Mobile Phone News
Affordable meets Telstra: the HTC Desire 610
The Desire 610 has solid specs considering it's only $312 outright, or $55 a month on Telstra.
Huawei Nova Plus battery is out of this world?
The Nova Plus, Huawei's latest midrange smartphone, is now available from Australian retailers for a competitive asking price of $499.
Google comes to your car with standalone version of Android Auto
A new version of the Android Auto app makes Google's in-car experience to anyone with a relatively recent Android smartphone.
Amazon launches "Netflix for books" in Australia
All you can read for $13.99 a month: Amazon's "Netflix for Books" is now live in Australia.
OPPO expands Australian retail partnerships with Officeworks deal
Chinese smartphone manufacturer OPPO today announced a new local retail partnership with Australian stalwart Officeworks.
Samsung Gear S3 smartwatch available in Aus from November 18
Samsung's latest smartwatch, the Gear S3, is now available for pre-order ahead of an Australian release date on November 18.
New Freeview app brings live free-to-air TV to your iPhone and Android
Freeview, Australia's umbrella brand for free-to-air TV networks, today launched a smartphone app allowing users to stream almost any FTA station on the go
Amaysim rockets past million milestone
Amaysim solidifies its place as the fourth largest Aussie telco, now boasting a million subscriber on its services.
B&O Play's A2 Bluetooth speaker is now ruggedised
B&O Play has refreshed its quirky A2 Bluetooth speaker as the A2 Active. While the A2 Active shares the majority of its design with B&O Play's original, it's now splash and dust resistant.
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.
Vodafone expands $5 roaming to six new countries
Vodafone's popular $5 per day global roaming is now available to subscribers visiting Canada, Samoa, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Vanuatu, and the Solomon Islands, bringing the list of eligible countries to 58.
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