Mobile Phone Articles
Samsung Galaxy S5 vs HTC One M8 camera showdown
Both of these phones have fantastic cameras that are fast, easy and take beautiful photos, but which is better?
How much do you pay for a new smartphone?
Australians love the idea of a free phone, but those days are mostly behind us. So, how much do you end up forking out for a new iPhone or similar?
4 things Aussie telcos should steal from US phone plans
Too confusing? Too inflexible? Here is my laundry list of things we want Aussie carriers to change, based on plans and services available overseas.
HTC One M8 review
The One (M8) is the beautiful successor to the original HTC One. It's fast, smooth and sports an intriguing new camera, and larger 1080p display.
Telstra MVNOs to gain access to full speed HSPA
Telstra will soon lift network restrictions on its wholesale customers, upping speeds from 7.2Mbps to 42Mbps.
Virgin dumping data-free Facebook, YouTube browsing
Just days after making its excess data rate more affordable, Virgin Mobile is trimming something significant from its plans.
Virgin cuts excess data charge by nearly 75%
A big shift in excess usage charges moves Virgin Mobile from being the most expensive to one of the cheaper options.
Windows Phone 8.1 brings you a lot of old/new stuff
Windows Phone 8.1 has finally been announced with more customisation, a new notification tray and the Cortana voice assistant.
LG G Flex review
The LG G Flex is a curved, semi-flexible phablet with a surprisingly non-gimmicky user experience.
HTC One (M8) Preview: hands on
The One (M8) is the beautiful successor to the original HTC One. It's fast, smooth and sports an intriguing new camera, that may or may not work as advertised.
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