Articles by Nico Arboleda, Staff Writer

With a career spanning more than a decade as a writer and journalist, Nico’s main remit as part of the Australian TechRadar team is covering mobile phones. Prior to TechRadar, he worked at business titles CRN Australia (now techpartner.news) and Mumbrella, and was named Best New Journalist at the 2018 IT Journalism Awards. He also spent some time as a content writer and copywriter. Aside from mobile phones, Nico also writes about fitness tech like smartwatches and other niche gear to track hobbies like road cycling and bushwalking. Outside of tech, Nico considers himself a politics and basketball nerd, as well as a bit of a cinephile on occasion.

Articles by: Nico Arboleda

The best tablet in Australia in 2026: top iPads and Android tablets, tested and recommended by experts

By Nico Arboleda last updated 28 April 26

While Apple and Samsung continue to rule the tablet market in Australia, a few other contenders are also worth looking at — with different strengths to suit specific needs and, importantly, budgets.

Samsung Galaxy A57 held up with the back facing

Samsung’s budget Galaxy A57 looks like a flagship, but how does it stack up against other new mid-range Android phones?

By Nico Arboleda published 25 April 26

I compared the A57 to the Pixel 10a and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro in my quest to find my next Android phone

3 Comments

cookware and small appliances on a kitchen counter

Don't buy her a new apron this Mother's Day: these are the kitchen upgrades Mum actually wants

By Nico Arboleda published 21 April 26

Mother’s Day is inching closer, and if you’re still scrambling to look for the perfect gift, these kitchen upgrades are perfect for the mum who loves to cook.

Garmin Edge 850 mounted on bike handlebars

I swapped my phone for a cycle computer after a crash — but a tiny, underrated device was the real safety upgrade

By Nico Arboleda published 18 April 26

I’ve had my fair share of bike crashes, and switching from a phone to a bike computer helped reduce distractions — but the real safety upgrade was an add-on accessory.

Mother's Day 2026 is coming soon — these 21 gift ideas have been carefully chosen for every kind of Aussie mum because she's special

By Nico Arboleda published 15 April 26

No matter what your budget is — from big-ticket tech splurges to budget upgrades, there are plenty of gift ideas here to spoil your mum.

home office showcasing several peripherals and accessories

I've stopped overspending on tech — you can too with these 18 items under AU$100

By Nico Arboleda published 13 April 26

Amazon Australia has consistently been a great source for tech bargains, and I’ve found some steals for under AU$100 that will be easy upgrades for your home.

The iPhone Air was our most polarising phone of 2025, but this 28% discount makes it an easy recommendation

By Nico Arboleda published 10 April 26

TechRadar’s international team of experts were split on the thin and light iPhone Air, but we can all agree it’s the better buy when it’s cheaper than the 256GB iPhone 17.

Best video doorbells in Australia 2026: smart doorbells from Ring, Arlo and others tested

By Nico Arboleda last updated 8 April 26

Updated TechRadar's team of experts has tested the best video doorbells across a wide range of categories and budgets.

Instant Pot Duo, Breville Fast Slow Pro and Ninja Foodi SmartLid multi cookers

Best multi-cookers in Australia 2026: pressure cookers and Instant Pots reviewed

By Nico Arboleda last updated 8 April 26

Updated These multi-cookers from Instant Pot, Breville, Ninja and more are some of the best in Australia, as tested by our team of kitchen experts.

Apple Watch and Airpods on a blue background and a big savings banner

Apple's 50th birthday celebrations are still going strong, with the AirPods Pro 3 now to an all-time low price of just AU$329

By Nico Arboleda last updated 7 April 26

We’ve been following Apple’s 50th birthday festivities, and Amazon is joining in on the fun with some deals on Apple Watches, AirPods and more.

Our most recommended robovacs are perfect for post-Easter cleanups — and they're discounted by up to 68%

By Nico Arboleda published 1 April 26

The upcoming Easter long weekend is a great time for big cleanups and chores, and these discounted vacuums will help make it easier.

