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TCL

 

Image credit: TCL

TCL is known for its Tv-sets and now they are making smartphones. TCL launched its first official smartphone in Australia yesterday - TCL Plex. As you may be amused by its official branding and TCL's background, the news smartphone is talked about for its movie-making capabilities. According to the TCL "The Plex boasts a dedicated 'NXTVISION' display engine with an advanced processor, which can apply "HDR-like video enhancement with increased contrast, amplified color, brighter highlights, and darker shadows".


The device has a 6.53-inch FHD+ display and thus produces sharper images and visual contrasts using 2D edge and 6-axis color enhancement technologies, with several automatic viewing modes designed to reduce eye strain. Plex isn't only capable of displaying a high-quality video, but it is also able to record 4K video via its rear camera setup, which includes a 48MP ultra-high-resolution Sony sensor, along with an additional dedicated camera for taking a video which contains a 2MP low-light sensor.


The device can record a video at 960fps super slow-motion HD video while other smart video recording features allow for moving objects to be detected and tracking using automatic zooming and stabilization. The third camera on its rear side has a 16MP 123-degree wide-angle lens. For taking selfies TCL has created a small pinhole display cutout, which was called ‘dutch' by the manufacturer. The phone has a Snapdragon 675 chipset, something that is empowering Samsung's mid-range Galaxy A70 smartphone. It has a 6GB RAM for faster video response and gaming experience. The phone comes with Android 9 Pie out of the box. TCL also claims to boost the Bluetooth functionality of the phone. The phone is available to purchase at $499 only.


paypal play

 

Google Play supports PayPal as a payment option in 12 countries worldwide. Google tries to expand this service to more countries. If you live in Australia, Greece, New Zealand, Portugal, Singapore, or Sweden you should be happy because Paypal payments are Now Available for you too.

 

This change expands the number of supported countries to 18, most of which are in Europe. Below is the entire list, in case you're still unaware of Paypal support where you live:

 

- Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Canada
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Ireland
- Italy
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Portugal
- Singapore
- Spain
- Sweden
- United States
- United Kingdom

 

 

Source (Google)



As an Australian who sometimes visits Australia but doesn't live there anymore, let me tell you that when I head back home and fire up the internet I am often sorely disappointed, however not nearly surprised at all.


After a good nine months in Cambodia where the speed of my 4G mobile was faster than my ADSL speed at my parents' house in inner city Perth, I just had to laugh. I have to visit particular sites that don't chew speed to even play new slots games smoothly. From a very poor third world country to coming across to one of the most advanced English speaking first world countries (hey, a lot of Europe, particularly Scandinavia, is streaks ahead of us in most areas) you'd expect the internet speeds to be at least up to the same quality - if not faster.


Yeah, this isn't the case


I know that this is an article about the difference between the bandwidth in the USA and the bandwidth in Australia, but I feel like this is a particularly relevant point to bring up. The internet speeds and bandwidth in Australia suck.


Australia is detached (physically) from the rest of the world


This isn't news. Plus, it isn't even really that surprising. Australia is the most isolated continent on Earth (except Antarctica, which I'm sure expect slow internet due to, oh, the almost non-existent population levels). Australia is very far from the rest of the world. That's what's kept the country from getting invaded by others and starting a war. Who on Earth can be bothered going all that way to attack? Ships would take forever, and planes are too expensive. With drones becoming more prevalent this could be an issue in the future but until then... I'm losing my point here, aren't I?


To get internet to Australia there needs to be undersea cables laid for thousands and thousands of kilometres. What type of cables? How many? What's the bandwidth there? So, that means that there's a finite amount that Australia can receive to begin with without laying more (hugely expensive) cables.


Once it gets to Australia, it's another story. Let's check out the average speeds of the USA compared to Australia at the Speedtest Global Index, shall we?


Australia is currently sitting at number 56 on the list of the top 100 countries, with an average speed of 26.45Mbps. Oh, look, we're one number ahead of Kazakhstan. The US is sitting pretty at number 9 with a speed of 83.20Mbps. Unsurprisingly, Singapore is number 1 (at 166.44Mbps) and Hong Kong at number 3 (136.15Mbps), two of the most technologically advanced cities in the world (Asia), and Iceland at number 2 and 161.98Mbps, which is arguably the most technologically advanced city in Europe. Who's in front of Australia on the list? Wow! Heaps of countries you wouldn't think. Puerto Rice, Uruguay, Chile, Thailand, oh hey - there's even New Zealand at number 21 with 66.89Mbps!


New Zealand??!!


New Zealand is the island country right next door to Australia on the right hand side. Many people are not aware that New Zealand is even a place (or think it's part of Australia) unless they've met a Kiwi or have seen an advertising campaign luring them there - it's where Lord of the Rings is filmed. There is only around 1700km of ocean between New Zealand and Australia.


Why is Australia's internet so slow compared to the US if it's not just geography?


So, really, maybe the title of this article should be why is Australia's bandwidth so woeful compared to the US, or even their closest neighbour?


The answer to this is a bit of a complex riddle that originates with the history of telephony networks in both countries.


