Google's two new Nexus devices are now available for pre-order in Australia Monday from the Google store, and will be widely available on November.
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Apple has enjoyed a series of advantages of their innovative mobile payment and digital wallet service with ApplePay. However, Apple and other technology companies which dominated the mobile payment service, is now facing a serious competition from one big financial institution, JPMorgan Chase.
Huawei Technologies Co. dislodges Xiaomi Corp. from its position as the biggest smartphone maker in China. The company sold 27.4 million devices in the quarter ended September 30, according to reports citing data from research firms. That's up 81% from the previous year.
Blackberry is officially taking pre-order for the Blackberry Priv, the company's first Android-based smartphone. Blackberry Priv was first announced last month. The phone features a touchscreen, slide-out keyboard, and Blackberry's security software.
Motorola, the second largest wireless carrier in the US, is expected to release new phones that have advanced features including a "shatterproof" display and a 2-day battery life.
There were reports from Apple's iPhone users getting frustrated with data overage charges that have been caused by activating the Wi-Fi Assist feature. It has caused higher phone bills to subscribers.
Google has released a new generation of Android phablet for 2015, The Nexus 6P. Made by Huawei, Nexus 6P offers slimmer and sleeker design, yet lower at price compared to Nexus 6.
Many iPhone users are surprised when they could not access Apple News app in mainland China when they were able to use it in many places around the world. Granted that the said app is being tested in the United Kingdom and Australia, still the app is prevented by Chinese censorship from being activated.
Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Xiaomi announces its latest flagship and addition to its high demand Mi4 family with the new Mi4c. The company has been able to keep with its theme of producing an affordable smartphone with high spec. The Mi4c according to some reviewers comes with a spec similar likes the Google Nexus 5X but with cheaper price tag.
Global soft drink major PepsiCo Inc is testing waters in mobile devices market. The US-based food and beverage company is in the process of launching Pepsi branded smartphones in the Chinese market shortly. However, Pepsi doesn't make mobile phones but acts as a licensing partner to market mobile phones under Pepsi brand.
