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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Downsize your digital: how to clear up old tech
Owning all the technology is a great way to stay ahead in tech, but have you ever given your world a bit of a clean?
Apple iPhone Duo reviewed: a great start
The first foldable iPhone is one of the more intriguing foldables you could start with, but the hefty iPhone Duo price can be difficult to look past.
Bitdefender finds malware to take down Android
A new form of malware has been found to crash Android, forcing you to reset your device. The good news is it’s not out in the wild, but it’s also reportedly not fixed. Yet.
TCL turns the phone, tablet to paper-like readers
Not quite an eReader, TCL is transforming phones and tablets into an in-between device, as its “Nxtpaper” technology is updated and made better.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro reviewed: compact powerhouse
The iPhone 18 Pro packs in so much, you should be happy with its capabilities for the next few years. Given the price, that’s probably a good thing.
Real fake phones can be found with real malware
Most phones come the way the manufacturer intends them to, but some phones are intentionally fraudulent. And of those that are, some are also coming with malware, too.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra reviewed: the penultimate big fold
Adopting a similar size to its predecessor but packing in more battery, the Fold 8 Ultra is a more capable cousin to the passport-style Fold 8. But is it as cool?
Telcos ready for bushfire season with Disaster Roaming
Concerns of a severe bushfire season and other disasters have led telcos to come together for an emergency roaming technology that will let you temporarily jump telcos to stay connected.
Vodafone adds four-year plans in time for pricey phones
Somewhere between AI raising the cost of tech and the prices going up on everything else, mobiles are now more costly, so Vodafone has come up with a solution: pay a plan for longer.
Motorola’s flagship named for next year with B&O onboard
Motorola is teaming up with luxury sound specialists Bang & Olufsen for a “signature” experience, named for 2027 in the Signature 27. And it looks pretty high end.
