The next big flagship phone battle is almost here. Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max is expected to arrive in September 2026, putting it directly against Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra, which is already on sale. Both phones target buyers who want the biggest screens, advanced cameras, powerful processors and premium features. But they take very different … Read more
Sony has officially introduced the Xperia 10 VIII, a new mid-range smartphone that takes a very different approach from many of its rivals. Instead of chasing the biggest screen or the fastest chip, Sony has focused on a compact body, better outdoor visibility, stronger speakers, long battery life and features that are becoming rare on … Read more
Apple has finally entered the foldable phone market with the iPhone Duo, but its $1,999 starting price is not the highest price attached to a folding phone. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra costs even more in the US, putting the two phones in a very small and expensive group. The comparison gets more interesting … Read more
Telstra has paid a $277,200 penalty after an Australian regulator found failures in the company’s checks designed to protect customers from mobile number fraud. The case involved unauthorized SIM swaps and customers who later reported at least $39,500 in combined financial losses. What happened with Telstra customers The Australian Communications and Media Authority found that … Read more
Sri Lanka Police has introduced a new mobile app designed to make it easier for people to contact the police during emergencies. The app includes an SOS feature that can send a user’s location information to the nearest police station. The service is aimed at Sri Lankan citizens with a National Identity Card, and the … Read more
A claim about a new $791 government payment in August 2026 may sound like welcome news for Australians receiving Centrelink support. But there is an important point to clear up before anyone starts expecting money in their bank account: there is no confirmed nationwide Centrelink scheme that promises an automatic $791 payment to eligible Australians … Read more
The iPhone 18 Pro Max is expected to arrive in September 2026, and early reports suggest Apple is focusing on useful upgrades rather than a complete redesign. The phone is expected to keep the large 6.9-inch display and much of the overall shape of the iPhone 17 Pro Max, but several changes could make a … Read more
Australian retirees will see their Age Pension payments rise from 31 March 2026 as the regular twice-yearly indexation comes into force. This adjustment helps pensioners keep up with rising living expenses by increasing maximum payment rates and updating key thresholds. Many older Australians are keen to understand exactly how much more they will receive and … Read more
Google is rolling out a new design for passes inside Google Wallet on Android. The biggest change is easy to spot: an opened pass can now use its own color across the full screen instead of appearing as a smaller card on a plain background. The update is mainly a visual change, but it gives … Read more
Samsung is cutting the price of two of its newest high-end phones as part of its current September deals. The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is available with a straight $300 discount in the US, while the Galaxy S26 is also receiving promotional savings in selected markets. For buyers looking for a new Samsung phone, the … Read more