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How to restore an Android backup

Posted by January 30th 2025

What is a phone backup? A backup is essentially a copy of your phone’s content, contacts and settings. By backing up your phone, you can easily transfer your data from one device to another, avoiding the …


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How to check your Telstra balance

Posted by March 24th 2025

Want to check how much Telstra mobile data you have left? Find out how to check your Telstra balance at Canstar Blue.




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How much data does Amazon Music use?

Posted by February 28th 2025

What is Amazon Music Amazon Music is a music streaming platform that boasts a library of 100 million songs, plus thousands of online stations and podcasts. Available on iOS, Android and Windows, Amazon Music comes in …


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How much data does Uber use?

Posted by January 10th 2025

Given Uber boasts plenty of features and live-tracking capabilities, it stands to reason that your Uber ride could eat into your phone plan’s data allowance. So, how much data does Uber use? Canstar Blue explores …


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How much data does Apple Maps use?

Posted by January 10th 2025

Apple Maps is the co-pilot for many iPhone users looking to find their way to a destination. However, if you use the app to navigate and retrieve live traffic updates, the data consumed in the …


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Where to buy SIM cards in Australia

Posted by January 7th 2025

What is a SIM card? A Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card is a microchip that contains details about your mobile phone account that grants you access to your provider’s network. It’s linked to your account and can …


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Best streaming bundles in Australia

Posted by February 26th 2025

KEY POINTS Major telcos such as Optus, Telstra and Vodafone, offer bundled streaming with phone and internet plans for convenience and savings. Telcos offer a wide variety of bundling options, whether that’s as subscription bundling …


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Save on kid’s phone plans this Christmas with Spriggy Mobile

Posted by December 20th 2024

Whether your child is getting a new phone for Christmas, or you’re simply looking for a more kid-friendly phone plan, specialty telco Spriggy Mobile is offering discounts on selected SIM-only mobile plans. Spriggy Mobile — an …


How to multitask on an iPhone

Posted by December 18th 2024

iPhones are packed with applications (apps) that help you communicate, be punctual, have fun, shop, bank and browse. These apps are designed to be at your fingertips, and are often running in the background even …


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The best Black Friday phone plan and smartphone deals

Posted by December 4th 2024

Note: The Black Friday sales period is finished for 2024. Some of the deals listed below may have now expired. If you’re hunting for a bargain, Black Friday is one of the best times of the …


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Coles Mobile slashes prepaid plan prices for Black Friday

Posted by November 28th 2024

Black Friday is the perfect time to score a bargain, especially on mobile phone plans. Many telco companies have joined the sale frenzy this year, offering discounts on devices, mobile plans and extras. Coles Mobile is …


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OPPO’s Find X8 Pro offers amazing cameras, new AI features

Posted by November 25th 2024

OPPO's newest premium smartphone, the OPPO Find X8 Pro, has arrived in Australia, boasting an all-new professional camera setup and a range of advanced AI enhancements. The OPPO Find X8 Pro is the brand's first global …


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How to backup an Android phone

Posted by November 19th 2024

Every day that you use your phone, it accumulates data. This data includes everything you save and store on your device, such as passwords, photos, messages, app preferences and contacts. To ensure you don’t lose …


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Vodafone’s 5G network explained

Posted by November 19th 2024

Vodafone’s 5G mobile network rollout is underway, with coverage available now in selected suburbs. In this article Canstar Blue explores Vodafone’s 5G coverage and its selection of 5G-capable smartphones and mobile plans. Where is Vodafone 5G …



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How to root your Android phone

Posted by November 18th 2024

If you've ever wanted more control over your Android phone, or felt frustrated by its restrictive apps and settings, gaining root access might be the solution. But what exactly is ‘rooting’ a phone, is it …


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How to screenshot on Android phones

Posted by November 18th 2024

Screenshots allow you to capture moments, share images and communicate easily. But when it comes to actually screenshotting on your phone there’s no one-size-fits-all approach, with many brands and models using different techniques or buttons …


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How to reset your Samsung phone

Posted by November 18th 2024

If the time has come to sell or donate your Samsung Galaxy phone, you’ll want to ensure the phone’s new owner can’t access your private texts, photos and personal information. This is when a factory …