Mobile Phone News
Samsung software update cripples battery on all remaining Note 7s
Samsung Australia will push out an over-the-air software update to all remaining Galaxy Note 7 smartphones, limiting their maximum charge of 60%. The patch is designed to reduce overheating risk, and hopefully, annoy users into finally returning their devices.
PayPal now available in iTunes and App Store
Yay: Apple has expanded its PayPal partnership to Australia.
LG to bring extra tall displays to cheaper smartphones
LG's Q6 series will tout 18:9 displays at "competitive" prices.
OPPO launches A77, partners with The Good Guys
OPPO has a new smartphone for selfie lovers and a new partnership with The Good Guys.
Is 2018 the year of the holographic smartphone? Cinema camera company RED says so
RED is planning to launch a holographic smartphone in the first quarter of 2018.
Apple trade-in deal: get up to $255 for your old device
Apple is luring customers to its shiny new iPhones with a special trade-in offer.
Travelling with Telstra is now easier
Telstra has simplified its international roaming options for postpaid customers.
Telstra's $195 phone plan now comes with 75GB of data
Telstra's upped the data allowance on its most expensive phone plan.
Optus offers double data bonus for your first prepaid recharge
Switch to Optus prepaid, enjoy a double data bonus month when you recharge.
Get your learn on with Optus and National Geographic (and a free app!)
Optus is expanding its entertainment offering with a National Geographic partnership.
Five ways the iPhone made the world worse
Think there's no bad to the iPhone revolution? Think different.
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