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Android users beware — if you own one of these budget smartphones, your device could be hacked with a simple video call
By Christian Cawley Published
Security researchers uncover exploit on budget smartphones equipped with a Unisoc system-on-chip, initiated by starting a video call and able to grant root access to an attacker

Google Messages RCS issues reported by some users — but there's an easy fix
By James Rogerson Published
RCS isn't working for some Google Messages users, but an old VPN trick has reemerged as a potential solution.

Fairphone Gen 6 Plus price sparks debate among smartphone fans
By James Rogerson Published
The Fairphone Gen 6 Plus is a mid-range phone with a steep price tag — but that might just be the cost of a fairer world.

iPhone trade-in values could drop 30% after next launch
By James Rogerson Published
Existing iPhones are soon set to massively fall in price, with the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max likely to be the worst affected.

The best phones in Australia in 2026: the top handsets tested and recommended by experts
By Nico Arboleda Last updated
We've tested all of the best phones in Australia to bring you our expert picks across a wide range of needs.

The Honor Robot Phone is going viral, and commenters are calling it an 'innovation light-years ahead of iPhone'
By Dashiell Wood Published
The wild Honor Robot Phone is attracting a lot of attention on social media.

iFixit’s Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 teardown shows it has a huge dust weakness
By Alex Blake Published
iFixit tore down the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and discovered the huge damage dust can do to its hinge.

Redditor turns Android phone into a desktop PC in a brazen stroke of genius
By Darren Allan Published
Nubia Z70 Ultra smartphone is transformed into a desktop PC in a remarkable fashion, drawing plenty of admiring oohs and ahhs.
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