Current-gen Marvel’s Avengers players will get free next-gen upgrade

With so many great games still to come for current-generation consoles during the second half of 2020, there exists an awkward limbo where gamers must decide whether to play immediately or hold out for next-gen versions at the end of the year.

Thankfully, publishers and console-makers are trying to make the transition between console generations as smooth as possible.

Microsoft is at the forefront with its Xbox Smart Delivery program, which gives players next-gen versions of selected Xbox One games for free, and now Square Enix has announced that Marvel's Avengers will be available at launch for both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X as a free upgrade for owners of the current gen version – either digitally or on disc.

"Featuring extremely fast load times, boosted resolution and fidelity, improved texturing and armor destruction, ray tracing, and more – Marvel’s Avengers will look and play great on next-gen systems," reads Square Enix's press release.

What you can expect on PS5

Though the free upgrade has been announced for both upcoming consoles, the press release only describes what players can expect for the PS5 version.

"The PlayStation 5 experience will be seamless and dynamic, fully utilizing the ultra-high speed SSD, the PS5 DualSense advanced haptics, and immersive spatial audio. To fully customize their visual experience, PS5 will also provide players with their choice of Enhanced Graphics Mode or High Framerate mode."

More information about the PS5 version of Marvel's Avengers was revealed on the official PlayStation blog, with developer Crystal Dynamics' chief technology officer Gary Snethen offering the inside scoop.

"PS5 greatly lifts the performance and graphics bar for consoles. The new GPU allows us to increase our texture resolution, push a higher level of detail farther from the player, enhance our ambient occlusion, improve our anisotropic filtering and add a variety of new graphics features such as stochastic screen-space reflections with contact-aware sharpening," said Snethen.

Long story short, this is great news for those who want to get a jump on Marvel's Avengers before the new consoles arrive late 2020. For more information on the game itself, Square Enix will be holding a Marvel’s Avengers War Table digital stream on June 24 at 10:00am PDT.

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Hamilton on Disney Plus gets a revolutionary official trailer

With the acclaimed Broadway phenomenon Hamilton set to land on Disney Plus on July 3, the streaming service has graced us with an official trailer for the highly anticipated musical event.

Filmed back in June of 2016 at The Richard Rodgers Theatre on Broadway, the Disney Plus version of Hamilton features the ground-breaking musical's original cast, including lead star and creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, along with Daveed Diggs, Phillipa Soo, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Leslie Odom Jr. Christopher Jackson and more.

Infusing traditional Broadway show tunes with hip-hop, R&B and jazz, Hamilton tells the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and is described as "the story of America then, told by America now."

Tickets to the show have been both sold out and prohibitively expensive ever since its Broadway debut back in 2015, meaning Disney Plus' Hamilton presentation will be first time many will get to experience the musical and find out what all the fuss is about.

Thankfully, you'll be able to watch Hamilton from the comfort of your living room very soon. That said, you will to pay upfront to view it, as Disney Plus has dropped its 7-day free trial offer – most likely due to the musical's imminent arrival on the platform. 

You can check out the official trailer for Disney Plus' presentation of Hamilton below.

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Apple’s first ARM-based Macs will launch by early 2021, according to noted analyst

Doubling down on his prediction that Apple will ditch Intel in its MacBooks and Macs by 2021, noted industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has reiterated that the Cupertino company is on track to deliver new ARM-based MacBook and iMac models in either the fourth quarter of 2020 or the first quarter of 2021.

Feel free to sit down, because this next piece of information may shock you: According to Kuo, the new ARM-based MacBook Pro will be similar in both design and form factor to the existing Intel 13.3-inch ‌MacBook Pro‌.

All kidding aside, the famed analyst believes that Apple will permanently discontinue production of its current Intel 13.3-inch ‌MacBook Pro‌ once the ARM-based version is released.

Kuo also states that within the next 12 to 18 months, the tech giant plans to transition all its Macs to exclusively use Apple-developed ARM processors, which would give the company end-to-end control over the entire production of its computing products.

iMac and me

As for the ARM-based iMac, Kuo says its arrival will also finally deliver an all-new form factor for its desktop computer – a product which hasn't seen a significant design update for close to a decade.

