Mobile Phone News
Vodafone prepaid customers get UNLIMITED data on weekends
Prepaid Vodafone users will receive weekend unlimited data and calls to China, the UK, US, India and NZ until April 26.
Water-resistance on the kind-of-cheap: Samsung Galaxy A7 and A5 available from February 16
Samsung's bringing two new midrange smartphones to Australia from February 16: the 5.7-inch Galaxy A7, and the 5.2-inch Galaxy A5.
Huawei auctioning off Porsche Design Mate 9 for charity
Huawei is auctioning off a limited edition Mate 9 smartphone co-created with Porsche Design to support cancer research.
Android Nougat comes to Moto Z, Moto Z Play, Moto G4 Plus
Moto Z, Moto Z Play, and Moto G4 Plus smartphones sold in Australia and New Zealand can now be updated to Nougat, the latest version of the Android operating system.
4 new smartphone games you need to play
Looking for a new way to kill time on your smartphone? Need something more entertaining than using social media to watch the world slowly crumble? Well delete Facebook, delete Twitter, and check out these four great games!
Aldi Mobile "1 Year Super Pack" has 42GB of data, unlimited talk and text for an entire year
Aldi Mobile is introducing a limited time "1 Year Super Pack" for those willing to pay a bit more money upfront to save more in the long run.
Vaya's big new data-only plans start at $15 for 5GB
Budget telco Vaya has refreshed its range of data-only plans with new options starting at $15 for 5GB.
Netgear's new portable modem is 5G fast on Telstra's 4G network
In the lead up to the launch of 5G networks in 2020, Telstra and Netgear, in partnership with Qualcomm and Ericsson, have unveiled the world's first gigabit 4G device, the Netgear Nighthawk M1.
Optus switches on Wi-Fi Calling
Optus has flicked the switch on native Wi-Fi Calling, allowing postpaid subscribers with compatible devices to make calls over a wireless network.
Belkin expands accessory range with wireless charger and 10,000mAh battery pack
Accessory manufacturer Belkin is fleshing out its family with two new smartphone companions: the BoostUp Wireless Charging Pad, and the MIXIT Power RockStar 10,000 10,000mAh battery pack.
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