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OPPO Find X5 review: Serious quality with serious cameras

Posted by June 1st 2022

OPPO’s early 2022 series — the OPPO Find X5 range — delivers the latest premium experience across a range of price points. The Find X5 sits in the middle of the more premium and expensive …



Motorola announces three new smartphones in Australia

Posted by June 20th 2022

The American telecommunications company, which is a subsidiary of Lenovo, has announced a major three additions to its suite of smartphones. The Motorola Edge 30, Moto G82 5G, and the Moto E32 will cover a …


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Telstra error leads to delayed $11 million payout for customers

Posted by May 27th 2022

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has again called out Telstra for compliance failures, after the telco delayed paying customers more than $11 million in compensation. The ACMA launched an investigation into Telstra's conduct regarding …



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How do I reduce my data usage?

Posted by May 18th 2022

Going over your data limit? Canstar Blue has 5 tips to help you reduce your data usage and save even money on your phone bill.


iPhone SE 2022 review: Small but mighty

Posted by July 22nd 2022

Apple's newest smartphone, the more-affordable iPhone SE, hit Aussie stores in late March, offering buyers a lower-priced alternative to the premium iPhone 13 series. With a retail price beginning at $719, the 2022 edition of …


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Google takes on Apple with the all-new Pixel Watch

Posted by May 12th 2022

It’s been a long time coming, but Google's home-grown Pixel brand has finally entered the premium wearables game, with the launch of the first-ever Pixel Watch. While the debut wasn’t exactly a surprise, it’s a welcome …


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Google unveils the Google Pixel 6a, a powerful Pixel spin-off

Posted by May 12th 2022

Google has revealed the latest member of the Google Pixel smartphone family: the smaller, more affordable Google Pixel 6a. The bouncing baby handset delivers many of the features of the flagship Pixel 6 and Pixel …


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Telstra finally extends 5G network access to smaller telcos

Posted by July 1st 2022

Telstra has confirmed its long-awaited 5G wholesale service will go live in July, giving more customers potential access to the next-generation mobile technology. The news is a game-changer for Telstra Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), who …




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Save hundreds on Apple and Google phones in Telstra Day sale

Posted by June 15th 2022

Telstra's monthly one-day-only sale is back — cutting the price of big-name smartphones by up to $250, and offering discounts on new home internet and SIM-only mobile plans. Locked in for Thursday, May 5, Telstra …


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Telstra refunds customers more than $1.7 million after billing error

Posted by February 27th 2023

Telstra has paid out more than $1.73 million in refunds — and a hefty half-million dollar fine — after an investigation found the telco had overcharged thousands of its customers. The Australian Communications and Media Authority …


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What is the cheapest OPPO phone?

Posted by August 30th 2022

OPPO burst into Australia’s smartphone scene in 2014, and has carved itself a niche that consumers are coming to love. Founded in 2004 in China’s Dongguan, OPPO started life as an artistic, interpretive approach to …


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Samsung Galaxy S22 review: A pocket-sized powerhouse

Posted by August 9th 2022

Early 2022 has been a banner period for smartphone releases, with new premium devices from Apple, OPPO, Samsung, and Motorola all hitting Australian shores. One of the biggest launches has been this year's flagship Samsung …


TCL launches four phones from its TCL 30 series in Australia

Posted by April 12th 2022

During the 2022 Mobile World Congress (MWC) held in Barcelona, TCL announced its latest phone series — the TCL 30 range. While five devices were launched at the event, details on which devices would be …


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ACMA to crack down on SIM-swap scammers

Posted by April 8th 2022

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is laying down the law to stop SIM-swap fraudsters, announcing that it will introduce new industry rules to protect customers later this year. Designed to enforce stronger identity checks …



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Save hundreds on phones and NBN with Telstra Day sale

Posted by June 22nd 2022

Telstra has brought back its 24-hour flash sale for April, and this time around there's some serious savings — not only on brand new phones, but also on selected home internet plans. This month's Telstra …