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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Apple's software updates arrive, with Siri AI rolling out in beta
Apple's September software releases bring Photos, Safari and family-control changes.
Apple previews Siri AI and its next software updates
Apple's WWDC preview introduces Siri AI and new family controls.