Smartphones are the most personal devices we own, keeping us connected at all times and acting as the heart of our tech lives. We may not spend much time actually speaking on them these days, but we use a phone for virtually everything else.
Smartphones today typically fall into one of two categories: iPhone or Android. iPhones are the most popular smartphones overall and offer entry into the much coveted Apple exosystem, where they can be paired with Apple Watches, iPads, and MacBooks for greater inter-device connectivity.
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The best iPhone Air plans in Australia (January 2026)
Thanks to some earlier than expected discounts, the svelte iPhone Air has become cheaper than the iPhone 17 in some instances, and we’ve found the best plans from Aussie telcos.
Best iPhone 17 plans in Australia (January 2026)
We’ve called the iPhone 17 the best iPhone for most people, and if you agree, we’ve found all the best iPhone 17 plans from all the Aussie telcos.
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Best iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max plans in Australia (January 2026)
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I frankly can’t believe the iPhone Air is already 33% off – 4 months from launch, Apple's super-thin handset is down to just AU$1,199
The minimum cost of AU$1,198.80 rivals the price of refurbished iPhone Airs, and Vodafone's plans start at AU$88.95 per month.
5 key rumors about the Samsung Galaxy S26
I expect we'll see the Samsung Galaxy S26 series in late February, and expect an iterative generation for the flagship phones.
The Motorola Razr Fold could open up a new era for folding phones – if the price is right
Motorola could be the one to lead the charge on mid-range foldables by adding the Razr Fold to its lineup of existing flip phones.
Samsung Galaxy S26 specs predictions: rumored specs for every model
We've collected all the credible spec rumors for the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, to create complete specs lists for the three upcoming phones.
If the rumored OnePlus 16 Pro is anything like the Oppo Find X9 Pro, I'll be recommending it to every Android fan
OnePlus hasn’t released a ‘Pro’ version of its flagship handset for years – but new rumors have got me excited to see how the brand could improve on its recent five-star flagship.
