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Xiaomi launches REDMI Note 17 Pro Max in Australia
Wearables

Xiaomi launches REDMI Note 17 Pro Max in Australia

Australian buyers get bigger batteries, tougher builds and lengthy software support as Xiaomi expands its REDMI Note range.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Australians buy more premium smartphones, Telsyte says
Wearables

Australians buy more premium smartphones, Telsyte says

Higher phone prices have not curbed demand, with premium devices accounting for 56% of Australian smartphone sales in the first half of 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Samsung launches Galaxy Z Fold8 range in Australia
Wearables

Samsung launches Galaxy Z Fold8 range in Australia

Record pre-orders and double-digit growth signal stronger demand for Samsung's foldables in Australia, as rivals lose switchers.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Samsung launches foldable phones & watches in Australia
Wearables

Samsung launches foldable phones & watches in Australia

Consumer demand for smaller, pocketable devices is driving Samsung's latest Australian launch as it seeks stronger pre-orders for foldables and watches.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Android stories

GetGo cuts bug hunts with Datadog monitoring platform
DevOps

GetGo cuts bug hunts with Datadog monitoring platform

Bug hunts at the Singapore car-sharing operator are now 50 to 60 per cent faster, helping engineers spot faults before customers notice them.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
AppsFlyer report flags diverging APAC app growth trends
Fintech

AppsFlyer report flags diverging APAC app growth trends

Marketers risk misreading APAC growth as install gains slowed in gaming and retention weakened, even as finance and payments adoption lifted some markets.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
TD SYNNEX expands PartnerFirst with new partner tools
Customer Relationship Management

TD SYNNEX expands PartnerFirst with new partner tools

New lifecycle, quoting and messaging tools aim to help channel partners spot deals sooner and cut manual work across sales and renewals.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Tuned Global backs Leel Phone's child-friendly music app
Gaming

Tuned Global backs Leel Phone's child-friendly music app

Children in six initial markets will get a curated streaming service, as Leel Phone uses Tuned Global's platform to tighten content controls.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Bloomberg brings ASKB AI to mobile with cross-device sync
Software-as-a-Service

Bloomberg brings ASKB AI to mobile with cross-device sync

Cross-device continuity should help investors keep ASKB queries going on the move, with the same context and personalisation on mobile.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Google Cloud launches device platform for app testing
Software-as-a-Service

Google Cloud launches device platform for app testing

The pay-per-minute service could cut testing costs for teams that need to check apps across many handset types and screen sizes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Android stories

Hands-on review: Samsung Z Fold8
Biometrics

Hands-on review: Samsung Z Fold8

Its lower cost, slimmer build and barely visible crease make Samsung's latest foldable the first to seriously tempt iPhone users.

By Tom Richmond • 6 min read • Last month
Cyril launches app to organise school admin for parents
Data Privacy

Cyril launches app to organise school admin for parents

Parents facing school emails, letters and chat messages can now turn them into child-specific reminders as the new term begins.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Passpack launches iOS app & Chrome password extension
Software-as-a-Service

Passpack launches iOS app & Chrome password extension

Mobile and browser access should cut risky workarounds for small businesses still sharing logins through texts, notes and spreadsheets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
BharatLaw AI launches DPDPGuard.ai for India compliance
Software-as-a-Service

BharatLaw AI launches DPDPGuard.ai for India compliance

Companies handling personal data face stricter deadlines and fines of up to INR ₹250 crore as India phases in its privacy law.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Tait launches PTToX linking P25 radios to broadband
5G & Beyond

Tait launches PTToX linking P25 radios to broadband

Public safety agencies can now extend mission-critical radio coverage to smartphones and LTE users without replacing existing P25 infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Samsung updates Smart Switch to ease iPhone transfers
Disaster Recovery

Samsung updates Smart Switch to ease iPhone transfers

Galaxy users can now import iPhone data wirelessly in under an hour, easing one of the biggest barriers to switching ecosystems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Google expands Wallet for children with Marqeta support
Fintech

Google expands Wallet for children with Marqeta support

Children and teenagers can now tap to pay in stores using Google Wallet, while parents keep controls over spending and balances.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month