You may not have heard of Vivo, but the new-ish name in phones is ready to crack the Australian mobile market. Owned by the company behind award-winning smartphone brand Oppo, Vivo has enjoyed rapid success in its home territory of Asia, with a focus on products for ‘youth culture’ and the goal to become a … Continued
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Not so long ago, controlling devices in your home with your voice and asking questions to a virtual assistant with artificial intelligence seemed like a futuristic gimmick that belonged in the realm of sci-fi flicks and eerie predictions of the robot apocalypse. But fast-forward to the present day, and you’d be hard pressed to find … Continued
If you’re an avid Kmart shopper, chances are you’ve bought or pondered over an Anko product before. But is this budget brand worth all the fuss? Here’s our review. Is Anko owned by Kmart? Anko is the official brand name of all Kmart’s own-branded products. It was introduced in 2019, as part of a re-branding … Continued
When it comes to value for money, OPPO certainly packs a punch with its wide selection of smartphones for all sorts of users and price points — from premium phones to cheap devices. Enter the OPPO A series. Each year, OPPO adds devices to its budget-friendly series of devices, and the start of 2021 saw … Continued
Walkie-talkies were considered one of the most effective forms of communication decades ago, although for many, they seem a bit outdated nowadays. Despite this, the two-way handheld radio is still used in multiple industries, businesses and leisure pursuits, offering an alternative to expensive mobiles as well as navigating potentially coverage blackspots, meaning they’re not as … Continued
Samsung’s latest premium smartphone — and the first major device release of 2021 — is the Galaxy S21, a high-end upgrade to last year’s much-loved S20 series. Touted as a handset that puts the ‘epic’ in every day, the S21 continues Samsung’s focus on exceptional smartphone photography, as well as offering upgraded internals, a striking … Continued
Today’s internet is more than just about data. Providers such as Optus offer entertainment bundles on some plans, so you can not only browse the web but enjoy streaming and premium TV as well. Read on to find out what bundles Optus offers and how they stack up to others – such as Foxtel and … Continued
Telstra is making moves to scrap traditional postpaid phone bills, launching a new set of ‘upfront’ mobile plans that require customers to pay in advance – just don’t call them prepaid. The telco has quietly unveiled a new auto-pay alternative to its existing suite of SIM-only mobile plans, called Telstra Upfront Mobile Plans. Upfront plans … Continued
Away from the iPhone and Samsung Galaxy fanfare is a smaller consumer fanbase, dedicated to OPPO phones. Hailing from China, OPPO has been manufacturing mobile phones for some time, but it’s only in recent years that the brand has started to create a real buzz outside of Asia. OPPO even took out the top prize … Continued