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Security flaw left Android phones open to SMS phishing attacks found
Endpoint Protection

Security flaw left Android phones open to SMS phishing attacks found

A security flaw in Samsung, Huawei, LG, Sony and other Android phones leaves users open to SMS phishing attacks, Check Point Research reports.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019
Concerns around smart device privacy continues to grow
Wearables

Concerns around smart device privacy continues to grow

A rising 41% of Australians worry smart devices listen in on them, while 28% report unwanted virtual assistant interactions, demanding better privacy laws.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019
Hands-on Review: The middle-of-the-road 2019 iPad Air
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The middle-of-the-road 2019 iPad Air

Apple's 2019 iPad Air falls squarely in the middle of the workhorse iPad Pro and the entry-level iPad in terms of price point and specification.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2019
Premium headphones driving revenue boom, says Futuresource
Digital Entertainment

Premium headphones driving revenue boom, says Futuresource

Thanks to the trend in premium brands, worldwide headphone revenue is growing four times faster than shipment numbers.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2019
Android 10 is coming: Here's what's new
Data Privacy

Android 10 is coming: Here's what's new

Android 10 is rolling out on Google Pixel phones this week, with a wider rollout expected to follow suit for other manufacturers and devices in the near future.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2019
How the iPhone malware discovery affects Apple users – Malwarebytes
Malware

How the iPhone malware discovery affects Apple users – Malwarebytes

The malware implant has been patched, but iPhone users should ensure they're running on the latest version of iOS (12.1.4) to leverage the security patches.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2019
Android's zero-touch enrollment gains new ANZ partners
Network Infrastructure

Android's zero-touch enrollment gains new ANZ partners

New opportunities for resellers as eligible devices need to be purchased directly from an enterprise reseller or Google partner.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
Are they listening? Kiwis wary of smart devices
Unified Communications

Are they listening? Kiwis wary of smart devices

While talking aloud, a voice-activated, home-based smart speaker asked for more info - even though it was not turned it on.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
Spark opens Newmarket concept store
Apple

Spark opens Newmarket concept store

The new store will be an 'immersive retail experience' - something customers can't experience when shopping online.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019
Global smartphone sales continue to decline
Apple

Global smartphone sales continue to decline

Smartphone sales decline in Q2 2019 with Huawei and Samsung seeing annual growth, while Apple continues to decline, says Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2019
Google's new approach to machine learning without the privacy worries
Artificial Intelligence

Google's new approach to machine learning without the privacy worries

Google's Federated Learning keeps AI insightful yet private by training models on devices, then combining anonymized learnings—reducing privacy concerns.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2019
Gartner: 5G infrastructure revenue to reach US$4B in 2020
Unified Communications

Gartner: 5G infrastructure revenue to reach US$4B in 2020

7% of CSPs worldwide have already deployed 5G infrastructure in their networks and the rollout is set to accelerate.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2019
Hands-on Review: The AirPods 2 with wireless charging
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The AirPods 2 with wireless charging

Apple's AirPods 2 introduce wireless charging, faster device switching, improved call battery life, and Hey Siri function, yet lack noise blocking.

By Lama Farhat • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2019
Hands-on Review: The 2019 iMac marks 21 years of Apple's elegant desktops
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The 2019 iMac marks 21 years of Apple's elegant desktops

Apple's 2019 iMac remains true to its elegant design roots while delivering unparalleled power and performance, celebrating 21 years of innovation.

By Lama Farhat • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2019

Stories from Other Regions

SmartPhones stories

DNZ20 report celebrates our nation of gaming junkies
EduTech

DNZ20 report celebrates our nation of gaming junkies

New Zealanders, with an average gamer age of 34, spend 88 minutes daily playing video games, enjoying benefits for health, education, and social connections.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019
Nokia releases low-price, high feature 4.2 smartphone
Semiconductors

Nokia releases low-price, high feature 4.2 smartphone

Nokia's new 4.2 smartphone launches in New Zealand, blending flagship features like dual-rear cameras and AI for just NZD $349.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019
Southeast Asia a hotbed for phishing attacks
Phishing

Southeast Asia a hotbed for phishing attacks

A Kaspersky report reveals 14 million phishing attempts in Southeast Asia in the first half of 2019, with Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia most affected.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 7th Sep 2019
Fitbit launches Versa 2 with Amazon Alexa, announces new subscription service
Wearables

Fitbit launches Versa 2 with Amazon Alexa, announces new subscription service

Fitbit unveils the Versa 2 smartwatch with Amazon Alexa integration, Spotify control, and advanced sleep features, alongside a new subscription service.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019