Mobile Phone News
Optus cuts subsidies, so you pay more for your phone
Optus has been steadily increasing the price of handsets for new customers over the past four years, meaning customers are paying more for their phones.
Wow, Snapchat's video sunglasses are selling for over $1,000 on eBay
Snapchat's newly launched video sunglasses are racking up bids of over $1,000 on eBay.
Pay back your friends using Siri and PayPal
Good news iPhone owners, you can now holler at Siri to send you friends money through PayPal.
Belkin's new battery pack charges your iPhone and Apple Watch at the same time
Belkin's new Valet Charger Power Pack does more with less.
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.
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