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Mobile Phones
Samsung Galaxy A33 Review
If you look around the phone space, it’s nearly always the “flagship” phones that get all the attention. They’re the effective supercars of the smartphone...
Oppo Find X5 Lite review: A lighter price for a longer lasting phone
Typically, when I see the suffix “lite” at the end of a phone name, I’m immediately cautious. That’s especially true if it’s also attached to...
Make more space on your mobile device by easily deleting unwanted apps
Most smartphones have fixed and rather limited storage on board. While some models do allow you to expand that storage with microSD cards, not all...
7 tips to extend battery life
There’s nothing worse than when your phone, tablet or laptop goes flat. That’s true whether you’re working on a vital business document, personal document, or...
Five cool things you didn’t know you could do with your smartphone
Smartphones have lots of additional features that could make them even smarter, but some are hidden behind menus you never open. Here’s five of our...
Apple’s iPhone 13: To upgrade or not to upgrade?
Apple recently announced its annual iPhone upgrades, with the iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max now available for...
Apple makes expected iPhone 13 upgrades, but also a surprise iPad Mini upgrade
Apple recently announced a slew of new hardware to tempt consumers with at a “virtual” streamed launch event it called “California Streaming”. The headline act...
5G hits 75% of the Australian population, but there’s little to get hyped about for consumers
Telstra recently announced that its 5G coverage for its mobile phone network covers around 75% of the Australian population. It’s also announced the “longest” (as...
6 simple ways to improve your smartphone photos
One of the most beloved features on modern smartphones is the integrated camera. Long gone are the days of taking a shot on film, wondering...
LG exits the smartphone business – so which phone should you buy?
LG recently confirmed something that had been doing the rumour mill rounds for a couple of months. The South Korean technology giant has declared that...
How mobile security works and do you need it
As our lives become increasingly more remote and location independent, the need for mobile devices is on the rise. Many Australians enjoy using multiple mobile...
What is an eSIM: Why you might never need a SIM card again
While these days we’re tending to keep our mobile phones for longer periods of time – up to 3.5 years according to research, if you...
Apple’s next iOS update might solve mask issues (with a catch)
One of the nicest features of Apple’s iPhone range of smartphones is the ability to unlock the phone using nothing more than your face. Apple...
Should Mobile Phones Come With Chargers?
Apple’s iPhone lines are incredibly popular with Australian consumers, and they’re also the phone that have the most rumours swirling around them as we draw...
ACMA Moves To Secure Mobile Number Porting Safety
If you’ve ever changed the provider for your mobile service, you will have encountered the interesting state of mobile number portability. Australian consumers have been...
5G is here, and it’s fast — but don’t rush
Updated February 2020 The next generation of mobile connectivity has launched in Australia. 5G brings with it the promise of faster connection speeds, lower latency...
How much is too much for a foldable phone?
There’s been a lot of speculation around foldable phones in the past 12 months, fuelled by the hype from the manufacturers busy producing devices that...
Are smartphone cameras reaching their peak?
I’m old enough to remember the days when you’d buy a roll of film, put it into a camera and take pictures that you never...
How do you stay in touch when you travel?
In today’s hyper-connected world, it’s easier than ever to stay in touch with the folks back home, whether that’s for business or personal reasons. The...
Are you making the most of parental controls?
If you’ve got kids, you may well be concerned that they’re far more tech-savvy than you are. Having grown up with technology as an absolutely...
What does the 5G future hold?
You’re probably aware that your smartphone runs on either a 3G or 4G network, although you may be a little fuzzy on what those terms...
Google sees AI as the future of hardware
At its recent “Made By Google” event, Google unveiled a range of new smartphones, new home smart speakers, a new laptop, standalone camera and new...