Global Stories

Finally: Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip hits ANZ

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip foldable phone launches for preorder in Australia and New Zealand, priced at NZD $2,399 and AUD $2,199, ahead of its 3 April release.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2020

Wearables

82% growth in Q4 2019 indicates growing appetite for wearables

IDC reports the popularity of hearables was behind the unprecedented growth – the headphones and ear pods market captured 55.3% of the entire market.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2020

Digital Transformation

AI will be unstoppable with market value to jump 457% by 2025

As a result of AI entering the mainstream, one in five workers in a nonroutine job will rely on it for at least part of their role, according to Learnbonds.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2020

Unified Communications

Spark picks Samsung as partner to roll out 5G in NZ

Spark and Samsung have been working on network innovation since last year, starting with 5G trials throughout the country.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2020

Google

Samsung's commitment to eSIMs to overhaul market - report

Samsung's adoption of eSIM technology in its S20 range is set to surge global shipments to over 225 million, transforming the smartphone market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2020

Apple

Just two smartphone makers saw growth in Q4 2019 as global sales decline

Apple and Xiaomi were the only top smartphone vendors to gain in Q4 2019, as global sales dipped 0.4% year over year, Gartner reports.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2020

Internet of Things

Is smartphone innovation dead?

Fears of 'peak smartphone' menace industry stalwarts like Apple and Samsung, yet experts argue that the innovation landscape is far from dormant.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2020

Digital Entertainment

Samsung Galaxy Buds+ will support iOS devices

Samsung's wireless Galaxy Buds have a new successor: The Galaxy Buds+. And for the first time, they're compatible with iOS as well as Android.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2020

Digital Signage

Samsung commits to foldables with the Galaxy Z Flip

Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Flip, a chic foldable with a 'Hideaway Hinge', pushing the boundaries of phone design.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2020

Digital Signage

Samsung unveils new Galaxy S20 smartphone lineup

In New Zealand, only the Galaxy S20+ and S20 Ultra will be 5G compatible, which leaves the Samsun S20 limited to 4G.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2020

Supply Chain

Trade war and coronavirus uncertainty proves challenge for Huawei as smartphone shipments drop

Huawei faces significant hurdles as smartphone shipments decline, fuelled by ongoing trade war woes and coronavirus uncertainties, IDC data reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2020

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

Unified Communications

Samsung reveals new rugged smartphone for enterprise

The XCover Pro is IP68 water and dust resistant, capable of withstanding drops of up to 1.5m without a case, and will include Samsung POS software.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2020

Wearables

Momentum across APAC drives wearable band market as Fitbit falters

Momentum across APAC drives a 65% surge in the wearable band market in Q3 2019, with Xiaomi dominating as Fitbit's market share dips amidst acquisition talks.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2019