Kuo says the new iMac will feature a 24-inch display and will follow a planned refresh of the existing Intel-based iMac, which is expected to launch in the third quarter of 2020. 

Additionally, Kuo believes that the Apple will mass-produce an unspecified ARM-based MacBook model with a revised form factor during the second half of 2021, following another MacBook model with a mini-LED display during 2021's first half.

[Source: MacRumors]

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Samsung’s entry-level Galaxy Note 20 may use a ‘basic’ 1080p/60Hz display again

With Samsung expected to launch its new Galaxy Note 20 range at an upcoming virtual event in August, rumors have started pouring in regarding the company's most premium smartphone offering, and what it might entail.

The latest piece of gossip comes from noted Twitter leaker Ice universe, who offers some supposed details about the entry-level Note 20's display, along with a less-than-rosy opinion about it.

Referring to it as a "desperate specification", the leaker suggests Samsung's standard Galaxy Note 20 will follow the same approach as last year's standard Galaxy Note 10, in that it will once again feature a FHD+ display with a 60Hz refresh rate.

The rumor does spotlight one one key difference, however, in that it claims Samsung will drop the curved glass design featured in its last few Note handsets in favor of a flatter Galaxy S20-style screen.

While its rumored 1080p resolution is easy enough to believe (the device will surely be smaller than the expected Galaxy Note 20 Plus), the notion that Samsung would keep an outdated 60Hz display in its next 2020 flagship seems far less likely – especially as every model in this year's Galaxy S20 range featured a 120Hz display.

As for the apparent move towards a flatter screen, this seems entirely plausible, seeing as Samsung already made the change on its Galaxy S20 lineup, possibly in an attempt to please vocal Infinity Display detractors in the Android community (not that it helped with sales).

Of course, the details above are far from concrete, meaning we'll have to wait until Samsung's August 5 event for confirmed Galaxy Note 20 specs.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 leaks show two sizes, ECG sensor and a look at the design

Following on from the recent news that the Samsung Galaxy Watch 2 might actually be called the Galaxy Watch 3, we've now received new details on what we can expect from the upcoming wearable, thanks to a report from SamMobile.

It's believed the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 will be unveiled in two display sizes, with a 1.2-inch display on the 41mm version (45 x 46.2 x 11.1mm) joining a slightly larger model (45mm; 41 x 42.5 x 11.3mm) with a 1.4-inch display.

According to the report, both watches will be available in stainless steel and titanium versions, sporting IP68 water resistance, LTE and GPS functionality.

As that report broke, two new images of a product that is expected to be the Galaxy Watch 3 also leaked on a South Korean platform called Naver and they were spotted by XDA Developers.

The SM-R840 on the left and SM-R850 on the right

It's thought these are two versions of the Galaxy Watch 3. It looks like the SM-R840 will have a rotating bezel, while the other device may not have a similar feature and may use a touch rotating bezel like previous smartwatches from Samsung.

Additionally, health-focused users will be pleased to hear that the first leak we've detailed here also says the Galaxy Watch 3 will reportedly feature a "heart rate monitor with 8 pulse-reading photodiodes and support for blood pressure monitoring". 

The report also states that the Galaxy Watch 3's hardware will include an electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor. Of course, the same feature was announced for the Galaxy Watch Active 2, but is still unavailable outside of South Korea to this day. 

The rumored Galaxy Watch 3 is expected to launch alongside new Galaxy Buds in July ahead of Samsung's upcoming August 5 Unpacked event. As always, we'll keep you updated on any developments as they occur. 

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Game on: all signs point to Bose launching new QuietComfort 35 II Gaming Headset

Bose's QuietComfort 35 II is often considered to be amongst the best noise-cancelling headphones currently available thanks to its class-leading noise cancellation, balanced sound quality and smart voice assistant integration.

Now, it appears Bose is looking to enter the gaming headset market, with references to an unannounced “QC35 II Gaming Headset” discovered by 9to5Google's APK Insight team during a teardown of the latest Bose Connect app update.

