From its launch in 2016 until 2020, Pickr provided phone comparison with specifications and reviews from Australian technology journalists. The goal was to cut through problems with finding local reviews in search engines, and make it possible for Australians to find local reviews.
In recent years, however, search engine approaches have improved, and so our phone comparison and tracking systems are less required.
As a result, Pickr’s phone comparison technology has been deactivated.
You can find the latest news and reviews from our coverage on phones below. Alternatively, please consider our current best phone picks and regular recommendations.
Oppo readies new watch, phone combo in Watch X, Reno 12
June 23, 2024
More choice is always a good thing, and if you're in the Android camp, that's precisely what you're getting, with Oppo adding another smartwatch and smartphone shortly.
3 min read
Google Gemini AI writing comes to messaging on more Android phones
June 20, 2024
It's not just the shiny new and expensive 2024 phones getting AI messaging, as Google rolls out the tech to more devices.
2 min read
Telstra set to provide free phones to 12,000 Aussies ahead of 3G shutdown
June 18, 2024
The closure of the Telstra 3G network is drawing closer, but if you're remote, elderly, or a disadvantaged customer, you may be able to get a replacement phone free.
2 min read
Light Phone set to offer a modern mobile that isn’t a time waster
June 16, 2024
There are plenty of reasons to move to a dumbphone, but if you don't want to sacrifice quality for capability, Light Phone's upcoming mobile will be of interest.
4 min read
Apple’s iOS 18, iPadOS 18 brings AI, customisation to iPhones, iPads
June 11, 2024
A new look for iPhones and iPads is on the way, as is something to give Siri a bit more help and even a way to customise the look and feel of your phone and tablet. What's coming in iOS 18?
4 min read
Apple AI on the way as Apple Intelligence comes to iPhone, iPad Mac
June 11, 2024
AI is coming to pretty much every major gadget Apple makes, and it means Siri is getting a little smarter, too.
5 min read