Mobile Phone News
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.
Huawei Nova Plus battery is out of this world?
The Nova Plus, Huawei's latest midrange smartphone, is now available from Australian retailers for a competitive asking price of $499.
Google comes to your car with standalone version of Android Auto
A new version of the Android Auto app makes Google's in-car experience to anyone with a relatively recent Android smartphone.
Amazon launches "Netflix for books" in Australia
All you can read for $13.99 a month: Amazon's "Netflix for Books" is now live in Australia.
OPPO expands Australian retail partnerships with Officeworks deal
Chinese smartphone manufacturer OPPO today announced a new local retail partnership with Australian stalwart Officeworks.
Samsung Gear S3 smartwatch available in Aus from November 18
Samsung's latest smartwatch, the Gear S3, is now available for pre-order ahead of an Australian release date on November 18.
New Freeview app brings live free-to-air TV to your iPhone and Android
Freeview, Australia's umbrella brand for free-to-air TV networks, today launched a smartphone app allowing users to stream almost any FTA station on the go
Amaysim rockets past million milestone
Amaysim solidifies its place as the fourth largest Aussie telco, now boasting a million subscriber on its services.
B&O Play's A2 Bluetooth speaker is now ruggedised
B&O Play has refreshed its quirky A2 Bluetooth speaker as the A2 Active. While the A2 Active shares the majority of its design with B&O Play's original, it's now splash and dust resistant.
Samsung software update cripples battery on all remaining Note 7s
Samsung Australia will push out an over-the-air software update to all remaining Galaxy Note 7 smartphones, limiting their maximum charge of 60%. The patch is designed to reduce overheating risk, and hopefully, annoy users into finally returning their devices.
Vodafone expands $5 roaming to six new countries
Vodafone's popular $5 per day global roaming is now available to subscribers visiting Canada, Samoa, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Vanuatu, and the Solomon Islands, bringing the list of eligible countries to 58.
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