TelcoNews Australia - Telecommunications news for ICT decision-makers
Australia

Global Stories

Samsung enables more connectivity with latest TV offering for hotels
Digital Signage

Samsung enables more connectivity with latest TV offering for hotels

Samsung Australia senior director of display and memory solutions, Phil Gaut, says that the TV meets guests' demands whilst improving hotel efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Oct 2021
Hands-on Review: Samsung QN900A TV and Soundbar
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung QN900A TV and Soundbar

Samsung's 2021 flagship 8K TV, the QN900A, paired with the Q950A soundbar, is the ultimate way to consume content this year.

By Lama Farhat • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Aug 2021
Samsung reveals new lineup of next-gen foldable smartphones
Samsung

Samsung reveals new lineup of next-gen foldable smartphones

Samsung has unveiled its new lineup of next-generation foldable smartphones — the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Aug 2021
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G clinches top prize at GLOMO Awards
Digital Signage

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G clinches top prize at GLOMO Awards

The phone won in the Best Smartphone category at the ceremony, beating out all other smartphones released in the past year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Jul 2021
iPhones to capture 40% of smartphone market value despite Android device proliferation
Apple

iPhones to capture 40% of smartphone market value despite Android device proliferation

Apple iPhones to capture nearly 40% of smartphone market value in 2022, despite Android's global dominance, says Juniper Research.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Jun 2021
The NZ smartphone market reaches new heights due to pandemic
Unified Communications

The NZ smartphone market reaches new heights due to pandemic

New Zealand's smartphone market experiences highest annual growth in 7 years, with a 30.1% increase in Q1 2021, according to IDC.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jun 2021
Samsung introduces Galaxy Tab S7 FE and Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
Samsung

Samsung introduces Galaxy Tab S7 FE and Galaxy Tab A7 Lite

Samsung Electronics has unveiled the latest additions to its tablet portfolio, the Galaxy Tab S7 FE and Galaxy Tab A7 Lite. .

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2021
Global wearables market fuelled by smaller companies and new tech
Wearables

Global wearables market fuelled by smaller companies and new tech

The appetite for wearable devices remained strong in the first quarter of 2021 (1Q21) even as volumes retreated from record fourth quarter levels, IDC finds.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 28th May 2021
Red Hat modernises telecommunications for HKT, Samsung
Unified Communications

Red Hat modernises telecommunications for HKT, Samsung

CSPs now need to provide modern networks that work across every industry if they are to survive in a competitive and evolving marketplace.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 6th May 2021
Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy A52
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy A52

If you're on a budget but don't want to sacrifice all the features present in a top-tier phone, the Samsung A52 is a good investment.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Thu, 6th May 2021
Major shift in smartphone market - Huawei drops out, Samsung regains top spot
Supply Chain

Major shift in smartphone market - Huawei drops out, Samsung regains top spot

Huawei drops out of top 5 smartphone vendors for the first time as Chinese brands like Xiaomi and OPPO surge, says IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Apr 2021
Samsung launches new networks business in Australia
Unified Communications

Samsung launches new networks business in Australia

Samsung Networks Business will commence operations in 2021 as a network vendor, and explore the potential of 5G mmWave technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Apr 2021
Samsung debuts new QLED technology in 2021 TV range launch
Digital Signage

Samsung debuts new QLED technology in 2021 TV range launch

At the centre of Samsung's announcement is the unveiling of its new display technology for its flagship televisions: Neo QLED.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Apr 2021
LG quits the smartphone business
Apple

LG quits the smartphone business

LG Electronics to close its mobile business unit, becoming the first major smartphone brand to exit the market.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Apr 2021
Samsung launches Galaxy XCover 5, a new rugged smartphone
Unified Communications

Samsung launches Galaxy XCover 5, a new rugged smartphone

The Galaxy XCover 5 fits within Samsung's popular Galaxy smartphone line, bearing a much chunkier resemblance to its counterparts.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Mar 2021
Samsung releases new Galaxy A Series lineup
Digital Signage

Samsung releases new Galaxy A Series lineup

Samsung has unveiled its seventh generation A series of smartphones, including the affordable 5G-capable A32, A52, A52 5G, and A72 models.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Mar 2021
Apple and Xiaomi only vendors to see smartphone growth in 2020 — Gartner
Apple

Apple and Xiaomi only vendors to see smartphone growth in 2020 — Gartner

Worldwide smartphone sales declined 5.4% in Q4 2020, with Apple and Xiaomi being the only vendors to experience growth, according to Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Samsung launches first 5G Network in New Zealand
Unified Communications

Samsung launches first 5G Network in New Zealand

Samsung Electronics New Zealand and Spark New Zealand have launched their first 5G network in Christchurch, offering ultra-fast connectivity to Kiwis.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Mar 2021