Mobile phone news & reviews
One of the main reasons Pickr was initially founded, phone news, reviews, insights, buyers guides, and comparisons can be found here. We'll cover both major mobile operating systems -- Android and iOS -- as well as some of the smaller ones, and even dumbphones known better as "feature phones".
If you're looking for the latest in phone news and reviews, and how it affects Australians, you'll find it here.
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Google photo editing to become conversational with AI
Add some glasses. Remove the tree. Make someone smile. These are just a few examples of how AI will be able to let you make photos do things that you didn’t previously photograph.
Telstra down for old iPhones as Apple investigates
Patches can go awry at times, and it seems one has, as owners of three iPhone models lose connection with Telstra.
Xiaomi brings durability to $799 Note phones
Big phones can command big prices, particularly big phones built to survive life. Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 15 hopes to change that feeling.
Twelve South Curve Nano reviewed: MagSafe on a hinge
Need to hold that new iPhone up while you do other things, maybe for a FaceTime? The Curve Nano compact stand is a pocketable approach.
Motorola readies new durable budget phone in G57
Budget and mid-range phones don’t typically handle water or drops well. At $299, the Moto G57 is trying something different.
Motorola joins foldables with a Razr Fold to take on Samsung
A new foldable from the maker of one of the best flip folds means Samsung’s Galaxy Fold 7 could have serious competition in 2026.
How to take photos of fireworks and drone shows with your phone
Every phone has a capable camera, it’s just knowing how to use it that matters. Get ready for any fireworks or drone photos with these tips.
Google gets smart about fixing Pixels
Owners of a Google Pixel mightn’t need to do too much searching if they break their phone, as Google connects with local repairers.
Five tech trends to transform 2026
What will the next year hold for technology? While no one can really say, here are five trends we think 2026 has in store for everyone.
Pickr’s 2025 Boxing Day tech sales guide
The last big sales period has arrived for Australia, as we dive in and hand-pick what’s worth checking out in the 2025 Boxing Day sales.
