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 Over the past year here at DAB Technology we have worked tirelessly to bring you the latest Technology articles from the most trusted sources from the Web, we aim to continue this in 2018. As this is the last post for 2017, we like to thank you the readers for checking us out for the past year and we wish you a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year. We look forward to bring you more great Tech articles in the New Year.

In our final Tech post for 2017, Apple has confirmed rumors that they have acquired the music tagging Shazam. The app was one of the first apps on the App Store and was very popular, with letting people find out what song they were listening to. The company was purchased by Apple for about $AU531 million. Note that this figure was not reported by Apple but by TechCrunch a Technology news website. For more information see this ABC News article. Shazam's Logo Image from (itunes.apple.com/gr/app/shazam-encore/id337288863?mt=8 ) 

It has been awhile since we last posted, so we have new tech news from Microsoft. As you may be aware of by now Microsoft has recently announced the new Surface Book 2 that is improved over the Surface Book. It has starts off at $AU2 199 and the entry model has 8 GB of RAM with an iCore 5 and 256GB of storage. It has a new USB- C NIVIDIA 1060 Graphics Card Runs on Windows 10 Pro It is available to Pre-Order now on Microsoft's website and other retailers such as JB Hi FI. It is due to be released on Thursday this week. For more information on the new Surface Book 2 see Microsoft Australia's Website  . Image from hothardware.com  Let us know what you think of the new Surface Book 2 in the comment section below.

Here at DAB Technology Blog we want to keep our articles as relevant as possible, so we have introduce a new way of posting on social media. From now on we will be providing weekly updates on social media on what is new in Tech. The way we post will be different, and it is all part of keeping our readers best informed. The blog will also be getting a new look in the coming months so watch this space.

Google this week announced new products in a bid to take on Apple. The new products include: the Pixel 2 and Pixel XL Google Home Mini Wireless earbuds called Google Pixel Buds A new Daydream VR headset Highlights were the Google Pixel 2  It features: The best camera on a smartphone 12. 2 MP and 8MP front Camera Google Assistant built in  Water resistant Up to 7 hours battery life Android Oreo ( the latest Android Operating system version 8.0.0) Comes different colours Just Black, Kinda Blue, and Clearly white , while the Pixel XL comes in just Black & white and Just Black Priced from $1076 Available in Australia soon (A release date has not yet been announced) Available from retailers such as JB Hi Fi and Telstra and the Google Store Has no headphone jack like Apples' iPhone 7 and iPhone 8   Google Pixel 2 (Image from Forbes.com) Google Home Mini is a smaller a version of Google Home and is available now from the Google Store for...

As you maybe aware of by now, on Tuesday, Apple has announced a range of new products at their annual iPhone event from their new Apple Campus in California. There was much anticipation  as it is 10th anniversary of the iPhone and here is some of the details of the products. The Phone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are updates to the existing iPhone range, that feature: Wireless charging  A all glass design Available in two screen sizes 4.7 and 5.5 inch   iOS 11  Has 64GB and 256GB storage models Available to pre-order tomorrow from 5.01pm from Optus, Telstra and the Apple store and starts at $1079 for the iPhone 8 and the iPhone 8 Plus from $1,129 and is available on 22 September. image from CNET.com (iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus with wireless charging) The iPhone X a premium version of the iPhone to commemorate the iPhone's 10th anniversary. The expensive iPhone made. It features: Almost full front screen with no home button  Wireless charging S...

As you may be aware by now, Samsung has recently announced the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. After last year's Note 7 debacle Samsung has to come up with something amazing and they have the new phone features some amazing tech under the hood and best of all it is the safest phone yet in the Note series. It has: A 6.3 inch AMOLED Infinity display much like the S8, but larger and is the largest ever in the Note series New S Pen features Dual cameras that have 2x optical zoom 12 megapixels dual pixel sensor 8MP Front camera  64GB Storage (expandable up to 256GB with a Micro SD card) The Note 8 is available in midnight black and in maple Gold and you can pre-order it now from Samsung or any provider such as Telstra, Optus or Vodafone and get a bonus wireless charger. It is available outright at $1499 and will be available on 21st September. Visit Samsung Australia's Website  for more information on the Galaxy Note 8. Image from www.androidcentral.com ...