Mobile Phone Reviews
Alcatel A5 LED Hands On
Too lit to quit? We took Alcatel's light up A5 LED for a quick spin around Mobile World Congress.
Amazon Echo Australian Review
The Amazon Echo can do a lot - more than any other smart speaker - but it's not all useful. While Amazon's openness to developers give the Echo and Alexa a clear advantage over competitors, it's still early days for smart speakers. The Echo can do a couple of tasks really well, but there's also a lot of undercooked "skills" around. We're hoping that these will continue to mature, but for the time being, Echo is perhaps best seen as a potential look at the future of computing.
HTC U11 Life Review
The HTC U11 Life is a mixed bag. It's one of the cheapest water-resistant phones available and it's the first device in Australia to run Android One, but it looks dated and doesn't have a headphone jack. If you want a water-resistant phone on a budget, the U11 Life is a top choice. Otherwise, it's just fine.
Apple HomePod Review
Apple's HomePod is the best sounding smart speaker around, but it's far from the smartest smart speaker. Truly excellent sound quality is offset by Siri's comparatively limited capabilities and how entrenched HomePod is in the Apple ecosystem. A few ifs-and-buts coupled with the $499 asking price mean Apple's first smart speaker is best suited to the existing faithful. HomePod isn't something you buy on a whim.
Samsung Galaxy S9 Review
The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ are both great smartphones, but not huge steps forward for Samsung or its fans. Improvements to the camera are welcome, but there are a few other key areas in need of attention.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Review
The Beoplay E8s are stellar wire-free earbud with sound quality that surpasses their small size. They're comfortable, they look great, but if you want a pair, get ready to part with a pretty penny.
Alcatel 5 Hands On Preview
Our first look at the Alcatel 5.
Sony Xperia XZ2 Hands On Preview
Our first look at Sony's Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact.
Nokia 7 Plus Hands On Preview
Our first look at the Nokia 7 Plus.
Alcatel 3V Hands On Preview
Our first look at the sub-$200 Alcatel 3V.
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) Preview
Our first look at the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018).