Among the app's many strings of code are numerous references to a device codenamed "Tibbers," which 9to5Google explains is itself a reference to the popular multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game, League of Legends.

Additionally, a deeper dive into the app shows the product codenamed Tibbers referred to by a far more likely name, “Bose QC35 II Gaming Headset”.

Talking tech

To make the gaming correlation even more explicit, each mention of the word Tibbers within the strings appears to be directly related to the connecting of a wired gaming microphone into the headphones' AUX port, and how doing so will automatically switch off Bluetooth connectivity. 

Unfortunately, this would suggest that Bose's gaming headset will not take advantage of the QC35 II's built-in Bluetooth functionality.

Also included within the Bose Connect app update is what appears to be a video diagram of the product which offers a clear idea of how the microphone connectivity will work – you can watch the full video by clicking on the screenshot below.

Bose QuietComfort 35 II Gaming Headset leak

It's unknown at this stage whether Bose's product will end up being a complete gaming headset or if it will simply be a wired microphone attachment which users can plug into existing QuietComfort 35 II cans. 

Given the full “Bose QC35 II Gaming Headset” product name discovered within the app, we have to imagine that the audio company is at least considering a package that includes both. 

Of course, we won't know for sure until Bose makes an official announcement, and there's still the possibility that the company may never follow through on its plans for a gaming headset. As always, we'll keep you informed of any developments as they occur.

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Oppo A72 packs a huge battery and quad camera for under AU$300

With the budget smartphone market in Australia heating up thanks to new competitors like Realme, Oppo has announced a new addition to its affordable A-series line-up. 

Priced at only AU$299, the new Oppo A72 offers premium looks and an impressive quad camera array on its rear, along with a very modern punch-hole selfie camera nestled in its 6.5-inch 1080p LTPS 'Neo-Display'. 

Camera features

Boasting a 48MP AI-powered main camera, the Oppo A72 also sports an 8MP ultra-wide lens, along with two additional 2MP portrait-style lenses. As for the device's selfie camera, you get a 16MP snapper with full access to Oppo's beautification technology.

Despite the handset's low price point, the A72's cameras are said to offer Oppo's 'Ultra Night Mode 2.0' for improved low-light photography, and the ability to record video at 120fps ultra slow-motion or 4K resolution. 

More specs and availability

Sporting Android 10 right out of the box, Oppo A72 is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 665 chipset, which is backed by 4GB of RAM. Additionally, users get 128GB of onboard storage (up to 256GB via microSD), dual 4G SIM slots and a massive 5,000mAh battery.

Available in Aurora Purple (pictured) and Twilight Black colour options, Oppa A72 will be available to purchase via Optus from June 9, 2020. 

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Binge is live: everything you need to know about Foxtel’s new Aussie streaming service

Having seen great success with its Kayo Sports streaming service, Foxtel is taking another big swipe at the Australian streaming video market with Binge, a new platform that will offer a huge library of supposedly binge-worthy shows and movies.

With over 10,000 hours of "unturnoffable" on demand content, Binge aims to carry an enormous back catalogue of ad-free shows and movies from the likes of WarnerMedia (that includes HBO and its upcoming HBO Max Originals), NBC Universal, FX, BBC and Sony.

In a recent presentation to Australian media, Foxtel representatives went to great lengths to stress the overwhelming number of quality shows Binge offers its subscribers, including cult series like Game of Thrones, Chernobyl, The Sopranos, The Walking Dead, Seinfeld, Modern Family and The Wire, through to newer shows like Succession, Westworld, Big Little Lies, The Plot Against America, The Outsider, Breeders and Mrs. America.

Along with scripted shows and movies, Binge also offers a wide selection of documentary and reality-based content, from David Attenborough’s Frozen Planet, to Keeping Up with the Kardashians.

While there are a number of currently airing shows confirmed for the platform, Binge's representatives weren't able to confirm whether new episodes will arrive on the service as they air on a weekly basis (like they do on Foxtel Now), or if subscribers will have to wait for completed seasons to binge through. 

