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Illustration of a 2027 primary school booklist with the laptop or tablet item crossed out, beside a bar chart of NSW maximum daily device time: 15 minutes for K–2, 30 for Years 3–4 and 45 for Years 5–6

Schools · Nov 9

NSW public primary schools end BYOD rules from 2027

From 2027 no NSW public primary school can require a BYOD laptop or tablet. What changes for parents.

A phone showing an eSIM beside bars for Zip ZMobile's 20GB, 45GB and 100GB plans: $9, $15 and $29 for six months, then $24, $38 and $66.

Mobile plans · Nov 3

Zip ZMobile opens to all Australians, with plans from A$9 a month

Zip's prepaid mobile service is open to everyone, from A$9 a month for six months. Prices, eSIM and limits.

Illustration of the new iPad mini with an 8.5-inch OLED screen, Australian prices of A$1,099 for Wi-Fi and A$1,349 for cellular, and dates: pre-orders 29 October, in stores 6 November.

Apple · Oct 28

New iPad mini arrives in Australia from A$1,099 with an OLED display

Apple's new iPad mini costs from A$1,099 in Australia, with pre-orders on 29 October and stores from 6 November.

Illustration of a Galaxy S26 FE phone linked to three price tags: 128 GB A$1,149, 256 GB A$1,299 and 512 GB A$1,599.

Samsung · Oct 20

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE goes on sale in Australia from A$1,149

The Galaxy S26 FE is on sale in Australia from A$1,149, with One UI 9 and seven years of security updates.

Timeline illustration: pre-orders open 14 October, HomePod mini 2 at A$229 on 30 October, and HomeView and Apple TV 4K at A$449 each on 13 November.

Apple · Oct 14

Apple HomeView comes to Australia for A$449, with HomePod mini 2 and a new Apple TV 4K

Apple HomeView costs A$449 in Australia and arrives 13 November; HomePod mini 2 is A$229 from 30 October.

Android · Oct 6

Android security bulletin for October 2026 fixes seven critical flaws

Google lists 25 Android flaws, seven critical, fixed at patch level 2026-10-01. Samsung has its October update out.

Illustration of the Fire TV Stick 4K at A$129, shipping now, beside the new Fire TV Remote at A$24.95, shipping from 22 October.

Amazon Fire TV · Oct 4

Amazon's new Fire TV Stick 4K goes on sale in Australia for A$129

The new streaming stick costs A$129 and is shipping now; a redesigned A$24.95 remote follows on 22 October.

Schematic of the 14.6-inch Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra from A$2,299 beside the 12.6-inch Tab S12+ from A$1,999, on sale in Australia from 22 October.

Samsung Galaxy · Oct 3

Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Tab S12+ reach Australia on 22 October

Samsung's 14.6- and 12.6-inch tablets go on sale here on 22 October from A$2,299 and A$1,999.

Three Copilot concepts show Home documents, Code brackets and an ongoing Autopilot task.

Microsoft Copilot · Sep 27

Microsoft unveils Copilot Home, Code and Autopilot

Microsoft has outlined a new Copilot experience, with staged rollouts and a private preview for Autopilot.

Laptops · Sep 22

Googlebook laptops go on sale in Australia from A$2,299

Four Googlebook models from ASUS, Dell, HP and Lenovo reach Australian shelves today, from A$2,299 RRP.

Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Vision Pro displaying Apple's September software updates

Technology news · Sep 15

Apple's software updates arrive, with Siri AI rolling out in beta

Apple's September software releases bring Photos, Safari and family-control changes.

Sonos product family arranged in its official Sonos 27 system illustration.

Sonos · Sep 9

Sonos 27 adds app changes and early-access AI control

Portable surrounds and app navigation arrive first; voice and headphone features have later dates.

Garmin fēnix 9 watch imagery beside an outdoor runner.

Garmin · Aug 25

Garmin fēnix 9 adds maps, training and Pro options

The outdoor watch family gains mapping and training changes, with connectivity tied to models and plans.

Sony FX5 cinema camera fitted with a lens.

Sony FX5 · Jul 23

Sony FX5 adds open-gate and internal RAW recording

Sony’s cinema camera adds reframing flexibility, while further recording modes remain a firmware promise.

Apple devices displaying the software features previewed at WWDC 2026

Technology news · Jun 9

Apple previews Siri AI and its next software updates

Apple's WWDC preview introduces Siri AI and new family controls.

Sony BRAVIA television and Theater Trio speakers in a living-room setup.

Sony · May 28

Sony adds RGB BRAVIA TVs and Theater Trio

Sony pairs new RGB-backlit television ranges with a three-speaker front-channel audio system.

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