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ACCC report shows Telstra leading 5G mobile rollout race

Posted by December 3rd 2021

Consumer watchdog The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released an all-new paper that finally gives customers a clearer picture of how the big three telcos compare on mobile network coverage. The ACCC's Mobile …


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Optus launches new initiative to donate your used phones

Posted by July 7th 2022

Australia's second-largest telco, Optus, is launching a new initiative which builds on its ‘Donate Your Data’ program. Now Optus customers can not only donate any unused data to those who need it, but with the …


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Telcos get green light to crack down on SMS scams

Posted by July 7th 2022

Aussie telcos will soon have more power to shut down SMS scammers, thanks to new regulatory changes announced by the Federal Government. Amendments to the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act will allow mobile providers to better …


iPad 4 Mini sold by Boost and Coles

Coles selling iPhones and iPads in time for Black Friday

Posted by February 28th 2023

Once again, supermarket giant Coles is teaming with telco Boost Mobile to offer bargain hunters a great deal on in-demand tech – this time, the Apple iPad Mini and iPhone 8. From today onwards, customers will …



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The latest cheap OPPO phone is here — the OPPO A54s

Posted by November 15th 2021

OPPO is at it again with another device released in it’s cheap ‘A’ series — the OPPO A 54s. When it comes to cheaper devices, OPPO is one of the industry leaders, cramming plenty of …


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TCL 20 R 5G review: 5G for less than $350

Posted by November 15th 2021

Electronics brand TCL is a more recent addition to the smartphone market. But, thanks to the background in TV manufacturing, it has done a decent job at entering this very crowded field with its own …


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Telstra Day deals: save up to $550 on iPhone and Samsung

Posted by November 4th 2021

Telstra's massive once-a-month flash sale is back, giving customers 24 hours to score massive discounts on a range of big-name devices. This month's Telstra Day is pencilled in for Friday, November 5, and is an opportunity …


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Optus adds 5G coverage to prepaid phone plans

Posted by February 22nd 2023

Optus has expanded access to its ever-growing 5G mobile network, and will now offer connectivity to eligible prepaid customers. Subscribers on Optus' Flex prepaid plans can now access fast 5G speeds in selected areas, provided they've …


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Motorola Edge 20 review: premium feel, affordable price

Posted by November 2nd 2021

The smartphone market is a pretty crowded space, especially at the premium end of the spectrum. So, it can be hard for a phone brand to stand out from the crowd with its releases. Some …


iPhone 13 in pink

iPhone 13 review: another stellar Apple smartphone

Posted by October 29th 2021

Apple touts every yearly iPhone release as its best-ever, and on specs alone the company rarely takes a step backward. However, with upstart brands such as OPPO now offering the same level of style, performance …




Google Pixel 6 Pro range

Google unveils the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro phones

Posted by October 14th 2022

The long-awaited Google Pixel 6 and Google Pixel 6 Pro are finally here, showcasing a revamped design and a truckload of updates and features. Google has spent months hyping up its 2021 flagship smartphones, which …


The OPPO A16s

OPPO launches the A16s, a new budget phone king

Posted by October 20th 2021

OPPO has launched a new budget handset in Australia, the A16s, priced at $249 and available now from Optus and Vodafone. It's a basic handset with all the necessities, so don't expect it to hold a …


The OPPO A94

OPPO A94 5G review: Deceptively powerful

Posted by July 7th 2022

The OPPO A94 5G is a smooth and powerful cheap smartphone, masquerading as a premium device aesthetically. The A94 5G is surprisingly powerful, smooth to the touch and perfectly capable of replacing a high-end smartphone, …