Phil Tann, Author at Ausdroid https://ausdroid.net/author/phil_tann/ Ausdroid - Australia's source of mobile and personal technology news Fri, 24 May 2024 06:01:04 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 19023290 Eero Max 7 and Eero Pro 6E: A New Era of Wi-Fi Connectivity https://ausdroid.net/news/2024/05/24/eero-max-7-and-eero-pro-6e-a-new-era-of-wi-fi-connectivity/ https://ausdroid.net/news/2024/05/24/eero-max-7-and-eero-pro-6e-a-new-era-of-wi-fi-connectivity/#respond Fri, 24 May 2024 06:42:02 +0000 https://ausdroid.net/?p=670069 In the ever-evolving landscape of home networking, Amazon’s Eero has consistently been at the forefront of delivering robust, user-friendly, and high-performance Wi-Fi solutions. The latest additions to their lineup, the Eero Max 7 and Eero Pro 6E, promise to elevate the standard of home and small business wireless connectivity even further. With cutting-edge technology and […]

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]]> https://ausdroid.net/news/2024/05/24/eero-max-7-and-eero-pro-6e-a-new-era-of-wi-fi-connectivity/feed/ 0 670069 ECOVACS release the DEEBOT T30 PRO OMNI https://ausdroid.net/news/2024/05/23/ecovacs-release-the-deebot-t30-pro-omni/ https://ausdroid.net/news/2024/05/23/ecovacs-release-the-deebot-t30-pro-omni/#respond Wed, 22 May 2024 22:34:50 +0000 https://ausdroid.net/?p=670039 ECOVACS ROBOTICS has unveiled the DEEBOT T30 PRO OMNI, a cutting-edge robotic vacuum designed to revolutionize floor cleaning. This new model introduces ten major innovations, setting a new standard for robotic vacuums. The DEEBOT T30 PRO OMNI boasts an impressive 11,000Pa suction power, the highest ever for an ECOVACS vacuum. Key features include TruEdge Adaptive […]

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]]> https://ausdroid.net/news/2024/05/23/ecovacs-release-the-deebot-t30-pro-omni/feed/ 0 670039 Google Pixel 8a another week on– More time has highlighted a couple of issues https://ausdroid.net/mobiles/2024/05/23/google-pixel-8a-another-week-on-more-time-has-highlighted-a-couple-of-issues/ https://ausdroid.net/mobiles/2024/05/23/google-pixel-8a-another-week-on-more-time-has-highlighted-a-couple-of-issues/#respond Wed, 22 May 2024 21:00:49 +0000 https://ausdroid.net/?p=670034 Just over a week ago, I published a first impressions post of the Google Pixel 8a, and generally, it’s a solid device. The physical build is good, the cameras are solid and the features of the device stand true to what you’d expect from a Google branded device. Another couple of weeks have passed, giving […]

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]]> https://ausdroid.net/mobiles/2024/05/23/google-pixel-8a-another-week-on-more-time-has-highlighted-a-couple-of-issues/feed/ 0 670034 The Nokia 3210 is back, and it didn’t come alone https://ausdroid.net/mobiles/2024/05/15/the-nokia-3210-is-back-and-it-didnt-come-alone/ https://ausdroid.net/mobiles/2024/05/15/the-nokia-3210-is-back-and-it-didnt-come-alone/#comments Tue, 14 May 2024 21:00:38 +0000 https://ausdroid.net/?p=669992 When mobile phones first emerged, like there is today, a battle was fought for supremacy. For some time, the Nokia 3210 reigned with its design, great battery life and even a game (snake) built in. 25 years later – with a modern redesign, the Nokia 3210 is back with perfect timing! Brenden Folitarik, Country Manager […]

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]]> https://ausdroid.net/mobiles/2024/05/15/the-nokia-3210-is-back-and-it-didnt-come-alone/feed/ 1 669992 Google Pixel 8a — A lasting first Impression https://ausdroid.net/mobiles/2024/05/14/google-pixel-8a-a-lasting-first-impression/ Mon, 13 May 2024 14:02:49 +0000 https://ausdroid.net/?p=669974 So, the Pixel 8a last week and we’ve been lucky enough to have one for a couple of weeks now and wanted to share our initial thoughts on the device. Unboxing and setup The honest truth is there’s nothing remarkable about unboxing the device. You get what you pay for and what you expect from […]

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]]> 669974 Three months with an iPhone 15 Plus — Battery to burn, even on the heaviest of usage days https://ausdroid.net/mobiles/2024/05/10/three-months-with-an-iphone-15-plus-battery-to-burn-even-on-the-heaviest-of-usage-days/ Thu, 09 May 2024 20:00:01 +0000 https://ausdroid.net/?p=669935 I’ve done it again and have had an iPhone in my pocket for the better part of the last few months. This time around I’ve stated with the larger iPhone 15 Plus. It’s not got all the Pro features, but it’s actually a really happy compromise for — in my opinion — most users. There’s […]

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]]> 669935 Google just dropped the Pixel 8a https://ausdroid.net/mobiles/2024/05/08/google-just-dropped-the-pixel-8a/ https://ausdroid.net/mobiles/2024/05/08/google-just-dropped-the-pixel-8a/#comments Tue, 07 May 2024 16:01:29 +0000 https://ausdroid.net/?p=669912 Given the previous release cycles that Google have worked on, the release of the Pixel 8a this morning wasn’t exactly a surprise. The fact that it’s such an impressive devices with almost everything you’d want from a current generation device; was a pleasant surprise. The Pixel ‘a’ range has represented the value side of the […]

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]]> https://ausdroid.net/mobiles/2024/05/08/google-just-dropped-the-pixel-8a/feed/ 1 669912 Aspera Mobile is ready to help your technophobic family and digital detox needs https://ausdroid.net/mobiles/2024/05/04/aspera-mobile-is-ready-to-help-your-technophobic-family-and-digital-detox-needs/ Fri, 03 May 2024 21:00:44 +0000 https://ausdroid.net/?p=669895 We’ve all got family or friends who are — at least a little — technophobic and reluctant to upgrade a piece of tech that’s still functional. Well, with the pending shutdown of the 3G networks, there are a lot of folks who will be forced to make a change. If the thought of a massive […]

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]]> 669895 HMD and Heineken partnership delivers “The boring phone” to help you actually be social https://ausdroid.net/mobiles/2024/04/18/hmd-and-heineken-partnership-delivers-the-boring-phone-to-help-you-actually-be-social/ Thu, 18 Apr 2024 01:57:08 +0000 https://ausdroid.net/?p=669845 Less features, less notifications, less distractions while still remaining contactable. That’s the premise of The Boring Phone, and I’m a fan of the concept to help people discover there is more to their social life when there is less on their phone. Riding high on the feature phone wave, The boring phone is extremely basic, […]

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]]> 669845 BlueAnt Soundblade Review — Stylish, modern and capable https://ausdroid.net/news/review/2024/04/17/blueant-soundblade-review-stylish-modern-and-capable/ https://ausdroid.net/news/review/2024/04/17/blueant-soundblade-review-stylish-modern-and-capable/#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2024 21:00:15 +0000 https://ausdroid.net/?p=669824 This one is something a little bit different… A soundbar that’s aimed at desktop computers, but with a bit of extra flexibility. When we took our first look at the SoundBlade, it looks like it hits many of the marks needed for daily PC use and gaming, so when they offered a review unit to […]

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