Mobile Phone Articles
Vodafone turning off 2G network late next year
Vodafone has announced that it plans to switch off its 2G phone network from September 30, 2017
Stop killing your plants: Parrot's self-watering flower pot launching in Australia
Parrot's self-watering flower pot - the creatively named Parrot Pot - is finally set to hit Australian stores in October at a recommended retail price of $229.95.
BlackBerry to stop making its own phones
BlackBerry has all but conceded to the likes of Apple and Samsung; after 14 years, the longstanding smartphone stalwart will stop designing and manufacturing its own smartphones.
Apple iPhone 7 Review
Don't let the lack of a massive redesign put you off, the iPhone 7 is more exciting than it first seems. If you're looking to upgrade - and aren't put off by the lack of a headphone jack - Apple's kitted out the iPhone 7 with enough nice-to-have features to still make it feel like a big step forward.
Vodafone gives all subscribers 2GB extra data following outage
Vodafone will give all of its customers a bonus 2GB of data as an apology for an outage that occurred on Sunday night and lasted until Monday morning.
Snapchat gets into hardware with video sunglasses
Snapchat is getting into hardware with sunglasses that record video in 10 second blocks.
Google takes on chat (again) with Allo
Google's latest messaging app is now available in Australia.
Samsung software update limits Note 7 battery capacity to 60% to hopefully reduce explosion risks
Samsung Australia is issuing a software update to try and stop Note 7 smartphones from bursting into flames.
LG X Power has a massive battery at a budget price
The LG X Power is a budget smartphone with a massive battery promised to comfortably two full days.
Fitbit Charge 2 Review
Fitbit's Charge 2 is an easy to recommend fitness tracker for those after a bit more than the "basics" and a healthy dose of motivation. Continuous heartrate monitoring, an amazing companion app, and a five to six day battery life are all standout features. On the other hand, the lack of water resistance and a somewhat bulky design may put some off.
![[Compared] The best eSIM plans in Australia](https://r3.whistleout.com.au/public/images/articles/2025/09/Phones_with_eSIM.jpg?w=280&h=280&usm=20&usmrad=0.8&fit=crop "[Compared] The best eSIM plans in Australia")
