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

A Garmin Forerunner 170 Music worn with a phone with Google Gemini's splash page

I've always disliked running, but here's how Gemini and Garmin made me actually enjoy it for the first time

By Nico Arboleda Published 10 August 26

Google Gemini helped make my training more sustainable, while Garmin’s Forerunner 170 Music let me leave my phone at home during runs.

The Desky CoilFlex office chair on a rug next to a lamp and a plant

I tried Desky’s CoilFlex Ergonomic office chair and its puzzling design choices overshadow an otherwise solid mid-range option

By Nico Arboleda Published 31 July 26

Aussie-owned Desky’s mid-range offering has enough adjustability to fit taller users, but the verdict’s still out on the seat’s durability.

Best New Zealand tech deals: Save up to NZ$1,100 on laptops, TVs and audio gear

By Nico Arboleda Last updated 28 July 26

From big-ticket items to budget buys, check out the best tech deals from retailers and brands across New Zealand.

A Tapo C660 Kit security camera mounted on a wooden pole

TP-Link’s solar-powered Tapo C660 Kit security camera provides crisp 4K video and clear night vision for an affordable price

By Nico Arboleda Published 27 July 26

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There’s a lot to love with this bang-for-the-buck security camera, with onboard storage and features usually found in more expensive offerings — but only Alexa is fully supported.

Google Pics demo of the built-in image editor

Google takes aim at Canva and Adobe as its AI image editor Pics gets an official rollout date

By Nico Arboleda Published 17 July 26

Less than two months after announcing Google Pics, the search giant has decided its AI image editor is basically ready for prime time

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 30 June 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.

A Nothing Phone 4a Pro in a hand showing the homescreen filled to the brim with widgets and icons

I'm a digital minimalist, which is why I think more Android phone makers need to take cues from Nothing OS

By Nico Arboleda Published 26 June 26

The monochrome design may not be for everyone, but Nothing’s take on Android feels tailor-made for me — and the cool innovations and community contributions are welcome bonuses, too.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra with a Logitech keyboard

I tried Samsung’s huge Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, and its disappointing chipset lets down an otherwise fantastic media and gaming machine

By Nico Arboleda Published 22 May 26

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra’s huge screen is fantastic, and is a great tool for consuming media, gaming and productivity, but you can get a more powerful iPad Pro for a similar price.

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Is Google down? Widespread outages reported across APAC, search broken for many users

By Nico Arboleda Published 12 May 26

Outage tracker sites Downdetector and IsDown have collected thousands of user reports from mid-afternoon Tuesday, Sydney time — though the search giant has yet to confirm any issues.

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

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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.

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.

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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 Apple Mac mini M4 on a desk with a controller, headphones and keyboard

I was so sick of Windows 11, I panic-bought an M4 Mac mini ahead of the RAM crisis — and I'm totally converted

By Nico Arboleda Published 28 February 26

As a long-time PC user, I grew increasingly frustrated with Windows 11, so switched to macOS, and the M4 Mac mini couldn’t come at a better time.

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