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.
Mobile Phones
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.
Apple pays out over ‘slowed down’ phones
Tech giant Apple has started to make payments in relation to a law case alleging it had been “slowing down” some phones as they aged.
Delete these 17 apps before it’s too late
Tech-sperts are warning smartphone users to delete 17 popular finance apps that have been found to be infected with malware.
New tax to hit Aussie travellers
Aussie travellers will soon be hit by a new tax when trying to visit one of the nation’s most popular holiday destinations.
Common Christmas problem solved
Everything you need to remember when you’re doing your Christmas shopping this year.
Three things I love about this phone
I’ve been using the Find N3 as my daily device for weeks and there are three things I absolutely love about it.
‘Illegal monopoly’: Google loses lawsuit
Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, won a major court battle against Google as a jury found the tech giant holds an illegal monopoly through its Android app store.
You should update your iPhone right now
Apple’s new software updates for iPhones, Watches and iPads deliver a range of groundbreaking capabilities to capture life’s special events.
Aussie influencer’s unlikely A-list fan
One Hollywood A-lister has revealed he uses an Aussie influencer’s fitness app “five times a week” to achieve his incredible physique.
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