Urgent warning for 20m Android users
Australians who use Android devices are being warned that malicious apps may be hiding on their phones.
Gadgets
E-scooter likely sparks house fire
Firefighters believe faulty batteries in an e-scooter sparked a house fire in Sydney’s northern beaches that destroyed a luxury car.
Apple launches surprise new product
Apple has quietly launched two new products and updated its website so they can be ordered right now – but there’s one big catch.
Optus blasted over cyber attack letters
Optus has been slammed for reportedly sending letters about the cyber attack to dead people and others who have never been customers of the telco.
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Don’t open this iPhone message
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Your lounge is probably bugged
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US Army’s deadly new device
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What’s coming with the new Android OS
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Apple purging apps to protect you
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Should voicemail be killed off?
THE younger generation may love their phones, but there’s one element they seem to unanimously hate.
Apple’s embarrassing iPhone X problem
A LEAKED memo to Apple staff describes why users have been having problems with a flagship feature on the company’s top smartphone.
Spy camera catches driver doing drugs
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Tiny gadget banned by US Army
ONE of the world’s most popular gadgets has been black-listed by the defence force because of the “potential threats” it can cause.
Original URL: https://www.thechronicle.com.au/technology/gadgets/page/110