Mobile Phone Articles
Aussie telcos to extinguish Note 7 connectivity
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones will have their network connectivity snuffed, starting from December 15. As a result, the device will no longer be able to connect to Australian cellular networks used to make phone calls and access data.
Netflix finally adds offline viewing to smartphone and tablet apps
Netflix subscribers are now able to download movies and TV shows to their smartphones and tablets for offline viewing.
NSW: No phones for P-Platers while driving from today
If you're a P-Plater or learner driver in New South Wales, you're no longer allowed to use your phone while driving.
Vaya has a new way to sell you a smartphone
Budget telco Vaya wants to sell you your next smartphone. But rather than offering phones on a traditional telco style contract where the phone and plan are bundled into one monthly price, Vaya is keeping its telco business and phone business separate.
Christmas Gift Guide: Budget Smartphones and Prepaid Plans!
Is someone special finally old enough to get their first smartphone this Christmas? Here's our pick of affordable phones and SIM cards to put in them.
Optus will give you more data if you cover your lock screen in ads
Optus Prepaid customers can now earn extra data by putting ads on their Android smartphone lock screen. These ads are served by the Optus Xtra app, and customers will earn bonuses for every 28 days the app is active.
Reminder: Telstra is turning off its 2G network on December 1
Telstra's 2G days are numbers; the old school cellular network will go dark on December 1. If you've still got a 2G phone, this means you won't be able to make or receive phone calls, send or receive text messages, or really do anything on your phone.
Zerotech Dobby Selfie Drone Review
Dobby is a unique drone that makes an interesting travel accessory. It isn't the cheapest drone on the market, nor is it the priciest, but it's one of the few drones you can just throw in a bag when you're leaving house.
Microsoft brings Solitaire to iPhone and Android, ruins productivity again
We wasted hours upon hours playing Solitaire back in the good old days of Windows 98, and now Microsoft has ruined our productivity again by making everyone's favourite time-killer available on iPhone, iPad, and Android.
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