Apple’s feared omission at showcase event
The world’s most valuable company has revealed new devices, and pointed to what might become a controversial new policy for the computing giant.
Tablets
What next iPad will leave out
Apple is expected to announce updates to its iPad range this week, and it’s predicted to do something the company never has before.
Get Gizmo forced to refund thousands
An Australian electronics retailer who charged thousands of customers before it was supposed to has agreed to offer them all a refund.
New ‘floating’ iPad despite store closures
All of Apple’s stores outside of Greater China may be shut, but that hasn’t stopped the computing giant from announcing updates to some of its most popular products.
Answer to question plaguing Apple favourite
It’s a question that’s been asked for almost a decade, and as the technology catches up to the vision for it, we might finally have an answer.
Hidden apps draining your phone battery
These annoying apps hide software on your phone and quickly drain your battery — and they’ve been downloaded by millions of people.
Your next phone probably folds
Just when you thought you had enough screens, Microsoft plans to re-enter the phone market with a dual-screen device.
Everything we learned from the Apple launch
Apple’s biggest event of the year has kicked off in California and while the iPhone remains the company’s star, the tech giant turned the spotlight on a whole new cast of products.
![ONE TIME WEB USE ONLY - FEE APPLIES FOR REUSE - Pic By Dilantha Dissanayake / Mercury Press and Media (PICTURED: Callum Hewkin holding burnt Samsung tablet in front of burnt mattress Pic Taken 23/06/2019) - The parents of an 11-year-old boy who could have died when his Samsung tablet burnt a gaping hole inches from his head have spoken out about the terrifying ordeal. Dad-of-one Stewart Hewkin, 32, and wife Amy Williams, 34, were horrified after waking last Thursday [JUNE 20] to find 11-year-old son Callum asleep next to a giant hole burned through his bed where the gadget had been charging. - SEE MERCURY COPY Picture: Mercury Press/Caters News](https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/83fe7c98d9f3cf6931710f4b051ba26a?width=650)
Tablet burns hole in mattress as boy slept
An 11-year-old boy snuck the tablet into his room after his parents had gone to bed. They woke to a frightening scene.
What all the Apple changes mean
Apple has just announced a long list of changes to its most popular devices and killed off i-Tunes. This is how it will all work.
The best tablets you can buy
If you’re looking for a new tablet for all your on-the-go computing needs, here’s what’s out there.
Huawei’s crazy hi-tech new phone
Huawei has just unveiled a device that proves new smartphones are getting seriously wild. This new technology will blow your mind.
New Netflix feature comes to Apple
Netflix has rolled out a new feature for customers on Apple iPhones and iPad from today, making it easier to manage your offline downloads.
iPad Mini rumoured to return
Apple’s latest iPads are rumoured to be coming sooner rather than later — including a long awaited update to an old favourite.
Microsoft’s terrible 2019 predictions
A promotional video released 10 years ago from Microsoft predicts what 2019 would look like. It shows floor arrows and magical newspapers.
Apple confirms bent iPad rumours
If you’ve recently purchased an iPad Pro, you might want to check if your tablet is bent down the middle.
Apple gadget is a true laptop killer
Apple’s latest iPad device is like a blend of an iPhone, a tablet and a laptop all in one — and it’s a bit of a game-changer.
The nifty hack for new iPad Pro owners
It’s the last thing you’d imagine doing with your expensive new iPad Pro. But owners across the world vow that this handy tablet trick makes life a lot easier.
New iPad’s glaring problem
It’s described as revolutionary and costs thousands of dollars, but an alarming video shows how easy it is to make your iPad Pro inoperable.
Apple reveals new ‘laptop killer’
APPLE has launched a new-look range of hi-tech iPads and Macs in what the company calls its “biggest change” to date.
Forgotten Apple product fans want back
FOR years Apple has remained quiet on one of its most popular products. Now customers are reluctantly getting ready to write its epitaph.
Microsoft launches upgrades and products
Microsoft has given us a glimpse inside its new Surface product line and critics are describing the slick hardware as some of the most impressive in the industry.
Samsung reveals iPad Pro assassin
JUST one week away from its flagship smartphone launch, Samsung has ‘leaked’ video and detail of two new devices.
iPad rumour freaking people out
THERE are some big new features tipped to come with Apple’s new iPad Pro later this year but one rumour is pretty crazy.
