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
OPPO introduces free screen replacement program for R11s
OPPO will fix your R11s or R11s Plus screen for free if you break it within your first six months.
Samsung Galaxy S9 seemingly leaks in full
With less than a week to go, we seem to have final images and specs for the Samsung Galaxy S9.
Virgin Mobile flash sale: 18GB phone plan for $32
Virgin Mobile is doing 18GB for $32 per month on a SIM-only plan, but you'll need to get in quick.
Telstra Tough Max 2 Review
The Telstra Tough Max 2 lives up to its name; accidental drops are no match for this phone. Thankfully, reliable day-to-day performance and a bright display mean you don't sacrifice too much if you're after a durable device.
Good deal: Get $300 off the Nokia 8
If you act quick, you can get the Nokia 8 for just $599.
Pretty in pink: Huawei's Mate 10 Pro has a very limited new colour
Huawei is launching pink gold Mate 10 Pro just in time for Valentine's Day.
Good Deal: OPPO R11 price cut to $499
JB Hi-Fi and Officeworks have slashed prices on OPPO's R11.
You'll be able to stream the State of Origin through 9Now this year
Sports fans will be able to watch NRL games live and on demand through Nine's 9Now catch-up app as of this year.
Apple TV 4K Review
The Apple TV 4K is an easy-to-use set-top box with comprehensive support for almost every Australian catch-up and streaming service. It's also one of the easiest and cheapest ways to watch new release 4K movies in Australia, which alone could be worth the price of admission for those looking to make the most out of their new 4K TV.
Triple data: Vodafone's top phone plan now gets you 150GB for $100
Vodafone is running a crazy triple data promo on its high-end phone plans until early March.