Binge

Additionally, Binge offers over 800 movies at launch, incorporating a number of binge-able film collections such as the Fast & Furious, Jurassic Park, Mission Impossible and DC Universe movie sagas in their entirety. 

Outside of big franchises, the new Foxtel service carries filmmaker-specific collections from a number of famous directors such as Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg and Christopher Nolan.

During the Binge announcement, it was also revealed that users will have access to certain live Foxtel channels within the service, however, the service's focus will be on boxset-style binge-watching.

After an initial 14-day free trial, Binge users will be given the option of subscribing to one of three tiers. Binge's entry-level plan offers a single SD stream for AU$10 a month.

This is followed by a second plan which provides two simultaneous HD streams at AU$14, and a third and final tier which allows users to stream on four devices simultaneously in HD.

Unfortunately, a Binge representative confirmed that there are no plans for a 4K streaming tier at this stage. According to a Binge spokesperson, the platform's video compression will allow for HD streams at a reasonable economical 3-4 Mbps.

In terms of compatible devices, users are able to stream via an official Binge app for televisions on the Android TV platform, laptops, iOS and Android devices, along with the ability to watch via web browser, Chromecast and Telstra TV.

At launch, there will not be a Binge app ready for game consoles, however, a Binge spokesperson confirmed the possibility of an app for PlayStation 4 in the future. 

Simply head over to the official Binge website to sign up for your free 14-day trial and start streaming immediately.

AHS 1984 on Binge

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New trailer for Tenet sees Christopher Nolan go from Inception to ‘inversion’

While the world remains on lockdown, Warner Bros. has seen fit to gift us with a brand new trailer for director Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated mind-bending thriller, Tenet, starring John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Dimple Kapadia, Michael Caine, and Kenneth Branagh.

As expected, Nolan is keeping Tenet's story shrouded in mystery for the time being. However, a hardcover book on the making of the film titled The Secrets of Tenet: Inside Christopher Nolan's Quantum Cold War (available for pre-order on Amazon US and Amazon AU) offers an intriguing synopsis:

"Set in “the afterlife” of a world of international espionage, Tenet follows Washington's operative as he races against the clock to prevent World War III."

What the description above fails to mention is that the film deals with the inversion of time, which sees certain events play backwards before they happen, as if they were catching up to the present tense (we told you this is mind-bending stuff). You can check out the hype-inducing new trailer for Tenet below.

When is it coming out?

While the trailer itself makes no mention of a release date, the details section in the YouTube post is still sticking with the July 17, 2020 release date it's had for a while now.

Of course, given the world's current situation in which social distancing has made the traditional theatrical experience unfeasible, there's no way of knowing whether Tenet will actually be able to hold on to that date. 

However, there's one thing we do know for sure: Christopher Nolan absolutely will not release his film on digital platforms until it's had a proper theatrical run, which the trailer says will include "special engagements in 35mm, 70mm and IMAX Film".

Or... maybe we've already seen Tenet and are all just waiting for time to catch up to our viewing? *Mind blown*

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Samsung’s super-curvy 1000R monitors are now available in Australia

Following the global unveiling of a new monitor range with an enormous 1000R curvature back in January, Samsung Australia has announced the launch of the massively curved CT55 monitor in Australia – its first 1000R monitor to go on sale Down Under. 

Sporting an especially deep curve that's said to be more immersive, Samsung's CT55 monitor is available to purchase now in 27-inch and 32-inch models.

In terms of specs, each VA panel sports a resolution of 1920 x 1080, along with a contrast ratio of 3,000:1 and a max brightness of 250cd/m2. 

According to Samsung, the CT55 carries "the industry’s first high-performance curved display (1000R) and eye comfort certificate" from TÜV Rheinland, a leading international certification organisation from Germany.

More specs

Additionally, each monitor offers a 4ms (GTG) response time and is AMD FreeSync compatible with a 75Hz refresh rate. Other features include Game Mode, Eco Saving Plus, Eye Saver Mode and flicker-free support.

