Phones
Analysis
Analysis
The high-end Chinese phones taking on Apple, Google and Samsung
The latest phones from Oppo, Nubia and Xiaomi offer huge performance, fast charging and competitive prices. Some exceed what’s on offer from Apple and Samsung.
- by Tim Biggs
Latest
Former dolphin trainer Labor MP claims phone hacked after ‘fake’ WhatsApp message revealed
The screenshotted message included a quote attributed to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made in response to “Murdoch mercenaries and others”.
- by Hamish Hastie
Opinion
Scams
Matthew’s phone was snatched from his hand. In minutes, he’d lost thousands
With an unlocked phone in hand, the thieves had unfettered access to his finances and social media, allowing them to siphon away thousands of dollars.
- by Bec Wilson
Chinese giant takes aim at Apple with new phone
Huawei’s smartphones play a key role in the struggle between China and the United States for control over advanced technology.
- by Meaghan Tobin and John Liu
Opinion
Live Music
I was excited to see one of my favourite bands. Except I didn’t see them, not really
At 23, I’m too young to remember a time without phones obscuring people’s views at concerts. Our need to document everything is coming with a price.
- by Angus Delaney
To stop screen addiction, this school will give out phones. But there’s a catch
As families struggle to manage their children’s screen obsessions, Pymble Ladies’ College has devised a ground-breaking way to help.
- by Jordan Baker
Perspective
Good Weekend
Who approves a Steaming Poo? The serious business of giving an emoji the thumbs-up
Who creates the symbols so many of us now use to communicate? How do they get on our phones? And why can’t we all agree on what each one actually means?
- by David Swan
How would a social media ban actually work?
Almost a quarter of children aged eight to 10 use social media, as do half of 13-year-olds. How would new laws banning them from apps actually keep them off?
- by Paul Sakkal, David Swan and Tim Biggs
The best Apple, Google and Samsung phones of 2024
Want to know the best smartphones of 2024? We’ve done all the hard work for you.
- by Tim Biggs
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