Update: Competition is now closed. It’s clear to us how much you like the HTC One — 60% of the readers who voted in our recent poll told us that it’s their pick for flagship phone of 2013. We couldn’t let this result go without something to show we understand what our readers want and [...]

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) yesterday announced the results of the auction for the 700 MHz and 2.5 GHz spectrum bands in Australia. The auction began in May 2012, and ended up seeing Telstra and Optus vying for the coveted 700 MHz band as well as the 2.5 GHz which also went to [...]

With the HTC One hitting the streets today, Kieran Mcilwain from Vodafone has kindly provided an unboxing video which shows off the phone in all its glory. The unboxing shows off the phone as well as the accessories included, Spoiler Alert it has comes with a USB Cable, Charger, headset, SIM eject tool and warranty [...]

Today is the day that many Android users (and would-be Android users) have been waiting for. HTC’s much anticipated, and well reviewed Android flagship – the HTC One – for 2013 is due to hit the shelves (so to speak) of the major carriers today, and those of you who’ve pre-ordered will probably be receiving [...]

The Vodafone blog has been updated with news that HTC One SV owners will be excited to see, starting tomorrow HTC will be pushing out an Over The Air(OTA) update to their device which will see it update from Android 4.0.4 to Android 4.1.2(Jellybean). There will be an official post outlining the update, the delivery [...]

Vodafone do not have the best reputation in the Australian mobile industry, but they are working really hard at improving the quality of their service. Although they’re a bit behind the competition – Telstra began the rollout of their 4G network over 12 months ago, and Optus switched theirs on midway through last year – [...]

HTC Australia has advised today via Twitter that their newest flagship phone – the HTC One – is now available to experience at selected Vodafone stores in NSW, Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia and the ACT. Unfortunately for Northern Territory residents it doesn’t appear there are any locations for you. But for those interested, [...]

We’ve written a lot about the HTC One – in the weeks since the phone’s official Australian launch there’s been rumours of overseas launch delays and even frank admissions by HTC staff about their component sourcing issues. Despite the seemingly endless wait, and the looming release of a certain other flagship device, enthusiasm is still [...]

On the back of the Samsung Galaxy S4 launch only a short time ago, Ausdroid has been in contact with the major Australian carriers to find out when we can get our hands on this new device. The statements issued to us by their PR and Media departments are as follows. Telstra We’re excited to [...]

Vodafone has today announced that they’ll be offering the black version of the Sony Xperia Z to customers instore, online and over the phone from March 13. The phone is available on a range of plans, but Vodafone is recommending the $60 plan, where you’ll pay nothing upfront for Sony’s new flagship device. This makes [...]

Sony has just opened up pre-orders for their new flagship phone the Xperia Z. Pre-orders for the phone are being taken via the Sony website and the phone has been listed with a retail price of $749 – excluding delivery costs although Sony advises delivery on a package up to 2KG is only $9.95. Sony [...]

Coles supermarkets has begun trialling an NFC based payments and rewards system in their stores. In December 2011, Coles rolled out NFC point of sale terminals to all their stores giving them the infrastructure to launch the trial in conjunction with Mastercard, Vodafone, GE Capital Australia and NFC infrastructure company Gemalto. The trial involves 60 [...]

The HTC One is probably the most exciting thing in the mobile industry right now. HTC have really brought some innovative features to the table in an all-or-nothing assault on every other mobile phone on the market, and it looks as if the carriers are convinced. Telstra, Vodafone and Optus have all announced today that [...]