Technology
Analysis
Phones
An iPhone without Lightning is inevitable, but Apple’s stalling for time
Apple may be forced to ditch the iPhone’s proprietary Lightning port in the coming years thanks to incoming EU laws.
- by Tim Biggs
Latest
One plug for all: Apple may be forced to adopt USB-C to charge phones and devices
Forget rummaging through the junk drawer. Soon, we may only need to reach for one cable to charge our smartphones and other devices after a development in Europe.
- by Kelvin Chan
Australians scoop two awards at Apple's annual design awards for Apps
Two Australian built apps have taken home trophies at the Apple Design Awards which recognise outstanding apps developed for the Apple iPhone, iPad or Mac.
Aussies sweep inclusivity gongs at Apple Design Awards
Two Australian development teams were recognised for their work embracing diversity.
- by Trevor Long
First NASA space launch from Australia this century to lift off in June
It is the first time that the US space agency has launched rockets from a commercial facility outside its home soil.
- by Nick Bonyhady
Analysis
Phones
Big changes in store for iPhone with iOS 16
From the most fundamental phone functions like messages and notifications, to health and smart home features, Apple is making a number of changes to its software this year.
- by Tim Biggs
Updated
Software
Apple unveils Pay Later service, iPhone updates and new Macbook Airs
Apple has unveiled a powerful new computer chip, updated laptops and a bevy of software features to kick off its Worldwide Developer Conference.
- by Tim Biggs
Apple unveils new iPhone features
Apple has unveiled a suite of new features for the iPhone at its annual developer conference.
‘Came on faster than anyone anticipated’: How Linktree plans to ride out tech slump
The company is building a new office and continuing to hire, buoyed by a major capital raise before big tech firms’ stocks dived.
- by Nick Bonyhady
Exclusive
Start-ups
Australian tech investors’ mega bet on unicorn Canva is about to be tested
Confidential investment decks from Australia’s three leading venture funds show their dependence on Canva, which has question marks hanging over its $40 billion valuation.
- by Nick Bonyhady
What a ‘domestic operation’ on Facebook reveals about Australia’s misinformation debate
The “operation” was not as serious as it appeared, raising questions about tech giants’ transparency as a new government weighs whether to legislate against misinformation online.
- by Nick Bonyhady and Zoe Samios