Huawei gains ground in global smartphone market, closes gap between Apple and Samsung

Samsung says users can switch between AR and VR modes, though the headset has really been created because there's a lack of VR and AR content. The glasses can also double as an AR and VR headset due "the electrochromic glass" panels behind the normal lenses. "Monitorless addresses the fact that there isn't enough AR and VR content currently available and also enables users to play high-capacity PC games on a mobile device," says Samsung. Finally, Samsung has built traVRer, a 360-degree video app that lets users visit various landmarks around the world with "mood, noise and events captured". Samsung's new 'Monitorless' device looks like regular shades, but displays content streamed from a smartphone or PC.

Aussie smartphone loyalty wavering in war between Apple, Samsung

When you count all Android handset makers, not just Samsung, Australia's loyalty to Android is almost on par with its loyalty to Apple smartphones. Baby Boomers are the least loyal smartphone owners, according to finder.com.au, with more than half buying whichever phone they prefer at the time of purchase. Loyalty to other individual smartphone brands — such as Sony, HTC, Google and Microsoft — remains at less than 2 per cent each. Overall Australian men are less loyal to smartphone brands than women, with men opting to purchase a new phone based on preference of features rather than brand loyalty. More than a third of Australians are prepared to ditch their smartphone brand and switch to a rival in 2017, threatening Apple and Samsung's domination of the local market.


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