In the US, this tracks back to the beginning of telephony. In 1885 AT&T was formed. AT&T held a private monopoly in the US until 1984, when a court ordered the company to split into regional companies. AT&T was, and is, a private company. Telephony networks in the US were never government owned, always private companies.


A brief history of Australian networks


In Australia, the Telstra network was the only telephony network, a government owned and run network, until privatisation in 1997. This is important to note, because by this time internet was prevalent in all parts of Australia, running exclusively on the only network in Australia - Telstra. The privatisation also included allowing other private companies to enter the market.


Of course, the people at Telstra were clever enough to realise that the country is huge with not much "stuff" (aka infrastructure or population) in the middle - unlike the US. "Australia" really describes the coast of Australia - because there is not much else in the rest of it.


While Telstra's infrastructure was and is aging, they owned it all and it was/is the best available. Other providers couldn't compete due to the huge costs of infrastructure implementation.


Eventually, the Australian government saw the stranglehold that Telstra (still) had on the market and recognized their constituent's cries for faster internet. Thus, the NBN was proposed. The NBN or National Broadband Network, was an initiative dreamt up by the then government in 2007 to get Australian internet speeds in line with the rest of the world.


While the NBN was brilliant in theory, it's execution over the past 10 years (continuing) has been woeful. An initial estimated $15 billion cost has now blown out to $56 billion. An original fibre to the node idea changed to fibre to the premises and then again back to fibre to the premises.


Trying to find companies to implement the solution were failures. Trying to find the right technologies were failures. The interactions with Telstra inevitably favoured Telstra as they were the experts in the field. Changes in governments over the years meant changing strategies on the project. The NBN in Australia is currently a national joke.


The state of the NBN today


The NBN's statistics are confusing, some say to hide the fact that they're not living up to expectations. Many households that have connected to the NBN complain that they are receiving slower speeds as compared to their ADSL connection, too.


And it's true - in many cases connecting to the NBN is slower than using the old school ADSL. This is to do with the packages, pricing, offerings, and partnerships. Yes, in a lot of households' instances, it is better to go with the technology that has been in place for years upon years, rather than "upgrading" to the NBN.


If you do a Reddit search for NBN + joke you'll be pleasantly surprised by the amount of results that you uncover. Or, if you're an Australian, mildly irritated, but not surprised. The network that was supposed to bring Australian internet speeds in line with the rest of the world has failed miserably, mainly due to changes in government, which dictates policy, combined with lack of expertise in infrastructure by the people hired to do the job - not surprising when government tenders often go for lowest cost offers to save the budget.


While the NBN is still rolling out it is already obsolete. As a first world nation, Australia is relatively slow on the uptake, particularly as it applies to government understanding of technology, requirements, and the effects of privatisation. In fact, plenty of the NBN is still that good old copper wire the telephony networks ran on back when the government owned Telstra.


Australia would do well to invest in learning about technology before they try to implement it. In comparison to Singapore, who invest heavily in tech and learning the differences are stark.


In comparison to the US, the US is light years ahead. While this is a combination of the differences in geography, policy, and privatisation, the evidence is clear. Australia has a long way to go when it comes to learning how to increase their internet speeds and it looks like this is now squarely in the hands of private companies should they wish to take on the challenge.


And I have no doubt that if one of the private companies had taken on a premise such as the NBN they would have been able to implement the system - actually, a better system - at far less of the cost of the government estimates. It remains to been seen what happens in Australia when it comes to broadband but I can only imagine they'll be trailing behind the rest of the world for some years to come.


So, forget it. I'm taking off from mum's house and heading back to Cambodia where I can stream in peace.




At the time of writing this article, it is no secret that most Australian users prefer mobile gaming. Smartphones have become ergonomic and accessible to most people, so even older people have these gadgets.

As for online gambling market, almost all platforms, includingRicky casino Australia have long taken care of adapting their games and sites for smartphones of popular OS: Android, iOS, Windows Mobile, and others. Such a move will improve the overall impression of online mobile casino games and allow players not to depend on the location of their PC but to be flexible.

Due to all the innovations, Australian mobile casinos have overtaken their desktop predecessors in popularity, and those gambling houses that were established 10-15 years ago have already taken care of their cross-platform nature. Finding a gambling house with all the options described above will not be difficult. Still, you should also consider several other essential criteria, which you will learn about below.

Mobile Online Gambling

Understanding the Convenience of Mobile Gambling

Once you have tried mobile pokies in Australia, you will not want to return to the desktop format because such gambling is much more convenient. At the very least, you can set up the necessary comfort zone for yourself, sitting on the couch or bed with your phone and launching your favorite game.

Some enthusiasts prefer to visit online casinos while strolling through the park, sitting in nature, on the way to work on public transportation, or just away from home and Wi-Fi. The main thing is that mobile gambling means freedom of choice and gives additional comfort with the ability to accommodate your favorite entertainment even in the busy schedule of a business person.

