Monthly Archives: July 2012

New Text Message Scam. Avoid

New text message scam out today, make sure that you avoid this one – screen shot attached here. Helpful Tip A helpful tip for the future is that when someone uses what looks like a trusted brand, in this case … Continue reading

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Telstra 4G Pre-Paid Broadband

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It is clear from today’s pricing announcement by Telstra that the 4G market in Australia needs competition. Desperately. Telstra’s pricing is high and many might say it is almost opportunistic, yet the company is taking financial advantage of its leadership … Continue reading

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Samsung Galaxy S3 Review

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The Samsung Galaxy S3 (aka S III) should need no introduction. It’s the latest record-breaking Android flagship device from the world’s #2 smartphone manufacturer. Bringing more than just upgraded specs to the table, the Galaxy S3 is the fastest-selling Android … Continue reading

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HTC One S Review

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The HTC One S is the second smartphone down the new HTC One line of phones comprise of the One X, One S and One V in descending order of hardware specs. The One S is a sleek device aimed … Continue reading

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Vodafone Pocket WiFi Pro Review

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The Vodafone Pocket WiFi is essentially a small, dedicated WiFi hotspot device capable of supporting up to 5 devices with wireless internet simultaneously. The Pocket WiFi Pro is a pleasantly compact device. In fact, when not streaming broadband we found … Continue reading

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New Rules To Prevent Bill Shock

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Australian mobile phone users will find it much easier to compare mobile phone plans following the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announcement of the Telecommunications Consumer Protection (TCP) code. The TCP code is a result of many months of … Continue reading

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New Telstra Mobile Plans

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Telstra has revamped its mobile phone plan offerings, replacing the old Freedom Connect plans with a new range called Every Day Connect plans. We’ve pushed through the plan updates and full details can be found in our comparison table. Telstra … Continue reading

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Samsung TVs See Boxless Foxtel

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Foxtel and Samsung have teamed up to supply a new line of television sets with built-in Foxtel hardware and we have one thing to say: it’s about time. Obviously not everyone in Australia uses Foxtel, nor does everyone even live … Continue reading

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Calls On Your Phone? Hardly.

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Turns out that we’re addicted to our shiny new smart phones, but not for the reason we once were in the nineties. According to a recent study from UK network O2, the 5th most used function of our smartphones is … Continue reading

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Kindle Fire 2 Rumoured for August

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News has hit the tubes that Amazon will soon be releasing a successor to its popular Kindle Fire tablet. The Kindle Fire 2, as it is currently being called, will sport a few upgrades over its predecessor but perhaps most … Continue reading

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