In terms of interface ports, Samsung's CT55 monitors offer 1 x HDMI 1.4 port, 1 x DisplayPort, 1 x D-Sub (VGA) port and 1 x headphone port. On top of this, both models offer 2 x built-in 5W stereo speakers. 

Priced at AU$399 for the 27-inch model and AU$449 for the 32-inch model, Samsung's CT55 model with 1000R curvature is available to buy now from the company's usual retail partners. 

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Dyson on sale: the best Australian deals on vacuums, fans, hair care and more

UPDATE: EOFY 2020 is here! This end of financial year, we'll be spotlighting the very best Dyson deals throughout the sales period at the top of this article, so keep checking back to find the latest and greatest EOFY 2020 deals! Here are the best offers we've found so far:

Looking for a high quality vacuum cleaner to make your home life easier? Or are you after a high-end fan or hair dryer? If any of those scenarios sound like the on you find yourself in, then you've landed in the right place to bag yourself a great (and bagless) Dyson deal.

Dyson has built itself up to be a leader when it comes to the moving of air. Its innovative designs have set benchmark after benchmark and its popularity as a manufacture has extended way beyond vacuum cleaners.

That said, with innovative design and top quality comes premium pricing, and that's where we come in. On this page we're listing all of the cheapest deals and offers on Dyson vacuums including uprights, cylinders and cordless models, along with some great prices on the company's fans and hair care products.

We'll update the page regularly to include official Dyson sales, discount codes, retailer offers and sale highlights. Whether its vacuuming, cooling, heating or drying, every member of the family can benefit from a Dyson product in the household. So, here they are, the best Dyson deals and discounts on vacuums, fans, hair care and more.

Dyson V11 Outsize offers and deals

Dyson V11 Outsize

Dyson's V11 Outsize is the newest addition to the vacuum maker's line-up, and its main point of difference lies in its size. Simply put, the Dyson V11 Outsize is huge, with a 150% larger bin than regular V11 models, and a 25% wider cleaning head, which should cut down in the amount of time it takes to clean your home. Another great thing about the V11 Outsize is that it allows you to swap out its battery for a spare (sold separately), giving you the opportunity to keep on vacuuming without waiting for a lengthy recharge. 

Dyson V11 offers and deals

Dyson V11 Absolute

Sporting the latest and greatest innovations in cyclone technology, Dyson's V11 range features a number of notable improvements over the V10 series, including an updated battery power management system, along with the ability to see how much longer your vacuum session will last real-time via a handy LCD screen.

Additionally, you now have the ability to swap out battery packs to keep the suction going if need be, meaning you won't be forced to wait a few hours for your vacuum to recharge any longer.

As you would expect, you'll have to spend a little more to access such advancements. Here are the best Dyson V11 deals that we've been able to find.

Dyson Cyclone V10 offers and deals

Dyson V10 Absolute

Easily one of the best cordless vacuum we've ever tested (read our in depth review here), the Dyson Cyclone V10 is powerful and modular enough to lift any stubborn dirt or dust in your home. 

Powered by the V10 digital motor, the Cyclone V10's design provides a more direct air-flow path for increased suction than previous models. That said, with such innovation and deluxe design comes a hefty price tag. Here are the best Dyson Cyclone V10 deals that we've been able to find.

Dyson Light Ball Multi Floor offers and deals

Dyson Light Ball Multi Floor

Looking for something lightweight but not bothered about going cordless yet? The Dyson Light Ball Multi Floor is the lightest of the regular upright vacuum cleaners in Dyson's current range at 6.33kg and has a collapsible handle allowing you to store it in smaller spaces than most uprights. And, if you've got high-reach areas that need cleaning, the Light Ball Multi Floor also comes with a handy instant-release wand.

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball DC75 offers and deals

cheap Dyson hoover offers

So you're after the beast huh? The Dyson Cinetic Big Ball, with its impressive 120AW suction power rating, should pick up anything you and the kids can throw on the carpet. Heck, those carpet tacks better look out! With a 2.18 litre storage bin you'll be hoovering for ages before needing to empty it out and the 15m reach should let you get around most of the house without having to swap plugs.

