November 14, 2025
Smartphones to avoid
We reveal the not-so-smart smartphones with poor battery life, disappointing cameras, slow performance and more.
Phones
Mobile phone and home phone reviews, tests and buying guides to help you get – and stay – connected.
Latest
October 27, 2025
Letting telcos regulate themselves isn’t working for consumers
A coalition of consumer advocates is calling for direct government oversight.
October 2, 2025
Push for Optus to be forced to prevent further triple-0 failures
Australia’s peak telco consumer rights body is calling on the government to force Optus to have a reliable triple-0 system.
September 18, 2025
First look: Nothing Phone (3)
Is Nothing’s latest release better than Apple and Samsung’s premium smartphone offerings?
Ratings and reviews
Latest
June 30, 2025
Australia’s best mobile phone plan providers
June 23, 2025
Best mobile phones for children and teens
March 11, 2025
Calls for more consumer support following 3G shutdown
November 5, 2024
Telcos must do more to stop domestic and family violence
November 1, 2024
Disgraceful sales tactics land Optus in court
October 10, 2024
How to clean your smartphone
August 15, 2024
Using 4G? The 3G shutdown could still affect you
August 2, 2024
Telco customers aren’t happy, but rarely complain… why?
July 5, 2024
First look: Google Pixel 8a
June 27, 2024
Tips and tricks to limit screen time
June 14, 2024
How to find the best value mobile phone plan
May 15, 2024
What to know before buying a power bank
May 13, 2024
Google Pixel 8 review
May 12, 2024
SwissVoice C50s smartphone review
March 28, 2024
How to find the best mobile phone for seniors and kids
March 5, 2024