‘Infuriating’: Angry Optus user unleashes
A fed-up Optus customer has shared their “infuriating” experience with the telco’s customer service after making a simple request.
Mobile Phones
No one noticed Apple ringing the death knell
All the focus was on AI at Apple’s latest event, but the tech giant also released some killer apps that could destroy other tech companies.
‘All Apple devices banned’: Elon Musk erupts
Elon Musk has lashed out at a “creepy spyware” deal between OpenAI and Apple, threatening to ban iPhones at his companies.
Big change coming for billion iPhone users
Apple has announced a major change to iPhones that will impact an estimated one billion people.
‘Just throw them away’: iPhone warning
A long list of “obsolete” smartphone models has been put on alert as experts warn users they are now a target.
Phones, vending machines to stop working
Aussies are being warned of looming chaos in just a few weeks when millions of devices including phones and vending machines suddenly stop working.
Optus hit with lawsuit over data breach
In the latest hit to the telco, Optus is being taken to court over a data breach that impacted millions of Australians.
Global outage hits Apple customers
Hundreds of reports are emerging that people are having trouble sending text messages using their Apple devices.
Phone lie we’re all falling for
Should you use rice to fix your phone? Does heat hurt your battery? Experts are busting the myths everyone believes.
If you text like this you’re old, sorry
The way you text is apparently exposing your true age to everyone around you, with Gen Zers claiming there is a sure-fire way to tell if someone is nearing 50.
Telstra’s huge move on 3G shutdown
Telstra has revealed a big change to the planned shutdown of 3G networks across Australia.
How collapsed airline got it so wrong
Upstart airliner Bonza launched in Australia with budgie-smugglers and purple cocktails, but 18 months later the low-cost carrier collapsed. Here’s why.
Terrifying truth about smartphones exposed
A landmark report has called for never-before-seen measures that would impact millions of TikTok and Instagram users, and it’s incredibly scary reading.
Major changes to popular maps app
Aussies will be encouraged to take the most fuel-efficient route next time they plug in an address in this maps app.
Elon Musk sues Australia over trans furore
Global tech titan Elon Musk is pursuing legal action over a post on his social media platform that was allegedly harmful to a transgender activist.
‘Creepy’ change to millions of iPhones
A “creepy-sounding setting” was automatically turned on iPhones across the world in Apple’s software update. Here is what it does.
‘I made a terrible mistake with new tech’
I received the Nokia G42 5G and tried to harness my inner mobile phone repair skills — but sadly I failed miserably.
‘iPhone finger’: How dangerous is it really?
Chronic mobile phone users are worried that too much tapping could leave them with “iPhone finger” – but is it even a thing?
Apple hit with bombshell lawsuit
America has filed a landmark lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of monopolising the smartphone market.
Outage hits Telstra, thousands affected
A major outage rippled across Australia in the afternoon, with the country’s largest telco scrambling to deliver a fix.
This is the phone Kate should have used to avoid photo fallout
It’s the phone that ticks almost every box on the longest shopping list of features for fun, photography, travel, productivity, gaming, and just doing life. And the Princess of Wales probably wishes she used one of them.
Bombshell as Optus network boss quits
One of Optus’ senior figures has dropped a bombshell four months after a widespread outage at the telco giant disrupted the lives of millions and shattered the company’s reputation.
Apple’s iPhone revelation blowing minds
Apple has put an end to two common misconceptions about the iPhone — and you won’t believe how much time you’ve been wasting.
‘Cheeky’: Shock over surprise Vodafone email
Customers of one of Australia’s biggest telecommunications providers have been slapped with a price increase on their mobile phone plans.
US woman’s warning about Australia
An American influencer has issued a stern warning to travellers while visiting Australia this week.
One conversation you shouldn’t avoid
An expert has revealed the dangers that can come with phone use in children and the conversations parents need to be having before school returns.
World reacts to wild new Samsung phone
Samsung has revealed its most anticipated smartphone line of the year, but things are a little different this time around.
Why this image is so terrifying
Gen Zers are considered one of the most technologically advanced generations, but they are afraid of one thing they have spent their whole lives surrounded by.
How to save money on the essentials
Brand loyalty is costing Australians $4.5bn per year but there is a way to slash hundreds of dollars off your bills for electricity, mobile and broadband.
Samsung to unveil wild new AI feature
Samsung’s next smartphone is tipped to be the first of its kind for the brand – but not everyone is buying into it.
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