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The Samsung Galaxy Fold is finally coming to NZ
Fri, 6th Dec 2019
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The controversial foldable smartphone is now available for preorder in New Zealand from December 9, with shipping starting on December 18.
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Samsung's Note10 will come in two different sizes for the first time ever
Thu, 8th Aug 2019
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It’s that time of year again. Like clockwork, Samsung has announced the latest version of the acclaimed Galaxy Note series, the Note10.
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Royole's FlexPai: So bendable phablets are a reality now
Wed, 14th Nov 2018
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Royole unveils FlexPai, world's first foldable smartphone-tablet hybrid, shaking up tech norms.
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Smartphone sales down, but 'Phablets' are in
Fri, 2nd Sep 2016
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UK smartphone market stagnates, yet appetite for large-screen 'phablets' sees a rising trend, says IDC report.
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Pricing announced for HP's radical new mobility solution
Tue, 19th Jul 2016
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Hewlett Packard releases the HP Elite x3 in the US, a device that combines PC power, tablet portability, and smartphone connectivity.
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New release: HP Elite X3 - the one device that's every device
Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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HP's Elite X3 blurs the tech lines, emerging as a chameleon device—phablet, laptop, and desktop in one.
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Hands on at the release of Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ and Note 5
Fri, 14th Aug 2015
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This morning in Auckland saw the unpacking of the latest phones in Samsung’s lineup, the Galaxy S6 edge+ and the Galaxy Note 5.
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Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Mon, 10th Nov 2014
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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 delivers punchy performance and crystal-clear display but comes with a premium price tag.
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Will Apple's market arrival kickstart a future fuelled by phablets?
Fri, 5th Sep 2014
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Apple's entrance to the phablet market could redefine mobile computing as bigger screens become the norm, overshadowing portable PCs and tablets.
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Phablets are so yesterday...
Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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Tablets with voice calling outshine phablets in Asia, capturing over 25% market share as consumers seek all-in-one devices.
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Tablet projections lowered as phablet shipments impact market
Fri, 30th May 2014
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Tablet sales projections cut as phablet demand impacts the market, with a shift towards larger screens anticipated to revive growth.
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Phablets... a 'Phabulous' future?
Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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Once perceived to have limited potential, Juniper forecasts that Phablets will ship over 120 million units by 2018, rising from an estimated 20 million in 2013.
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Window of opportunity as Phablet shipments set to smash 120m mark?
Tue, 28th Jan 2014
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Phablet sales soar to 120m by 2018, with East Asia leading demand for gaming and streaming on larger screens, reports Juniper Research.
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Big screens for less? Phablets lead the market
Mon, 2nd Sep 2013
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Phablets overtook shipments of each of the portable PC and tablet device categories in Asia/Pacific during the second quarter of 2013.
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So what did we get from the CES show?
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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CES 2013 unveils tech lexicon with 'Phablets', 4K TVs, and wireless charging, enriching our digital vocabulary and gadgetry.