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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

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 ...

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-...

With the next generation of mobile data connectivity already beginning to spread across Australia, it's time we start to look at how to get the most out of 5G. You can check out our detailed look into what 5G actually is , but the short and sweet of it is that it's an improvement on 4G connectivity that allows for significantly faster (up to 1GBps) download and upload speeds while using a mobile internet connection. While still in its infancy, there's already a few 5G handsets and contract plans available to compare, so we've done the legwork and checked them all out thoroughly – rounding them up in one neat place. 5G: everything you need to know Best 5G handsets In Australia, there's currently only five or so 5G-ready handsets available to customers, and not all of them can be purchased outright or are available on all carriers, so that doesn't leave us with too much in the way of choice just yet. Regardless, here are the best 5G phones you can buy righ...

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...

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 ...

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It looks like we know about one more important Google Pixel 4 feature ahead of the October 15 launch date, and it’s a concept that was previewed for Android 10 in May. Live Captions is predicted to finally be making its debut with Google’s new phone, according to the findings of XDA Developers . It has the ability to create real-time captions for audio and video automatically. The Live Caption feature is similar to another tool Google has introduced: Live Transcribe. But, where Live Transcribe listens to what people around you are saying and prints it out on your phone’s display, Live Caption processes the audio from videos, podcasts, and other sources to provide you with real-time captions. The feature can aid everyone from those with hearing limitations to people who are in a situation where they simply can’t turn the volume up. Though Google announced the Live Caption feature back at Google IO 2019 in May, the feature hasn’t shown up in the live build of Android 10. But, XDA ...

If you ever want to find out what sorts of data cyber-criminals are targeting, there's a simple rule; follow the money. And some of the most valuable commodities threat actors are looking for comes from the healthcare sector. As hospitals, medical practitioners and allied health professionals digitise more of their systems and workflow, and people use more wearable devices to monitor and improve their health, the amount of data that is being exposed is growing. In Australia, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) publishes a report every six months detailing the most common types of data breaches and which sectors are targeted. Health service providers reported the most breaches in the latest report, and that number has risen for every period the report has been issued. Almost half of those breaches were the result of malicious activity or criminal acts, according to the OAIC. Right across the Asia Pacific region, we are seeing attacks that specifically atta...