HomeKit in Australia: Which Smart Home Accessories You Can Use with Apple Home
Which smart home accessories work with Apple Home in Australia? See the types you can buy, what Matter means, when you need a home hub and an electrician.
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News, updates and practical advice covering the iPhone, from new features to everyday use.
New iPhone Won’t Finish Setup Until It Updates: What to Check
A new iPhone may need a software update before Quick Start, migration or restore can finish. Check power, Wi-Fi, storage and progress before starting over.
Passkeys, Password Managers & Two-Step Verification: Which Do You Need?
Passkeys, password managers and two-step verification do different jobs. See what each does, which you need and how to set up passkeys on Apple devices.
Getting More from iPhone Duo: Split View, App Pairs, Touch ID & Apple Pencil
Use iPhone Duo as an owner, not just a large phone. Try useful Split View app pairs, set up Touch ID well and know where Apple Pencil helps.
RCS Messaging on iPhone: What It Is & Why Australia Is Still Waiting
RCS gives iPhone and Android users better texting, but Australian iPhone owners cannot use it yet. See what it is and what a Telstra report suggests.
Siri, ChatGPT, Copilot & Gemini: Which AI Assistant Makes Sense in CarPlay?
AI assistants are finding their way onto the dashboard, but they do different jobs. Here’s how Siri, ChatGPT, Copilot and Gemini compare, and where each can be useful.
Tap & Go on Melbourne Trains, Trams & Buses with Your iPhone or Apple Watch
Use your iPhone or Apple Watch instead of a myki in Melbourne: how tap and go works, Express Mode, what it costs, concessions and what still needs a myki.
iPhone Duo Explained: Apple’s First Foldable iPhone, Who It Suits & What It Costs
iPhone Duo explained: two displays, Split View, a 48MP camera system, Touch ID and eSIM, plus Australian prices from A$3,499 and the 23 October date.
Two Apple Accounts? How to Untangle Duplicates Without Losing Track of Your Data
Two personal Apple Accounts can split purchases, photos and subscriptions. Map what each account holds before using purchase migration or changing sign-ins.
How to Get Your iPhone or iPad Ready to Sell, Trade In or Give Away
Selling, trading in or giving away an iPhone or iPad? Follow these steps to back up, sign out, unpair your Watch and erase it safely.
Screen Time on iPhone and iPad: How to Set Up Parental Controls in iOS 27
How to set up Screen Time on your child's iPhone or iPad in iOS 27: Time Allowances, Schedules, Always Allowed, app and website controls.
Keeping Personal and Business Accounts Separate on Your Mac and iPhone
Using one Mac and iPhone for work and home? See how to keep business and personal accounts, browsing and files apart, and why it matters when staff leave.
Printing and Scanning From a Mac, iPhone or iPad: Why It Stops Working and How to Fix It
Printer gone missing or scanner not working? See why printing fails on a Mac, iPhone or iPad, the fixes to try in order, and when to call for help.
iPhone Battery Drains Fast After an Update: What Is Normal and What to Check
iPhone battery life can dip after an iOS update while background work finishes. Check Battery Insights and app use before changing settings or replacing it.
Siri AI and Apple Intelligence Explained: What It Does and Who Can Use It
What Siri AI is, what it can do, which iPhones, iPads and Macs can run it, where it is available and how Apple says it protects your data.
Apple Warranty vs AppleCare vs Australian Consumer Law: What Actually Covers Your Device
Confused about Apple warranty cover, AppleCare and your Australian Consumer Law rights? Here's how the three actually relate, and how to work out which one applies to your device.
Why Is My iPhone Slow? What to Check Before You Replace It
Is your iPhone slow? Check storage, Low Power Mode, battery health and post-update indexing before you spend money on a new one.
Apple’s New Child Safety Features: What Parents Should Set Up First
Apple's new child safety features are now available. What parents should set up first: Child Accounts, Ask to Browse, contacts, Time Allowances and Siri.
AirPods 5 Explained: Noise Cancellation, Prices and What You Need
AirPods 5 explained: open-ear noise cancellation, two models at A$219 and A$249, hands-free Siri AI, Live Translation and what you need to use them.
iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max: What’s New and Which One to Buy
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max: variable aperture camera, A20 Pro chip, longer battery life, sizes, colours and Australian prices from A$2,099.