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Finding a new phone can be hard, but Pickr offers Aussies an easier way to compare and contrast the phones available to them, with news and reviews, too.

Independent news, reviews, and analysis for technology in Australia, complete with one of the country's only phone comparison engines.

18/11/2024

Not just for Android devices, Google's Gemini AI is making the jump to the iPhone, joining the likes of ChatGPT and Claude on Apple's phones and tablets. https://www.pickr.com.au/news/2024/google-brings-gemini-ai-to-iphone

Not just for Android devices, Google's Gemini AI is making the jump to the iPhone, joining the likes of ChatGPT and Claude on Apple's phones and tablets.

16/11/2024

Not everyone wants a bigger phone. If this is you, the iPhone 16 Pro has your name, delivering Max tech in a regular space and size. https://www.pickr.com.au/reviews/2024/apple-iphone-16-pro

Not everyone wants a bigger phone. If this is you, the iPhone 16 Pro has your name, delivering Max tech in a regular space and size.

15/11/2024

What does the future hold for phone, tablet, and laptop screens? They could get super stretchy thanks to some very interesting tech LG is showing off. https://www.pickr.com.au/news/2024/lg-stretches-a-screen-with-a-sci-fi-prototype

What does the future hold for phone, tablet, and laptop screens? They could get super stretchy thanks to some very interesting tech LG is showing off.

14/11/2024

It has taken years for an official release, but Aussies are about to see Valve's Steam Deck arrive in not one, but two colours. https://www.pickr.com.au/news/2024/steam-deck-readies-aussie-launch-in-black-white

It has taken years for an official release, but Aussies are about to see Valve's Steam Deck arrive in not one, but two colours.

14/11/2024

Speakers made for the outdoors have to come with volume and durability, and both make the UE Everboom worth checking out. https://www.pickr.com.au/reviews/2024/ultimate-ears-everboom

Speakers made for the outdoors have to come with volume and durability, and both make the UE Everboom worth checking out.

13/11/2024

Big charges in a smaller footprint are coming to Apple stores across the country, as Anker taps into Gallium Nitride for charging phones, tablets, and laptops. https://www.pickr.com.au/news/2024/anker-gets-on-the-gan-train-with-compact-high-speed-charging

Big charges in a smaller footprint are coming to Apple stores across the country, as Anker taps into Gallium Nitride for charging phones, tablets, and laptops.

13/11/2024

An Australian approach to working from anywhere could make life a little bit easier if you're used to working from more than one screen. https://www.pickr.com.au/news/2024/australias-espresso-takes-a-literal-stand-with-portable-displays

An Australian approach to working from anywhere could make life a little bit easier if you're used to working from more than one screen.

13/11/2024

The holiday season is on the way, and picking a gadget could be in your future. What crazy ideas are worth checking out? Pickr joins 4BC to find out. https://www.pickr.com.au/pickr/media-appearances/2024/4bc-afternoons-an-ai-toothbrush-and-then-some

The holiday season is on the way, and picking a gadget could be in your future. What crazy ideas are worth checking out? Pickr joins 4BC to find out.

12/11/2024

Chrome is more than just a web browser, and if you're someone who relies on a Chrome-based laptop -- or have kids that do -- they could see AI features shortly, too. https://www.pickr.com.au/news/2024/google-expands-chromebook-with-plus-and-ai-onboard

Chrome is more than just a web browser, and if you're someone who relies on a Chrome-based laptop -- or have kids that do -- they could see AI features shortly, too.

12/11/2024

Available for $500 less than its flagship sibling, the standard Razr 50 is an interesting look at what happens when a great phone design is married to a mid-range chip. https://www.pickr.com.au/reviews/2024/motorola-razr-50

For $500 less than the Ultra, the standard Razr 50 is a look at what happens when a great phone design is married to a mid-range chip.

11/11/2024

Everyone has had an autocorrect fail, but how does it work, and can spell check be improved? Pickr joins 3AW to explain. https://www.pickr.com.au/pickr/media-appearances/2024/3aw-afternoons-spellcheck-and-autocorrect

Everyone has had an autocorrect fail, but how does it work, and can spell check be improved? Pickr joins 3AW to explain.

11/11/2024

Keeping yourself from being distracted is a feature in new HMD phones. How does it work? https://www.pickr.com.au/news/2024/hands-on-with-hmds-digital-detox-mode

Keeping yourself from being distracted is a feature in new HMD phones. How does it work?

09/11/2024

The Australian government plans to block social media for anyone under the age of 16. Can it work? Pickr's Leigh Stark joins 3AW Mornings to talk what's happening. https://www.pickr.com.au/pickr/media-appearances/2024/3aw-mornings-can-the-government-block-social-media

The Australian government plans to block social media for anyone under the age of 16. Can it work? Pickr's Leigh Stark joins 3AW Mornings to talk what's happening.

09/11/2024

If you travel with gadgets, you travel with cables. Fortunately, the Australian Journey Glyde could mean going without and making life easier. https://www.pickr.com.au/reviews/2024/journey-glyde-4-in-1-portable-charging-station

If you travel with gadgets, you travel with cables. Fortunately, the Australian Journey Glyde could mean going without and making life easier.

08/11/2024

Leica may well be known for its cameras, but optics extends beyond imaging, with projectors the next space, and compact models, at that. https://www.pickr.com.au/news/2024/leicas-cine-play-1-is-a-6k-compact-cinema

Leica may well be known for its cameras, but optics extends beyond imaging, with projectors the next space, and compact models, at that.

08/11/2024

The Australian government is going to try to stop scams in a different way: holding banks, telcos, and social media companies responsible. How will it work? https://www.pickr.com.au/pickr/media-appearances/2024/abc-canberra-drive-the-governments-approach-to-scams

The Australian government is going to try to stop scams in a different way: holding banks, telcos, and social media companies responsible. How will it work?

07/11/2024

An update to BlueAnt's X5 party speaker cuts the cords on its karaoke system while boosting the sound. https://www.pickr.com.au/news/2024/blueant-boosts-party-x5i-speaker-with-oomph-lights-sound

An update to BlueAnt's X5 party speaker cuts the cords on its karaoke system while boosting the sound.

06/11/2024

At $199, the entry-level Kindle is a little more than it used to be a few years ago. But the 2024 Kindle is also brighter and faster. Is it still good value? https://www.pickr.com.au/reviews/2024/amazon-kindle-2024

At $199, the entry-level Kindle is a little more than it used to be. But the 2024 Kindle is also brighter and faster. Is it still good value?

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