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Apple announces iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro series

Posted by September 10th 2024

Apple's 2024 iPhone series is official, with the tech giant unveiling four new high-end smartphones with upgraded features and specs. The iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max come …



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Expert Picks: Best Prepaid Mobile Plans (September 2024)

Posted by September 2nd 2024

If you're looking to ward off bill shock and keep things flexible with a prepaid mobile plan, there's hundreds of options on the Aussie market to suit every user and budget. But sorting through what's …


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Expert Picks: Best SIM-Only Mobile Plans (September 2024)

Posted by September 2nd 2024

Choosing the best energy plans is made possible by our expert Value Rank methodology, which places each product under the microscope, examining its price, plan inclusions, customer service and billing. Then we give each plan …


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Best mobile phone plans for kids

Posted by September 2nd 2024

What are the best phone plans for kids? Canstar Blue compares good mobile options for children and provides tips on what to look for.


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Expert Picks: Best iPhone Plans (September 2024)

Posted by September 2nd 2024

iPhones don't come cheap, but if you're absolutely set on a new Apple smartphone, you can still find a great phone plan deal. The newest iPhones are available on plans from Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone, …


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Tough but pretty: Meet the budget-friendly OPPO A80 phone

Posted by August 30th 2024

OPPO, one of the leading brands in the affordable smartphone space, has released its latest phone in the budget-friendly A series — the OPPO A80. The OPPO A80 is a phone that is built to last, …


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HMD’s Barbie Flip Phone is a digital detox dream

Posted by August 30th 2024

If you're a diva in dire need of a digital detox, look no further. Just in time for summer, phone maker HMD has partnered with Mattel to drop a dream device: the first-ever Barbie Flip …


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How to get free or data-free streaming on your phone

Posted by August 30th 2024

There's no doubt that the way we've used our phones in the past few years has changed drastically. Ever since streaming giants Netflix and Stan launched in Australia back in 2015 — alongside the technology to …


Telstra’s 5G network explained

Posted by August 29th 2024

5G has undergone a huge period of change in the past few years, with Telstra, Vodafone and Optus officially switching on their respective networks in selected areas. In this article, Canstar Blue explores Telstra’s 5G …


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Vodafone’s 5G network explained

Posted by August 28th 2024

Vodafone’s 5G mobile network rollout is underway, with coverage available now in selected suburbs. In this article Canstar Blue explores Vodafone’s 5G coverage and its selection of 5G-capable smartphones and mobile plans. Where is Vodafone 5G …


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What is the cheapest phone plan from Telstra?

Posted by August 28th 2024

Australia’s largest telco Telstra might be the biggest name in the nation when it comes to mobile — but if you’re thinking of cheap phone plans, the company might not be what comes to mind. However, …


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3G vs 4G: What is the difference?

Posted by August 21st 2024

What exactly is 4G mobile data, and why is it better than 3G? Find out about the future of mobile data and how it works with Canstar Blue.


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Where are the mobile phone black spots?

Posted by August 21st 2024

Despite most urban areas across the country having reliable 4G or 5G coverage, mobile phone black spots still affect many Australians. The Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP) aims to eliminate these black spots. Read on …



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3G network shutdown in Australia: What you need to know

Posted by August 14th 2024

You may have heard that the big three telcos are preparing to shut off their respective 3G mobile networks. Vodafone was the first telco to switch off 3G services in December 2023, however both Telstra …



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Vodafone launches 5G phone price beat guarantee

Posted by August 6th 2024

Vodafone has introduced a new smartphone price beat guarantee, offering customers $10 off all 5G devices if a competitor has a lower price. The guarantee applies to prices from major competitors Telstra, Optus, Apple and Samsung. …


Buying a refurbished phone

Are refurbished phones good?

Posted by July 25th 2024

Buying a refurbished phone is a great way to save money and may be more sustainable than if you were to buy a brand new one. But are refurbished phones good? Read on to learn …