New iOS 18 update displays clock even when iPhone is dead
It’s about time for an update like this. Apple’s iOS 18 update for iPhones and other devices appears to have a very subtle, yet handy upgrade for people with dead …
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7NEWS live app: Get the latest breaking news headlines today
The new 7NEWS app keeps users across the latest developments, both locally within Australia and across the globe. From breaking stories to in-depth coverage across a spectrum of topics including …
Smartphones May Affect Sleep—but Not Because of Blue Light
Kids are more sensitive to blue light, so any potential impact could hit them harder, but another clue that blue light may not be the issue is the differing impact …
Poco F6 and F6 Pro Review: Small Price, Big Performance
With so many excellent midrange smartphones available now, how do you choose? Every year, Xiaomi’s Poco range pushes hardware expectations, and the Poco F6 and F6 Pro are no exception. …
Nubia Flip 5G Review: Cute, Cheap, and Flawed
Instead of zoom levels, Nubia lists focal length (the distance where lens and sensor converge) measured in millimeters, and smaller numbers mean a wider field of view and depth of …
HMD Vibe Review: OK Performance, Meh Everything Else
HMD, the Finnish company that has been licensing the Nokia brand name to make cheapo and midrange Android phones for more than 7 years, is finally striking it out on …
Motorola Edge 50 Pro Review: A Solid Midrange Android Phone
Rounding things out is a 50-megapixel front-facing camera that is solid for selfies. It’s an impressive camera system for a midrange phone. But what came close to ruining the camera …
Distracted parents are making parent-child relationships worse
It’s time to stop blaming our phones. Screen time isn’t making child-parent relationships worse, say researchers. In fact, it’s just distractions in general. Researchers in Switzerland analyzed what they refer …
Pixel 8A: A budget friendly delight among an AI frenzy
REVIEW In an era where tech giants are cramming their products with glitzy AI features, the Google Pixel 8A offers a refreshing return to simplicity. While it adopts some AI …
ACMA takes Optus to court over data breach that impacted 10m Aussies
Australia’s communications and media watchdog has launched legal action against Optus over the 2022 data breach, in the latest blow for Australia’s second biggest telco. The Australian Communications and Media …