Articles By Joseph Hanlon
Joseph Hanlon
Joe Hanlon has been immersed in mobile phones, plans and the internet for over a decade, having written for publications like CNET, Techradar, Gizmodo and Lifehacker. He steers the editorial ship and makes sure that we are always serving up the most useful guides and recommendations. If you ever bump into Joe on the street, don't be afraid to ask for a phone recommendation. It's embarrassing how much he enjoys talking about this stuff. He also loves listening to podcasts, so feel free to email Joe with recommendations.
Expertise
- Mobile phone plans
- NBN plans
- Telecommunications industry
- Smartphones reviews
Education
- Communications - University of Newcastle (1999 - 2002)
Featured Publications
Trade-in your phone when switching to Optus
To help make your next upgrade guilt-free, Optus will pay up to $750 for your old smartphone when you sign up for a new phone plan before October 25.
iPhone 11 Preview: Is this the best iPhone of 2019?
Apple has unveiled the new iPhones for 2019, and of the three on offer the cheapest option may be the best. The iPhone 11 looks to have everything you want in a new iPhone without charging you for the extras.
Amazon Echo Show 5 Review
The Echo Show 5 can handle any task you'd throw at any of the bigger, more expensive Echo devices, and the price is right for the size of the screen and the quality of the audio.
Arlo Ultra 4K Security Camera System Review
Arlo leads the way in security cameras in many regards, and is a great choice if money is not a consideration. Bargain hunters should keep an eye out for alternatives, though.
Samsung Galaxy S10e Review
Samsung makes a few sacrifices in packing the S10 into a smaller frame. You still get the same peppy performance and an amazing display, but we found that the smaller battery struggled after a busy day.
Optus Loop Live brings your old business phone into the future
Optus Loop Live takes your antique business phone number and turns it into a digital gateway that your customers can use to contact anyone in your team.
Samsung Galaxy S10+ Review
The Samsung Galaxy S10+ is a great phone, but for the first time in a long time, Samsung isn't the first to market with cool new tech and features.
Buy Samsung's best phone today, and get its fastest phone for free with Telstra
Samsung fans win big when they pre-order the new Galaxy S10+ with Telstra, as these customers will be first in line for a free 5G upgrade when the 5G-capable version of the phone is released over the next few months.
Optus Wireless Broadband Review
If you're looking for an alternative to fixed line internet, like the NBN, then you should take a look at this. With affordable plans and decent hardware, Optus Wireless Broadband could be the start of a wireless internet revolution.
OPPO Find X Review
The Oppo Find X is a superb phone with most of what you'd expect from a premium tier smartphone. Though there are a few common features missing, some of them are nice-to-haves, others could be considered essentials.