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Tech giants donate over $1.4bn to combat COVID-19 crisis. Google leads with $800m, followed by Cisco ($225m) and Facebook ($120m).

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip foldable phone launches for preorder in Australia and New Zealand, priced at NZD $2,399 and AUD $2,199, ahead of its 3 April release.

IDC reports the popularity of hearables was behind the unprecedented growth – the headphones and ear pods market captured 55.3% of the entire market.

As a result of AI entering the mainstream, one in five workers in a nonroutine job will rely on it for at least part of their role, according to Learnbonds.

Spark and Samsung have been working on network innovation since last year, starting with 5G trials throughout the country.

Samsung's adoption of eSIM technology in its S20 range is set to surge global shipments to over 225 million, transforming the smartphone market.

Apple and Xiaomi were the only top smartphone vendors to gain in Q4 2019, as global sales dipped 0.4% year over year, Gartner reports.

All signs point to savvy Kiwi consumers waiting a few months before shelling out the big bucks on a flagship device.

Fears of 'peak smartphone' menace industry stalwarts like Apple and Samsung, yet experts argue that the innovation landscape is far from dormant.

Samsung's wireless Galaxy Buds have a new successor: The Galaxy Buds+. And for the first time, they're compatible with iOS as well as Android.

Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Flip, a chic foldable with a 'Hideaway Hinge', pushing the boundaries of phone design.

In New Zealand, only the Galaxy S20+ and S20 Ultra will be 5G compatible, which leaves the Samsun S20 limited to 4G.

Huawei faces significant hurdles as smartphone shipments decline, fuelled by ongoing trade war woes and coronavirus uncertainties, IDC data reveals.

Global smartphone shipments saw a 1% rise in Q4 2019, with Apple and Samsung leading the market, while Huawei faced setbacks, Canalys reports.

The XCover Pro is IP68 water and dust resistant, capable of withstanding drops of up to 1.5m without a case, and will include Samsung POS software.

Momentum across APAC drives a 65% surge in the wearable band market in Q3 2019, with Xiaomi dominating as Fitbit's market share dips amidst acquisition talks.

The controversial foldable smartphone is now available for preorder in New Zealand from December 9, with shipping starting on December 18.

Huawei, Samsung, and OPPO increased market share in the third quarter of 2019, while Apple and Xiaomi share declined.

Global smartphone shipments increase in Q3 2019, ending seven quarters of decline, says IDC. Indian market leads growth. Chinese brands rise.

Samsung and Finder launch Promoted Cards for Samsung Pay, offering tailored credit card deals to Aussie users.