Mobile Phone News
Exclusive: Vaya acquires Live Connected
Australian mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) Vaya has acquired 100-percent of competitor Live Connected for an undisclosed sum, with plans to continue running both mobile businesses as separate entities. The move adds Live Connected's 25,000 subscribers to Vaya's books, with the combined subscriber base for both MVNO businesses in excess of 70,000.
BlackBerry to stop making its own phones
BlackBerry has all but conceded to the likes of Apple and Samsung; after 14 years, the longstanding smartphone stalwart will stop designing and manufacturing its own smartphones.
Vodafone gives all subscribers 2GB extra data following outage
Vodafone will give all of its customers a bonus 2GB of data as an apology for an outage that occurred on Sunday night and lasted until Monday morning.
Snapchat gets into hardware with video sunglasses
Snapchat is getting into hardware with sunglasses that record video in 10 second blocks.
Google takes on chat (again) with Allo
Google's latest messaging app is now available in Australia.
Samsung software update limits Note 7 battery capacity to 60% to hopefully reduce explosion risks
Samsung Australia is issuing a software update to try and stop Note 7 smartphones from bursting into flames.
LG X Power has a massive battery at a budget price
The LG X Power is a budget smartphone with a massive battery promised to comfortably two full days.
SoundCloud's premium music streaming app launches in Australia
SoundCloud's premium music streaming service is now live in Australia.
Want to charge your iPhone 7 and listen to music at the same time? Belkin has you covered
The iPhone 7's lack of a headphone jack can make it tricky to listen to music and charge your phone at the same time.
Motorola Moto G Play hits stores for $279
Motorola's great, cost-effective Moto G range gets an upgrade with the new G Play.
iOS 10 now available for iPhone and iPad: Here's what's new
A quick look at the new features you'll get by upgrading your iPhone or iPad to iOS 10.
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