Mobile Phone News
A challenger approaches: Xiaomi enters Australian smartphone market
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi has set up shop in Australia.
Vodafone 5G to land in mere weeks
Vodafone will be switching on it’s first 5G sites within a matter of weeks.
Telstra will no longer sell NBN 100 plans to FTTC, FTTB, or FTTN customers
NBN customers on copper-based technologies will no longer be able to buy top-speed plans from Telstra.
Huawei's second foldable won't run Google apps or services
Huawei has a second foldable phone, but it won't run Google apps or services.
Motorola delays local RAZR launch until March
You'll need to wait a little longer to get your hands on Motorola's new foldable smartphone.
Everyone pre-ordering a Galaxy S20 now gets bonus Galaxy Buds+
Samsung is giving away Galaxy Buds+ to anyone who's a pre-order a Galaxy S20 now, as opposed to just those who purchase top-end models.
Boost considers trading personal data for dollars off your new phone
Boost Mobile is exploring options for selling phones on a plan and entering the postpaid market.
Android 11 to clamp down on location permissions
The first version of Android 11 is here way sooner than expected.
"5G doesn't make a difference to the lives of our customers" says Boost Mobile Founder
Boost Mobile Founder Peter Adderton says that there are no plans to offer 5G to Boost customers, because the actual benefits of the network are too far off.
Seriously, should a smartphone cost a kidney?
Samsung and Apple keep charging more for smartphones, but how much is too much?
TPG-Vodafone merger approved by Federal Court
The TPG-Vodafone merger, and is set to be implemented mid-2020, pending appeals and further regulatory approvals.
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