Smartphones - Features

Apple AirPower wireless charging pad: Everything you need to know

How does it work? Will it work with my iPhone? How much is it? We have answers to these questions and more

Apple iPhone 8 Plus vs. iPhone X vs Samsung Note 8: Phablet spec showdown

We pit Apple's new iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X against the Samsung Note 8 to see which phone has the best specs. Spoiler alert: It's complicated.

iPhone X: Hands-on and first impressions with Apple’s new iPhone

The new iPhone X changes the way you use your iPhone. Jason Snell takes a look at the new UI, Animoji, and more.

Samsung Bixby Voice: How to set up and use the Galaxy S8 assistant

Samsung is finally ready to roll out Bixby Voice on the Galaxy S8. Here's everything you need to know to get started.

10 great Android features Google should steal from Samsung, LG and HTC

We don't agree with all the changes made by Google's Android partners, but a few features and settings should appear stock Android.

The Essential Phone is a beautiful example of everything that's wrong with Android

Andy Rubin's Essential Phone is a gorgeous testament to lofty design and performance. But can it avoid falling into the traps that doomed other phones?

Smartphone camera shootout: LG G6 vs Samsung Galaxy S8

It's a tight race, but LG takes the Best Smartphone Camera crown from Google.

5 Best Australian Smartphone Deals

Which smartphones are on sale at big discounts?

Better smartphone cameras on the way

Improvements to cameras, photos and video in smartphones are among the biggest lures for buyers, and several smartphone manufacturers at Mobile World Congress announced camera innovations designed to meet that demand.

See the Xperia XZ Premium's insane 960fps slo motion video mode in action

Proud of your phone's 240fps slow motion mode? The Xperia XZ Premium makes it look like a toy.

Hands on with the Moto G5 and G5 Plus: Almost like budget Nexus phones

Motorola's new super-affordable phones are making a run at the "best budget phone" crown again.

A closer look at the LG G6's fancy dual camera features

LG has made good use of the G6's 18:9 aspect display in its camera software. Here's a quick first look.

5 Best Australian smartphone deals

Which phones are on sale at big discounts

Apple may cut the (charging) cord completely with the iPhone 8

As some industry experts wonder whether Apple will add wireless charging to its next iPhone, others believe it will go all in -- cutting the charging cord completely, just as it cut the analog audio port in the iPhone 7.

Galaxy Note7's battery fiasco won't soon be forgotten

Samsung has released its final report about the battery issues, but not all analysts feel the problems are fully put to rest for consumers everywhere.