BTTR Roundup
BTTR Roundup #58: Apple goes "Awe"-farming with new iPhone launch
Apple dominated the news this week with its "awe-dropping" event, but there was more than just new iPhones in Australia this week.
Apple
Since its founding in 1976, Apple has been at the forefront of technology innovation, known for its revolutionary products like the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. With a focus on elegant design, intuitive user experiences, and seamless ecosystem integration, Apple remains one of the biggest companies in consumer electronics today. Beyond computing hardware and software, Apple has expanded into services, offering Music and TV streaming, plus fitness and games.
Wearables
The 2025 Apple Watch lineup sees minor hardware changes, but a big focus on your health
The Apple Watch 11, new Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Ultra 3 all have some minor hardware improvements, but it's the software that's the hero this year.
Headphones
I think the AirPods Pro 3 might sell a lot, actually
Apple has finally launched its third generation of AirPods Pro earbuds, with features like heart rate monitoring and live translation built in.
Mobile Phones
Apple's 2025 iPhone 17 family is all about the cameras, actually
Sure, Apple released a super thin iPhone Air, but the real winners today are phone photographers with the new iPhone 17 range.
BTTR Roundup
BTTR Roundup #56: Apple vs Samsung (September 2025 Invite edition)
Apple and Samsung events, new vacuum cleaners launching and DJI's latest wireless microphone: It's a big week for tech in this week's BTTR Roundup.
Software
Did you know you could hide apps on your iPhone? Here's how
Apple lets you hide apps from your iPhone's screen for anyone other than you. Here's how to set it up.
Mobile Phones
Apple's "Awe-dropping" iPhone event will be 3am 10 Sept AEST
Sorry, I'm just not getting up early to cover the launch this year.
BTTR Roundup
BTTR Roundup #55: Is nudity-blocking software the best way to protect your kids?
This week, we look at HMD's new phone that automatically blocks nudity, Google's latest Pixels and the most exciting tech to launch this decade: Ninja's Swirl by Creami.
Headphones
Do your AirPods stop playing music from your phone every time you open a link on your Mac? Here's how to stop that
Multi-point pairing is really great when you want it, but extremely frustrating when it interrupts you mid-song because of some stupid pop-up video.
BTTR Roundup
BTTR Roundup #54: Fortnite headed back to iOS in Australia
Australian courts rule Apple was anti-competitive with its payment methods, clearing the way for Fortnite's eventual iOS return.
Headphones
My favourite pair of headphones to buy right now
Looking for the best headphones in Australia? I've tested a bunch of headphones, and these are what I would buy tomorrow.
BTTR Roundup
BTTR Roundup #51: Google wants you to think that AI overviews are great and not killing news publishers
Amazon's colourful Kindle arrives, Breville launches a beast of an espresso machine, and Motorola has a pair of new budget handsets this week