Telstra gambles on expensive new plan
MOST customers would baulk at signing up to a deal like this, but Telstra says it will come with some very tempting perks.
Apple’s new device a game changer
APPLE has gone back to school with the design of its latest big release, but the changes are not exactly what fans were expecting.
Apple to unveil new product range
APPLE has sent out surprise invitations to an event next week and the company is expected to show off some exciting new products.
Newsflash: Kids find true happiness offline
BELIEVE it or not, happiness for teenagers is not a fully charged smartphone and thousands of Instagram followers.
Having a smartphone can really get in kids’ hair
KIDS who use smartphones are twice as likely to get head lice as those who don’t, with one particular online trend blamed for the increase.
iPad hack adds nifty camera button
AS APPLE strips away bezels and buttons in its quest for a minimalist design, it can create challenges for third party developers — but this hack is genius.
Apple’s sneaky move you missed
ALL eyes were on Apple’s announcement of the iPhone X and this is exactly what the company wanted so it could do something on the sly.
Five computers you should invest in
WHETHER you need a PC or a tablet – or a PC that acts like a tablet – these are the top new machines, including models from Apple and Microsoft.
Big problem with Apple, Microsoft tablets
SALES are down and there’s a problem plaguing all tablet computers — they’re just too good to be replaced. The tech giants have a new plan.
Big problem with Apple, Microsoft tablets
SALES are down and there’s a problem plaguing all tablet computers – they’re just too good to be replaced. The tech giants have a new plan.
Apple’s new iPad comes with a catch
THE iPad Pro is bigger, better and easier to use than previous models. But if you’re eager to get one, there’s a reason to hold out.
The device to condemn the laptop
FOR years Apple has said the iPad was the device to make people ditch their laptop. The new iPad Pro makes that talk more convincing.
North Korea launches its own ‘Ipad’
NORTH Korea has brought out its very own version of Apple’s iPad. And apparently it can perform a pretty impressive task.
Microsoft Surface gets big upgrade
WITH its latest upgrades to its laptop-tablet hybrid, Microsoft is hoping the Surface Pro can kill off Apple’s iPad.
Apple wants to kill off the iPad Mini
APPLE’S iPad Mini has reportedly been cannibalised by the iPhone 7 Plus and, as a result, its future is now in serious doubt.
How the Apple store is changing
THEY’VE got the Genius Bar, but it’s not enough. Now Apple is going one step further to make butt dialling and other phone habits a thing of the past.
The bug that is crashing iPhones
IPHONE users be warned: do not touch your device in this simple way because a newly discovered bug will lock your precious smartphone.
Apple update: What you need to know
APPLE has released the iOS 10.3 update for iPhones and iPads but there is something you need to know before you hit that install button.
New emoji coming to your smartphone
NEED to show you are swearing, warn of a zombie apocalypse or that you want to be naked in a sauna and holding a spoon? Here are this year’s new emoji.
Apple’s plan to turn iPhone into a computer
APPLE has a plan for a secret gadget to turn your iPhone or iPad into the smartest – and dumbest – MacBook ever.
The strategy behind Apple’s new iPad
APPLE products usually come with fanfare and fanboys. Here is why Apple’s next big thing came out quietly without the fuss.
Apple in quandary over future of iPad
IT is the one gadget that everybody loves but nobody is willing to buy. So how will Apple reinvent the iPad?
Apple in quandary over iPad’s future
AS Apple readies to unveil up to four new iPads it faces a quandary: how to make consumers upgrade when they love their ageing old tablets.
5 tough gadgets ready for adventure
YOUR gadgets should fit into your life, even when you’re up for an adventure. Here are five rugged gadgets up to the job.
Top bags for your hi-tech gear
FROM form to function, a good tech bag needs to keep your gadgets safe and easy to grab. Here are some of the best.
Five gadgets to fix life’s little problems
WHETHER you can never find your car keys or need a lock you can open with your smartphone, here are five gadgets to take the pain out of modern life.
The Apple iOS update you need now
APPLE has just released a new software update that fixes 13 security issues, including some that could let a hacker control your iPhone or iPad.
The top five back-to-work gadgets
HOLIDAYS are ending and it’s time to get back to business. Luckily, there are gadgets that can help ease the pain of your return.
