Phones
Scientists make definitive call on whether mobile phones cause brain cancer
A World Health Organisation review of more than 5000 studies, led by Australian scientists, found no increased risk of several cancers associated with mobile phone use.
- by Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson
Latest
‘It gave me the ick’: When friendly surveillance crosses the line
Location sharing apps are changing the nature of friendships.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
Review
Technology
Can this repairable smartphone deliver a perfect social media detox?
The HMD Skyline has a killer pair of special features, which may or may not be as good as they sound.
- by Tim Biggs
Opinion
Opinion
I’m hearing the call, it’s time to switch back to landline phones
Preferring a text message is fine when the topic of conversation is which mall to hang out, but try telling a potential employer to send you a voice note instead of calling.
- by Simon Taylor
Updated
Apple
Apple announces launch date for new iPhone 16, watches and AirPods. Here’s what to expect
Apple has sent out invitations for a product launch event at its headquarters on September 9 in California, when it’s set to announce details of the iPhone 16 and other new devices.
- by Mark Gurman
Review
Google’s Pixel 9 Pro approaches AI overload, but it’s still a fantastic phone
As well as providing brilliant hardware, the best version of Android and fantastic cameras, the latest Pixel introduces a raft of generative AI.
- by Tim Biggs
Google adds a foldable, smaller Pro model to its Pixel smartphone line-up
The Pixel 9 is joined by three Pro versions, as the web giant also unveils new watches and earbuds.
- by Tim Biggs
Eton mandated basic Nokias. These NSW private schools are watching
Mounting evidence suggests excessive smartphone use is associated with depression, anxiety and poor sleep quality and now some schools are taking steps to protect students from digital addiction.
- by Christopher Harris
Review
Samsung
Samsung’s Fold is still the best phone of its kind, but it’s becoming familiar
The sixth Z Fold is giving the impression that Samsung has reached the limits of what it can do with the form factor for now.
- by Tim Biggs
Apple’s first folding iPhone could arrive as early as 2026: report
The people cited in a new report said Apple’s foldable iPhone had progressed from the ideation stage.
- by Tim Biggs
No Insta, just nice buttons for texts and calls: The thrill of the ‘Boring’ phone
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.
- by Jonathan Seidler, Nicole Abadee, Louise Rugendyke, Damien Woolnough and Frances Mocnik