Dyson V8 offers and deals

cheap Dyson animal deals

At one time, the Dyson V8 was the renowned vacuum company's flagship cordless rechargeable vacuum cleaner. That means that even though its since been surpassed, you can still expect the V8 to deliver the goods when it comes to suction power and reliability. The super lightweight design means you can easily reach high areas and the detachable section transforms it into a handheld, for super simple stair cleaning.

Dyson V7 offers and deals

Dyson V7

Now that it's a few years old, it's possible to nab a fantastic deal on Dyson's still-good V7 range of vacuums. Offering an immense amount of suction and the brilliant cyclone-based design that Dyson has become synonymous with, the Dyson V7 vacuum can be found for under a few hundred bucks these days – a great option if you're looking to save several hundred dollars off the price of a newer model. That said, it's worth noting that the V7's heads have an outdated click-in system that arn't compatible with more recent vacuum heads, meaning you may find it difficult to track down replacements if need be. 

Dyson Supersonic offers and deals

Drying your hair doesn't have to be a chore with the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer, a device that takes the act of drying your hair into the future. The quietest, most luxurious and most technologically-advanced hair dryer we've ever seen or used, the Dyson Supersonic is an incredible gift idea this Christmas.

Dyson AirWrap offers and deals

Having impressed greatly with the Dyson Supersonic, Dyson's next logical step in the hair care category should hardly be surprising – introducing the Dyson AirWrap Styler, a styling machine that allows users to curl, smooth or volumise their hair with very little effort. Of course, it's not exactly a cheap product, which is why we've taken the liberty of scouring the internet for the best prices we can find. 

Dyson Hot + Cool offers and deals

Need to keep warm this winter? Why not try one of Dyson's celebrated Hot + Cool fans? These cleverly designed fans feature no blades but still throw air like nobody's business. With the Dyson Hot + Cool, you can heat your home during the colder months and help keep it cool during the warmer ones. Quiet and elegant, Dyson's fans are easily at the forefront of their category.

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Samsung Australia confirms 2020 TV line-up, including this gorgeous 8K stunner

UPDATE: As of today, Samsung's 2020 8K television range is available to purchase in Australia. You can find pricing and availability details in the updated article below.

As we prepare to remain indoors for the foreseeable future, the importance of the television's role in a home has obviously risen dramatically. Luckily, Samsung's Australian 2020 4K and 8K TV line-up has arrived just in time to help keep us entertained in this new and unprecedented era. 

Without a doubt, the headliner of Samsung's 2020 TV range is the Q950T, a stunningly gorgeous 8K QLED television with an 'Infinity Display' that boasts a staggering 99% screen-to-body ratio, meaning almost no bezel to speak of. 

Each TV in Samsung's 8K range also sports a more advanced version of the AI upscaling technology that featured in the company's 2019 models, thanks to the inclusion of a new quantum processor, which is said to offer "pixel-by-pixel image enhancement".

Additionally, that same quantum processor also provides the 8K TV range with access to Samsung's Object Tracking Sound+ technology – a new sound optimising feature which is said to analyse on-screen action and translate it into immersive three-dimensional audio using the multiple speakers built into the TVs themselves.

Furthering this year's sound advancements, each of Samsung's 8K QLED TVs sports Q-Symphony technology, which the manufacturer says will enable "seamless cooperation between this innovative new TV sound technology and Samsung’s Q Series soundbars to deliver an extra layer of richness and audio detail."

Samsung 4K QLED Q95T

Of course, not everyone is going to want to splurge on a top-of-the-line 8K television, which is why Samsung has also updated its 4K QLED range, bringing its new quantum processor to all but its lowest end model, the Q60T.

As for non-QLED offerings, Samsung also revealed a new range of entry-level Crystal UHD TVs – these tellies lack the exceptional colour and brightness benefits brought on by quantum dot technology on higher-end models, but make up for it with much lower price points.

If style and decor is of more importance to you than processing power, you'll be happy to know that Samsung's design-focused televisions, namely The Frame and The Serif, have also received an update, now featuring the same Smart Hub technology that's available on the rest of its QLED range.

