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Small telcos report record sales as customers leave Optus

Posted by November 10th 2023

Optus mobile and internet services may be back online, but the fallout from the headline-grabbing outage continues. Ten million Optus customers were left without phone or broadband access for up to 12 hours on Wednesday, …


Samsung Galaxy A05s phone

Samsung’s new A05s packs in great value for under $300

Posted by November 15th 2023

The latest release from Samsung’s Galaxy A series is the Galaxy A05s. Offering a quality experience but at the sub-$300 price point, if you’re in the market for a new phone but don’t want to …



Tangerine and More launch eSIM phone plans

Tangerine and More now offer eSIM for mobile customers

Posted by November 7th 2023

More and Tangerine are the latest telcos to jump on on the eSIM bandwagon, offering an easier and more sustainable alternative to a traditional SIM card. One of the barriers to signing up to a new …


No contract phone plans

No Contract Phone Plans

Posted by October 2nd 2024

Compare no lock-in contract, month-to-month mobile phone plans from Telstra, Optus, Vodafone and other providers at Canstar Blue.


Kogan Mobile phone plan discounts

Save up to $25 off your phone plan with Kogan Mobile

Posted by October 31st 2023

If you’re looking to cut costs on your bills, switching to a new phone plan could help you make some savings. Not only can you save if you switch to a cheaper plan (provided that …



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Vodafone launches international in-flight data roaming

Posted by October 27th 2023

With international travel well and truly back in full swing, telcos are jumping to address the long-time customer pain point of overseas roaming bill shock. There's plenty of plans on offer for Aussies once they …


OPPO Find N3 fold phone

OPPO banking on foldable phones with the new Find N3

Posted by November 15th 2023

The big phone announcements keep coming and this time it's from OPPO. The brand's latest addition to its premium Find series is the foldable OPPO Find N3. Earlier in the year, OPPO released the Find …


Motorola Moto G54 5G release

Motorola’s Moto G54 5G offers premium phone tech for $299

Posted by October 23rd 2023

In a sign that new technologies are becoming more affordable than ever, Motorola has announced its latest budget-friendly phone, the Moto G54 5G. As the name suggests, this phone includes 5G connectivity, but it’s the …


Samsung Galaxy S23 FE plans and deals

The best Samsung Galaxy S23 FE plans and deals

Posted by October 12th 2023

Samsung’s latest ‘fan edition’ phone is here — the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is available to buy outright from retailers and on a plan from participating telcos. A more budget-friendly version of the standard Samsung Galaxy …



OPPO A58 phone release

OPPO releases the OPPO A58 for under $300

Posted by October 5th 2023

It’s a busy time of year for premium smartphones, with the most recent iPhone 15 series and Google Pixel 8 series taking much of the limelight, and even Samsung coming out with its new Samsung …



Google Pixel 8 phone, Pixel Watch 2, Pixel Buds Pro

Google unveils Pixel Watch 2 and new Pixel Buds Pro

Posted by October 5th 2023

Google’s latest announcement was all about the brand’s 2023 smartphones — but the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro aren’t the only new products in the Pixel portfolio. Accompanying the phones are an all-new Pixel Watch …


Blue Pixel 8 Pro phone and grey Pixel 8

Meet the Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 8 Pro smartphones

Posted by October 5th 2023

It's the tail end of 2023, but the big-time tech announcements keep on coming. The Google Pixel 8 series is now official, with the brand unveiling two new phones featuring updated specs and software, improved …



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How to restore an Android backup

Posted by October 3rd 2024

Restoring data to your phone is a great way to make sure you don’t lose any of your favourite applications, contacts, photos and passwords, and thankfully, it’s easy to do. But how exactly do you …


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How to screenshot on iPhone

Posted by September 24th 2024

A screenshot is one of the handiest tools on your iPhone, allowing you to share images with friends, keep directions handy offline, remember important details, capture video stills, use screen grabs to teach computer skills …


Using iPhone functions

Accessibility features on iPhone and how to use them

Posted by September 27th 2023

Smartphones have undoubtedly changed how we operate in our day-to-day lives, giving us access to a wider pool of tasks and apps to help get the job done. But did you know that iPhones have …