Mobile Phone News
New Commbank app to usher in true NFC smartphone payments
The Commonwealth Bank is gearing up for a major app overhaul, with NFC payments in its sights.
Telcos are hungry for content, and that’s a bit scary
Internet providers are clamouring to be more than a dumb pipe in our smart homes, and it’s something that we should keep a close eye on.
Vodafone offers free month with Seniors Card discount
Vodafone today announced a new offer allowing Australian Seniors Card holders nationwide to claim a free month of access when they take up any 24-month contract worth $40 per month or more. This offer is available to customers opting for either a new phone or a SIM-only contract.
Nike Apple Watch goes on sale October 28
Apple and Nike's collaborative take on the Apple Watch will go on sale this Friday starting at $529. Dubbed the Apple Watch Nike+, the new wearable is ostensibly an Apple Watch Series 2 that's a little more tailored towards runners.
Samsung all but confirms there'll be a Note 8
The future of Samsung's premium Note-branded smartphones has been in doubt following the Note 7's unfortunate tendency to spontaneously catch fire, but the South Korean electronics goliath has all but confirmed we'll see a Note 8 next year.
iOS 10.1 update lets iPhone 7 Plus owners take better photos
iPhone and iPad owners can now upgrade to iOS 10.1, and while everyone get couple of new features and bug fixes, iPhone 7 Plus users receive a whole new way to take photos.
Boost DEX is DJ-ready for $99
With Christmas just around the corner, Boost Mobile has released a new low-cost Android phone with a nifty trick up its sleeve.
Vodafone home broadband will be a thing by the end of 2017
Vodafone will start offering subscribers fixed line broadband connections before the end of next year.
Two screens are better than one? LG V20 available from November 8
LG's dual screen phablet - the V20 - will make its way to Australian stores from November 8, exclusively through JB Hi-Fi at an outright asking price of $1,099.
Qantas and Virgin ban Note 7 from flights
Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin, and Tigerair will no longer let you take a Samsung Note 7 on a flight.
Kogan Mobile is offering a 12GB prepaid plan for $4.90
Kogan Mobile is hoping to nab a few new customers by temporarily offering all of its 30-day recharges for just $4.90.
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