Smartphones

OPPO Find X5 Review: Serious Quality With Serious Cameras

Posted by June 16th 2022

Author: Emma Bradstock OPPO’s early 2022 series — the OPPO Find X5 range — delivers the latest premium experience across a range of price points. The Find X5 sits in the middle of the more premium and expensive …


iPhone SE 2022 Review: Small But Mighty

iPhone SE 2022 Review: Small But Mighty

Posted by May 27th 2022

Author: Tara Donnelly Apple’s newest smartphone, the more-affordable iPhone SE, hit New Zealand stores in late March, offering buyers a lower-priced alternative to the premium iPhone 13 series. With a retail price beginning at $799, the …


Best Budget Phones: Best Phones for Under $200

Best Budget Phones: Phones for Under $200

Posted by May 9th 2022

For those who only use their phones for texts and calls, a basic phone is all that is needed. And even for some who use their phone for more, a budget phone might also be …


Best Cheap Phones Under $600

Best Cheap Phones Under $600

Posted by May 9th 2022

Each year, the latest iPhone and Samsung Galaxy S get all the attention and focus. But beneath the battle for premium phone dominance, there are plenty of excellent cheaper phones on the market. Phones that …


How to give your iPhone a Performance Boost

Posted by May 6th 2022

If your once shiny new iPhone has begun to show signs of slowing down with age, there are a steps you can take to give it a fresh lease of life. Before splashing out on …



iPhone SE or iPhone 13 Mini: Which Should You Buy?

iPhone SE or iPhone 13 Mini: Which Should You Buy?

Posted by April 26th 2022

Author: Tara Donnelly Apple’s newest budget edition smartphone, the 2022 iPhone SE, is by far the cheapest new iPhone available. But it’s not the only compact and lower-priced device available to Apple buyers. The flagship iPhone 13 …




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Should I Buy a Refurbished Phone? Everything You Need to Know

Posted by August 23rd 2021

While browsing online, you may have seen late-model phones being advertised for not so late-model prices. A throwback to simpler times when new phones didn’t outprice TVs and laptops. But sorry to say, you haven't …


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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 …


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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. …


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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, …


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 …


Which is Better: Samsung Galaxy S21 Vs iPhone 12

Posted by February 15th 2021

Samsung Galaxy S21 vs iPhone 12, which is better? It's something of an understatement to say that the rivalry runs deep between Samsung and Apple. The two tech heavyweights have long set the bar for …


Fitness Trackers

A Complete Guide to Fitness Trackers

Posted by March 3rd 2021

If you're serious about exercise, a fitness tracker is a great way to keep your health program on track. And the latest fitness trackers do so much more than simply monitor the number of steps …


Mobile Data

NZ’s Best Mobile Data Deals

Posted by October 22nd 2020

Mobile data brings the wide world of the internet to your smartphone, from casual browsing, to accessing emails and social media, video calling, and video and music streaming. However, data costs can quickly add up, …


Who is New Zealand’s Favourite Broadband Provider?

Posted by June 3rd 2020

Kiwis like to be connected. Be it streaming our latest Netflix addiction, simply scrolling on the web or curating the perfect playlist on Spotify, we are a nation of broadband munchers.  Our online habits have likely …


5G Phones

5G: Is It Worth the Hype?

Posted by June 3rd 2020

It is, of course, still early days, however the transformative potential of 5G is well documented. The 5G rollout is poised to usher in a new age of connectivity, bringing into play a range of …