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Australians revive nostalgia for Y2K phones & classic features
Social Media

Australians revive nostalgia for Y2K phones & classic features

Australians are increasingly seeking Y2K 'dumbphones' like the Motorola Razr V3 and Nokia 3310, driven by nostalgia and a desire to reduce smartphone distractions.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Samsung launches Galaxy S25 FE with enhanced AI & camera tools
Mobile Device Management

Samsung launches Galaxy S25 FE with enhanced AI & camera tools

Samsung launches Galaxy S25 FE in Australia, offering advanced AI tools, improved cameras, and seven years of software support from AUD $1,099.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025

Global Stories

SmartPhones stories

Organisations rethink mobile app security amid rising breaches
Mobile Device Management

Organisations rethink mobile app security amid rising breaches

Despite 93% confidence in defences, 62% of organisations faced mobile app breaches last year, prompting a shift towards proactive security in development.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Apple launches iPhone 17 Pro range with new design & features
Gaming

Apple launches iPhone 17 Pro range with new design & features

Apple unveils iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max with new aluminium design, A19 Pro chip, enhanced cameras, longer battery life, and Wi-Fi 7 support.

By Melvin Hipolito • 6 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Apple unveils iPhone 17 with AI camera upgrades & new display
Artificial Intelligence

Apple unveils iPhone 17 with AI camera upgrades & new display

Apple launches the iPhone 17 featuring AI-powered cameras, a brighter ProMotion display, the new A19 chip, and improved battery life, starting at AUD $1,399.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Apple unveils iPhone Air, its thinnest & lightest smartphone
Generative AI

Apple unveils iPhone Air, its thinnest & lightest smartphone

Apple launches the iPhone Air, its thinnest and lightest smartphone yet, featuring a titanium frame and enhanced durability starting at AUD $1,799.

By Melvin Hipolito • 6 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Apple unveils AirPods Pro 3 with heart sensor & live translation
Digital Entertainment

Apple unveils AirPods Pro 3 with heart sensor & live translation

Apple launches AirPods Pro 3 at AUD $429, featuring advanced noise cancellation, heart rate sensor, and live translation across multiple languages.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Blackmagic Camera ProDock brings pro production tools to iPhone
Digital Entertainment

Blackmagic Camera ProDock brings pro production tools to iPhone

Blackmagic Design launches Camera ProDock for iPhone 17 Pro, adding pro tools like genlock, external audio and ProRes RAW for high-end film production.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Apple Watch Series 11 adds hypertension alerts, longer life
Wearables

Apple Watch Series 11 adds hypertension alerts, longer life

Apple Watch Series 11 adds hypertension alerts and sleep scoring, with longer battery life and enhanced durability starting at NZD $749.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Firewalla App 1.66 brings zero trust, AI insights & new parental tools
Firewalls

Firewalla App 1.66 brings zero trust, AI insights & new parental tools

Firewalla App 1.66 launches with Zero Trust device protection, AI insights, and new parental controls, enhancing network security for homes and small businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Broader Facebook malvertising hits android with crypto-stealing RAT
Endpoint Protection

Broader Facebook malvertising hits android with crypto-stealing RAT

A Facebook malvertising campaign is targeting Android users in the EU with Brokewell malware disguised as a fake TradingView app to steal crypto assets.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Jamf partners with Exclusive Networks to boost Apple security in UK
Firewalls

Jamf partners with Exclusive Networks to boost Apple security in UK

Jamf teams up with Exclusive Networks to expand Apple device security solutions across the UK and Ireland, meeting rising workplace demand for secure Apple environments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
QNX & VVDN partner for safety-critical automotive solutions
Robotics

QNX & VVDN partner for safety-critical automotive solutions

QNX and VVDN Technologies have partnered to develop safety-critical automotive and embedded solutions, enhancing software-defined vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Check Point launches Enterprise Browser for safer unmanaged access
Firewalls

Check Point launches Enterprise Browser for safer unmanaged access

Check Point unveils Enterprise Browser for Harmony SASE, enhancing Zero Trust security on unmanaged devices used by contractors and BYOD users worldwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

SmartPhones stories

Lazarus subgroup deploys trio of RATs in finance sector attacks
Phishing

Lazarus subgroup deploys trio of RATs in finance sector attacks

Lazarus subgroup deploys three remote access trojans, including PondRAT and ThemeForestRAT, to target financial and cryptocurrency organisations with advanced cyberattacks.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Samsung launches Galaxy S25 FE & Tab S11 series with Galaxy AI in NZ
Mobile Device Management

Samsung launches Galaxy S25 FE & Tab S11 series with Galaxy AI in NZ

Samsung launches Galaxy S25 FE smartphone and Tab S11 tablets in New Zealand, featuring Galaxy AI, enhanced productivity, and up to seven years of updates.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Kiwi app designed to ease family stress outpaces Tinder, Hinge
DevOps

Kiwi app designed to ease family stress outpaces Tinder, Hinge

New Zealand's PAM app, designed to ease family admin stress, has climbed to number two in Apple's Lifestyle charts, surpassing Tinder and Hinge.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025