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.
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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.
Telstra wrongly charges 6.5k customers
An investigation found the telco giant wrongly billed more than 6500 customers for their internet service for more than a decade.
Apple issues urgent ‘zero-day alert’
Millions of Apple users have been urged “do not put this off” after the iphone maker issued an urgent “zero-day alert”.
10yo demands ‘offensive’ emoji is changed
A 10-year-old from Oxfordshire has started a petition urging Apple to redesign its “nerd face” emoji as he finds it “insulting”.
Scam phone update that steals your money
The ClearFake scam, which infects computers with a type of malware under the guise of providing Chrome and Safari browser updates, is now targeting Mac users.
Woman ‘haunted’ by phone alarm
A TikTok user claims she is being “haunted” by her iPhone, with an alarm going off every morning despite it never being set.
Major move after crippling Optus outage
Aussies left without phone and internet service during the crippling Optus outage are being urged to have their say as part of a new review.
Apple fixes annoying text problem
Apple has finally agreed to make a change that will improve the texting experience between iPhones and Andriod devices.
Optus parent breaks silence on outage
The parent company behind Optus has denied responsibility for the crippling outage, one day before CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin fronts a Senate hearing into the failure.
Telstra blackout hits one town
Locals in a small town in South Australia have been struggling with Telstra outages for more than a week.
Telstra’s win after Optus outage
Optus customers have started making the switch to Telstra following the national outage last week that affected about 10 million users.
Sneak peek at ‘park of the future’
Australia’s park of the future, which can be controlled from the palm of your hand, has been revealed after a trial site was opened in a lush community estate.
‘Insult’: Customers slam Optus promise
Optus is under fire again with its promise to customers impacted by the outage slammed as a “slap in the face”.
Optus ‘sorry’ after damaging outage
The major telco has issued an apology to customers and businesses who were left unable to use essential services due to a major outage.
Premier threatens to walk away from Optus
One state’s premier has put the embattled telecommunications provider on notice its multimillion-dollar contracts with his government are at risk after Wednesday’s blackout.
Is this high-end foldable phone really worth the money?
There’s been a huge amount of hype around folding phones, but how good are they really? We’ve put Samsung’s flagship to the test to see whether bigger is really better, and how the cameras perform.
‘No sense’ for so many post offices: Aus Post
On the back of a significant loss and a declining letters business, Australia Post is calling for regulatory overhaul to keep the business afloat without asking taxpayers for help.
Major move as Aussies brace for horror fires
The government is exploring a new system that would allow Australians caught in natural disasters to access phone coverage regardless of where they are.
‘Why iPhone 15 beats every competitor’
Apple has been playing catch-up with Android when it comes to its cameras. But it really has taken a giant step forward with the iPhone 15.
‘A lot of concerns’: Wild feature of new phone
It’s a brand known for its low prices and incredible camera phones but their latest offering breaks the mould.
Traditional pay method to be phased out
The Federal Government is moving to regulate digital wallets, which is another nail in the coffin for one longstanding payment method.
Delete these apps now to avoid ‘jack attack’
Android users have been urged to delete certain apps from their devices or risk hackers making money from them.
‘Serious’ warning about popular product
Consumers have been warned about the dangers of a popular product present in most phones and tablets, after at least one deadly explosion.
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