Lastly, Samsung Australia also revealed a new addition to its Lifestyle TV range in Australia with The Sero, a truly original offering which can rotate between horizontal and vertical formats, presumably so that dumb teens can watch their Snapchats and TikToks on a much larger screen.

Samsung's 2020 TV range began its nationwide rollout into stores last month, with the exception of its 8K QLED TVs, which are available to purchase in Australia from today at leading retailers across the country. You can check out updated pricing and sizing details for each model below.

QLED 8K

Q950T

  • 85-inch (AU$21,999)
  • 75-inch (AU$13,499)
  • 65-inch (AU$9,999)

Q800T

  • 82-inch (AU$11,649)
  • 75-inch (AU$8,699)
  • 65-inch (AU$6,399)

QLED 4K

Q95T

  • 75-inch (AU$6,999)
  • 65-inch (AU$4,649)
  • 55-inch (AU$3,499)

Q80T

  • 85-inch (AU$7,549)
  • 75-inch (AU$5,249)
  • 65-inch (AU$3,499)
  • 55-inch (AU$2,549)

Q70T

  • 85-inch (AU$6,399)
  • 75-inch (AU$4,049)
  • 65-inch (AU$2,699)
  • 55-inch (AU$2,099)

Q60T

  • 75-inch (AU$3,349)
  • 65-inch (AU$2,199)
  • 55-inch (AU$1,729)

Lifestyle

The Frame

  • 75-inch (AU$4,649)
  • 65-inch (AU$3,149)
  • 55-inch (AU$2,299)
  • 50-inch (AU$1,949)
  • 43-inch (AU$1,599)
  • 32-inch (AU$919)

The Serif

  • 55-inch (AU$2,099)
  • 43-inch (AU$1,499)

Crystal UHD

TU800

  • 82-inch (AU$3,939)
  • 75-inch (AU$2,589)
  • 65-inch (AU$1,699)
  • 55-inch (AU$1,369)
  • 50-inch (AU$1,129)
  • 43-inch (AU$1,019)
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These big iPhone 12 leaks actually make a lot of sense

While there have a been a slew of leaks lately around the new iPhone 12, the latest one from well-known leaker Max Weinbachoffers some new features that actually make a lot of sense.

Sharing his information with the YouTube channel EverythingApplePro, Weinbach claims that Apple's iPhone 12 Pro will boast the same 'Pro Motion' display tech that featured in this year's new iPad Pro models.

In practice, that would mean a new iPhone that would pack features that only would fire when needed, such as when browsing the web or playing games coded to use the smoother scrolling, giving a more buttery feeling under the finger.

Given that this year's iPhone 12 models look set to be 5G capable, it would make a lot of sense that the combination of faster connectivity and a 120Hz display will significantly impact battery life. 

To accommodate for this, Weinbach claims that the iPhone 12 Pro will boast a larger 4,400mAh battery – a significant step up from the 3,969mAh battery inside Apple's iPhone 11 Pro Max.

Face ID and camera upgrades

Along with the display and battery claims above, Weinbach also suggests that Apple's upcoming handset will receive an improved Face ID sensor that will allow users to unlock their phone from a wider range of angles.

Additionally, Weinbach says the iPhone 12 Pro's rear camera will receive upgrades of its own, reinforcing a previous rumor which claimed that the handset will receive a LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) scanner for improved autofocus and enhanced augmented reality experiences - which we saw debut on the iPad Pro 2020.

According to Weinbach, the iPhone 12 Pro will also feature Smart HDR functionality for improved low-light performance, as well as 3x optical zoom – an increase from the 2x zoom capability featured in the iPhone 11 range. 

This makes a lot of sense

The tricky thing when poring through the iPhone rumors each year is deciding on their veracity - Apple has the scale and resource to do huge things in the phone world, but it's always about balancing the functionality while letting it maintain a desired profit margin.

To that end, the upgrades are rarely things that no other brand has done, more a refinement of what's already there using tech that's (ideally) been used and proven elsewhere in its lines.

