5G: everything you need to know

What is 5G? 5G networks are the next generation of mobile internet connectivity, offering faster speeds and more reliable connections on smartphones and other devices than ever before. Combining cutting-edge network technology and the very latest research, 5G should offer connections that are multitudes faster than current connections, with average...

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5G in Australia: the best phones and networks ranked

With the next generation of mobile data connectivity already beginning to spread across Australia, it's time we start to look at how to get the most out of 5G. You can check out our detailed look into what 5G actually is, but the short and sweet of it is that it's an improvement on 4G connectivity that allows for significantly faster (up to 1GBps)...

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Nintendo Switch Lite v2 already in the works, according to FCC filing

Nintendo's Switch Lite may have only been released less than a fortnight ago, but it appears the company is already prepping an updated model, according to new FCC filing spotted by Digital Trends. The new filing sports the identification number BKEHDH002 (the original Switch Lite's ID number was BKEHDH001), suggesting a minor update rather than a...

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Optus starts offering 5G-ready phones, but is its network ready?

At the end of September, Optus announced it would be expanding its 5G-ready handset range by stocking the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G and the Oppo Reno 5G, alongside the already-available Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G . With this new range of phones, however, comes a series of disclaimers about the current state of the Optus 5G network, namely that it’s...

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Google Pixel 4 may launch with Live Caption feature from Android 10

It looks like we know about one more important Google Pixel 4 feature ahead of the October 15 launch date, and it’s a concept that was previewed for Android 10 in May. Live Captions is predicted to finally be making its debut with Google’s new phone, according to the findings of XDA Developers. It has the ability to create real-time captions for audio...

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Australia’s healthcare data security is sick – but there is a cure

If you ever want to find out what sorts of data cyber-criminals are targeting, there's a simple rule; follow the money. And some of the most valuable commodities threat actors are looking for comes from the healthcare sector. As hospitals, medical practitioners and allied health professionals digitise more of their systems and workflow, and people...

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Apple News Plus lands in the UK, Australia with more than 150 publications

It took six months, but Apple News Plus has officially made its way to the UK and Australia today, finally bringing the subscription news and magazine service to countries outside of the US and Canada. Apple News Plus UK costs £9.99 / AU$14.99 a month, opening up access to over 150 publications in the UK and 'hundreds of titles' in Australia at launch....

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