The ROG Phone 5 has failed a durability test, but that probably doesn’t matter
For a number of years, as part of the durability testing, there's been a lot of heavy-handed use of mobiles. That peaked in 2015 when some sites built custom machines to continually build pressure phones "bending" them until...
YouTube set to take on TikTok with YouTube shorts
TikTok has taken the mobile entertainment realm by storm, giving users quick access to short videos, produced purely for entertainment purposes and seemingly for people with short attention spans. Like other similar media offerings, the more you watch,...
Rumour: Xiaomi getting ready to release a folding phone
There can't be too much doubt now that foldable phones aren't just a niche, they're here. Manufacturers can accept that fact or run the risk of fading into obscurity. If the leaked images are anything to go...
OnePlus confirms 50W wireless charging on the OnePlus 9 Pro
The OnePlus forums are a treasure trove of information about their hardware, old, new and upcoming. Following recent leaks of information, OnePlus has confirmed several details about upcoming devices. The latest of these confirmations concerns the rumour...
Australian Samsung S6 Lite tab update: ONE UI 3.1 & Android 11
Australians who own a Samsung S6 Lite tablet should check for updates as a 1769.12 megabyte patch has just been released including an upgrade to Android 11, Samsung's ONE UI 3.1 and March 2021 security patch.
Detailed screenshots of all...
The Aspera R40 is a rugged phone that won’t break the bank or your...
There's a continual stream of new entries into the phone market, unfortunately many of them suffer the same affliction: Fragility. If you're in a work role where you're at high risk of bumps, bangs and drops to your...
The Echo Show 10 (3rd Generation) launches in Australia today
Today we have confirmation that the Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) has landed in Australia. The announcement confirms the immediate availability of the device, along with the Australian pricing of $399.00. The interest in the new device...
GoPro Quik — The evolution of the GoPro app makes it easier and Quik-er...
The amount of footage from GoPro cameras that never gets seen is staggering. After the initial excitement of the camera wears off, a huge number of “everyday” users only upload their footage if something extraordinary happens. This...
Google Messages adds features for your account security
One time passwords (OTP) are a very common message to land in your SMS list. But how many of us -- I know I'm guilty at times -- don't delete those messages and just let them sit. ...
OPPO Find X3 Pro Microlens is a closeup creative photography game changer
When I first read the OPPO Find X3 Pro's specs and saw 3MP Microlens I thought it was a typo and they meant a probably boring standard macro lens. I was wrong.
It really is a 3MP microscope lens camera,...
Netflix could be getting ready to crack down on account sharing
There's a lot of users (myself included...) who share a Netflix account with others. Netlix knows this and, to some extent, turn a bit of a blind eye to the practice. There is some indication that they...
OnePlus 9 renders leak ahead of the launch
We've already had multiple online sources confirm the existence of two OnePlus 9 models: The OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro. That really isn't a surprise given the last couple of iterations have followed that path. ...
Official launch: OPPO Find X3 Pro 5G full detailed specifications revealed
Today OPPO announced the launch of the Find X3 Pro 5G, OPPO's first smartphone that both captures and displays 1 billion colours.
We've been interested in this phone for a while and like many were impressed by the futuristic sci-fi...
Circles.life drops another great bang for buck deal on big data
Circles.life is one of the many Mobile Network Virtual Operators (MNVO) currently in the market. As they resell network air time from Optus, their overheads are relatively low in comparison, meaning they can offer some great deals. ...
Google Meet continues to evolve, now with tile view on mobile
2020 changed the world, one thing we're all quite accustomed to now is video calls. Like so many other facets of our -- particularly digital -- lives, there's a lot of options for video calls. Google Meet...