SmartPhones stories - Page 2
Apple launches iPhone 17 Pro range with new design & features
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Apple unveils iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max with new aluminium design, A19 Pro chip, enhanced cameras, longer battery life, and Wi-Fi 7 support.
Samsung launches Galaxy S25 FE & Tab S11 series with Galaxy AI in NZ
Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Samsung launches Galaxy S25 FE smartphone and Tab S11 tablets in New Zealand, featuring Galaxy AI, enhanced productivity, and up to seven years of updates.
Australians revive nostalgia for Y2K phones & classic features
Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Australians are increasingly seeking Y2K ‘dumbphones’ like the Motorola Razr V3 and Nokia 3310, driven by nostalgia and a desire to reduce smartphone distractions.
Samsung launches Galaxy S25 FE with enhanced AI & camera tools
Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Samsung launches Galaxy S25 FE in Australia, offering advanced AI tools, improved cameras, and seven years of software support from AUD $1,099.
ControlUp teams with B2M to boost Android device analytics
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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ControlUp and B2M Solutions have partnered to launch ControlUp for Frontline Workers, boosting real-time analytics for Android devices used by frontline staff worldwide.
UK electronics market set for GBP £25.4bn as search trends shift
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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The UK consumer electronics market is set to reach GBP £25.4bn in 2025, driven by AI devices, smartphones and rising demand for new gadgets despite a slight brand dip.
Hands-on Review: OPPO's A5 Pro smartphone
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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The OPPO A5 Pro 5G offers rugged durability, an impressive 5,800mAh battery and solid performance, making it ideal for users seeking a tough, reliable mid-range phone.
EE offers free contract to help UK families manage phone use
Sat, 16th Aug 2025
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EE launches a free P.H.O.N.E. Contract to help nearly four million UK families set smartphone rules and ease device-related arguments.
Motorola & One NZ launch 5G phones with satellite TXT support
Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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Motorola and One New Zealand launch 4G and 5G phones with satellite TXT support, aiding connectivity as the 3G network retires this year.
Executives urged to act swiftly or risk falling behind in AI era
Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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Lancom Technology warns executives must swiftly adopt AI strategies to avoid falling behind as companies prioritise AI for productivity and competitive edge in 2025.
Machine learning enables stable wireless power transfer at 86.7%
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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Researchers at Chiba University have developed a machine learning method for wireless power transfer, achieving 86.7% efficiency stable across varying loads.
The race to biometric banking is on - which Australian bank will be first
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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Australian banks are racing to fully adopt biometric banking, offering enhanced security and convenience through facial recognition and fingerprint technology.
Samsung's latest Fold & Flip phones become available in Australia
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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Samsung launches its latest Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7, and Watch8 series in Australia, boasting AI features and record pre-orders amid rising multitasking trends.
Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 the thinnest foldable yet
Mon, 28th Jul 2025
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Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the slimmest, lightest foldable yet, boasting an 8-inch AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, and a refined, elegant design.
Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 makes flipping fabulous again
Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 impresses with a sleek design, vibrant 6.9-inch display, and a handy 4.1-inch cover screen, making flipping phones fashionable again.
Motorola launches new moto g56 5G & g86 power 5G in Australia
Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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Motorola launches the durable moto g56 5G and moto g86 power 5G in Australia, both priced under AUD $500 with long battery life and bright displays.
Kiwi children face cyberbullying as more turn to AI support
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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New Zealand children face rising cyberbullying risks as 23% turn to AI companions for support, study finds amid earlier digital device use by youngsters.
Travellers warned on cybersecurity after Qantas data breach
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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Qantas data breach exposing six million customers sparks cybersecurity warnings for travellers amid rising digital threats in airports and airlines.
Digimune & AnyTech365 launch 24/7 tech support for Australians
Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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Digimune partners with AnyTech365 to offer 24/7 multilingual IT support across Australia, boosting tech help and new revenue for local partners.
Samsung unleashes new security features with AI & quantum
Tue, 8th Jul 2025
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Samsung introduces advanced security features in Galaxy smartphones with AI-driven encryption, Knox Matrix updates, and quantum-resistant Secure Wi-Fi in One UI 8.