Mobile Phone News
ACCC says Australians are paying for more mobile data than they need
Data usage is growing, but not as fast as mobile data allowances.
Apple Maps now represents indigenous lands in Australia
The update to Maps highligts indigenous place names, reserves, and protected areas.
OPPO’s Reno 13 phones come with up to $700 in bonuses
Get a free smartwatch with your new smartphone.
AirPods can now be used as hearing aids in Australia
There's now a clinical-grade hearing test in Apple's Health app.
Who do I have to yell at to turn off noise cancelling?
Fewer manufacturers are letting you disable ANC and transparency modes, but there are real benefits to turning them off.
You can save up to $500 on a Pixel 9 right now
Optus, Telstra, and Vodafone all have solid Pixel 9 deals running.
Google's Pixel 9a is getting an April launch in Australia
The phone is arriving in April, but doesn't have a firm release date yet.
Tangerine to launch eSIM smartwatch support in early April
Sibling telco More will also have the feature.
All Telstra network customers now benefit from new scam protection
Telstra's new feature will help you screen calls from bad actors.
Mophie to launch limited edition F1 power banks
Mophie is partnering with Oracle Red Bull Racing for a collection of accessories.
Vodafone has the cheapest iPhone plan around
Getting an iPhone 16e on Vodafone is at least $13 per month cheaper than the competition.
40GB for $15/mth for first 4mths! Ultd data banking, $200 international calls & no excess data charges!
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