Posted by July 7th 2022
Good news for Telstra customers - the telco has finally enabled SMS over WiFi, after reports circulated that people in regional Australia could not properly authenticate their COVIDSafe app without a text message. In regional communities …
Posted by April 12th 2023
If you've been searching for a simple mobile solution for the whole family, Optus has come to the rescue. The telco has launched a brand new Family Plan, featuring four SIMs and a range of child-friendly …
Posted by April 12th 2023
Move over OPPO, Huawei, and even HTC - there's a new Asian mobile manufacturer ready to take on the Aussie tech market, with a low-priced flagship phone now on offer in stores. Realme's flagship Realme 6 …
Posted by January 23rd 2024
Note: The 2020 iPhone SE is no longer available to buy from Vodafone. You can find info on the 2022 iPhone SE in our review. Following months of rumours, Apple has unveiled a smaller, budget-friendly new …
Posted by June 3rd 2022
Apple has finally unveiled its long-awaited 'budget' iPhone - and while it's not quite as wallet-friendly as competing entry-level devices, it's significantly cheaper than the flagship iPhone 11 range. Named the iPhone SE - the same …
Posted by October 14th 2022
If you've been wanting a stylish phone with a bit of a trick to it, the Motorola Razr could be the phone for you. However, if you've been turned off by its upfront price, Telstra …
Posted by January 23rd 2023
Heading overseas? Don’t let bill shock get to you, and stay connected instead. Review this range of mobile SIM plans for travel with Canstar Blue.
Posted by October 14th 2022
Note: The Samsung Galaxy S20 series may no longer be available from telcos and retailers. Samsung's 2020 Galaxy S20 series is available for order in 2021, despite the newer S21 series being released. With premium features …
Posted by October 17th 2022
The first big phone release of 2020 is finally here – and if you’re a Samsung fan, you’re now spoilt for choice with three new high-end models to choose from. Samsung has officially launched its S20 …
Posted by October 14th 2022
After the early 2021 release of the Samsung Galaxy S21 series, the 2020 range of Galaxy S20 devices are slowly disappearing. If you’re looking for a new feature-packed two-year phone plan for last years Galaxy …
Posted by May 17th 2023
Since it was created in 2011, Snapchat has remained firmly in the upper echelons of the social media hierarchy, boasting millions of users. While it’s safe to say that the little yellow ghost icon has …
Posted by September 20th 2022
With one billion people using Instagram each month, this top-tier social media app has taken over the world with its image-first, captivating design. People are loving the easy-to-use and aesthetic layout, as Instagram’s popularity grows …
Posted by May 17th 2023
Back in 2010, the FaceTime app changed the way we communicate by allowing us to make high-quality video calls to and from Apple devices – all through an internet connection. These days, FaceTime is available …
Posted by April 12th 2023
Smartphone technology gets better and better with each year. These days, even devices on the more budget end of the spectrum will outperform a phone from several years ago. While other manufacturers tend to focus …
Posted by September 20th 2022
Facebook is one of – if not the – most used social media app in the world, with more than two billion people using it to keep up with breaking news, funny videos, friend’s birthdays …
Posted by March 27th 2025
With more than 300 million people on X, humans are connected like never before, with the social media platform one of the most downloaded and popular apps to emerge in the past decade. With lots …
Posted by April 7th 2022
Big news for the Australian telco industry: despite the best efforts of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), the Federal Court has given the green light to the proposed merger of Vodafone and TPG. Justice …
Posted by September 20th 2022
One of the most popular music streaming services, Apple Music features on every Apple product available, giving users access to millions of songs across a wide variety of genres to suit their musical tastes. While listening …
Posted by January 10th 2023
The Australian Communications Media Authority (ACMA) has released its report into telco complaints over the 2018-2019 financial year - and while customer satisfaction appears to be on the rise, there's still several areas where providers are falling …
Posted by October 14th 2022
Note: Some of the below mentioned devices may no longer be available on a plan from some of the telcos. The much-anticipated Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are finally official. And not only do …