<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide AU in Phones ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/au/phones Sun, 10 May 2026 06:45:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Steve Jobs was wrong — it's about time we stopped acting like the stylus isn't a useful phone accessory ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/steve-jobs-was-wrong-its-about-time-we-stopped-acting-like-the-stylus-isnt-a-useful-phone-accessory zh5LiX3cpkHjaQg5tjFqzT Sun, 10 May 2026 06:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide could finally address my biggest issue with book-style foldables — and it’s not the crease ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/samsung-phones/the-galaxy-z-fold-8-wide-could-finally-address-my-biggest-issue-with-book-style-foldables-and-its-not-the-crease nhcbjeeirvRjMhYZHnMfES Sun, 10 May 2026 04:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ iOS 27: 7 biggest rumored upgrades coming to your iPhone this fall ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/ios-27-7-biggest-rumored-upgrades-coming-to-your-iphone-this-fall YxZdpjZfHxuawotYZvx4G5 Sat, 09 May 2026 07:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Moto G Stylus (2026) for a week — and it’s an underrated budget phone ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/motorola-phones/moto-g-stylus-2026-review SKm66puNBLtoitohvNAf2a Sat, 09 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget Apple Intelligence — this is the one software feature Apple can't afford to miss at WWDC 2026 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/forget-apple-intelligence-this-is-the-one-software-feature-apple-cant-afford-to-miss-at-wwdc-2026 iV5WRmGrvbt4Y55hkfR5ED Sat, 09 May 2026 04:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget AI — the next big phone innovation could be holographic displays ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/forget-ai-the-next-big-phone-innovation-could-be-holographic-displays Ayxu8NgRbLAM6RqSZqJbvU Fri, 08 May 2026 19:29:30 +0000 Fri, 08 May 2026 19:34:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m an iPhone stan, but the Honor 600 is making me seriously consider switching — here’s why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/android-phones/honor-600-hands-on-review c2hFyZntiPtVZVYjDTzqdM Fri, 08 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This camera feature is so good Apple needs to copy it for the iPhone 18 Pro ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/android-phones/this-camera-feature-is-so-good-the-iphone-18-pro-absolutely-need-to-copy-it dhYJXUiW2q92F47bYLKepX Fri, 08 May 2026 10:42:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ iPhone 18 Pro leaked colors include a stunning new 'Dark Cherry' option ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/iphone-18-pro-leaked-colors-include-a-stunning-new-dark-cherry-option Uf6k9Fuq2furFKQvbP8fEG Fri, 08 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to turn on Android’s anti-theft protection features and secure your phone ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/android-phones/how-to-turn-on-androids-anti-theft-protection-features-and-secure-your-phone SzBG37r2axBEbmwD5LsSEE Fri, 08 May 2026 05:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Not happening! Y'all are wild': Google shoots down rumors Android will copy the iPhone's Liquid Glass design ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/google-pixel-phones/not-happening-yall-are-crazy-google-shoots-down-rumors-android-will-copy-the-iphones-liquid-glass-design FNYpSrncvhpMYdSD8brbAg Thu, 07 May 2026 10:39:06 +0000 Thu, 07 May 2026 12:15:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried this new Google Maps feature for electric cars and it finally made me forget about range anxiety ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/how-to-enable-google-maps-accurate-ev-battery-prediction aZdq2vdxSMRJccVXQ4aECW Thu, 07 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000 Thu, 07 May 2026 14:09:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to turn on Galaxy S26's Now Nudge, and how it works ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/samsung-phones/how-to-turn-on-galaxy-s26s-now-nudge-and-how-it-works H83FHac79ztmKZcHWucH5c Thu, 07 May 2026 06:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pixel 11 battery capacity just leaked and it has me worried about Google's next flagship ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/google-pixel-phones/pixel-11-battery-capacity-just-leaked-and-it-has-me-worried-about-googles-next-flagship 4GoEA9UWfbC8gfG4ETWHEE Thu, 