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Tech expert Trevor Long tips Apple to launch folding smartphone

3+ hour, 24+ min ago  (50+ words) It seems more likely than ever that Apple will introduce a foldable smartphone this year, says tech expert Trevor Long. Updated April 20, 2026 " 7: 24am, first published 7: 21am...

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smh. com. au > technology > five-ways-to-beat-your-phone-addiction-that-actually-work-20260326-p5zizk. html

Five ways to beat your phone addiction (that actually work)

3+ week, 19+ hour ago  (842+ words) March 29, 2026 " 4: 29pm I pick up my phone roughly 80 times a day. I know this because I finally looked, and the number made me feel nigh on disgusted. I'm a technology journalist " phones are literally my job " but even I've reached the…...

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smh. com. au > technology > the-iphone-is-designed-for-those-clinging-onto-older-phones-20260310-p5o8wn. html

The i Phone is designed for those clinging onto older phones

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (44+ words) Apple's newest addition could be a good upgrade option for many people, technology expert Trevor Long says. Updated March 10, 2026 " 12: 06am, first published 12: 01am...

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smh. com. au > technology > chatter-dials-up-on-apple-s-folding-iphone-as-2026-launch-tipped-20260218-p5o3bz. html

Chatter dials up on folding i Phone as 2026 launch tipped

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (525+ words) February 22, 2026 " 7: 30am When Apple unveils its i Phone 18 models this September, it may also introduce an entirely new form factor for its smartphones, with rumours intensifying that a folding i Phone is finally ready for release. Samsung has been releasing folding…...

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smh. com. au > business > companies > telstra-issues-fix-after-update-cut-iphones-from-its-network-20260128-p5nxsc. html

Killed the ability to call 000: i Phone update backfires

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (841+ words) Updated January 29, 2026 " 5: 08pm, first published January 28, 2026 " 7: 00pm Users of three i Phone models have been urged to install a fix to regain access to the Telstra network after days of no service for some customers, in what is the latest telco glitch…...

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smh. com. au > national > triple-zero-problems-for-some-telstra-iphones-20260128-p5nxti. html

Triple zero problems for some Telstra i Phones

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (52+ words) Some older i Phones are facing 30-second delays getting through to the emergency number while others aren't connecting at all. Updated January 28, 2026 " 9: 36pm, first published 9: 34pm...

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smh. com. au > technology > from-trifold-phones-to-singing-lollipops-the-best-and-worst-gadgets-of-ces-20260109-p5nsta. html

From trifold phones to singing lollipops: The best and worst gadgets of CES

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (886+ words) From genuinely thoughtful futuristic tech to quick-fix disposable novelties, the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is a reliably dichotomous start to the tech calendar. Of course, in between there are also a lot of interesting normal products but, in…...

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smh. com. au > national > why-law-student-lucy-replaced-her-iphone-with-a-barbie-flip-phone-20251227-p5nq8z. html

Why law student Lucy replaced her i Phone with a Barbie flip phone

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (538+ words) In May last year, Sydney's public transport network experienced massive delays when a high-voltage wire collapsed near Strathfield station. Completely unaware of the problem, and wondering why every bus passing her stop was full, was law student Lucy Long. While…...

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smh. com. au > technology > the-chinese-apple-is-bringing-budget-tech-down-under-but-is-it-any-good-20251111-p5n9af. html

The "Chinese Apple" is bringing budget tech down under, but is it any good?

5+ mon, 3+ day ago  (821+ words) Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has officially opened up shop in Australia, bringing dozens of products that look like they should cost a lot more than they do, and more than a few models that resemble gadgets offered by Apple or…...

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smh. com. au > business > consumer-affairs > your-phone-can-suddenly-become-a-fire-risk-heres-what-to-do-20251015-p5n2l0. html

Your phone can suddenly become a fire risk. Here's what to do.

5+ mon, 4+ week ago  (780+ words) On Wednesday afternoon, I noticed that my phone was no longer sitting flush in its case. It took me a few minutes to realise that this was a big, honking sign of danger. The battery in my smartphone had probably…...