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Practical guides to phones, computers and gaming in Australia.
How to wipe a phone before selling or trading it in
Back up your files, move your number and release account locks before erasing an iPhone or Android for sale.
eSIM transfer to a new phone in Australia: moving your number
Move your number to a new phone by eSIM: Quick Transfer, Android transfer and the Telstra, Optus and Vodafone apps.
How long will your phone get security updates? Check before you buy
Pixel, Galaxy and iPhone update policies compared, and how to work out the support a phone has left.
How much RAM do you need in a new laptop?
Match laptop memory to your apps, then check whether you can upgrade it later.
Cloud gaming in Australia: check before you subscribe
Compare game access, local plans and your connection before relying on a streamed gaming setup.
Phone upgrade checklist: repair or replace?
Check battery health, support, storage and everyday frustrations before buying your next phone.
USB-C cables: understand power, speed and displays
Read the labels separately and trace the complete connection before buying another cable or dock.
One UI 9 begins its rollout to the Galaxy S26 family
Video reframing, device care and privacy alerts expand, with feature and market conditions attached.
Apple introduces its first foldable iPhone, iPhone Duo
Apple's first foldable iPhone pairs a 7.6-inch inner display with a 5.4-inch outer screen.
Xbox tests Home controls and clearer local-save management
An Xbox Insider preview tests new Home options and local-save controls.
Wi-Fi 7 at home: find the bottleneck before upgrading
Use a simple network diagram and repeatable checks to find what is really slowing your connection.
Pixel 11 brings Tensor G6, new cameras and more storage
Pixel 11 adds Tensor G6, new camera features and a 256GB starting capacity.
Galaxy Z Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra take different shapes
Samsung’s two book-style foldables differ in screen proportions, weight, cameras and battery capacity.
Nintendo Direct separates near-term games from 2027
Zelda, Kingdom Hearts and Xenoblade announcements come with very different release schedules.
Xbox reveals an anniversary Series X and a dated games lineup
Xbox's June showcase dates upcoming games and previews an anniversary Series X.
Surface business refresh splits Intel and Snapdragon
Microsoft’s business laptops and tablets arrive in stages, with important configuration differences.
Chrome adds vertical tabs and full-page Reading Mode
Two optional layouts give open tabs and long articles more room on a desktop screen.
JetStream 3: what the new browser benchmark measures
The updated benchmark expands WebAssembly workloads, but it cannot judge your entire browsing experience.
Galaxy Buds4 HD Voice needs the right phone pairing
Check the Galaxy phone and setting required for Samsung’s wider-bandwidth calling feature.
MacBook Neo brings Apple's A18 Pro to a lower-priced Mac
Apple's 13-inch MacBook Neo uses A18 Pro and starts at US$599.
MacBook Air M5 starts with more storage and Wi-Fi 7
Apple's MacBook Air M5 adds a 512GB starting SSD, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.