From its launch in 2016 until 2020, Pickr provided phone comparison with specifications and reviews from Australian technology journalists. The goal was to cut through problems with finding local reviews in search engines, and make it possible for Australians to find local reviews.
In recent years, however, search engine approaches have improved, and so our phone comparison and tracking systems are less required.
As a result, Pickr’s phone comparison technology has been deactivated.
You can find the latest news and reviews from our coverage on phones below. Alternatively, please consider our current best phone picks and regular recommendations.
Vodafone connects with Optus to expand regional 4G, 5G support
September 5, 2024
Telstra may well be the telco with the greatest reach in regional Australia, but Optus is getting bigger and now Vodafone is, too. What's going on?
2 min read
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold reviewed: a likeable foldable
September 4, 2024
Google's first foldable in Australia, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold impresses with one of the thinnest and nicest foldables around. Is it worth owning?
15 min read
Xiaomi adds to Aussie phone options with Poco F6, F6 Pro
September 2, 2024
Wishing there was more to pick from when it came to buying a phone in Australia? Xiaomi is adding a couple of options for folks in the mid-range.
2 min read
Oppo’s A80 brings 5G, AI to under $400
August 30, 2024
A big battery, a fast screen, 5G, and support for AI are just some of the reasons Oppo wants you to consider its mid-range A80.
3 min read
HMD’s Barbie phone offers a toy-inspired retro digital detox
August 29, 2024
Thinking of escaping the doomscrolling delivery system that is a regular big-screened phone? HMD has something retrolicious on the way, inspired by a toy you might have loved.
3 min read
Telstra’s scam call protection expands to the few landlines left for a great reason
August 28, 2024
Depending on how old you are, you may be more susceptible to scams than other generations. It is with this in mind that Telstra is expanding its scam call protection system Scam Indicator.
3 min read