Phones
Analysis
Telecommunications
Why you should not buy a 5G phone in 2019
Let's put aside the hype for a moment and look at what a 5G smartphone in 2019 really means for you.
- by Krishan Sharma
Latest
Is voicemail dead? Experts say yes
Aussie telcos say voicemail is still an important part of daily life but experts say it's on the way out with text-based communication forging the way.
- by Charlotte Grieve
Samsung
Everything we (think we) know about the Samsung Galaxy S10
From in-display fingerprint sensors to potential prices, here's what the latest leaks say about the Galaxy S10 ahead of its reveal next month.
- by Tim Biggs
Religion
'Did I do it?': Pope launches app to help faithful pray with him
Pope Francis has swiped a tablet to launch a new app that tells the world what's in his prayers.
Space
Blind people to 'see' the stars through new phone app
A new app is being developed by a Brisbane-based startup to allow blind and vision-impaired people to "see" the stars.
- by Stuart Layt
Google Maps adds six hours to Queensland outback trips, say businesses
The Queensland government is urging Google to urgently fix its Maps app.
- by Christine Flatley
Apple
'iPhone 11' may feature asymmetrical three-lens camera, reports say
Apple likely to release three new iPhones this year, each following up one of 2018's machines.
- by Tim Biggs
Schools
Students find 'workarounds' for school phone bans
NSW politicians have banned phones in primacy schools but parents and teachers' unions say they are necessary learning tools.
- by Pallavi Singhal
Nokia 7.1 review: flagship feel for $500
The mid-range Nokia strikes an appealing balance with an excellent design and display, reasonable specs and pure Android.
- by Tim Biggs
World's first foldable smartphone is glorious, and a hot mess
A Chinese startup has beaten the tech giants to the punch with the Royole FlexPai. But while the tech is solid, it's not a good experience.
- by Krishan Sharma
Telecommunications
Telstra set to start offering 5G smartphones in the first half of 2019
"Some of the world's leading brands" will bring their first 5G phones exclusively to Telstra this year, the telco's CEO Andy Penn says.
- by Adam Turner