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Smartwatches drive wearables market, up 55%
Health Technologies

Smartwatches drive wearables market, up 55%

Ongoing demand fuels a strong growth trajectory for wearable devices in Q1 2019 with wrist-worn and ear-worn leading the market, according to IDC.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2019
Gartner: smartphone sales still suffering
Apple

Gartner: smartphone sales still suffering

Global smartphone sales fell 2.7% to 373 million units in Q1 2019, with declines in Australia and competitive tension affecting top brands, says Gartner.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2019
Adobe Premiere Rush gets optimised for Samsung devices
Marketing Technologies

Adobe Premiere Rush gets optimised for Samsung devices

Adobe Premiere Rush is now optimised for Samsung Galaxy devices, featuring enhanced GPU performance, HDR10+ support, and seamless video editing on the go.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 28th May 2019
IDC: Semiconductor market declines after three years of growth
Semiconductors

IDC: Semiconductor market declines after three years of growth

However, it says that semiconductor revenues will recover in 2020 and log a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.0% from 2018-2023.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Mon, 20th May 2019
Samsung first TV manufacturer to integrate Apple TV app
Digital Entertainment

Samsung first TV manufacturer to integrate Apple TV app

It wouldn't be unrealistic to think they only talk via lawyers regarding smartphone patent breaches, but Samsung has now made a big announcement.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th May 2019
Samsung left Bixby & SmartThings code wide open to the public
Smart Home

Samsung left Bixby & SmartThings code wide open to the public

Samsung's security oversight left Bixby and SmartThings code, along with key credentials, publicly accessible on GitLab, exposing 135 projects.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 10th May 2019
IDC: Apple slips to third behind Huawei in smartphone market
Apple

IDC: Apple slips to third behind Huawei in smartphone market

In a dramatic turn, Apple has slipped to third place in smartphone shipments behind Huawei, which saw a 50% increase, per IDC's 1Q19 report.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2019
Hands-on Review: The Samsung Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy Buds
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Samsung Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy Buds

For those of us who demand high quality performance and durability, this model will have you drooling with delight. I'll see you down at the phone shop.

By Owen McCarthy • 6 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2019
Samsung Galaxy S10 gains record rating for its display
Digital Signage

Samsung Galaxy S10 gains record rating for its display

Following a comprehensive evaluation process, DisplayMate Technologies has heaped the praises on the Samsung Galaxy 10 - specifically, its display.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2019
Hands-on Review: Samsung's outstanding Galaxy S10
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung's outstanding Galaxy S10

Samsung's Galaxy S10, launching this week, boasts a stunning AMOLED display, four cameras, and powerful performance, potentially swaying iPhone loyalists.

By Tom Richmond • 5 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2019
Everything 5G: Highlights from Samsung at MWC 2019
Unified Communications

Everything 5G: Highlights from Samsung at MWC 2019

The adoption of 5G is supposedly set to usher in the next wave of technological innovation by accelerating new breakthroughs.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2019
Huawei at 29% share of global telecom infrastructure market
Unified Communications

Huawei at 29% share of global telecom infrastructure market

Among other telecommunications infrastructure market findings, Dell'Oro reports that Huawei increased its share by 8 percentage points since 2013.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2019
The smartphone arms race just got tighter
Samsung

The smartphone arms race just got tighter

While Samsung's new S10+ has some impressive new features, it's playing catch up to other Android devices already offering a lot of the same technology.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Feb 2019
Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy S10 goes up against the Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy S10 goes up against the Huawei Mate 20 Pro

While these two phones appear to be unlikely competitors, the fact that retail at the same price point pits them directly against one another.

By Kai Ping Lew • 1 min read • Fri, 22nd Feb 2019
UPDATED - Foldables: The new battleground for smartphone fads
Digital Signage

UPDATED - Foldables: The new battleground for smartphone fads

The foldable smartphone wars have begun, with Samsung, Huawei, and other tech giants unveiling devices that challenge traditional phone limits.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Feb 2019

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Samsung 'Most Trusted' electronics brand in NZ
Digital Signage

Samsung 'Most Trusted' electronics brand in NZ

Samsung placed 9th overall and received 'Highly Commended' nods in the Large Kitchen Appliances and Laundry Appliances categories.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2019
An 8K TV for $80,000? Samsung has you covered
Digital Signage

An 8K TV for $80,000? Samsung has you covered

Samsung's 8K TVs debut in New Zealand with prices reaching NZD $80,000 for a 98-inch Q900 QLED. Smaller models start at NZD $11,000.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2019