Benefits of Playing Online Casino Games on Mobile Devices

Our experts encourage you to try Australian mobile casinos such as Ricky. Even if you are used to playing on PC, playing on smartphones will surprise you because it has such advantages over the desktop version:

  1. The flexibility of not having to be tethered to your computer. You get access to booming games even when you are away from home, having only a smartphone and the Internet at a speed of at least 1 Mbps.
  2. An ergonomic interface is achieved by simplifying and rearranging the pages. Small screens do not hold as much information as large screens, so users are offered drop-down menus, lists, and sliders.
  3. Additional deposit bonuses for mobile gambling for real money. Some platforms provide special rewards to their customers to encourage the popularization of smartphone gaming, but Rickycasino does not follow this policy.

How to Choose the Best Online Mobile Casino in Australia

To experience the power of mobile casino gaming, it's essential to choose the right platform, and even experienced players can struggle with this. That's why our experts have put together a detailed guide:

  1. Check if the platform you are interested in has an up-to-date license; this means it is legal in Australia
  2. Certificates from eCOGRA, TST, BMM, and other auditing companies to ensure fair payouts
  3. Clarify the number of mobile pokies in Australia, affecting the diversity of your future leisure time.
  4. Make sure that the casino has a lot of bonus offers and wagering requirements are in line with your expectations
  5. Whether there is a 24/7 support service with a quick response time

How to start playing at Ricky Casino Mobile

To make it easier for you to orient yourself in your choice, our experts have given an example of a suitable platform - Ricky casino Australia. Here, you will find a comfortable gaming environment with the possibility of using mobile devices.

The start of your gambling career at Ricky casino will begin with registration. You will only need to open the account creation form, enter your e-mail address, create a password with symbols of different registers, specify the currency for payments and country of residence, and then confirm the procedure, and claim a deposit bonus.

Then you should authorize it, after which it becomes available to download the casino app Android for real money. This software weighs 51.3 MB, so it will not significantly impact the amount of free memory on your device. You can also use PWA with a link directly from the main menu of the site Ricky Casino Australia, providing the same functionality as the classic application.

Ricky Casino Review

Those interested in iOS casino apps for real money will be happy, too, as the link to download the iPhone software is also available on the Ricky Casino website, check out their minimum deposit. In general, customers of this platform have a vast choice of ways to play from smartphones and to make it easier for them. Our experts have compiled a comparative table of PWA and the classic Ricky casino app:


PWA

APP

Installation

Browser

App Store, Google Play, .apk-files

App size

Usually less

Usually greater

Open API

Limited access

Full access

Performance

Often less than native

High performance

Updates

Automatically via web

Using special platforms (Google Play, AppStore)

Cross-platform

Single application for all platforms

Requires development for each platform

Offline gaming

Allow service workers

Allow by default

SEO

Friendly as it is based on web pages

No

Spreading

Via URL can be shared as a regular web page

Using special platforms (Google Play, AppStore)

OS integrations

Limited integration

Deep integration

Conclusion

No matter how interesting it is for you to play at Ricky Casino Mobile Casino or a similar gambling house, it would be best if you always kept your safety in mind. The problem of ludomania as of 2023 is still alive and causing many problems for Australian users. Use Responsible Gaming to self-monitor your activity throughout the day to protect yourself. Also, don't forget that Australian casinos licensed only allow gambling from the age of 21.



The Galaxy S7 Edge has already begun to receive its version of the November patch from Samsung in various regions around the world. Germany and Australia joined those ranks yesterday when reports confirmed the news. Just like the November security patch for the regular S7, this update includes Google's monthly security release for November and fixes the 14 issues that are unique to the Samsung smartphones only.


It is advised that the hefty 157MB package be downloaded via a stable Wi-Fi connection. Once you are done with the download and installation part, your S7 Edge's firmware version will change to G935FXXU1BPJG. Disappointingly, no new features were mentioned in the changelog. The entire update basically consists of bug fixes, patches and stability improvements. Feel free to check if the package has arrived for your Galaxy S7 Edge manually from Settings > About device > Download Updates Manually. Even if it isn't there right away, the OTA package will come to your device soon.



Head over to https://forum.youmobile.org/downloads/ and find the right firmware to flash for your smartphone.


Saikat Kar (tech-enthusiast)


note Edge


Today, Samsung is rolling-out the Official Android 5.0.1 Lollipop update for the Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915G). The Note 4 was already updates a few days ago. The update brings updated TouchWiz UI with bloatware removed, many performance improvements and bug fixes added.

 

The Galaxy Note Edge Lollipop 5.0.1 update is currently Available Over-the-air (OTA) starting with Australia, other regions will get the same update in the period between (Feb - March) according to the Lollipop updates ETA list.

 

Note Edge Lollipop

 

Note Edge Firmware details (Australia) :

 

- Model: SM-N915G

- Model name: GALAXY Note Edge

- Country: Australia

- Version: Android 5.0.1

- Changelist: 4144270

- Build: date Fri, 13 Feb 2015 23:58:14 +0000

- Product code: XSA

- PDA: N915GXXU1BOB7

- CSC: N915GXSA1BOB7

- MODEM: N915GXXU1BOB7

- Page: samsung.youmobile.org

 

 

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