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
Apple iPad mini (2019) Review
If you'd prefer an iPad that complements your computer instead of trying to replace it, the iPad mini is the tablet for you. While it may look a little dated compare to Apple's Pro line-up, the iPad mini is small and light weight enough to make an excellent companion device.
Editor's Pick: 9 best horror movies on Stan
After scares, thrills, or chills but don't know where to start? We've picked out our favourite horror movies on Stan.
iPhone XS vs. iPhone XR: Which should you buy?
Should you go for the iPhone XS or the iPhone XR? We'll help you decide!
Belong doubles data on mobile plans
Most of Belong's mobile plans now have a lot more data.
Get three days of battery with the new Moto G7 Power
The Moto G7 Power is now available in Australia and you'll find it in Telstra.
Nokia 1 Plus now available in Australia
Nokia has a new budget smartphone on local shelves right now.
Bargain: OPPO's AX5s is only $299
OPPO is back with another affordable smartphone.
The best Huawei P30 and Huawei P30 Pro Plans
After a Huawei P30 Pro or Huawei P30 on a plan? We've picked out some of the best options.
A challenger approaches: Xiaomi enters Australian smartphone market
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi has set up shop in Australia.
Huawei P30 Pro Review
Let's not beat around the bush: the Huawei P30 Pro has the best camera on any smartphone you can buy right now, by a solid margin. It's very easy to forget the photos it captures were taken on a phone. The phone itself is excellent too, but the frankly magical camera alone makes the P30 Pro worth considering.
