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LG Velvet 5G phones in various colours

LG to leave smartphone business by mid-2021

Posted by February 22nd 2023

Pour one out for LG Mobile: the electronics company has announced it's now calling time on its worldwide smartphone business. In a statement released over the Easter break, LG confirmed plans to close its mobile unit, …


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Vodafone now offering PlayStation 5 consoles on plans

Posted by September 14th 2022

If finding the latest PlayStation is driving you to despair, good news: Vodafone is now offering PlayStation 5 consoles on plans to its customers, provided they're signed up on eligible internet and phone plans. Vodafone will …



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Huawei Nova 7i Review: Huawei’s $500 phone

Posted by July 7th 2022

The Huawei Nova 7i is Huawei’s budget smartphone of 2021, and were it not for the lack of Google, it might be one of the best mid-range phones out there. It’s got a lot of …



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ALDI Mobile introduces two new family plans for data sharing

Posted by May 10th 2022

ALDI Mobile has announced two new family-oriented plans, each including shared data for multiple users. The new plans don't replace old ALDI Mobile products, and are instead completely new options designed to cater to families or …


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Telstra still number one for 5G mobile speeds and coverage

Posted by February 22nd 2023

Although it's still early days for 5G networks in Australia, the next-generation mobile technology is becoming increasingly available in major metro and suburban areas across the country. Optus, Telstra and Vodafone are each in the …


Front and back of Nokia 5.4 phones in blue and purple colourways

Nokia 5.4 review: A value-packed phone for under $350

Posted by March 9th 2021

Carrying on the brand's tradition of affordable smartphones packed with features is the Nokia 5.4. These days, Nokia has a more recognisable reputation for producing a solid smartphone experience for a cheaper price point (with …



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The best Nokia mobile phone plans

Posted by September 7th 2022

Nokia is back! Compare Nokia 8 phone plans at Canstar Blue. Get your hands on the Nokia 8 with a beefy plan from less than $65 a month.



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Samsung Galaxy S21 review: a fast new flagship smartphone

Posted by February 22nd 2023

Samsung's latest premium smartphone — and the first major device release of 2021 — is the Galaxy S21, a high-end upgrade to last year's much-loved S20 series. Touted as a handset that puts the 'epic' …


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Telstra’s new mobile plans ditch bills for upfront payments

Posted by February 22nd 2023

Telstra is making moves to scrap traditional postpaid phone bills, launching a new set of 'upfront' mobile plans that require customers to pay in advance - just don't call them prepaid. The telco has quietly unveiled …


OPPO R17 Smartphone

The best OPPO mobile phone plans

Posted by May 29th 2024

Away from the iPhone and Samsung Galaxy fanfare is a smaller consumer fanbase, dedicated to OPPO phones. Hailing from China, OPPO has been manufacturing mobile phones for some time, but it’s only in recent years …



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AGL launches SIM-only mobile plans with bundle discounts

Posted by February 22nd 2023

Several months after launching a small suite of NBN plans, leading energy provider AGL is continuing its move into the Australian telco market. The company has officially announced AGL Mobile, a new range of SIM-only …


Best phone plans on Vodafone Network

Phone Plans & Deals for Students

Posted by August 27th 2024

Compare student phone plans and deals from Telstra, Optus, Vodafone and other telcos in this Canstar Blue review.


Art of the ROG Phone 3, a gaming smartphone

ROG Phone 3 Review: A phone for gamers

Posted by September 14th 2022

The ROG Phone 3 from ASUS is a phenomenally powerful smartphone, focusing all of its pros on being a device ideal for gamers, but at the detriment of some other elements, such as the cameras …