Apple TV 4K is available in New Zealand at a reasonable price starting at $299. It’s capable of streaming content in 4K format and supports HDR. The question is whether it’s worthwhile purchasing this media player for your home? Let’s have a closer look. Continue reading “Apple TV 4K Launches in New Zealand”
Apple Releases iOS 11
The latest version of iOS is now live. iPad receives some of the main upgrades of the OS as iOS 11 supports switching between multiple open apps. Other main upgrades include support for Augmented Reality, easier access to notifications directly from the lock screen and enhanced camera app features. Continue reading “Apple Releases iOS 11”
Pre-order of iPhone 8 & 8 Plus Starts September 15th
Apple released three new iPhone models yesterday. The new iPhone 8 and the larger 8 Plus models will be available for pre-order on Friday the 15th of September and will go on sale on the 22nd of the month. The new full-screen flagship iPhone X model goes on sale on the 3rd of November. Continue reading “Pre-order of iPhone 8 & 8 Plus Starts September 15th”
Xiaomi Mi A1 Sports Pure Android One Instead of Miui
The active Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi recently released Mi6 and it keeps pushing out new models. The new Xiaomi Mi A1 drops its own Miui user interface in favour of Android One, the concept that Google launched three years ago. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi A1 Sports Pure Android One Instead of Miui”
Canon EOS M100 – Affordable Entry-Level Camera
Canon has just unveiled an entry-level camera that extends its mirrorless family. The new Canon EOS M100 offers good value for money since it incorporates technology from the more expensive DSLR cameras including Dual Pixel AF, which yields better focus during recording. Continue reading “Canon EOS M100 – Affordable Entry-Level Camera”
Oppo R11 Launch in New Zealand
The Oppo R11 smartphone has debuted in NZ after being launched last week. PriceMe’s Frank Mair was lucky enough to be invited to the launch function at the O’Connell St Bar & Bistro in Auckland, where Sales Director Terence Tan kindly outlined the many benefits of the R11 phone. Please find Frank’s summary below.
Nikon D850 Pre-Orders Start
Nikon has started taking pre-orders for the new Nikon D850 camera. The camera starts shipping on the 7th of September. Continue reading “Nikon D850 Pre-Orders Start”
Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro Employs Water Proof Design
The latest activity tracker band from Samsung offers consumers good value as a cross between a smartwatch and a sports band. However, the price of the new Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro is expected to be higher than the predecessor Gear Fit 2. Continue reading “Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro Employs Water Proof Design”
Huawei Mate 10 Coming in October
Invitations showing that Huawei will present its new flagship phone Huawei Mate 10 on the 16th of October in Munich circulate online. The tag line of the invitation reads “Meet the device worth waiting for”, which subtly almost communicates Huawei’s wish that we shouldn’t purchase a new phone from a competitor prior to the launch of Mate 10. Continue reading “Huawei Mate 10 Coming in October”
Sony Xperia XZ1 Runs New Android O
Sony Xperia XZ1 is the successor to Xperia XZ and the smaller XZ Compact. It will launch on the 31st of August in Germany. The new phone runs on the yet-to-launch Android O operating system. Continue reading “Sony Xperia XZ1 Runs New Android O”