Articles By Alex Choros
Alex Choros
Alex Choros is the Managing Editor of WhistleOut Australia and an award-winning journalist. He's been writing about consumer technology for over a decade and is an expert on the Australian telco sector, to the point where he knows far too many phone and internet plans by heart. In addition to leading the WhistleOut editorial team, Alex is responsible for ruining the office Sonos with his troubled taste in music.
Throughout his career as a journalist, Alex has covered international trade shows, spent three years co-hosting a tech show on community radio, and was awarded Highly Commended in the Best Reviewer category of the 2018 IT Journalism Awards and the 2021 IT Journalism Awards. His work contributed to WhistleOut Australia winning the Best Consumer Technology Coverage award in the 2023 IT Journalism Awards. Alex won the Consensus Award for Best Investigative Writer in 2024, and the Consensus Award for Best Editor in 2025.
He regularly contributed to Gizmodo and Lifehacker, and he often pops up on 2GB and 3AW to talk telco. On weekends, you'll find Alex at a wine bar, on a hike, or in the middle of a mosh pit.
Expertise
- Mobile plans
- Internet plans
- Smartphones and tablets
- Headphones and speakers
- NBN
- Telco
Awards
- Best Editor (2025 Consensus IT Writers Awards)
- Best Investigative Writer (2024 Consensus IT Writers Awards)
- Best Consumer Technology Coverage (2023 IT Journalism Awards)
- Finalist - Most Controversial Writer (2023 Consensus IT Writers Awards)
- Highly Commended - Best Reviewer (2021 IT Journalism Awards)
- Highly Commended - Best Reviewer (2018 IT Journalism Awards)
Education
- Masters of Strategic Public Relations - University of Sydney (2013 - 2015)
- Bachelor of Creative Industries and Information Technology - Queensland University of Technology (2008 - 2012)
Featured Publications
Huawei P40 Pro Review
While the P40 Pro is a potent piece of hardware, its software situation makes it hard to recommend.
Telstra expands COVID-19 respond with JobSeeker discounts and a new cheap phone plan
Telstra has amped up its COVID-19 response with a couple of new measures.
Realme's new $269 smartphone has a massive 5,000mAh battery
Huge battery, low price-tag.
Everything you need to know about getting started with Zoom
Here's everything you need to know about Zoom, the video calling app everyone is using right now, from installing it, to making your first call.
How to use Netflix's new parental controls
Netflix's parental controls have gotten a whole lot better. Here's how they work.
How to pair an Xbox One or PlayStation 4 controller to your iPad or iPhone
Take your iOS gaming to the next level by pairing your device with a proper controller.
OPPO's A91 pairs big specs with a good price
The OPPO A91 will set you back less than $500.
Here's how much the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip costs on a plan
After a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip? Here's how much you'll pay on a plan.
Everything you need to know about starting a smart home
Curious about the world of smart homes? Here's everything you need to know.
