‘Ridiculous’ phone prices slammed
One smart phone company saw sales soar during COVID-19 while others plummeted, and it could force prices down across the board.
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Google revenue declines for first time
The two companies that dominate the global smartphone market have posted history making revenues, but for opposite reasons.
Sad reality behind winning photo
Three Australians are among the winners of the 13th annual iPhone Photography Awards — check out some of the stunning images.
Optus freezes prices in telco war
Australia’s second largest telco will freeze the price of all mobile phone plans this year in what experts say is shaping up as a fresh price war between carriers.
Bizarre feature on LG’s new phone
LG has taken another crack at the smartphone market it should have dominated — and it’s brought at least one weird feature to help.
Clever hack unlocks phone with mask
The sudden need to wear masks is playing havoc with the biometric security on people’s phones, but there’s a way around it.
Leaked video reveals phone change
New details have leaked about Samsung’s next device and its dedicated fans will notice one change.
Hack’s fiery new threat to phones
Chinese researchers have discovered a scary new hack that could be used to blow up your phone next time you plug it in to charge.
Tech giant teases new devices
Samsung is gearing up to unveil a collection of new high-end devices, while hoping avoid the same problems it had with the last one.
Huge blow to Chinese telco
Britain has banned Huawei from its 5G network, marking a huge new blow for the Chinese telco, as more nations shun it over security fears.
No date for key feature Telstra lacks
Telstra scrambled to introduce a new feature people needed to sign up to the COVIDSafe app, but it lags behind its major competitors.
New competitor for Telstra, Optus
The long-running deal to merge Vodafone and TPG has finally been completed. This is what Aussie consumers need to know.
How to fix annoying iPhone battery drain
A new update to iPhones around the world is thought to have included a bug that is killing the battery life for some users.
Zuckerberg, Bezos set for Congress grilling
Four of the five biggest tech companies in the world will send their chief executives to testify before a government probe into their power.
$649 to learn how to wash your hands
Among many realisations during the pandemic is that none of us were washing our hands properly, but Apple has announced a fix.
Prehistoric new feature for phones
Google has revealed a “time-travelling” new feature that can put realistic dinosaur models right in front of you wherever you are.
‘New’ feature heading to iPhones
Apple has shown off a redesign of the iPhone’s software, adding some “new” features that Android users have enjoyed for years.
‘Game-changer’: Apple’s new phone feature
Apple has finally unveiled iOS 14, revealing a series of new features that you can expect from your iPhone this year, it has been announced.
Apple’s exciting new Watch feature
Apple has announced a sleep-tracking feature for its watch that will change the way you go to bed every night.
Apple roasted over big announcement
iPhone users are being roasted on social media after observers picked up on a recurring “issue” with Apple boss Tim Cook’s presentation.
Apple’s big event rocked by rumours
Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) kicks off but rumours suggest the tech giant has scrapped plans for any big reveals.
Tests show iPhone virus app problem
We already knew the COVIDSafe app Aussies were urged to download had some problems, but now we know exactly how it performed.
Details of nine new iPhone models leaked
The next iPhones could revive a decade-old design as nine new models are registered by Apple for approval, according to new details.
Apple plans big change to laptops
The tech giant has a radical plan to make its computers more like its popular iPhones and iPad models in pursuit of thinner, lighter devices.
Huge flaw with Australia’s virus solution
The government’s coronavirus tracking app launched with a whole lot of hype. A new admission shows one health department has barely used it.
Apple’s message to looters
Anyone who decided to use protests in the US as cover for looting will be disappointed if they went after a new iPhone.
Details of ‘ultra-fast’ phone quickly deleted
Details of a new device from one of the world’s most loved phone brands have “accidentally” leaked after being uploaded and deleted.
Apple’s last store reopens
The tech giant closed most of its stores around the world in response to the pandemic, but its last Australian store is now set to reopen.
What could disappear in next iPhone
A leading Apple analyst has tipped one item could be left out of the next models in a bid to bolster other parts of the business.
How to score $249 AirPods for free
Telstra customers are raving about a feature that allows them to redeem free items including Apple AirPods by simply paying their bills.
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