New apps target tech-savvy tykes
BIG tech firms are catering to little tech users, with a host of new apps and gadgets designed for the youngest audiences.
Apple’s game-changing iOS 10.3
APPLE is rumoured to be testing its latest software update for iPhones, with a stunning new mode said to be on the way.
Instagram’s Aussie holiday power
THE obsession with Instagram has spread to the annual holiday for most Aussies, with the desire to rack up ‘likes’ driving destination choices.
Top Apple apps you need today
DID you find a new iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch under the tree? Here are the top apps you need to download today.
We’re set for a merry mobile Christmas
PHONE calls to family are a Christmas tradition – but this year we’re set to give it a modern twist with Snapchat and video calls on a day set to break data records.
Five best tablet devices of 2016
NEED a late Christmas gift idea? Here are the best value tablets to come on the market this year.
The best apps you need to have
APPLE has named the best apps of the year and two Aussie-made apps that are changing lives around the world have made it to the list.
Netflix update a game changer
MARK today down as a game changer. Netflix has finally delivered the most requested feature and the timing couldn’t not be better.
Kids on swift path to coding future
WITH a push for all kids to learn coding, schools are turning to easier ways to teach the digital dialogue. A global program is offering free courses for everyone.
Amazon launches ‘Netflix for books’
IT’S taken more than two years but Australia is finally getting Amazon’s unlimited book service. How does it compare to TV and music prices?
How to better manage screen time
TECHNOLOGY has become an integral part of everyone’s life. Here are five ways to stop it from taking over the time you and your family spend together.
E-book not dead, just rebooting
A new generation of e-book readers with better screens and more features is emerging to fight rumours the e-reading revolution has stalled.
Square offers contactless payment
A NEW payment system launching today is aimed at micro businesses who want to be able to use contactless transactions without bank fees.
Real books open a new chapter
THE printed word is making a comeback as paperback sales rise and e-books fall. But you’ll never guess who is behind the trend. Hint: it’s not the oldies.
5 best gadgets from IFA 2016
PREPARE yourself for an influx of smartwatches. One of the world’s biggest technology shows has just closed in Germany, setting the stage for a techy Xmas.
Partner ignored for a mobile affair
AUSSIES’S desire for their mobile in the bedroom is now stronger than love for their partner, new research shows. Is it doing us harm?
Amazon and Kobo in e-book battle
AMAZON’S closest rival is stepping up the e-book reader battle with a bigger, bolder, sleep-friendly, water-resisting e-book gadget out before Christmas.
Annoying change coming to your gadgets
IN the tech world, as in the real world, change is the only constant … which is presumably why all your gadget cables are soon going to be obsolete.
Women powering a book revolution
They are rarely credited with a technological revolution, but women and people over 45 years of age are behind the electronic book trend.
App solves your nutrition questions
TIRED of trying to work out what supplements or vitamins you should be taking? There’s now technology to help you.
Why the new iPad is the best yet
WE put the new iPad Pro to the test and it’s love at first sight — again. This tablet, which is a productive beast in a nifty size, is the best iPad yet, writes Rod Chester.
Apple’s big problem with its new iPad
APPLE boasts that its brand new iPad Pro offers the best combination of productivity and portability — but is that enough to convince users to upgrade?
Telstra braces for free streaming frenzy
AFTER a week that saw its mobile network in meltdown, Telstra has braced for huge traffic spike as angry mobile customers indulge in a download frenzy on free-data Sunday.
Microsoft’s PR nightmare
THEY say there’s no such thing as bad press. Try telling that to Microsoft after this embarrassment on the grandest of scales.
Shocking truth behind our phone obsession
APPLE, Samsung and Sony have all been put on notice by the revelation that many of the batteries in their phones and laptops are linked to child labour.
Gadgets to change how you work
COMPUTERS come in many forms. Here are five of the best note-saving tablets, laptops, and unexpectedly flexible hybrid computers to get you back to work.
Samsung to take bite out of Apple
SAMSUNG has unveiled its new big-screen tablet, designed to lure Apple and Microsoft diehards away from their traditional brand loyalties.
The 15 new apps you can’t miss
SAVING all your photos for free, streaming music and video, or getting hourly weather predictions for the next week. Here are the 15 best apps you can’t ignore.
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