TECHNOLOGY

Samsung Australia is making its last desperate attempt to force Galaxy Note 7 users in the country to give up their phones.

The Nokia Android phones are widely-anticipated at the Mobile World Congress 2017 in late February. Reports suggest that Nokia would be releasing its D1C smartphone early 2017 that will sport a 5.5-inch screen though the smartphone name will definitely change.

NES Classic Edition players can now experience the wireless efficiency of Bluetooth controllers with their retro games.

It is highly possible that the Apple iMac 2017 will get the Intel Kaby Lake processor to boost speed and graphics performance.

Latest reports suggest that Microsoft could be releasing the Surface Pro 5 together with Surface Book 2 and Surface Phone and that too in February 2017. Some reports also mention the MWC 2017 as the event where these highly-anticipated Microsoft devices will be unveiled.

Release of Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8 may take a hit as the battery-making arm of Samsung, SDI, is under tremendous pressure and taking all the blame after the Galaxy Note 7 disaster.

Apple is reportedly developing its first touchscreen device not to feature a Home button, and it’s not the iPhone 8.

The HTC 10 and the LG G5, two capable Android smartphones, battle it out in a battery performance test.

A recent Samsung Galaxy S8 leak has suggested that the smartphone would be a powerhouse of specs and features. Massive increase in speed and storage capacity has been revealed. It could very well become the most powerful handset to be released. As an answer to the Galaxy Note 7 disaster, the South Korean tech giant is looking to make a comeback with a bang.

Nokia Android phone 2017 could be showcased at the Mobile World Congress 2017 in Barcelona, Spain in late February.

Optus prepaid customers can now earn extra data by watching ads on their smartphone. On Tuesday, Australia’s second largest telco announced the launch of Optus Xtra, an app that allows Android users to earn extra data or credit for every ad viewed on their smartphone.

Reports suggest that the Tesla Model 3 design is not finalised yet. Still, CEO Elon Musk believes production capacity can be increased exponentially if Tesla puts its focus on “building the machines that build the machine.” Musk said that the Tesla Gigafactory in Nevada is like a giant supercomputer rather than a conventional manufacturing unit.

Nintendo is giving its fans the chance to try out the new Nintendo Switch gaming system way before its March 2017 release.

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Cheating retro games -- just like in the good old days.

The Nintendo Switch is set for a March 2017 launch but its Japanese maker has yet to reveal how much the console will cost.

Apple iPhone users experience battery problems after updating to the latest iOS, with one user from Melbourne claiming her phone now overheats and drains hourly.

Microsoft has launched five new Backwards Compatibility games for Xbox One. The GTA 5 Online Biker DLC 2 pack has also been released. The Xbox One Backwards Compatibility games include “Pure,” “Rayman Legends” and “Burnout Paradise.”

When it comes to immensely praised smartphones of 2016, Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and Apple iPhone 7 Plus, the two deserve a comparison. While Apple and Samsung enthusiasts will stick to their preferred brands at any cost, a general buyer, looking to upgrade to the flagships, may want a comparison of specs and features.

Virtual Reality devices are the next big thing that’s going to capture tech enthusiasts’ attention. It already has to a great extent. Samsung and Sony are already offering such devices. HTC’s Vive 2 VR headset is a highly-anticipated device and would be rolled out in 2017. The company is reportedly advancing its technology with Vive 2.

For those that still want a piece of their gaming past, there are alternatives to the NES Classic Edition.

Which among the Samsung Galaxy S7, Apple iPhone 7 and Google Pixel last the longest performance-wise?

Recent reports are of the opinion that Microsoft could be releasing more than one Surface Phone in 2017. Microsoft’s flagship will be sporting a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor and it would be the company’s first self-designed smartphone running on Windows 10 Mobile Redstone 3 out-of-the-box update.

Samsung is granted yet another patent for what could be a foldable and bendable Galaxy smartphone.

Huawei’s CEO-in-rotation Ken Hu said in a forum on Thursday that the company focused on China and Japan market for the 5G technology.

Latest reports on the Apple iPad Mini 5 suggest that the device’s release date has been shifted to March 2017. The device could now be released at Apple’s technical event in March. Tech enthusiasts are of the opinion that Apple would be following the same pattern as to previous releases of the iPad Mini. Hence, an early 2017 release seems like a high possibility.

Microsoft updated its Surface Book i7 and it packs a powerful punch with its top specs and features. Even though the gadget has been praised by many, fans still expected Microsoft to release the Surface Book 2 during the October event. The 2-in-1 hybrid laptop is now reportedly scheduled to be released in 2017.

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It’s time for “Star Wars” maniacs to choose their Force allegiance. SoftBank, the Japanese mobile maker, is launching a pair of “Star Wars” smartphones to mark the incoming release of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.”