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Nokia 5.3 Review: Is this the budget smartphone for you?

Posted by April 12th 2023

In market for a new smartphone, but don’t want to fork out $1,000? Good news — the current smartphone market has a huge selection of budget and mid-range phones that pack plenty of quality into …



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New telco Zero Mobile offers FREE 1GB plan

Posted by July 7th 2022

Australians are no strangers to cheap mobile plans, but completely free mobile service is something that, until now, just hasn't been an option. Enter 'Zero Mobile' - an all-new mobile provider offering a base data …



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Telstra enables SMS over WiFi for mobile customers

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 …


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Optus launches new 250GB Family Plan for mobile

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 …


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Realme 6: the affordable iPhone SE alternative?

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 …


Vodafone iPhone SE Plans

Vodafone’s iPhone SE plans, prices and deals

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 …


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iPhone SE: Apple’s new ‘budget’ smartphone

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 …




Samsung Galaxy S20 Deals

The best and cheapest Samsung Galaxy S20 plans and deals

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 …




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How much data does Snapchat use?

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 …


How much data does Instagram use?

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 …


How much data does FaceTime use?

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 …


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OPPO A5 2020 Review: Features, specs and price

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 …


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How much data does Facebook use?

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 …


How much data does X use?

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 …