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OPPO Find N6 foldable launches in New Zealand at NZD $3,299

Premium foldable buyers in New Zealand now have another high-end option, with OPPO pricing the Find N6 at NZD $3,299.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026

Global Stories

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Data Privacy

Google rolls out fake call detection on Android phones

Android users will be warned when a saved contact's call appears spoofed, as Google moves to curb rising impersonation scams.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026

Risk & Compliance

Google expands AI content checks across Search & Chrome

Users will soon be able to check whether images and video were AI-made or edited as Google widens provenance tools in Search, Chrome and Pixel.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026

Artificial Intelligence

Google unveils Pixel 10a with AI focus at USD $499

Google's Pixel 10a debuts at USD $499, packing flagship-grade AI, a 48MP camera and seven years of updates into a mid-range handset.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026

Risk & Compliance

Smarsh & Google partner to archive encrypted RCS messages

Smarsh partners with Google to archive encrypted RCS messages on Android, helping regulated firms ensure compliance with modern communication standards.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Unified Communications

Blackmagic brings digital film prowess to Samsung & Google phones

Blackmagic Design's new app brings its digital film prowess to Android, offering Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel users advanced video features and seamless cloud collaboration.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Google unveils Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, closing the gap with Apple

Google unveils Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones, taking on rival Apple with innovative features and AI integration.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2023

Google

New Pixel features drop, with big focus on health and safety

Google's latest Pixel update emphasises personal health and safety with enhanced apps and adaptive battery features, available from June.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2020

Smart Home

Google launches four new home products

Google unveils Nest Mini, Pixelbook Go, Pixel 4, and Pixel Buds in its latest announcement. Find out all the details here.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2019

Marketing Technologies

To bezel or notch to bezel - the evolution of smartphones

Futuresource Consulting reflects on the smartphone design trends of 2018 and what might be coming through the coming year.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2019

Google

No Pixel 3 for Kiwis - Why the snub, Google?

Google's offerings in the NZ market are limited at best and there is no sign of when its latest phone will be hitting our shores.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Oct 2018

Software Development

What to expect from the Pixel 2 and Daydream VR

Google's Pixel 2 boasts advanced AR and VR capabilities, but concerns over screen burn and audio quality temper excitement for the innovative device.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2017

Digital Signage

AR is the new black: The Pixel 2 flexes its augmented reality muscles

Google launches Pixel 2, boasting advanced AR capabilities and a top-tier camera, venturing into a fierce competition with Apple's cutting-edge features.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2017