Mobile Phone
Nearly 30 Tauranga motorists were caught using their mobile phones while driving during a one-hour police operation. This comes as police figures show mobile phone infringements have risen sharply across the Bay of Plenty over the past 15 years. During the recent Tauranga operation, police issued 29 infringement notices during a one-hour operation in Welcome…
ZDNET’s key takeaways Google’s Pixel Tag is now available. It features next-gen Bluetooth tracking tech. Older Android phones can’t access its best tracking features. Google’s Pixel Tag, the company’s take on an Android-exclusive Bluetooth tracker, is finally here, following its August announcement during the Google I/O developer conference. Also: Google’s new Android XR glasses have…
Heads should able to choose their own methods Pic: Motortion Films/Shutterstock Another week, another “schools should” edict. The recent announcement that mobile phone guidance will be strengthened is unsurprising, but unnecessary. We are by now well-versed in the risks connected technology poses for children. Streams of over-curated content promote unrealistic standards, and the lack of…
The Oppo Find X10 Ultra’s reported cancellation has upset many Oppo fans. While the phone may never see the light of day, new information suggests the R&D spent on the device won’t go to waste, as Oppo will use certain unique parts in other smartphones. While Oppo has not officially confirmed it’s cancelling the Find X10…
Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The Fairphone 6 Plus is now available via Boost Mobile in the US This gives buyers a way to get the phone without paying one lump sum The Fairphone 6 Plus is modular and therefore easily repairable Having offered repairable,…
Gaming phones are having a moment again. Last year, Oppo brought the K13 Turbo series to India with a built-in cooling fan and billed them as the country’s first phones to have one. More recently, Infinix launched the Infinix GT 50 Pro here with a HydroFlow liquid cooling system that uses a micro-pump to circulate…
Highlights AIMRA reports offline sales of smartphones declined by 18% to 20%. With memory chip prices going up, smartphone prices went up, which made sub-Rs 15,000 customers go for second-hand handsets. Rs 30,000-Rs 60,000 price segment of smartphones saw the highest festive demand. India’s offline smartphone market saw 18-20% decline year-on-year during the 2026 Diwali…
Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Honor has officially lifted the curtain on its next batch of mid-range phones in China, where buyers can now place a deposit for the upcoming Honor 700S, Honor 700, and Honor 700 Pro. If the company’s previous releases are any…
After teasing the Vivo X500 series India launch recently, the brand has now confirmed that the flagship lineup will launch in India on November 26, 2026. It is expected to include the Vivo X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max, which continue Vivo’s camera partnership with ZEISS. Vivo X500 Series Will Arrive in a New…
Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Earlier this year, I put Google Fi’s $35/month unlimited plan to the test against my Visible service — concluding that it’s a great alternative for anyone who wants a hassle-free setup. In my never-ending quest to find the best cheap…