A Breville and a Nutribullet blender on a blue background

The best blenders in Australia 2026: top picks from Braun, Nutribullet and Vitamix

By Nico Arboleda last updated 31 March 26

Updated We've put together the best blenders you can buy in Australia, based on tests done by TechRadar's international team of experts.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the iPhone 16 Pro Max

I like some of Samsung's innovations on the Galaxy S26 Ultra — but here's why I'm sticking with my iPhone

By Nico Arboleda published 29 March 26

As a recent iPhone convert, I thought Samsung’s new Galaxy S26 Ultra would lure me back to Android, but I’m staying put.

5 Comments

Google's AI-powered conversational Search Live tool is going global — with real-time answers now available in more languages

By Nico Arboleda published 27 March 26

After an initial rollout in the US, Google’s Search Live is now rolling out to 200 other countries, providing conversational search in 98 languages.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup with Don't Miss

The Samsung Galaxy S26 free storage upgrade offer is back for a limited time — and this stackable coupon can save you even more

By Nico Arboleda published 26 March 26

Samsung, JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys and Amazon have all brought back free storage upgrades across the Galaxy S26 lineup, while the 1TB S26 Ultra gets a hefty discount.

The best iPhone 16 plans in Australia for March 2026

By Nico Arboleda last updated 24 March 26

Still prefer the iPhone 16 instead of the 17? These are the best deals you can get right now from the big Aussie telcos.

We called Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 Plus "the best of both worlds between a phone and a laptop" and it's still our favourite premium Android tablet – and it's even more appealing with this AU$600 discount

By Nico Arboleda published 23 March 26

Afterpay Day has delivered the first real MacBook Neo discount — save AU$50 on all 4 colours

By Nico Arboleda published 20 March 26

The MacBook Neo took the world by storm when Apple launched it two weeks ago with a low starting price and premium-level build — and there’s a small AU$50 discount to take advantage of right now.

home appliances on cyan background with price cut

I’m a home appliance fiend and these 7 everyday essentials are a steal in the Afterpay Day sales

By Nico Arboleda published 20 March 26

Afterpay Day is here and I’ve spotted some of our most-recommended home appliances with sweet discounts — I’ve put together the best deals with discounts of up to 51%.

Upgrade your home the savvy way with these 12 gizmos and gadgets, all under AU$100

By Nico Arboleda published 19 March 26

Amazon's Big Smile Sale continues to deliver with discounts on home tech, and I've found the best deals under AU$100.

I love the Shokz OpenRun headphones for running and cycling — but its Pro version is better, especially when discounted

By Nico Arboleda published 18 March 26

The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 combines bone conduction and open-ear headphone tech to provide better audio quality for exercising, and it’s 22% off in Amazon’s Big Smile Sale.

iPhone 17 on a blue background with Price Cut

A tiny discount makes the iPhone 17 the better buy compared to the more affordable iPhone 17e — here's why

By Nico Arboleda published 17 March 26

The iPhone 17e may be the exciting new sub-AU$1,000 iPhone, but snagging the iPhone 17 for even just AU$50 is still the better buy for a fair few reasons, and I've broken them down for you.

I've been looking to upgrade my tech — and these 12 gems under AU$50 are going straight to my cart

By Nico Arboleda published 16 March 26

Score some tech for less in Amazon's first big sale event this year

PSA: Samsung Galaxy S26 pre-orders in Australia end today — here’s how you can save hundreds before they go back to full price

By Nico Arboleda last updated 10 March 26

Pre-orders for Samsung's Galaxy S26 range of phones end today — here are what retailers across Australia are offering to entice you for an upgrade.

I've been hands-on with the Google Pixel 10a, and the 9a for AU$560 is looking like the better buy — here's why

By Nico Arboleda published 5 March 26

Google’s Pixel A-series has historically provided great value for money — but with the Pixel 10a almost identical to its predecessor, a discounted Pixel 9a is the clear choice.

1
2
3
4
5
View Archive

Nico Arboleda

Useful links