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Samsung’s latest phones have bolder black rings around their camera lenses, but otherwise look very familiar.

Samsung taps Google AI for new S25 phones

Gemini is the new default chatbot on the Galaxy S25 phones, which otherwise are near-identical to last year.

  • Tim Biggs

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A majority of parents in Brazil agree with the new law.

‘Kids will interact more’: Brazil bans smartphones at school

“We cannot allow humanism to be replaced by algorithms,” the Brazilian president said after signing the new law.

  • Mauricio Savarese and Diarlei Rodrigues

Telstra and Musk ink deal to bring texting to Australia’s dead zones

Musk’s Starlink satellite will allow Telstra customers to communicate from almost anywhere in Australia.

  • Daniel Lo Surdo
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The wonder of special FX

To replace grumpy with humpy.

Oppo’s latest, the Find X8 Pro, is essentially a 2025 phone you can buy today.

The high-end Chinese phones taking on Apple, Google and Samsung

The latest phones from Oppo, Nubia and Xiaomi offer huge performance, fast charging and competitive prices. Some exceed what’s on offer from Apple and Samsung.

  • Tim Biggs
Tangney MP Sam Lim.

Former dolphin trainer Labor MP claims phone hacked after ‘fake’ WhatsApp message revealed

The screenshotted message included a quote attributed to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made in response to “Murdoch mercenaries and others”.

  • Hamish Hastie
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Be careful when using your phone in public when overseas.

Matthew’s phone was snatched from his hand. In minutes, he’d lost thousands

With an unlocked phone in hand, the thieves had unfettered access to his finances and social media, allowing them to siphon away thousands of dollars.

  • Bec Wilson
Huawei’s new Mate 70 phone.

Chinese giant takes aim at Apple with new phone

Huawei’s smartphones play a key role in the struggle between China and the United States for control over advanced technology.

  • Meaghan Tobin and John Liu
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Is the inner west taking its toll?

It’s part of our Sydney DNA.

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Dreaming of a dark Christmas

And avoiding Santa’s skylight.