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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) download and upload speeds while using a mobile internet connection. While still in its infancy, there's already a few 5G handsets and contract plans available to compare, so we've done the legwork and checked them all out thoroughly – rounding them up in one neat place. 5G: everything you need to know Best 5G handsets In Australia, there's currently only five or so 5G-ready handsets available to customers, and not all of them can be purchased outright or are available on all carriers, so that doesn't leave us with too much in the way of choice just yet. Regardless, here are the best 5G phones you can buy righ...

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 drastic redesign. The company's filing for an updated model comes just days after the new handheld was added to a class-action lawsuit , following reports that the Switch Lite suffers from Joy-Con drift – just like the original Nintendo Switch console. The cheapest Nintendo Switch Lite prices and bundle deals Nintendo Switch vs Nintendo Switch Lite: is bigger really better? Nintendo Switch Lite cannot output to a TV – even with hacks and mods Drift? What's 'drift'? The name 'Joy-Con drift' has been applied to an issue which sees the Switch analog sticks continue to register movement, even when sit...

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 “starting to be rolled out in selected areas”, and that 5G coverage within buildings “is not currently available”. Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Oppo Reno 5G Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G While its primary competitor, Telstra, has made a bit of a display about being the first Australian telco with the next generation in mobile connectivity enabled, Optus hasn’t had quite the same fanfare, instead opting to quietly creep onto the market. As per the dedicated 5G page on Optus’ website, the company has enabled 165 sites so far, with over 1,000 planned to be live by March 2020. You can check the full coverage map for finer details on where ...

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 and video automatically. The Live Caption feature is similar to another tool Google has introduced: Live Transcribe. But, where Live Transcribe listens to what people around you are saying and prints it out on your phone’s display, Live Caption processes the audio from videos, podcasts, and other sources to provide you with real-time captions. The feature can aid everyone from those with hearing limitations to people who are in a situation where they simply can’t turn the volume up. Though Google announced the Live Caption feature back at Google IO 2019 in May, the feature hasn’t shown up in the live build of Android 10. But, XDA ...

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 use more wearable devices to monitor and improve their health, the amount of data that is being exposed is growing. In Australia, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) publishes a report every six months detailing the most common types of data breaches and which sectors are targeted. Health service providers reported the most breaches in the latest report, and that number has risen for every period the report has been issued. Almost half of those breaches were the result of malicious activity or criminal acts, according to the OAIC. Right across the Asia Pacific region, we are seeing attacks that specifically atta...

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. The UK edition is priced similarly to the US version, with the exception that the US version has more than 300 publications available — roughly double the amount in the UK. The UK and Australian release of Apple News Plus gives readers the same upgraded Apple News experience, complete with “richly designed layouts, animated magazine covers, vivid photography and bold typography optimized for iPhone, iPad and Mac.” UK, Australian region-specific publications Apple News Plus does come with some region specific titles in the UK. Apple highlights several notable British publications that will appear as part of the monthly subscr...

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 and video automatically. The Live Caption feature is similar to another tool Google has introduced: Live Transcribe. But, where Live Transcribe listens to what people around you are saying and prints it out on your phone’s display, Live Caption processes the audio from videos, podcasts, and other sources to provide you with real-time captions. The feature can aid everyone from those with hearing limitations to people who are in a situation where they simply can’t turn the volume up. Though Google announced the Live Caption feature back at Google IO 2019 in May, the feature hasn’t shown up in the live build of Android 10. But, XDA ...