Smartphones
Google’s virtual reality headset is a dream
REVIEW: The new Google Daydream View is a virtual reality headset with a difference — it doesn’t make us feel nauseous.
Google’s Pixel phone comes at right time
REVIEW: The Google Pixel phone may have come at an opportune time given Samsung and Apple’s woes but is it any good? We put it to the test.
Biggest iPhone 7 question answered
IT’S been a few weeks since the iPhone 7 was released and if you’re still asking yourself if it’s worth upgrading, here’s the answer.
‘Touch disease’ infects the iPhone 6
APPLE is under fire as a growing number of customers complain about something called “touch disease” in the iPhone 6.
Dave Hughes creates Aussie emoji
FROM budgie smugglers to hangovers and meat pies to meat sweats, Dave Hughes is championing a new range of emojis that reflect the way Aussies really speak.
Five teenagers, one $44 phone bill
PAYING for five teenagers to use smartphones is the sort of thing that could bankrupt a person, but one Aussie family is doing it for less than $50 a month.
Man smashes $56,000 of iPhones
SOMETIMES it’s a good idea just to give somebody a refund. One man was refused by an Apple store and he ended up leaving a trail of destruction
Best way to get the audio jack back
IF YOU’RE desperate to get the audio jack back on the iPhone 7, this could be the case you’ve been dreaming of.
What is Google planning for October 5?
TECH giant Google has been doing its best to hype up an October 5 event in San Francisco with a series of cryptic tweets and advertisements.
iPhone 7 Plus ‘burst into flames’
AS Samsung deals with the fallout of the exploding Note 7, a social media user has shared photos apparently showing an iPhone 7 that had caught fire.
‘Radical redesign’ for the iPhone 8
YES, we know it’s ridiculous. but the iPhone 8 could be coming early and the internet is already awash with fevered rumours about its shiny new features.
Does the iPhone have a radiation issue?
THERE is scant evidence to suggest consumers should be worried about the level of phone radiation but if you are, the iPhone’s not the best handset.
How to get new iPhone features early
APPLE has released new iPhone software features but they’re not entirely public, here’s how you can get them before anyone else.
Annoying issue with iPhone’s EarPods
PLENTY of customers were annoyed when Apple ditched the headphone jack, and an issue with its EarPods is only going to make them more angry.
New Apple copy system: hit or miss?
IF you have ever emailed yourself to get something from one Apple Mac device to another, today is going to be a good day for you. That’s the theory.
Fresh warning for Samsung phone users
SAMSUNG has a plan to stop you using its recalled Galaxy Note7 smartphone: a mandatory software update will cripple the handset, starting tomorrow.
Customers report odd iPhone 7 defect
IS YOUR new iPhone 7 making strange sounds? Plenty of customers are reporting the odd quirk but it remains a mystery.
Warning: Apple is killing off apps
READ this before setting up your new iPhone 7. Apple is cleaning up the App Store and it could mean losing your favourite apps forever.
The stars of the iPhone 7 launch
TEEN Marcus Barsoum didn’t waste his spot in the limelight at the iPhone 7 launch, giving a shout out to his crew.
Absurdly long wait for iPhone let-down
THE Apple iPhone 7 goes on sale this morning but those who waited for nearly 48 hours have been left disappointed.
iOS 10 features divide the internet
THE new operating system for the Apple iPhone comes with new features, emojis and capabilities — and the internet has some strong opinions.
Vodafone steps up war against Telstra
IN A bitter debate with major implications for telcos and customers, Vodafone is stepping up the fight against Telstra.
Scientists fix top smartphone problem
SCIENTISTS have a solution to the misery of cracked smartphone screens — potentially saving users thousands of dollars in repairs each year.
Users furious over iOS update
APPLE has been flooded with complaints after a software update rendered users’ phones useless. Here’s how to avoid it.
Don’t sign a new phone contract
BEFORE you rush out on Friday for the new iPhone, stop and think. That locked-in contract is costing you more than you realise.
Apple iPhone 7’s water resistant catch
REVIEW: We’ve put Apple’s iPhone 7 to the test, from running with its funny ear pods to dunking it in water. These are the results.
Phone explodes in boy’s hands
A SIX-YEAR-OLD boy has been rushed to hospital in the latest incident of an exploding smartphone after it blew up in his hand.
Your iPhone is about to change
A NEW operating system called iOS 10 will be rolled out across the world over night, offering Apple fans new features.
