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Optus has a great deal on the go at the moment with 20% off the 80GB SIM-only plan. This pricing is pretty hot, and available for a limited time only. The plan includes the headline-grabbing 80GB of data, as well as unlimited national talk and text, unlimited international calls to …

Google I/O 2019 begins in under two weeks and Google have finally updated their app so that we can plan our days and nights to watch along with those in attendance. The new update brings not just the full schedule (although there are often last minute changes and additions) but …

In Zurich overnight OPPO have a launched their new flagship line, the Reno, into Europe. Unlike a couple of weeks ago where we had to try and translate the Chinese launch this one gives us some details that will be relevant to us as the phone slowly makes it’s way …

For the average consumer, mobile network speed probably doesn’t matter that much – it just works. However, if you’re trying to download something large, back up your photos on the go, or you just like the feel of fast connectivity, chances are you’re familiar with speed-testing. By connecting to variously …

Google is moving quickly with Android Q, and though it’s only been in beta for a month for the company’s Pixel phones, there’s work underway already to bring Android Q to Chrome OS devices too. According to code changes posted to the Chromium Gerrit (the source code repository where Chrome …

The Google Pixel 3a will almost certainly be officially unveiled in a couple of weeks at Google I/O, but why wait until then to see what Google has coming? With all smartphone announcements these days thoroughly leaked to the press ahead of the main event, it should come as little …

Huawei’s EMUI might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but on Huawei’s latest handsets, it works rather well. Version 9.1, which is built on an Android 9 Pie base, is available today on the Huawei P30 Pro and P30, with beta versions available for the Mate 20 range as well. …

Linux on Dex is a very interesting product; it takes your existing phone or tablet (provided its compatible) and turns it into a fully functional desktop option running Ubuntu Linux. It was originally available to the Tab S4 and Note 9 shortly after launch, but the product range is now …

Since introducing Data Saver in Chrome, Google says the service has saved the average user 60%, and now Google’s looking to make the service better with a name change to Lite Mode. The expanded Light Mode will look to reduce data further use by continuing to use Google servers to …

Lately the OnePlus 7 leaks have been flying about with regularity, some from OnePlus. Today OnePlus have announced when they plan on showing off the phone in its entirety to the world. After the announcement was teased by CEO Pete Lau last week today OnePlus have revealed that they will …

As Amazon’s attitude towards other streaming devices continues to thaw, Telstra TV is the latest platform to benefit with the company’s Prime Video app added to its library. In a post on the Telstra Exchange blog, the carrier details that the app is available in the Telstra TV’s “Apps” section. …

Huawei has recently held a Global Analyst Conference attended by 700 analysts from around the world. During the event, Huawei announced its 5G strategy for networks, showing a roadmap with upcoming devices. The first device to market will be a home-based WiFi modem. Powered by Huawei’s Balong 5000 chipset, we’re …

Every year, there’s a lot of sport between ANZAC Day and the following weekend, and this year is no different. Many of us Australians are sports mad, and beginning with an AFL match on Wednesday night Telstra customers can enjoy up to 2,300 minutes of sport live. This weekend (which …