Smartphones - Guides

Best Apple iPhone Cases

With even Apple's cheaper iPhones now selling for over AU$1000, it is extremely important to protect your investment.

Regardless of whether you’re looking to buy your new Samsung Galaxy smartphone on a plan or outright, you’ll almost certainly want to invest in a quality case that keeps it in the best condition possible for as long as possible.

Everything You Need To Know About Android Go

Just what is "Android Go" and how it different from both Android One and the regular Android experience?

How to create an AR Emoji and more on the Samsung Galaxy S9

Here’s everything you need to know about creating and using the Samsung Galaxy S9’s AR Emojis

Which case should I buy for my Samsung Galaxy S9 or S9+?

Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S9 and S9+ have finally arrived and while they’re undoubtedly two of the most durable smartphones the company have brought to their fans yet, they’re still pricey enough that you’ll probably want to shell out for a case in o...

What is a DXOMark Score?

What is DxOMark Score? Here’s a quick explanation.

How to quit Pokemon Go (or to start enjoying it again)

There’s not been a better time to quit the grind or start having fun again thanks to the Valentine’s Day Special Event and Pokemon Go Cheats. And here's the news, everyone around you has been doing this for ages already.

Which is the best travel SIM for Japan?

Most people perceive Japan as being at the cutting edge of technology. It comes as a surprise then to many visitors that the WiFi coverage is patchy and getting a full prepaid mobile service is nigh on impossible. Even just sorting out mobile data p...

A few ways to use a selfie stick other than to take photos of yourself

These infamous devices of narcissism are a great way to make people mad. Switch your Twitter profile pic to one that's obviously taken with a selfie stick, and then sit back and watch the hive-mind rage pour your way. "Unfollow this guy", they'll twe...

The top-performing Android phones: Benchmark blitz

These days Android phones seem to be in an arms race when it comes to performance, with claims of faster processors, better graphics engines, and more cores. We put a few of the hottest Android phones available today through our rigorous suite of ben...

Print from your iPhone or iPad to any printer

Want to print an email you received on your iPad? How about a photo you snapped with your iPhone? Or a document you just downloaded from Dropbox?

Android 101: A guide to using your Android phone

Android can do a lot for you-but you have to know where to begin. Here's a step-by-step guide to making the most of your Android phone's many features.

Quickly share iOS photos with your Mac

There are plenty of ways to transfer photos from an iOS device to a Mac--I generally email them to myself or use Messages--but it can still be a hassle. A tip recently published on The Iconmaster could be my new solution to the problem.

How to benchmark your Android device

How powerful is your phone? The question would have been nonsensical a decade ago, but as we increasingly depend on smartphones and tablets for some of our everyday computing needs, paying more attention to their performance makes sense.

How to set up iOS calendar syncing

In an ideal world, your calendar would be in perfect sync on your Mac and your iPhone, without any manual syncing required. There must be a way to pull off this feat. As a matter of fact, there are two.