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Samsung ups its tablet game with latest release
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Samsung ups its tablet game with latest release

The way Kiwis stay productive, connect and consume online media is constantly evolving, and rise of tablet usage has played an important role in this.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2015
Samsung Galaxy J7 leaked by online retailer
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Samsung Galaxy J7 leaked by online retailer

Ahead of any formal announcements, an online retailer based in Kazakhstan has leaked details about the Samsung Galaxy J7.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2015
The Samsung Galaxy S6 is here
Gaming

The Samsung Galaxy S6 is here

Samsung Electronics' Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge will be available at selected retailers in New Zealand tomorrow, Saturday April 11.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2015
Samsung targets under 25s with Galaxy A5 and A3
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Samsung targets under 25s with Galaxy A5 and A3

Samsung Electronics has unveiled the Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A3, saying the new phones are ultra slim and geared toward younger consumers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2015
Are wearables the way of the future?
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Are wearables the way of the future?

Samsung debuts Gear S, a cutting-edge wearable smartphone with 3G, enhancing connectivity on the go. Set to transform user experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2014
Samsung chooses Facebook for virtual reality push
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Samsung chooses Facebook for virtual reality push

Samsung and Oculus have joint forces to create the Gear VR, which brings virtual reality to the everyday consumer.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2014
Samsung launches GALAXY Note 4
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Samsung launches GALAXY Note 4

Samsung wants to provide users with a unique, creative mobile experience, making a difference to how people work and play on their phones.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2014

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Hands-on Review: Asus ZenWatch
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Asus ZenWatch

The first crop of Android wear smartwatches were somewhat underwhelming. Since then all things design-wise with Android wear seems to have improved...

By Patrick Pilcher • 6 min read • Wed, 20th May 2015
Hands-on Review: The new MacBook
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The new MacBook

Apple's new 12” MacBook stuns with its ultra-slim design, pin-sharp Retina screen, and innovative Force Touch trackpad, setting a new benchmark.

By Patrick Pilcher • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2015
Life on the Edge: Hands-on review with Samsung's Galaxy Edge
Gaming

Life on the Edge: Hands-on review with Samsung's Galaxy Edge

Samsung generate truckloads of hype when launching new Galaxy devices, but I'd wager that even they weren't prepared for sheer amount of hype...

By Patrick Pilcher • 7 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2015
Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy S6
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy S6

The S6 feels iPhone 6-like. I'm hoping that lawsuits don't start flying. They're a distraction from the innovation that the market needs.

By Patrick Pilcher • 7 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2015
Hands-on Review: Samsung A5
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung A5

The folks at Samsung knew they needed to lift their game to maintain their position in the market. The first sign of this was the Galaxy Alpha.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015
MWC 2015: Current Analysis identifies major trends
Unified Communications

MWC 2015: Current Analysis identifies major trends

The consumer IoT market, on the other hand, is becoming a business imperative for many carriers as they experience smartphone and data plan saturation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2015
Speculation mounts as Samsung Galaxy S6 launch date announced
Gaming

Speculation mounts as Samsung Galaxy S6 launch date announced

With Samsung announcing the Unpacked launch date will be March 1, speculation is growing like topsy around the next Galaxy S6.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2015
Review: Samsung Gear S
Gaming

Review: Samsung Gear S

Samsung's Gear S dazzles with its curved touchscreen and embedded 3G, redefining the smartwatch game. No phone required.

By Patrick Pilcher • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2014
Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Gaming

Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 4

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 delivers punchy performance and crystal-clear display but comes with a premium price tag.

By Patrick Pilcher • 9 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2014
Review: Kiwi hands on iPhone 6 plus
Gaming

Review: Kiwi hands on iPhone 6 plus

Its attracted a fair bit of controversy. Much of this is thanks the post-launch Bend gate saga, but Apples XXL-sized iPhone, the 6+ has finally arrived.

By Patrick Pilcher • 10 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2014
Samsung goes for curves - and virtual reality
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Samsung goes for curves - and virtual reality

Samsung takes to the IFA technology showcase in Berlin to introduce its new Note 4, curved screen Note Edge and a virtual reality offering .

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2014