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Vodafone's copper landline network to be axed next year
Phone

Vodafone's copper landline network to be axed next year

10,000 customers are still using its copper phone network, but they will need to move to voice over fibre, wireless, UltraFast HFC, or copper broadband (VoIP).

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Oct 2021
NZ telco industry's two golden rules for avoiding phone scams
Email Security

NZ telco industry's two golden rules for avoiding phone scams

New Zealanders are being urged to trust their instincts and be cautious of unexpected phone calls as part of International Fraud Awareness Week.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Nov 2020

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Hands-on Review: Samsung S22 Ultra
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung S22 Ultra

Samsung's S22 Ultra phone offers impressive camera capabilities and a stylus with multiple uses, but lacks some expected features.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Jun 2022
Phone, internet complaints increase for first time in five quarters
Customer Relationship Management

Phone, internet complaints increase for first time in five quarters

Phone and internet complaints have increased for the first time in five quarters, according to a new telco report from the Ombudsman.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 26th May 2022
Best looking phone survey reveals surprising market trends
Motorola

Best looking phone survey reveals surprising market trends

The survey not only found the best looking devices, but revealed some interesting facts about the cellular phone market on a whole.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2022
Thank you for your service! Phone and internet complaint numbers are down in Oz
Unified Communications

Thank you for your service! Phone and internet complaint numbers are down in Oz

Australian consumers increasingly satisfied with internet and phone providers as complaints drop, says Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Feb 2022
Samsung outlines cybersecurity strategy for devices
Mobile Device Management

Samsung outlines cybersecurity strategy for devices

Samsung is tackling the rise in cyberattacks on smartphones with its Samsung Knox cybersecurity solution, providing end-to-end protection for users' devices.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
Hands-on Review: Nokia X20
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Nokia X20

The Nokia X20 offers a mid-range smartphone experience with impressive camera quality and a focus on sustainability, all at an affordable price.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Nov 2021
Zoom partners with Poly & Yealink to launch phone appliance range
Hybrid & Remote Work

Zoom partners with Poly & Yealink to launch phone appliance range

Zoom teams up with Poly and Yealink to launch a new range of phone appliances, offering video, audio, and touch display capabilities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Jun 2021
Poly integrates antimicrobial protection into wireless phones
Hybrid & Remote Work

Poly integrates antimicrobial protection into wireless phones

Poly launches new wireless phone feature with antimicrobial technology to provide a cleaner and bacteria-free surface in work environments.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Feb 2021
Smartphone sales to reach 1.5 billion this year — Gartner
Supply Chain

Smartphone sales to reach 1.5 billion this year — Gartner

The rebound reflects the consequences faced by the industry in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, a year in which smartphone sales declined by 10.5%.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Feb 2021
2talk provides SIP services that put your business in charge
Unified Communications

2talk provides SIP services that put your business in charge

2talk is a provider that is committed to providing solutions to small and medium enterprises in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Sep 2020
The case for cloud-based business phone systems
Unified Communications

The case for cloud-based business phone systems

With the pandemic overhauling the means of business communication and collaboration, the time has come to consider Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2020
Hands-on Review: Oppo Find X2 Lite
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Oppo Find X2 Lite

If you're in the market for a new phone and do not want to pay a full fortnight's paycheck, the Oppo Find X2 lite is a great option.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2020
Smartphone market continues to grow - Canalys
Apple

Smartphone market continues to grow - Canalys

Global smartphone shipments saw a 1% rise in Q4 2019, with Apple and Samsung leading the market, while Huawei faced setbacks, Canalys reports.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2020
Hands-on Review: Huawei Mate20 Pro
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Huawei Mate20 Pro

Huawei's answer to the Apple XS, the Mate20 Pro, is nearly in the wild. FutureFive's Darren Price takes the new smartphone for a spin.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Oct 2018

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Live Payments to use Visa's Tap to Phone tech for merchants
Marketing Technologies

Live Payments to use Visa's Tap to Phone tech for merchants

Australian payment provider Live Payments partners with Visa to enable merchants' smartphones to accept contactless payments via Tap to Phone technology.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2022