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The best Samsung Galaxy Note 9 plans and prices in Australia compared

Update: Optus has a very very good deal on the Note 9 right now – easily the cheapest we've seen – scroll down to check it out. Samsung's monolith of a phablet from last year is still a beast in its own right, you can check out our review to see what makes the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 special. For instance, we know it features a record-breaking display , and is quite capable of replacing the average user's home PC . The Note 9 is available in three different colours – Ocean Blue , Metallic Copper and Midnight Black – as well as two configurations, one with 128GB of onboard storage and 6GB of RAM for $1,499 , and the other with an unprecedented 512GB of storage and 8GB of RAM for $1,799 . See also: Galaxy S9 deals | Galaxy S9 Plus deals | iPhone XR deals | Galaxy Note 10 deals The best Samsung Galaxy Note 9 plans Read more about the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 from TechRadar - All the latest technology news https://ift.tt/2vXshNC

The best Samsung Galaxy Note 9 plans and prices in Australia compared

Update: Optus has a very very good deal on the Note 9 right now – easily the cheapest we've seen – scroll down to check it out. Samsung's monolith of a phablet from last year is still a beast in its own right, you can check out our review to see what makes the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 special. For instance, we know it features a record-breaking display , and is quite capable of replacing the average user's home PC . The Note 9 is available in three different colours – Ocean Blue , Metallic Copper and Midnight Black – as well as two configurations, one with 128GB of onboard storage and 6GB of RAM for $1,499 , and the other with an unprecedented 512GB of storage and 8GB of RAM for $1,799 . See also: Galaxy S9 deals | Galaxy S9 Plus deals | iPhone XR deals | Galaxy Note 10 deals The best Samsung Galaxy Note 9 plans Read more about the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 from TechRadar - All the latest technology news https://ift.tt/2vXshNC

Budget smartphone maker Realme will launch devices in Australia this month

Boasting flagship features and impressive specs at affordable prices, the up-and-coming Chinese smartphone manufacturer Realme has announced that it will officially launch a range of devices in the Australia market on October 17, 2019. The launch lineup promises to shake up the Australian budget handset market, with Realme set to offer four handsets priced between AU$200 and AU$500. Realme shares first picture taken with a 64MP camera smartphone Realme XT Pro? Mysterious smartphone with Snapdragon 730G leaks While the Shenzhen-based phone maker is saving specific model announcements for its October 17 launch event in Sydney, we have to assume it'll bring its hero handset, Realme X (pictured above), to Australian shores.  Realme X sports numerous premium-level features, including a bezel-free 1080p OLED screen with in-display fingerprint scanner, a Snapdragon 710 chipset, up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, a 16MP pop-up selfie camera and a 48MP + 5MP dual camera setup on ...

Budget smartphone maker Realme will launch devices in Australia this month

Boasting flagship features and impressive specs at affordable prices, the up-and-coming Chinese smartphone manufacturer Realme has announced that it will officially launch a range of devices in the Australia market on October 17, 2019. The launch lineup promises to shake up the Australian budget handset market, with Realme set to offer four handsets priced between AU$200 and AU$500. Realme shares first picture taken with a 64MP camera smartphone Realme XT Pro? Mysterious smartphone with Snapdragon 730G leaks While the Shenzhen-based phone maker is saving specific model announcements for its October 17 launch event in Sydney, we have to assume it'll bring its hero handset, Realme X (pictured above), to Australian shores.  Realme X sports numerous premium-level features, including a bezel-free 1080p OLED screen with in-display fingerprint scanner, a Snapdragon 710 chipset, up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, a 16MP pop-up selfie camera and a 48MP + 5MP dual camera setup on ...

5G: everything you need to know

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What is 5G? 5G networks are the next generation of mobile internet connectivity, offering faster speeds and more reliable connections on smartphones and other devices than ever before. Combining cutting-edge network technology and the very latest research, 5G should offer connections that are multitudes faster than current connections, with average download speeds of around 1GBps expected to soon be the norm. The networks will help power a huge rise in Internet of Things technology, providing the infrastructure needed to carry huge amounts of data, allowing for a smarter and more connected world. 5G networks are already starting to appear and are expected to launch across the world by 2020, working alongside existing 3G and 4G technology to provide speedier connections that stay online no matter where you are. When will 5G launch? In the US Verizon surprised most of the world by launching its 5G network at the start of April 2019, making it the first globally to offer the next-...

Nintendo Switch Lite v2 already in the works, according to FCC filing

Nintendo's Switch Lite may have only been released less than a fortnight ago, but it appears the company is already prepping an updated model, according to new FCC filing spotted by Digital Trends . The new filing sports the identification number BKEHDH002 (the original Switch Lite's ID number was BKEHDH001), suggesting a minor update rather than a drastic redesign. The company's filing for an updated model comes just days after the new handheld was added to a class-action lawsuit , following reports that the Switch Lite suffers from Joy-Con drift – just like the original Nintendo Switch console. The cheapest Nintendo Switch Lite prices and bundle deals Nintendo Switch vs Nintendo Switch Lite: is bigger really better? Nintendo Switch Lite cannot output to a TV – even with hacks and mods Drift? What's 'drift'? The name 'Joy-Con drift' has been applied to an issue which sees the Switch analog sticks continue to register movement, even when sit...

Optus starts offering 5G-ready phones, but is its network ready?

At the end of September, Optus announced it would be expanding its 5G-ready handset range by stocking the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G and the Oppo Reno 5G , alongside the already-available Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G . With this new range of phones, however, comes a series of disclaimers about the current state of the Optus 5G network, namely that it’s “starting to be rolled out in selected areas”, and that 5G coverage within buildings “is not currently available”. Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Oppo Reno 5G Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G While its primary competitor, Telstra, has made a bit of a display about being the first Australian telco with the next generation in mobile connectivity enabled, Optus hasn’t had quite the same fanfare, instead opting to quietly creep onto the market. As per the dedicated 5G page on Optus’ website, the company has enabled 165 sites so far, with over 1,000 planned to be live by March 2020. You can check the full coverage map for finer details on where ...

5G: everything you need to know

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What is 5G? 5G networks are the next generation of mobile internet connectivity, offering faster speeds and more reliable connections on smartphones and other devices than ever before. Combining cutting-edge network technology and the very latest research, 5G should offer connections that are multitudes faster than current connections, with average download speeds of around 1GBps expected to soon be the norm. The networks will help power a huge rise in Internet of Things technology, providing the infrastructure needed to carry huge amounts of data, allowing for a smarter and more connected world. 5G networks are already starting to appear and are expected to launch across the world by 2020, working alongside existing 3G and 4G technology to provide speedier connections that stay online no matter where you are. When will 5G launch? In the US Verizon surprised most of the world by launching its 5G network at the start of April 2019, making it the first globally to offer the next-...