Mobiles Archives - Ausdroid https://ausdroid.net/category/mobiles/ Ausdroid - Australia's source of mobile and personal technology news Wed, 22 May 2024 03:09:47 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 19023290 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 HMD has its finger on the pulse with the launch of its own brand Pulse Mobile devices https://ausdroid.net/mobiles/2024/05/18/hmd-has-its-finger-on-the-pulse-with-the-launch-of-its-own-brand-pulse-mobile-devices/ https://ausdroid.net/mobiles/2024/05/18/hmd-has-its-finger-on-the-pulse-with-the-launch-of-its-own-brand-pulse-mobile-devices/#comments Sat, 18 May 2024 00:34:21 +0000 https://ausdroid.net/?p=670005 HMD, or Human Mobile Devices, best known for the Nokia branded feature and smartphones has overnight launched its own device range, the HMD Pulse, Pulse + and Pulse Pro. What is also interesting is the HMD Pulse range is built to be repairable, HMD calls it ‘Gen 1 repairability’, empowering owners to replace a damaged […]

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]]> https://ausdroid.net/mobiles/2024/05/18/hmd-has-its-finger-on-the-pulse-with-the-launch-of-its-own-brand-pulse-mobile-devices/feed/ 2 670005 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 Motorola launches 2 new edges devices + wireless earbuds that brings elevated design and advanced camera system powered by Moto AI https://ausdroid.net/mobiles/2024/05/03/motorola-launches-2-new-edges-devices-wireless-earbuds-that-brings-elevated-design-and-advanced-camera-system-powered-by-moto-ai/ Thu, 02 May 2024 22:37:18 +0000 https://ausdroid.net/?p=669879 Motorola has launched 2 new edge devices to its edge family line which the company is claiming a new premium era alongside wireless earbuds that are powered by Bose to the Aussie market. The new devices, motorola edge 50 pro and motorola edge 50 fusion brings a smarter combination of style and intelligence, delivering an […]

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]]> 669879 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 Motorola announce new Moto G devices for Australian market https://ausdroid.net/mobiles/2024/03/22/motorola-announce-new-moto-g-devices-for-australian-market/ https://ausdroid.net/mobiles/2024/03/22/motorola-announce-new-moto-g-devices-for-australian-market/#comments Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:35:42 +0000 https://ausdroid.net/?p=669713 Motorola has announced three new moto g devices, the moto g34 5G, moto g24 and moto g04, with the devices bringing features such as premium finishing, NFC for contactless payments and AI camera capabilities to a lower price point, these new devices are set to exceed expectations of what entry and mid-tier smartphones can offer. […]

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