Jelly bean

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Oppo Find 7 Android smartphone

Feature packed and wanting for nothing

Sony Xperia M2 review

Sony’s attempt at making its premium technologies available to the masses.

Huawei Ascend G6 review

The budget smartphone that punches well above its weight

Acer Iconia A1-830 Android tablet review

Acer has made a great 7.9in tablet, but it lingers behind its established rivals.

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Hands-on with the world's thinnest smartphone, Huawei's Ascend P6

Chinese manufacturer Huawei claims its new Ascend P6 phone is the "world's slimmest smartphone". We go-hands on!

Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3

Samsung's new Galaxy Mega 6.3 is a mid-range Android smartphone with a huge 6.3in touchscreen. Is bigger always better or simply ridiculous? Let's go hands-on and find out!

Hands-on with the LG Optimus F5

We go hands-on with the LG Optimus F5, a budget smartphone with 4G connectivity. It's one of the first 4G devices to be sold on prepaid, and the first 4G prepaid smartphone sold in Australia by Optus.

Hands-on with the ASUS Fonepad

Taiwanese consumer electronics manufacturer ASUS has never been short of wacky ideas. Its latest experiment is the Fonepad, a 7in Android tablet that also functions as a regular smartphone. We go hands-on.

News about jelly bean

Oppo Find 7: Hands on with Australia's newest flagship slayer

Jot down the specs of the best smartphones in Australia and it’s newcomer Oppo which comes out on top with its Find 7 flagship. The Find 7 has a superior screen to HTC’s One, more RAM than Samsung’s Galaxy S5 and a CPU faster than Sony’s Xperia Z2, a...

News Sep 03
Is my smartphone compatible with Android Wear?

Android Wear smartwatches are available for pre-order in Australia for a smidgeon less than $250. Find out if your existing smartphone is compatible before committing to buy.

News Jun 27
Sony's Xperia Z1 Compact heads to Telstra stores on 18 March

Crowds want flagship specs in a smartphone that can comfortably be used in one hand. This was the general consensus when Sony showcased the Xperia Z1 Compact at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show. Now the no-compromise smartphone is readying for its ...

News Mar 13
Acer takes on the Nexus 7 with a cheap 7.9in tab powered by Intel

The new A1-830 tablet ticks all of the right boxes for people interested in a functional tablet sporting the sub 8-inch form factor. The tablet sports a 7.9-in, 1024x768 resolution screen at a 4:3 screen ratio; a ratio deal for web browsing and readi...

News Mar 12
Huawei steps up its game with the 7in MediaPad X1

Chinese telecommunications company Huawei has taken the wraps off a premium 7in Android ‘phablet’ that could serve as a genuine alternative to Samsung’s Galaxy Note series. The company unveiled the 7in MediaPad X1 at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) i...

News Feb 25

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Features about jelly bean

Showdown: Sony Xperia Z1 Compact vs Apple iPhone 5S

Customers no longer have to choose between an iPhone or a big Android device following the release of Sony's 4.3in Xperia Z1 Compact. The smartphone bundles performance innards with a 20.7MP camera and waterproof credentials, but will this be enough ...

Features Mar 24
Sony Xperia Z1 vs. LG G2: Android smartphone showdown

Two of the newest Android phones in Australia are the Sony Xperia Z1 and the LG G2. Which one is right for you?

Features Nov 21
Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. Google Nexus 5: Android smartphone showdown

Whether you're a smartphone fan or you're coming off contract and need a new phone, Samsung's Galaxy S4 and the Google's Nexus 5 are two of the best Android phones on the market right now. Which one is right for you?

Features Nov 19
Hands-on with the world's thinnest smartphone, Huawei's Ascend P6

Chinese manufacturer Huawei claims its new Ascend P6 phone is the "world's slimmest smartphone". We go-hands on!

Features Jul 10
Smartphone showdown: Sony Xperia Z Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3

The latest devices continually push the boundaries of what can be declared a smartphone. In Sony's Xperia Z Ultra and Samsung's Galaxy Mega 6.3 we have two of the biggest Android phones to hit the market. How do they compare?

Features Jul 02