Stable Radio Signals for Your Smartphones and Tablets

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:28:38 +1100

Drop calls and weak receptions are the main gripes regularly aired by millions of device owners. However sleek and up-to-date your gizmo is, it is completely useless when getting sufficient cell phone signal seems to be an eternal issue.

Apple Secures Patent for Battery-Saving Multi-touch Displays; Software Glitch Shocks iPhone 5 Users in Australia

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:01:37 +1100

The U.S. Patent Office granted on Tuesday to Apple a patent for a system that implements multi-touch in a mobile device even if the display is not actively displaying any images, Tech Crunch reported. At the same time it helps save battery life.

HTC One Pulling Off an LG Nexus 4 Supply Issue?

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:03:26 +1100

It seems that the HTC One is facing supply issues in some markets that reminded many of us of the LG Nexus 4.

BlackBerry News: 100,000 app Milestone by U.S. Debut; BBM Z10's Edge vs IPhone 5

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:07:02 +1100

BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins is optimistic about reaching the 100,000 app milestone come the US debut, as well as the Z10’s edge over iPhone 5.

HTC One Release Date Delayed Due to Productions Issues; Smartphone to Arrive Next Month?

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:36:03 +1100

Taiwanese company HTC has announced that there are some delays holding up production of its new flagship phone, HTC One.

BlackBerry Z10 Set to Hit Australia on March 25 with $60 Optus Plan

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:26:18 +1100

The BlackBerry Z10 is also set to be launched in Australia, with CEO Thorsten Heins personally coming down under for the event.

HTC One Now Available in China Ahead of US, UK Markets?

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:50:16 +1100

Recently announced HTC One is set to hit the market in March but reports claimed that the phone is now available in China.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 vs. HTC One: Does the HTC Smartphone Beat Samsung’s Phablet?

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:44:15 +1100

Taiwanese mobile manufacturer HTC unveiled its latest handset that will battle head on with the titans in the smartphone market.

HTC One Hits Australia to Take Down Competition: Where to Buy [VIDEO]

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:18:26 +1100

Taiwanese mobile manufacturer HTC unveiled its latest handset that will battle head on with the titans in the smartphone market.

Samsung Galaxy S3 vs. HTC One: 5 Reasons Why HTC’s Latest Handset is Better

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:26:35 +1100

Taiwanese mobile manufacturer HTC finally unwrapped its latest smartphone – HTC One, dubbed as HTC M7 before.

iPhone 5 vs. HTC One: Is it Worth to Buy HTC’s New Smartphone?

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:43:59 +1100

HTC finally unveiled its latest smartphone HTC One, which is previously rumoured as HTC M7.

Australia, New Zealand Plan $60M Trans-Tasman Submarine Cable

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:25:29 +1100

New Zealand's major telecoms players, Telecom, Vodafone and Telstra, announced on Tuesday that they have entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding that would pave for the construction of a new $60 million worth fiber-optic cable connecting New Zealand with Australia.

BlackBerry Z10 release watch: Coming to Australia, the U.S., and the U.K.

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:36:30 +1100

After successful release and sales in Canada, the Z10 is now slated to land in the U.S., U.K., and Australia.

Galaxy S3 I9305 Gets Android 4.1.2 OTA Update with Latest XXBMA5 Official Firmware [How to Install]

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 22:20:46 +1100

Galaxy S3 I9305 users receive latest XXBMA5 official Jelly Bean firmware via OTA update as well as Samsung KIES.

Nexus 4: Google Taking Smart Phone Orders Again in Australia Despite the Supply Issues

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:10:59 +1100

Google Nexus 4 recently returned on the market but supply of the smart phone only lasted for hours once again. In Australia, Google is reportedly taking in orders with the rapid selling out of the Nexus 4 for the second time around.

Nexus 4 Australia: Aussies Might Go for the $496 Deal

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:05:52 +1100

Nexus 4 is gone again in Australia after only days of being available. Both the 8GB and 16GB variants of the Google flagship smartphone has just returned to Google Play site, but now buyers are doused with cold water again.

LG Nexus 4 vs. BlackBerry Z10: Should You Consider Buying BlackBerry’s New Smartphone?

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:18:48 +1100

BlackBerry unveiled its first touch screen smartphone BlackBerry Z10 yesterday at Sydney.

iPhone 5 vs. BlackBerry Z10: BlackBerry Beat iPhone’s Specs and Features?

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 11:07:56 +1100

The new BlackBerry Z10 finally made its debut yesterday at Sydney.

Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. Sony Xperia Z: Smart Phone Battle on Features, Specifications, Price and Release Date [PHOTOS]

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:45:00 +1100

Sony recently unveiled at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas its latest smart phone identified as the Sony Xperia Z. The device is anticipated to compete against the other upcoming devices such as the Samsung Galaxy S4.

Sony Xperia Z Specs, Release Date Confirmed – How much is it, and where to pre-order? [VIDEO]

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:31:26 +1100

Sony Xperia Z, formerly known as C660X Yuga, has been unveiled at the 2013 CES event in Los Angeles. Nearly half a million viewers have seen Sony's promo video within the past 24 hours. How much is it, and where can you get it?

Southern Cross Austereo Shares Drop Up to 8.1%, 2Day FM Loses $100,000 a Day in Advert Revenue over Royal Prank Call

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 11:15:29 +1100

The joke over the royal prank call is not just on the British monarchs and the hospital where Kate Middleton is confined but has hit Southern Cross Austereo, the Australian company that runs 2Day FM. Reports said that as a result of the apparent suicide of Jacinta Saldanha, the nurse who answered th...

Nokia Lumia 920, iPhone 5 or Samsung Galaxy S3: Australian Consumers' Guide for Christmas [PHOTOS]

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 10:40:36 +1100

With the holiday season fast approaching, a lot of people will surely include one these famous smart phones on their wish list: Nokia Lumia 920, Apple’s iPhone 5 or Samsung Galaxy S3. Which one is your Christmas choice?