07 May 2026 04:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple $250 million settlement: how to get your payment and when they're going out ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/apple-usd250-million-settlement-how-to-get-your-payment-and-when-theyre-going-out XMMne4bTbEU2UfEaUUhvcA Wed, 06 May 2026 19:19:00 +0000 Wed, 06 May 2026 19:21:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ The iPhone Fold could finally solve the biggest headache with foldable phones — here is how Apple is redesigning foldables from the inside out ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/iphone-fold-could-have-the-easiest-foldable-screen-to-disassemble-and-repair-in-the-industry-claims-leaker 4Zubg8ydwMsKxgPnE599Dd Wed, 06 May 2026 18:11:15 +0000 Wed, 06 May 2026 21:24:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget iPhone Fold — more Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide renders have just leaked ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/samsung-phones/forget-iphone-fold-more-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-wide-renders-have-just-leaked D5cxKguPYNtTNGyFimyHqk Wed, 06 May 2026 11:37:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ I lived with the Galaxy Z Flip 7 for 8 months — 6 improvements I’m holding out for with the Galaxy Z Flip 8 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/samsung-phones/i-lived-with-the-galaxy-z-flip-7-for-8-months-6-improvements-im-holding-out-for-with-the-galaxy-z-flip-8 9VSTTXZJtE8TrJMBDtht5S Wed, 06 May 2026 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple settles Siri class action for $250m over delayed Apple Intelligence, making 36m iPhone users eligible for a cash payment — this is the total amount you could receive and how you can claim your share ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/apple-agrees-usd250m-settlement-over-siri-class-action-lawsuit-that-means-up-to-36m-iphone-users-could-be-eligible-for-a-pay-out-this-is-how-much-you-could-receive FmigWqBVizgCcZ8RYvV96Y Wed, 06 May 2026 08:52:46 +0000 Wed, 06 May 2026 13:42:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ iPhone Fold dummy unit video just gave us a 10-minute tour of Apple’s first foldable phone — see how the wide design compares to Pixel Fold and iPad Pro (and a serious wobble issue) ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/iphone-fold-dummy-unit-video-just-gave-us-a-10-minute-tour-of-apples-first-foldable-phone-see-how-the-wide-design-compares-to-pixel-fold-and-ipad-pro-and-a-serious-wobble-issue JVmX3WiAQW3ZUZ6xqktUoT Wed, 06 May 2026 05:01:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ OpenAI reportedly fast tracking ChatGPT phone for 2027 launch — and this is the 'headline spec' ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/openai-reportedly-fast-tracking-chatgpt-phone-for-2027-launch-and-this-is-the-headline-spec cZqTWqDj7XX8wxHVVgKcd7 Tue, 05 May 2026 21:55:47 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 21:59:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pixel 11 specs leak reveals what upgrades to expect — and some concerning downgrades ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/google-pixel-phones/pixel-11-specs-leak-reveals-what-upgrades-to-expect-and-some-concerning-downgrades nkaBj4gtSiAAN5AwgETarh Tue, 05 May 2026 10:54:42 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 11:16:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried Android 17 and these are the 5 new changes worth paying attention to ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/android-phones/android-17-changes-worth-paying-attention-to vUzsUcJgSDA2s5PVBa9woF Tue, 05 May 2026 10:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I swapped my Galaxy S26 for this BlackBerry clone with a physical keyboard for a week — and I’m honestly embarrassed by how much I like it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/i-swapped-my-galaxy-s26-for-this-blackberry-clone-with-a-physical-keyboard-for-a-week-and-im-honestly-embarrassed-by-how-much-i-like-it HqDiHMAPwd5DNCmWM9TrjV Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ iOS 26.5 releases soon — all the new features coming to your iPhone ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/ios-26-5-releases-soon-new-wallpapers-rcs-encryption-and-all-the-new-features-coming-to-your-iphone PFUfi8VKwbc3JmTb7zWVmX Mon, 04 May 2026 20:42:50 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 15:34:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ It's about time: Leaked iPhone 18 Pro images show off shrinking Dynamic Island ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/its-about-time-leaked-iphone-18-pro-images-show-off-shrinking-dynamic-island 27Wk4UQn54f9nHN6bm6oXa Mon, 04 May 2026 16:26:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ I want a thin iPhone Fold, but I won't buy it unless Apple finally fixes multitasking in iOS ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/im-stoked-for-the-iphone-fold-but-theres-something-else-that-should-be-a-much-higher-priority-than-a-thin-design SQQ8QVgweMg3gHztYxBvfR Mon, 04 May 2026 06:45:00 +0000 Mon, 04 May 2026 12:31:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Pixel 11 — everything we know so far ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/google-pixel-phones/google-pixel-11-everything-we-know-so-far 9Xq9iCa8FpmJgPzYpUuoNN Mon, 04 May 2026 05:45:00 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 11:18:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ iPhone 17 Pro Max crushed: I just tested the Oppo Find X9 Ultra's silicon-carbon battery and it's not even close ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/android-phones/iphone-17-pro-max-tested-against-oppo-find-x9-ultra-silicon-carbon-battery MiW5LuocWwz9be6KUTgWvR Sun, 03 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I took over 100 photos with the Nothing Phone 4a Pro vs Google Pixel 10 — can this sub-$500 phone take better pictures than a flagship? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/google-pixel-phones/i-took-over-100-photos-with-the-nothing-phone-4a-pro-vs-google-pixel-10-can-this-sub-usd500-phone-take-better-pictures-than-a-flagship McvEnXQYTLu2zNU7GvfgPB Sun, 03 May 2026 04:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This underrated Android feature makes my belly hurt from laughing — here's why you should try it out too ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/android-phones/this-underrated-android-feature-makes-my-belly-hurt-from-laughing-heres-why-you-should-try-it-out-too YxJPnHWqJisPNTLdav8KJd Sat, 02 May 2026 06:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ WWDC 2026 preview — iOS 27, Gemini-powered Siri and everything else to expect ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/wwdc-2026 rZ5obNyMETGJ7cqMLBEHQB Sat, 02 May 2026 04:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple predicted to use 'aggressive pricing' for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/apple-predicted-to-use-aggressive-pricing-for-the-iphone-18-pro-and-pro-max 3LaVLmEXn3zCRLF3XSaw9M Fri, 01 May 2026 21:29:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ iPhone Fold: 3 technologies Apple is reportedly using to (finally) kill the crease ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/iphone-fold-3-technologies-apple-is-reportedly-using-to-finally-kill-the-crease cbk9DHu7BNHpSzWfKnZ62Q Fri, 01 May 2026 19:33:19 +0000 Fri, 01 May 2026 20:54:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple confirms 'significantly higher memory costs' and that means iPhone and Mac price hikes are almost certainly on the way ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/apple-confirms-significantly-higher-memory-costs-and-that-means-iphone-and-mac-price-hikes-are-almost-certainly-on-the-way 3e2EogLwzMzKahdYpWEfFG Fri, 01 May 2026 10:44:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra could ditch the 'redundant' 3x zoom for this much bigger camera upgrade ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/samsung-phones/the-samsung-galaxy-s27-ultra-could-ditch-the-redundant-3x-zoom-for-this-much-bigger-camera-upgrade KKoUALQH5WJxwqaGrf7Q4g Fri, 01 May 2026 08:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung Galaxy S26's flashlight is capable of burning through plastic — here's how you can turn it down ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/samsung-phones/how-to-turn-down-galaxy-s26-flashlight XTQgNKtVp72F9F98fGVZjh Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Finally something different': Leaker teases Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra concept with a new camera bar design ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/samsung-phones/finally-something-different-leaker-teases-samsung-galaxy-s27-ultra-concept-with-a-new-camera-bar-design 9bPZATmsiaBmrvk2Z6Jccn Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:35:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ New Optus SIM-plan discounts deliver a one-two punch of AU$15 off and 50GB bonus data — plans from AU$40 a month ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/network-carriers/optus-new-sim-plan-discounts-deliver-a-one-two-punch-of-au15-off-and-50gb-bonus-data-a-month-plans-from-au40 