Apple iPhone 17 series – a quick, no-hype guide
The Apple iPhone 17 series comprises the standard iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Here is our no-hype guide.
Phones
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 (smartphone review)
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 builds on the heritage of the original Flip (2020), Flip3 (2021), Flip4 (2022), Flip5 (2023), and Flip6 (2024), incrementally improving…
Motorola g56 5G – all good and worth every cent of the $399 price
The Motorola g56 5G is an entry-level mid-range that has every feature you need, a fit-for-purpose processor, no AI, a good battery and a decent…
Phone theft epidemic. How to prevent it
The phone theft epidemic has reached pandemic proportions. In the London CBD, over 320 phones a day are stolen by organised thieves.
Motorola G86 Power 5G: $499 Fantastic value and almost class-leading everything
The Motorola G86 Power 5G has superior features in its class, offering a decent amount of power, a huge battery, 10-bit pOLED, and a quality…
OPPO Lunar Eclipse Photography: Capture the Night Sky with Ease
World Photography Day is here, and it’s the perfect reminder that great photos don’t need a pro camera. With the total lunar eclipse on September…
OPPO A5 series – now more choices
The OPPO A5 series has expanded to cover four variants, including two 5G and two 4G models, the latter using Qualcomm SD 6S Gen 1,…
Google Pixel 6a battery issues: All Pixel owners need to know
Google Pixel 6a battery issues could lead to a fire. A new mandatory firmware update addresses that and updates to Android 16.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 – big step forward (review)
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 represents a big step forward from the Fold6, addressing many of the issues that the public has been calling for.
Motorola Mid-Range 5G Phones Launch in Australia
Motorola has launched two new devices in Australia that prove you don’t need to spend big for a great smartphone. The moto g86 power 5G…
Smartphones for kids – you’re dumb if you do
Smartphones for kids, particularly those under 12, are a bad idea, according to Child Psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg.
Nothing 3 – its definition of a flagship phone (review)
The Nothing (3) is its definition of a flagship phone, and they got it mostly right. This is a powerful, colourful and quirky standout phone…
Motorola razr 60 – the best flipping value by far (review)
The Motorola razr 60 has again managed to beat its competitors by offering better specifications at a far lower price making it the value flip…
Samsung Galaxy Z 2025 Fold and Flip 7 and Watch 8 are now available
The Samsung Galaxy Z 2025 Fold 7 and Flip 7, as well as the Watch 8, are now available through Samsung online and its authorised…
Motorola Edge 60 Pro – it is almost a flagship contender (review)
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro verges on flagship territory. It offers better value and features, posing as a serious contender against the entry-level Samsung S25.
SIM Swap – your smartphone is the weakest security link
The mobile phone porting scam, also known as a SIM swap scam, is when a scammer transfers your mobile number to a device they control,…
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge – Thin equals a few compromises (deep-dive review)
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a mere 5.8mm thin, yet has the fastest Qualcomm 8 Elite and, of course, the Galaxy S-series heritage.
Motorola 2025 premium Edge 60 Pro and razr 60 now on presale (first look)
The Motorola 2025 premium Edge 60 Pro and razr 60 (Flip) are on presale for $ 1,199 each, with general availability starting from July 10.
Nothing Phone (3) pre-sale starts today (first look)
The Nothing Phone (3), its latest premium phone, goes on pre-sale today (July 2). A review is still a few weeks away. Nothing Headphone (1)…
Telstra cancelled an elderly users phone and does not give a rats!
Telstra cancelled an elderly users phone service with no notice. This was entirely due to Telstra’s new upfront billing system and gross incompetence.
OPPO Reno 13 F 5G – the poor bushies’ new friend (review)
The OPPO Reno 13 F 5G is the impoverished bushies' new friend. At $599, it has one of the strongest phone signal strengths we have…
OPPO A5 Pro – $399 includes the kitchen sink (smartphone review)
The OPPO A5 Pro at $399 has everything, including an IP69/MIL-STD-810H build, a huge 5800mAh battery and a decent camera.
CMF Phone 2 Pro by Nothing – spectacular value for an excellent mid-range phone (review)
CMF Phone 2 Pro by Nothing stands out in a sea of bland glass slabs because of its features, value, and quirky design.
2025 Global smartphone demand slashed – not looking good for Apple (urgent tariff update)
The 2025 global smartphone demand predictions have been slashed to 0.6% growth, down from 6% in 2024. It is especially impacting Apple.
