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Selection of iPhone 13 range phones in grey and pink colourways

Optus iPhone 13 series: Compare phone plans and prices

Posted by October 15th 2021

Eyeing off the iPhone 13 series? Good news if you’re looking to pick up your new iPhone on a plan — Optus has the full range of devices available to buy. Following on from the 2020 …


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Telstra iPhone 13 series: Compare phone plans and prices

Posted by October 16th 2023

The iPhone 13 range has arrived, with all four devices in Apple's 2021 flagship phone series now available to order both outright and on plans. If you're considering pairing your new smartphone with a Telstra …


Selection of iPhone 13 range in gold and red colourways

Vodafone iPhone 13 series: Compare phone plans and prices

Posted by January 23rd 2024

It’s that time of the year again, when one of the world’s most popular smartphone manufacturers, Apple, releases its brand new iPhone series. Following on from the naming conventions of the past couple of years, …


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Origin: Most Aussies say EVs and solar batteries are overpriced

Posted by July 5th 2022

Consumer interest in cleaner power technology has grown over the past 12 months despite price being a major bugbear for most Australians, an Origin Energy report found. Origin’s 2021 Future Energy Report revealed that 70 per …


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NBN more affordable than electricity and water, according to NBN

Posted by September 16th 2021

Monthly broadband bills have become less of a burden in most Australian homes, according to new research commissioned by NBN Co. Prepared by insights firm Accenture, the Consumer Affordability of NBN Services report looks at how …


Apple iPhone 13 Pro series

Apple reveals the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro range

Posted by August 16th 2024

If it's time to update your mobile, good news: Apple's lucky 13 smartphone series is now official. The iPhone 13 range has finally been unveiled, offering an all-new processor, upgraded cameras, and longer battery life, …




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ACCC report: Exetel upsets big telcos with fastest NBN speeds

Posted by September 6th 2021

Wondering how your NBN plan ranks when it comes to broadband speeds? The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its latest report into NBN speeds across the country — and in a shocking …





A person using the OPPO Enco X wireless earphones

OPPO Enco X review: Stepping up sound

Posted by October 14th 2022

The OPPO Enco X wireless earphones offer great sound and handy features like noise cancellation and an awareness mode. As OPPO’s high-end earphones, the Enco X earphones would complement any smartphone user well, thanks to …


The ROG Phone 5 from four different angles

ROG Phone 5 review: Overkill for the average user

Posted by October 14th 2022

The ROG Phone 5 pulls no punches in being one of the best performance phones out there, and is intended for high-spec gaming with an obvious phone design for gamers. While the phone excels in …


Motorola Edge 20 Pro in blue

Motorola launches new Edge 20 phone range

Posted by August 30th 2021

Motorola has revealed the latest devices in its popular Edge line-up, as well as a new member of the brand's Moto G smartphone family. The Motorola Edge 20, Edge 20 Pro, Edge 20 Fusion and …


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Aussies move to faster NBN plans as network demands increase

Posted by June 21st 2022

Australia's need for broadband speed continues, with a new market report revealing that over two thirds of NBN customers are now on fast connections of 50Mbps or faster. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has …



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Powershop offers up to $200 off for new customers across Australia

Posted by September 5th 2023

Powershop, one of Australia's greenest energy providers, is offering a big sign-up credit to all new residential customers to help ease lockdown bill stress. Homeowners in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia who sign-up …



Realme C21 review: A sleek phone for under $200

Posted by August 10th 2021

As a brand gaining more traction in the Australian market, Realme is a more budget-friendly phone manufacturer with its origins linked to popular brand OPPO. As part of its ethos, Realme focuses on bringing quality …