Samsung plans global recall of Galaxy Note 7 phones: report
The recall comes at a critical time for Samsung, just a week before rival Apple is set to introduce new iPhone models at its annual September event.
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Samsung phone pulled from sale in Australia over safety concerns
Australian telcos and retailers have suspended sales of Samsung's latest smartphone as speculation mounts there will be global recall of the device due to faulty batteries that can catch fire.
Samsung Galaxy Note7's explosive issues
The phone is already available in Australia, but global shipments have been delayed after faulty USB-C cables apparently caused multiple units to explode.
What to expect from Apple's event next week
A new Apple Watch and a disappointingly familiar iPhone are tipped to appear at Apple's next big event, which has been confirmed for September 7.
The iPhone design flaw which leads to screen paralysis
iPhone repair specialists are reporting seeing an increasing incidence of malfunctioning iPhone 6 and 6 Plus models.
Android Nougat: Everything you need to know
After being revealed as 'Android N' in March, and officially receiving the title of Nougat in June, Google's Android 7.0 is officially beginning to roll out to users following a lengthy beta period.
Getting to know Samsung's notable new Note
The curved edge display is pure Samsung.
Most Aussies in no rush to replace smashed smartphone screens
Australians who have their screens repaired within a month of smashing them are actually in the minority, new research suggests.
Kogan's latest budget phone has high-end specs
Known for its low-priced, no-frills smartphones, Australian retailer Kogan last week released its first 'high-end' phone, a machine that shares many bullet points with market-leading Android handsets but is sold at roughly a third of the price.
Apple's war on buttons a pressing concern
Will Apple's tampering with its most iconic feature mean less freedom for users, or will it mean a phone that's less likely to break?
New iPhone to feature redesigned home button
New phones will be similar to the 6S and 6S Plus, sources say, but will feature a redesigned pressure-sensitive home button. The larger phone will also reportedly feature dual cameras.
6 things I learned living without a phone
My time without a phone was for the most part frustrating as hell.
Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 can scan your eyes
After extending its lead over Apple in the global smartphone market with the Galaxy S7, Samsung is now trying to keep that spirit alive before a new iPhone arrives.
Hands on with Galaxy Note7
Samsung's latest is the most unique and attractive phone so far this year.
Sydney bike rider left with third-degree burns after iPhone 'explodes'
A Sydney bike rider who says he was severely burnt when his iPhone exploded after a minor fall is on a mission to make people aware of the potential dangers of using such devices.
Xperia X Performance review: a comfy, quiet powerhouse
The true flagship of Sony's new smartphone line has a subtle, unassuming look, but it's incredibly fast and packed with features.
Smartphones now the most popular way to shop online
For retailers at least, the most important screens are now the small ones. Smartphones accounted for 45.1 per cent of US web-shopping traffic in the first quarter of this year, edging out computers at 45 per cent.
Have we stopped buying Apple products?
Have consumers lost their affection for Apple gadgets, or are they just waiting for the new iPhones to come out in September?
New smartphone glass four times as likely to survive a fall
Dropping your smartphone mid-selfie may soon be less traumatic.
Windows 10 not blockbuster Microsoft hoped
Microsoft says it will take more time than it thought to get a billion devices running Windows 10 because of its sharply curtailed ambitions in the smartphone business.