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Is Lyft in Australia?

Posted by January 7th 2025

With a bumper-to-bumper ridesharing market in Australia, we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to getting to where we need to be. While we have the big names such as Uber and DiDi available on …


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What to do when you run out of data

Posted by October 1st 2024

Depending on your telco and phone plan, a few things can happen if you run out of mobile data — including excess usage fees or slowed speeds.  If running out of data is a regular occurrence, …


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iPhone 16 vs 15 buying guide

Posted by March 13th 2025

If you’re considering a new iPhone, it can be difficult to decide whether or not to buy the latest release, and to know if the upgrades are worth the generally more expensive price. In this guide, …


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How much data does online gaming use?

Posted by September 20th 2024

Gaming often gets a bad rap for being a data drain, especially when you’re playing on a mobile device. If you’re gaming on the go and away from WiFi, you’ll need a phone plan with …



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Can I get a phone plan without data?

Posted by March 10th 2025

Key points No data or low data plans can be useful for seniors, children or anyone who doesn’t use much data unless they are connected to WiFi. In Australia, there are very few no data …


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How do I know if my phone is unlocked?

Posted by March 10th 2025

Key points Having a locked phone means that your phone is tied to its original mobile network carrier and is not able to be used with another provider’s SIM card. You can check your phone’s …


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The best iPhone 16 deals and trade-in offers in Australia

Posted by September 14th 2024

Apple's all-new iPhone 16 series combines premium hardware with cutting-edge software and AI: but while many Australians will be keen to upgrade, these are far from the cheapest phones on the market. Although outright prices …


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Are refurbished phones good?

Posted by October 1st 2024

Buying a refurbished phone is a great way to save money and may be more sustainable than if you were to buy a brand new one. But are refurbished phones good? Read on to learn …


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Best iPhone cases 2024: iPhone 14 and 15

Posted by September 24th 2024

People buy phone cases for many different reasons: they want one that’s fashionable, that can act as a wallet, or is even capable of fast wireless charging. Of course, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all …



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What apps use the most data?

Posted by October 1st 2024

We can often get a shock when we receive a text from our provider saying we’ve blown our monthly data. But there are two options if this happens often – switch to an unlimited data …


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Tough but pretty: Meet the budget-friendly OPPO A80 phone

Posted by October 1st 2024

OPPO, one of the leading brands in the affordable smartphone space, has released its latest phone in the budget-friendly A series — the OPPO A80. The OPPO A80 is a phone that is built to last, …


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HMD’s Barbie Flip Phone is a digital detox dream

Posted by August 30th 2024

If you're a diva in dire need of a digital detox, look no further. Just in time for summer, phone maker HMD has partnered with Mattel to drop a dream device: the first-ever Barbie Flip …


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What is the cheapest phone plan from Telstra?

Posted by October 1st 2024

Australia’s largest telco Telstra might be the biggest name in the nation when it comes to mobile — but if you’re thinking of cheap phone plans, the company might not be what comes to mind. However, …



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3G network shutdown in Australia: What you need to know

Posted by October 1st 2024

You may have heard that the big three telcos are preparing to shut off their respective 3G mobile networks. Vodafone was the first telco to switch off 3G services in December 2023, however both Telstra …



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Vodafone launches 5G phone price beat guarantee

Posted by November 8th 2024

Update: As of November 12, 2024, Vodafone's 5G price beat guarantee will no longer be available. However, customers can still claim a price beat guarantee on TPG's high-speed NBN plans as described below. Vodafone has introduced …