Articles By Joseph Hanlon
Joseph Hanlon
Joe Hanlon has been immersed in mobile phones, plans and the internet for over a decade, having written for publications like CNET, Techradar, Gizmodo and Lifehacker. He steers the editorial ship and makes sure that we are always serving up the most useful guides and recommendations. If you ever bump into Joe on the street, don't be afraid to ask for a phone recommendation. It's embarrassing how much he enjoys talking about this stuff. He also loves listening to podcasts, so feel free to email Joe with recommendations.
Expertise
- Mobile phone plans
- NBN plans
- Telecommunications industry
- Smartphones reviews
Education
- Communications - University of Newcastle (1999 - 2002)
Featured Publications
Vodafone kills the phone plan contract
Touting it as the biggest change in phone plans since the 1990's, Vodafone has split phones from plans in an effort to give customers more transparency in pricing, and more flexibility.
Microsoft Surface Pro Review
A tablet and laptop in one, the Surface Pro is a powerful alternative to both types of computers, but it doesn't come cheaply.
BlackBerry KEYone Review
Ready to get back in black? The new BlackBerry is a return to form and sure to please CrackBerrys who've been holding out for their next hit.
Microsoft’s first 4G Surface coming ‘in the Spring’
Fans of the Surface Pro will soon have internet on the go, with the first 4G ready tablets due 'in the Spring'.
Vodafone 35-day prepaid expiry offers savings that add up
You won't see savings each time you recharge a new Vodafone prepaid combo, but you'll bank the savings over time.
Southern Phone adds Galaxy S8 to its line-up
Southern Phone adds the much-hyped new Galaxy S8 to its range of phones, with cheaper option for anyone balking at the high price of other S8 plans.
OVO customers can now stream Austereo radio data-free
OVO Mobile today add another data-free media streaming feather to its already brimming cap, with Austereo radio now available in the telco’s OVOPlay app.
Wangle helps you wrangle more data from your phone plan
A new Aussie made VPN service for your phone aims to save you data with each website that your visit.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Review
Easily Samsung's best phone yet. It's pricey, and there are a few feature misses, but none overshadow what a superb smartphone the Galaxy S8 is.
Woolie’s 12GB Galaxy S8 plan arrives just in time
With the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S8 just weeks away, Woolie's jumps in with a big data attention grabbing plan.
