Mobile Phone News
Android Device Manager now finding lost phones
Google has introduced new functionality to Android that benefits anyone who has ever had a phone stolen, or for those of us who tend to misplace it around the house.
Deal Alert: Optus slashes iPhone 6s handset prices
Apple's iPhone 6s on Optus plans is now much cheaper than before, as the carrier makes way for the newer iPhone and updated storage options.
Facebook Marketplace: your new favourite shopping site?
Facebook's latest launch could spell the end for some of the web's favourite online trading posts, including big names like Craigslist and Gumtree.
OPPO F1s available through Optus prepaid for bargain price of $259
Optus is now ranging OPPO's F1s smartphone as a new prepaid option for $259, almost $90 less than the phone's outright price.
LIFX expands smart bulb family with light strips and night vision bulbs
Smart bulb manufacturer LIFX is expanding its range of connected lighting products with light strips and night vision bulbs.
Vodafone turning off 2G network late next year
Vodafone has announced that it plans to switch off its 2G phone network from September 30, 2017
Stop killing your plants: Parrot's self-watering flower pot launching in Australia
Parrot's self-watering flower pot - the creatively named Parrot Pot - is finally set to hit Australian stores in October at a recommended retail price of $229.95.
BlackBerry to stop making its own phones
BlackBerry has all but conceded to the likes of Apple and Samsung; after 14 years, the longstanding smartphone stalwart will stop designing and manufacturing its own smartphones.
Vodafone gives all subscribers 2GB extra data following outage
Vodafone will give all of its customers a bonus 2GB of data as an apology for an outage that occurred on Sunday night and lasted until Monday morning.
Snapchat gets into hardware with video sunglasses
Snapchat is getting into hardware with sunglasses that record video in 10 second blocks.
Google takes on chat (again) with Allo
Google's latest messaging app is now available in Australia.
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