Mobile Phone News
Kogan Mobile not so cheap from August 1
Kogan Mobile will soon lose the crown of Australia's cheapest telco with a price change coming into effect next month.
All of Telstra's Google Pixel plans
Google's newly unveiled Pixel smartphones go on sale from October 20. Outright, the Pixel starts at $1,079 and the Pixel XL at $1,269. If you're not too keen on dropping over a grand on a phone in one go, a 24-month Telstra contract is your only option this time around, at least for the time being.
Samsung should be worried about Google Pixel
It's easy to see Google's newly unveiled Pixel smartphones as an act of war. When October 20 rolls around, Google's premium devices will not only go head-to-head with the iPhone, but with Samsung's high-end smartphone family.
Google's new Chromecast is built for 4K
Google is rounding out its Chromecast family with Chromecast Ultra, a new puck shaped dongle designed for streaming 4K content.
Meet Google's first homegrown smartphones: Pixel and Pixel XL
Google has been making software for smartphones for almost a decade now. It's also worked with partners including Samsung, LG, and Huawei to make Nexus devices running unmodified versions of Android. But today, Google has unveiled the first two smartphones it can truly call its own: the Pixel and the Pixel XL.
Deal Alert: Optus slashes iPhone 6s handset prices
Apple's iPhone 6s on Optus plans is now much cheaper than before, as the carrier makes way for the newer iPhone and updated storage options.
Facebook Marketplace: your new favourite shopping site?
Facebook's latest launch could spell the end for some of the web's favourite online trading posts, including big names like Craigslist and Gumtree.
OPPO F1s available through Optus prepaid for bargain price of $259
Optus is now ranging OPPO's F1s smartphone as a new prepaid option for $259, almost $90 less than the phone's outright price.
LIFX expands smart bulb family with light strips and night vision bulbs
Smart bulb manufacturer LIFX is expanding its range of connected lighting products with light strips and night vision bulbs.
Vodafone turning off 2G network late next year
Vodafone has announced that it plans to switch off its 2G phone network from September 30, 2017
Stop killing your plants: Parrot's self-watering flower pot launching in Australia
Parrot's self-watering flower pot - the creatively named Parrot Pot - is finally set to hit Australian stores in October at a recommended retail price of $229.95.
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