Phone & Internet

Broadband Speed Test: Troubleshooting Internet Speed

Posted by June 20th 2023

Slow and intermittent internet speeds can be extremely frustrating. Especially if you've signed up for a high-speed broadband plan, yet continue to suffer from not so high speeds. While there are a number of potential …


smartphone photo of mountains

What to Look for in a Smartphone Camera

Posted by January 14th 2022

If you're looking to get snap-happy with your next smartphone, you're in luck. Almost all new-release smartphones sport versatile and easy-to-use camera systems. However, if you want to avoid blurry smiles, glaring red eyes and …


samsung galaxy A52

What is the Samsung Galaxy A Series?

Posted by August 4th 2021

It’s a question as old as time: Samsung or Apple? Well, maybe not as old as time, but it can sure feel that way. The two tech giants have dominated mobile phone sales since the advent …


iPad Pro and Keyboard

Laptop + Tablet: the Best 2-in-1 Computers

Posted by August 3rd 2021

Ideally laptop-tablet, 2-in-1 devices bring together the best of both worlds, allowing you to smoothly switch between touchscreen and keyboard mode. One minute you're firing off an email, the next you're relaxing with Netflix. These relatively …


How to Cut Your Mobile Data Usage

Posted by July 27th 2021

Getting the most out of your smartphone usually means burning through a heap of mobile data. If you’re not on the right plan, it could end up costing you. But before considering a new mobile …


NZ’s Favourite Streaming Services

Posted by March 11th 2022

If you're into streaming and have never heard of JustWatch, here's a quick heads-up. JustWatch is a streaming guide that collates all the big players, meaning you don't have to individually access each streaming service …


Vodafone Rewards: What’s the Deal?

Posted by July 27th 2021

Are you a Vodafone customer with an eye for a deal? If so, it could be worthwhile keeping tabs on the freebies available under the Vodafone Rewards loyalty program. From discounted movies, to early concert …


Kogan Mobile: Is it Any Good?

Posted by July 7th 2021

Kogan is a huge company over the ditch in Australia. It was founded by entrepreneur Ruslan Kogan 25 years ago, selling own-brand electrical goods. Since then it's grown into a huge company, selling a wide …


iphone camera

All the New Features Coming to iPhones in iOS 15

Posted by June 11th 2021

At its Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple announced a range of new features for iPhones with the reveal of iOS 15. Facetime improvements, a notifications redesign, and a range of other updates will be coming soon. …


iPhone

Cheapest iPhone 12 Deals in NZ: Spark & Vodafone

Posted by September 29th 2021

It’s the world’s smallest, thinnest and lightest 5G phone with a dual-camera system. If you’re dying to get your hands on Apple’s iPhone 12, but have yet to make the commitment due to the price, …


Kiwis’ Top Mobile Phone Plans: Skinny

Posted by May 27th 2021

Be it the dreaded ‘you don’t have enough credit to make this call’ voice on the end of the line, or the realisation that you’ve chewed through all your data, no one likes to muck …


What is JustWatch – the Free Streaming Guide?

Posted by August 25th 2021

Keeping up to speed with all the streaming content out there has become an increasingly tall order in recent years. It can often take a fair bit of digital digging around before you can settle …


A Complete Guide to NZ Streaming Services

Posted by May 25th 2021

Netflix Netflix is no newcomer in New Zealand, but the popular streaming service continuously adds new shows and movies to its platform. Netflix has built a reputation for creating entertaining originals, too, which keep fans hooked. …


What are the Best Budget Smartphones?

Posted by April 28th 2021

Budget smartphones may not be teeming with the trendsetting trappings typically found in new-release flagships. However it is still possible to pick up a model with a solid range of features for under $300. In …


Canstar Blue Vodafone TV

What is Vodafone TV? All You Need to Know!

Posted by April 15th 2021

If you want to watch television in NZ, you have a lot of options. You can stream, watch digital free-to-air, or pay for Sky's satellite and online channels. And there are plenty of devices to …


What is Kogan Mobile and What Plans Does it Offer?

Posted by April 12th 2021

Kogan Mobile arrived in the local market towards the end of 2019, styling itself as a challenger brand poised to shake things up with a competitive alternative for Kiwi phone users. Its prepay plans come …


Canstar Blue mid range smartphones

What Are the Best Mid-Range Smartphones?

Posted by March 30th 2021

If you're looking for a new-release smartphone with all the tech features, but without a steep price tag, a mid-range model could well fit the bill. While mid-range smartphones don't attract the same level of …


How to Make your Phone Battery Last Longer

Posted by March 18th 2021

Author: Zac Kelly Smartphones are great for many reasons. Being able to call people on the fly, browse the internet and play games with a pocket-sized computer is terrific. But, with all that processing power, there’s …


Rating the Best External Storage Options

Posted by March 19th 2021

Is your desktop, laptop or smartphone chock-full of files? Has freeing up space become an increasingly pressing and persistent chore? Well, it could be time to harness external storage to help divvy the data load. There …


What Phone Has the Best Battery? Smartphones Compared

Posted by March 18th 2021

Author: Tahnee-Jae Lopez-Vito Every phone battery comes with an mAh rating to indicate the storage capacity available in a single hour. So, a 3430 mAh battery is estimated to provide 3430 mA every hour. However, a …