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Thinner phones with bigger batteries are on the cards for 2017
2017's flagship smartphones will be thinner and have bigger batteries thanks to Qualcomm. The mobile chip manufacturer today took the wraps of its latest high-end processor - the Snapdragon 835 - which is said to be 25% faster than last year's Snapdragon 820, while using 25% less power. This translates to roughly 2.5 hours more battery per day.
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.
"All screen" OPPO R11s and R11s Plus launch on February 5 starting at $659
OPPO's latest smartphones will land on Australian shelves from February 5.
OPPO R11s Review
OPPO's midyear refresh of the R11 is fresher than it has any right to be. The R11s adds newfangled features like facial recognition and an "all screen" display while maintaining its predecessor's performance, battery life, and value.
Good deal: double data for new Vodafone prepaid customers
Vodafone is offering new prepaid customers healthy discounts and double data.
Virgin Mobile Valentine's offers: $20 off $80 plan, OPPO R11s deals, and more
Virgin Mobile is cutting prices on its $80 phone plan, plus continuing the savings on selected SIM and phone plans.
LG V30+ Review
The LG V30+ is a no frills flagship with enough unique little features to make it worth considering if you're after a high-end smartphone.
OPPO A73 Review
The OPPO A73 succeeds at bringing a taste of flagship features to budget price-points, but makes a few compromises in doing so. If you can live with an average camera and an occasionally restrictive operating system, the A73 is a great phone for the money.
Hot deals: iPhone 8 Plus or Galaxy Note 8 and 25GB for $79 per month on Optus
Optus is slashing prices on the some of the latest smartphones in a scorching summer sale.
You can get your hands and ears on Apple's HomePod from February 9
Apple HomePod pre-orders start on January 27 for $499.
Telstra brings back 'family and friends' deal for Pixel 2
Pick up a brand new Pixel 2 - plus 20GB of data - for $79 per month at Telstra.
40GB for $15/mth for first 4mths! Ultd data banking, $200 international calls & no excess data charges!
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