Mobile Phone News
Google gets behind Firefox mobile OS with YouTube app
Google releases an official YouTube app for Firefox OS, giving a tick of approval to the new kid on the smartphone block.
Vodafone welcoming Pre-Paid customers to 4G network
After settling in its Post-Paid customers, Vodafone is extending access to 4G to Pre-Paid SIM holders too.
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.
Telstra's new take on phone insurance
Instead of traditional insurance, Telstra now offers customers Telstra StayConnected – what it describes as a new 'swap, replacement and restoration' service for mobile phones and tablets.
Telstra plans share data for a price
Telstra is first to offer shared data allowances across multiple SIMs, but boy will you have to pay for the privilege.
Vodafone adds Europe to Roam Like Home
Vodafone has made a huge expansion to its global roaming footprint, adding 34 countries to its excellent Roam Like Home offer.
Samsung Galaxy S4 Review: six months later
After six months of using the Samsung Galaxy S4, we revisit our review to find out whether it is still the best phone in town.
Android Device Manager now finding lost phones
Google has introduced new functionality to Android that benefits anyone who has ever had a phone stolen, or for those of us who tend to misplace it around the house.
Telstra global roaming data rates nearly affordable now
Telstra will apply changes to global data rates in October, making data cheaper, but still out of the reach of many.
Is it cheaper to buy an iPhone outright with a Pre-Paid SIM?
Tech types sing the virtues of buying iPhones outright and grabbing a Pre-Paid SIM, but is it actually cheaper in the long run to buy yours this way?
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