SmartPhones stories
Cross-device continuity should help investors keep ASKB queries going on the move, with the same context and personalisation on mobile.
Mobile operators now have a packaged way to link handset sales with recycling, as GSMA Industry Services broadens its sustainability tools.
The pay-per-minute service could cut testing costs for teams that need to check apps across many handset types and screen sizes.
Clip-on earphones from OPPO are impressing testers with secure comfort, strong bass and 40 hours of battery life, despite the NZD $399 price.
Digital payments, AI and open banking are set to propel the sector to USD $1,533.29 billion by 2034, the report says.
Customers in remote parts of New Zealand may soon get voice, data and messaging on ordinary smartphones, after tests using AST SpaceMobile's network.
Nearly every adult in Ireland was targeted by scam texts or phishing attempts last year, with more than one in five paying out and losing money.
Rising handset prices are pushing more shoppers towards used kit, as Uswitch adds Back Market and a common grading system to its platform.
Mobile networks are under growing strain as crowds at Ireland's biggest summer gatherings upload video, post online and check travel details more often.
Millions of rooftop batteries are now subject to mandatory cyber standards as Canberra widens scrutiny of grid-connected home devices.
South Indian buyers are set to get faster repairs and support as the handset maker widens its after-sales network beyond its north-heavy sales base.
Alipay is betting that AI agents will soon direct shopping and bookings, tying its payment and verification tools to merchants across China.
Higher phone prices have not curbed demand, with premium devices accounting for 56% of Australian smartphone sales in the first half of 2026.
Record pre-orders and double-digit growth signal stronger demand for Samsung's foldables in Australia, as rivals lose switchers.
Consumer demand for smaller, pocketable devices is driving Samsung's latest Australian launch as it seeks stronger pre-orders for foldables and watches.
Galaxy users can now import iPhone data wirelessly in under an hour, easing one of the biggest barriers to switching ecosystems.
Children and teenagers can now tap to pay in stores using Google Wallet, while parents keep controls over spending and balances.
Shoppers in the Philippines now have access to Apple's contactless payment service across stores, apps and websites, with banks and merchants on board.
Priced at AUD $899, the new model targets pet owners keen to avoid tangled rollers and dirty mop pads in busy homes.
It gives Australian resellers a single source for Samsung business devices, displays and appliances as the group pushes bundled enterprise sales.
