Smartphones

Aussie review: Samsung Galaxy S8+

SAMSUNG promises a lot in its comeback phone — a bigger screen, a better camera, a smart assistant. But it doesn’t deliver on all fronts.

Samsung GS8’s missing feature

THE hottest new smartphone in the world is about to launch, but without one of its biggest and most hyped features. Instead, a rival Google product will be in its place.

Delays tipped for iPhone 8

APPLE could delay the launch of the iPhone 8 as it struggles with one key security feature of its highly anticipated smartphone.

How to clear storage space on your iPhone

YOU probably don’t know you are saving your photos twice or holding on to old podcasts. This is the best way to free up space on your iPhone.

Surprise good news for mobile customers

WATCH out Telstra, Optus and Vodafone — Australia is about to get a fourth mobile network. We already know which company will be rolling it out.

Hottest new mobile phone smashes records

A DAY after pre-orders opened for Samsung’s new Galaxy S8, it’s on track for the most successful launch ever. But is it actually worth getting?

Samsung Galaxy 8 smashes records

A DAY after pre-orders opened for Samsung’s new Galaxy S8, it’s on track for the most successful launch ever. But is it actually worth getting?

The Steve Jobs culture at Apple

JOBS was known for his volatility as much as his vision. But according to former Apple employees, it’s the latter that is sorely missing from the company.

Aussies sitting on $8.6 billion goldmine

THE used smartphone market is absolutely massive and with the 10th anniversary of the iPhone approaching, Aussies are sitting on a small fortune.

Major bank joins digital wallet trend

ANOTHER nine million Australians will be able to swap credit and debit cards for smartphones today after a big four signed up with Samsung Pay.

Data munchers will pay the price

AUSTRALIANS are addicted to their smartphones but working out whether to sign up to a plan or go for a SIM-only deal can be complicated — and costly.

Humiliating lesson for iPhone thieves

WHEN Bianca Dabi’s iPhone was stolen she thought it was gone for good. She went to buy a new one and was shocked by what she saw on her iCloud.

Samsung’s Galaxy S8 hits a snag

CRIKEY! Samsung’s new smartphone can’t understand Aussie accents and could arrive missing one of its biggest selling points.

ACCC sues Apple over dud iPhones

AUSTRALIA’S consumer watchdog is taking Apple to court for allegedly denying iPhone and iPad repairs, in a case that could hand some Apple users a lifeline.

Phone material ‘just like our human skin’

SCIENTISTS have developed a Wolverine-inspired material that heals itself like human skin and could make cracked phones screens a thing of the past.

Apple iOS update could kill your apps

APPLE’S next operating system for its iPhone and iPad devices could kill off 200,000 old apps, which will suddenly become obsolete.

Awkward problem with Galaxy S8

SAMSUNG put safety at the forefront of its marketing for its new flagship phone - which makes this fail particularly embarrassing.

Samsung’s multibillion-dollar question

ANALYSIS: The world’s biggest smartphone maker is still sweating after its exploding tech disaster. Now there are new concerns about the Samsung Galaxy S8.

Massive problem with the cult of Apple

THERE’s no doubt Apple has developed a cult following, but the tech giant needs to stop taking it for granted might or they might see people jumping ship.

Bad news if you own an iPhone 5

IF you are the owner of an iPhone 5 you might be forced to upgrade, with Apple making a big changes that will affect its older smartphones and iPads.

Galaxy S8+ vs. iPhone 7 Plus

NOW Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and S8+ are official, how do they stack up against Apple’s iPhone 7 and 7 Plus? We break it down.

Samsung’s breathtaking resurrection

SAMSUNG has launched its comeback, unveiling two phones with unprecedented screen sizes, a version of Siri and several wow-factor accessories.

Samsung claws its way back to the top

REVIEW: The hero features of Samsung’s new Galaxy S8+ and S8 phones are the screens and accessories — but there are trade-offs.

Apple: drone app ‘crude or objectionable’

APPLE has repeatedly rejected an iPhone app which reports on deaths from US covert drone strikes labelling it “excessively objectionable or crude”.

Samsung facing biggest test ever

SAMSUNG’S comeback phone will have to be pretty special after its burning battery scandal, as it readies for its New York launch.

Samsung’s Note 7 rises from the ashes

ON the eve of the launch of its new flagship smartphone, Samsung has issued the stunning news that the plagued Note 7 is making a comeback.

New emoji coming to your smartphone

NEED to show you are swearing, warn of a zombie apocalypse or that you want to be naked in a sauna and holding a spoon? Here are this year’s new emoji.