Mobile Phone Articles
Optus roaming now cheaper for calls and text
Optus announce important changes to mobile roaming charges, but data remains expensive.
What the hell happened to the MVNOs?
Several of Australia's MVNO telcos have either collapsed or been sold off in the last few months. What could have caused such a drastic change in fortune for these businesses?
Xenon vs LED Flash: what’s best for a phone photographers?
Most smartphones these days have an LED flash beside the camera lens, but, after several years in the doghouse, Xenon lights are starting to make a comeback. Most folks tend to not notice the distinction, but it can be an important one, leading to a huge difference in the quality of flash photography.
CMobile: the Telstra network alternative you haven't heard about yet
If you are looking to jump off the Kogan and Aldi mobile ships, but you want to stay on the Telstra 3G network, you may want to take a close look at CMobile.
Kogan, Aldi customers safe for now
A Federal Court injunction has offered breathing room to Kogan and Aldi customers, keeping these services alive until a court hearing in the near future.
Only 30 day plans available as Kogan Mobile faces uncertain future
Kogan Mobile is readying itself for the worst, making long-term plans unavailable as it awaits a court decision that will determine its future.
Savvytel closing down, customers left in the dark
Savvytel isn't recharging customer accounts as it winds down to closing in the coming weeks, but it seems to have forgotten to tell its customers.
LG Optimus F5 review
We take a look at LG's new 4G-capable smartphone for the budget-conscious.
Nokia Lumia 925 Review
The Lumia 925 is Nokia's latest flagship. It's essentially an upgraded Lumia 920 with a slimmer design and better camera. We took one for a test spin to see how it compared.
How to turn on WiFi hotspot internet sharing for iPhone, Android and Windows Phone
Turning your phone in to a WiFi hotspot can be incredibly useful. Pushing wireless to a tablet from a phone is much cheaper than forking out for a second data plan.
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