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Apple’s win in Australia could shut down Android competition for good

By Michael Crider
on 13 Oct, 2011

Google has steadily argues that Apple's patent fight with Samsung isn't about intellectual property, it's about shutting down the competition. Apple's injunction against the Galaxy Tab 10.1 was upheld in Australia today, and if other courts see this as precedent, that very well could happen. The patents in question are so far-reaching that, in Australia at least, the ruling could prevent any other Android tablets from being sold.

Samsung Galaxy Note coming to Australia in early 2012

By Michael Crider
on 5 Oct, 2011

While the land down under isn't getting the Galaxy Tab 10.1 any time soon, Australian citizens can be glad that they're getting the much-anticipated Samsung Galaxy Note. Early tomorrow (or in U.S. terms, late tonight) Samsung announced plans to distribute the jumbo smartphone there in "early 2012." Australia is only the second market confirmed to get the flagship device.

HTC Holiday spotted in the wild, this time down under

By Cory Gunther
on 29 Sep, 2011

The HTC Holiday keeps popping up its head for everyone to see and today it has done it again. It was first spotted way back in August after someone sold it on eBay, and since has seen countless leaks. Today was no different and it was spotted in Australia soaking up the sun and running some impressive 4G speeds.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Going on Sale in Australia, Apple didn’t win

By Cory Gunther
on 16 Aug, 2011

Despite Apple's frivolous attempts to block the Samsung Galaxy Tab in many markets such as Australia and even the entire European Union, it appears that sales will surge forward in both areas according to recent news. First we saw the sales might be halted in Australia but quickly learned they will continue as planned and go on sale shortly.

Samsung i5510 Coming to Australia via Telstra

By Dylan Bailey
on 30 Dec, 2010

According to some sources close to the matter, Telstra will be the carrier launching the Samsung i5510 in Australia. This mid-range Android smart phone will be a perfect device for those that desire a phone with a keyboard for easy text messaging.

Huawei Australia Unveils IDEOS X5, X6 Android Smartphones

By Chris Burns
on 11 Dec, 2010

Check it out, a couple new phones for the Australian Market - both of them from Huawei, both of them Running Android 2.2 Froyo. They're the IDEOS X5 and X6, both of them with timing and pricing yet to be revealed. Each one is a teensy tiny bit different from the other.

Motorola Defy coming to Telstra in Australia

By Dakota Torres
on 23 Nov, 2010

As many of you know, the Motorola Defy has been recently released throughout America and Europe, but it looks like the Defy will be heading to the down under soon. The Defy will be available from Telstra on November 30th.

Australian Sony Ericsson Twitter Releases Android 2.1 Update Info for Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 and Mini

By Chris Burns
on 16 Nov, 2010

Folks living in Australia holding a Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 and/or an X10 Mini Pro have some news on their update to Android 2.1, hooray! Bad news is, some of their carriers might not be as ready as they are. If you're one of these people who didn't get your phone from a carrier, you're probably in luck. If you did, you might very well have to continue waiting for a while.

The HTC Legend will hit Australia by June 3rd

By David Junior
on 27 May, 2010

Soon all you folks in Australia will be able to purchase the HTC Legend. By June 3rd this Sense UI powered by Android 2.1 can be yours. Vodafone and 3 Mobile will be the Australian carrier’s, Vodafone will be offering it for free with a 49 AUD plan.

Layar launches world’s first Augmented Reality content store

By David Junior
on 29 Apr, 2010

Layar is the world’s leading Augmented Reality Platform on mobile. This browser is on a reported 1.6 million Android and iPhone devices. They are now integrating the ability to purchase things from various places that you may find while using the app. Paypal is first payment provider with support for United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. More countries will be supported in the near future. This could prove to be very lucrative for Layar and their publishers.