TLoqMuHSkbvEhj6iaQAxnd Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:04:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ The new $1,500 Razr Ultra 2026 is one of the most controversial phones of the year — here's why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/motorola-phones/the-new-usd1-500-razr-ultra-2026-is-the-most-controversial-foldable-of-the-year-heres-why UibtX7ujFob9ggxqzxHkXk Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Crazy rumor suggests Apple is considering getting rid of MagSafe on future iPhones ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/crazy-rumor-suggests-apple-is-considering-getting-rid-of-magsafe-on-future-iphones toRw4sD2Zi5hbyFxfQb7sG Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:47:06 +0000 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:48:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried Google Photos Wardrobe on the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026, and it’s the AI 'Clueless' closet I’ve always wanted ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/motorola-phones/i-tried-google-photos-wardrobe-on-the-motorola-razr-ultra-2026-and-its-the-ai-clueless-closet-ive-always-wanted bWGyQiNvs4cgjwueF62sGB Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:00:56 +0000 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:20:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ We just went hands-on with the new Motorola Razr 2026 family, and while the $1,499 Razr Ultra is a silicon-carbon battery beast, the all-new $1,899 Razr Fold is the one I'd buy ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/motorola-phones/we-just-saw-the-new-motorola-razr-2026-lineup-and-the-one-we-love-most-will-actually-surprise-you 4E7L7mPXrHh68C6fcPQHyJ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:00:42 +0000 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:39:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ I used the $199 Galaxy A17 for a week to see if I’d regret leaving my $1,299 Galaxy S26 Ultra — and the answer is complicated ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/i-swapped-my-usd1-299-galaxy-s26-ultra-for-the-usd199-galaxy-a17-for-a-week-the-biggest-trade-offs-and-surprises NHF7wnimT3cj7sF4jnFRh4 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:15:00 +0000 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:10:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ iOS 27 reportedly getting AI photo editing 'overhaul' — here's all the new features ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/ios-27-reportedly-getting-ai-photo-editing-overhaul-heres-all-the-new-features xJ5fYMedr3DKNdA4gYFnPU Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:59:43 +0000 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:03:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple just unveiled cheaper App Store subscriptions — here's how they work ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/apple-just-unveiled-cheaper-app-store-subscriptions-heres-how-they-work RqQ45AmepjyrWLXaSyg3yY Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:09:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ iPhone Ultra could be the start of a whole new era at Apple — where Pro isn't the best anymore ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/iphone-ultra-could-be-the-start-of-a-whole-new-era-at-apple-where-pro-isnt-the-best-anymore xaUwpT76BZDsz6UooChqs6 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:49:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried the Insta360 Snap selfie screen on my iPhone 17 Pro — and it's a total game changer ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/i-tried-the-insta360-snap-selfie-screen-on-my-iphone-17-pro-and-its-a-total-game-changer 797B8hMSBDRdvPGAQWXujU Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ iPhone Ultra will reportedly have 'four selling points' — here's how it will stand out ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/iphone-fold-will-reportedly-have-four-selling-points-heres-how-it-will-stand-out vGtBqpkx4pwQU8r3UcEVR7 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:45:00 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 15:08:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ iPhone 20 could see Apple resurrect curved phone screens — as if we didn't learn they were a mistake when Samsung did that ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/iphone-20-could-see-apple-resurrect-curved-phone-screens-as-if-we-didnt-learn-they-were-a-mistake-when-samsung-did-that orHdNybMReTeLjy98aj4Wd Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:02:50 +0000