Mobile Phone News
Optus $2 Days: remember to turn off auto data sync
Optus customers using $2 Days could be throwing away their credit without even knowing it.
Apple's wire-free AirPods delayed
Apple today confirmed that its first "truly wireless" pair of earbuds - AirPods - will miss the originally promised October shipping date. In a statement given to TechCrunch, Apple said it needs a "little more time" to get the AirPods right.
Samsung Pay now supports loyalty cards in Australia
Samsung Pay - Samsung's take on a mobile-driven contactless payment solution - is one step closer to becoming a true digital wallet with support for loyalty cards.
Data Boost: new plans come with more of what we love
Boost Mobile refreshes its prepaid plan line-up, with more recharge options and extra data in each.
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.
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