Telstra 24×7 Android app gets major facelift
Telstra's 24x7 Android app has just received a major update in the Google Play Store, bringing a major visual overhaul and a few usability tweaks.
The Play Store change log for the update, listed as v9.0.0, is as follows:
• introduced a...
Telstra brands its 700Mhz LTE service “4GX” – better coverage and better speeds
Telstra today unveiled the official name for its new 4G service, running on the 700 Mhz spectrum and due to start rolling out in the coming months. Named 4GX, you could read the 'X' as 'eXtra', giving more speed...
Telstra offering a $20 Google Play Gift Voucher with purchase of a ‘selected’ phone
The shops are starting to fill with the ephemera associated with Christmas, and it seems that Telstra is ramping up for Christmas with the launch of a new offer which gives you a $20 Google Play Gift Voucher with...
Optus expands 4G services in Darwin to more areas
With the looming wider launch of the 700MHz 4G network coming in January, Optus is taking full advantage of an additional early access commercial licence from the ACMA, which allows them to test their 4G 700MHz network. They've announced...
Nexus 6 lists Optus as a supported carrier – but it’s probably not going...
When the Nexus 6 will show up and where is the big question at the moment. As one of the top carriers - in terms of coverage and subscriber base - many would like to see Optus carry the...
Optus Smart Safe online backup service closing its doors on December 1
Optus has written in a letter to users that its online backup service Smart Safe will close, effective December 1 2014. The Smart Safe site has not yet been updated to reflect the closure.
The service, which provided backup solutions...
Target offering the 4G Huawei Ascend G526 on Vodafone pre-paid for $99
4G is becoming the new standard for communications in Australia, most carriers are pushing their LTE plans and spruiking the coverage they offer. But one thing that has so far failed to emerge are super affordable 4G phones. But...
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is screamingly fast on the Telstra LTE-A network
This morning Telstra opened their pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4, and they've been talking up how fast the phone will be, with carrier aggregation on their 700MHz and 1800MHz networks since it was announced. But just how...
Telstra opens up pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4
After the rest of the carriers kicked off their pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 on the 15th of October, Telstra has finally arrived to the party and today announced pre-orders are now being accepted for the Note...
HTC Desire 510 heading to Telstra pre-paid at $179, Blue Tick rating in tow
HTC Australia has just announced that their budget 4G LTE phone, the recently-announced Desire 510 will be heading to Telstra on pre-paid for a wallet-friendly $179.
The Desire 510 features a 4.7-inch FWVGA screen (854x480), a quad core 1.2 Ghz...
Vodafone and Spotify partnership bears fruit with the Smart 4 Mini 3G pre-paid handset
Vodafone recently announced that they had entered into a partnership with music streaming service: Spotify. While no specifics were mentioned it seems that the partnership has born fruit with a new deal being offered on the Vodafone branded 'Smart...
Vodafone now offering their 3G only Smart Tab 4 3G tablet
Vodafone is beginning to offer their 'Smart' line of Vodafone branded devices in Australia, beginning with their 3G enabled 'Smart Tab 4 3G'.
The tablet is a fairly mid-range device, which is now available on contract for as low as...
Telstra Rush (T792) pops up on ZTE’s website
A new low-end phone seems to be about to head to Telstra's pre-paid mobile service with the Telstra Rush (T792) popping up on ZTE's website.
Telstra Rush (T792) isn't going to set any benchmarks with its specs and it certainly...
Which Australian carriers will offer the Nexus 6 and Nexus 9?
We've been doing the legwork today talking to manufacturers, carriers and retailers trying to find out Australian launch information for Google's shiny new Nexus devices.
Earlier this afternoon we received an official statement from Motorola. It's time to find...
PendoPhone 4G now available through the Pendo & Dodo Websites
Pendo, better known for their cheap tablets which are available through various retailers and telco's such as Dodo, have entered the Australian smartphone market with their very own PendoPhone 4.7" with 4G.
The PendoPhone 4.7" with 4G isn't going to...