Mobile Phone News
ACCC calls for cheaper carrier call rates
The fees telcos charge one another should be uniform or written off, according to a new discussion paper from the ACCC.
Optus will give you more data if you cover your lock screen in ads
Optus Prepaid customers can now earn extra data by putting ads on their Android smartphone lock screen. These ads are served by the Optus Xtra app, and customers will earn bonuses for every 28 days the app is active.
Reminder: Telstra is turning off its 2G network on December 1
Telstra's 2G days are numbers; the old school cellular network will go dark on December 1. If you've still got a 2G phone, this means you won't be able to make or receive phone calls, send or receive text messages, or really do anything on your phone.
Microsoft brings Solitaire to iPhone and Android, ruins productivity again
We wasted hours upon hours playing Solitaire back in the good old days of Windows 98, and now Microsoft has ruined our productivity again by making everyone's favourite time-killer available on iPhone, iPad, and Android.
Malicious video links are crashing iPhones
A malicious video with a tendency to crash iPhones is making the rounds. Here's what it does and how to avoid it.
Samsung brings contactless payments to smartwatches
Samsung today announced that Australian Gear S2 and Gear S3 owners can now use their smartwatches to make contactless payments through Samsung Pay.
Vaya stuffing the Xmas stocking with a big discount
If you're buying someone a phone for Xmas, Vaya has a deal to complete the gift.
Apple launches "touch disease" repair program
Apple has finally acknowledged the existence of "touch disease" - the somewhat ominous issue affecting iPhone 6 Plus displays - by kicking off an official repair program.
Mario comes to iPhone December 15
The world's favourite plumber will hit iPhones on December 15 with a unique Mario title designed specifically for phones.
Apple Music now data-free on Telstra Prepaid
Telstra prepaid customers are now able to stream songs through Apple Music without using their data allowance
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