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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Xiaomi’s latest big phone has the biggest battery
Phones with two days worth of battery life tend to have at least 5000mAh of power. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has nearly double that.
Apple eyes September 10 for a “surprise”
A new phone or three or four could be on the cards, and maybe something else, as Apple’s big 2026 day nears, set for September 9 in the US and September 10 locally.
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold reviewed: playing safe
Google’s latest take on the foldable phone, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold is at once ordinary and familiar. And that may not be enough this year.
Google Pixel 11 offers friendly foursome and watch
Four phones are on the way for fans of the Google Pixel, as the range turns 11 and brings improvements to the processor, camera, and a new notification feature.
ACCC to investigate tower sharing to improve mobile use
Mobile reception in rural Australia might just improve if an investigation by the ACCC suggests Australians can jump from one network to the other, but has it come too late?
Telstra powers on satellite beyond texts
Satellite capabilities in select phones on Telstra will now do more than simply text. They’ll also let you use maps, weather, and WhatsApp, too.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 reviewed: a real joy
Big phones may well be a big deal, but Samsung’s Galaxy Fold8 makes small smart and stylish in a curious new design.
One test down, how did AusAlert go?
The Australian government’s AusAlert test was triggered, and mobiles saw the message. But many did not. What happened, and why did you possibly miss out?
Motorola Razr 70 Ultra reviewed: small design, big price
Compact phones aren’t very common, but the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra aims to pack in power and battery life in a size made to surprise.
Samsung folds three ways in Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, Flip8
Compact, wide and short, and tall will be your options for Samsung foldables in 2026, as one of the OGs adds a new midway point for folding phones.
