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The next generation of Google Pixel phones are on their way, with preorders availabe now. The lineup includes the first and only Google foldable phone, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, as well as three other Pixel phones - Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL. A new Pixel watch and Pixel buds will follow soon.

GUEST OPINION:  Australia’s world-leading moves toward restricting or banning social media among young users is setting an important precedent for the rest of the world. This is a topic that has gone beyond debate.

With modern flagship smartphones now hitting crazy prices you might think your chances for an affordable brand new phone are slim. Well, Aspera has you covered with its new Aspera Nitro 2 that's only $179. Now that's crazy, but for all the right reasons this time.

Chinese smartphone vendor Oppo has launched a new model in its Reno line, at a much lower price than previously, with the Reno11 F 5G priced at $599.

Mobile communications provider Motorola has announced three new devices from its moto g family, landing in Australia. As with Motorola's previous releases, the handsets pack performance and style but at prices that beat the opposition.

Mobile gaming platform Backbone has announced its brand-new 2nd-gen product lineup with the Backbone One - Lightning (2nd gen) and Backbone One - PlayStation Edition - Lightning (2nd gen).

Oppo has announced a new smartphone and a set of new TWS buds at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona overnight, along with a number of AI-centred initiatives and the prototype of the company's new AR glasses.

Chinese vendor Oppo has released the A18, another in its low-budget smartphone line, with the model available for $219 from a number of outlets.

Motorola has announced some great deals on new mobile phones that pack features in but won't break the bank, ready for the new year at work or school.

Chinese smartphone vendor Oppo says it has begun rolling out ColorOS 14, its variant based on Android 14, to its 600 million active users.

Over half (54%) of the global population—an estimated 4.3 billion people—now owns a smartphone, according to GSMA’s annual State of Mobile Internet Connectivity Report 2023 (Somic).

Oppo Australia has launched its latest A series smartphone, the A58, with the price tag ($299) suiting the times given that people are still feeling the pinch from the rising cost of living.

British telco provider BT has teamed up with lexicographer and dictionary expert Susie Dent to create a digital dictionary to help older and digitally excluded people to understand better online jargon.

The times are right for a smartphone like Aspera's AS5 to emerge on the market, given the need for cheaper alternatives to provide the basics. The device fits the bill perfectly and, with a price tag of $99, will suit every budget.

At times, it is difficult to describe a digital device in a few words, especially with regard to the users that it suits.

A number of factors appear to have influenced Chinese smartphone maker Oppo's decision as to which model of its mid-range Reno line it would launch in Australia this year. Consumers are pressed for funds, and additionally Oppo is not top dog in this market, but only the third in the queue.

GUEST OPINION: In recent years, the world has witnessed a rapid transformation in the way we identify ourselves and access various services.

Belkin's new gadget combines a power bank, wireless charger, and phone stand all in one. It's a clever concept that brings you lots of convenience without any cables or effort.

Global smartphone shipments fell for a fifth straight quarter in the first three months of 2023, but by 12%, a much better showing than in the final quarter of 2022, the technology analyst firm Canalys says.

Chinese smartphone vendor Oppo has released a low-budget 5G smartphone into the Australian market, with the A78 selling for $359.