The notion that the iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max models - tipped to be 6.1- and 6.7-inch phones respectively - look set to get upgrades to the Face ID sensor, camera, screen and battery all fit into that model well.

A better camera would allow Apple to sample some of the industry's headline features - like longer and more powerful zoom from the camera, in a bid to match up to Samsung and Huawei - as well as more meaningful updates like improvements to the portrait mode through better depth sensing.

Rumors of a better HDR mode to allow for smoother and less-grainy night shots also make sense, but we would have been shocked if the new chipset from Apple didn't pack some improved image processing anyway, so that's likely always been on the roadmap.

The 120Hz capabilities might not sound like much, but they're becoming more of a feature on high-end smartphones in the likes of the OnePlus 8 Pro, and using it on the right apps will help save battery for when it's needed.

The smaller notch is something that's been mooted for months, but the key thing is that Apple is now rumored to improve the range of Face ID through hardware, which would make scanning quicker and taking away a pain point for its users - something not massive, but fits with the kind of upgrade path Apple takes.

Of course, these leaks are far from certain - there are usually multiple versions of a new iPhone in prototype form that exist before the final model is seen, and in the current climate it's about being able to mass produce a phone at the speed needed to hit the expected September iPhone 2020 release date, although the iPhone manufacturer Foxconn says this is on track.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite officially on sale in Australia from today

Quietly revealed last month via official support page listings, the Samsung Galaxy Galaxy Tab S6 Lite has now officially launched in Australia and is available to purchase from today.

Positioned as a mid-range alternative to the flagship Galaxy Tab S6, the Tab S6 Lite shares some of its premium sibling's features, including a 10.4-inch display and an S Pen that can be magnetically attached to the side of the tablet.

Powered by Samsung's octa-core Exynos 9611 chipset, the Tab S6 Lite also offers 4GB of RAM and a 7,040mAh battery, along with an 8MP rear camera and 5MP selfie camera.

Combined with One UI 2 on Android 10, the Tab S6 Lite's S Pen functionality offers some neat features, such as the ability to place transparent note pages on your screen, allowing you to jot down messages while conferencing or working in other apps.

Sound's good

When it comes to sound, Samsung's latest tablet impressively brings dual AKG speakers and Dolby Atmos sound to the table, and audiophiles will be pleased to hear (that's an audio joke) that the Tab S6 Lite does include a 3.5mm headphone jack – a feature that's missing from the premium Tab S6.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite will be available in 4G and Wi-Fi options, with either 64GB or 128GB of storage (along with a microSD slot for up to 1TB of additional space) in Oxford Grey.

Starting at AU$549 for the 64GB Wi-Fi model, all the way up to AU$799 for the 128GB 4G variant, the Samsung Tab S6 Lite can be purchased today from Samsung's online store, as well as from JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, The Good Guys, Bing Lee and Officeworks.

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HBO shows will remain Foxtel exclusives in Australia for the foreseeable future

If you were hoping for a standalone HBO streaming app to finally launch in Australia, think again – Foxtel has announced a multi-year deal with WarnerMedia that will see it remain as the country's home for HBO content for the foreseeable future.

The deal, which retains exclusivity to HBO (including shows from the upcoming HBO Max streaming service, which launches in the US on May 27) also covers content from Warner Bros. and WarnerMedia networks, which would surely include original shows and films from the DC Universe streaming service.

The WarnerMedia deal will extend Foxtel's access to a large catalogue of popular Warner Bros. TV shows, such as Friends and The Big Bang Theory, along with a vast library of movie favourites and channels such as Cartoon Network, Boomerang and CNN.

“We are pleased that after working together for almost 25 years we can announce an expansion of our relationship, not only with Warner Bros. and HBO, but with the extended WarnerMedia family,” said Foxtel CEO Patrick Delany.

Additionally, the partnership is said to involve a commitment on Foxtel's part to produce scripted and non-scripted programming for Warner Bros. International Television Production in Australia.

The deal has arrived in time for the expected launch of Binge, a rumoured upcoming streaming service from Foxtel which is said to offer a huge back catalogue of shows, as reported by the Australian Financial Review.

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