Google Messages update brings a heap of features to your fingertips
Google Messages continues to get better, this time with an update that brings not just a new look but features too. The changes include some features we've previously seen tested in the Beta as well as some new aesthetics.
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Australian comparison: OPPO Reno8 Pro 5G vs Reno 8Pro
I've had the Reno8 Pro 5G and Reno 8Pro on loan from OPPO for a few weeks. They're upper mid-range phones selling for $1199 and $999 respectively and although much of their specifications are the same there are some...
No ETA yet for eSIM on Boost Mobile Australia
We checked in with Boost Mobile to find out if they will have eSIM functionality soon and the news is not great. A spokesperson told us that:
"Boost doesn't currently have eSIM capability yet. However we are working on it...
Pixel 7 Pro first look — Evolving hardware around software beauty and brilliance
After a hectic few days, I've finally managed to get my thoughts -- a first impression at least -- together on the Pixel 7 Pro. On the surface at least, there are only minor, incremental changes to the hardware...
inDrive has landed in Sydney, giving passengers more control over costs
Ride-sharing is a great way to get around if you're travelling, or even if you're going out for a night to make sure you get home safely. It can be quite pricey though depending on the supply and demand...
$6.99 Netflix basic with ads starts November in Australia
Netflix has announced that Australians will be able to signup for a new low cost $6.99/month "Basic with Ads" plan from November 4th 2022.
"Basic with Ads" will be available in 12 countries initially: Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy,...
Signal set to send SMS packing
It shouldn't be a surprise that SMS isn't exactly a secure communication protocol. That's one of the many reasons that there is such an array of communication apps; Telegram, WhatsApp, Messenger, Slack, Discord and Signal to name a few.
All...
Google Pixel Watch first look — There’s heaps to like but it’s not total...
So the Pixel Watch landed just shy of a week ago and we've been lucky enough to have one on the test bench since. It's far too early -- with less than a week of testing -- to be...
Google’s 2022 hardware line up shows how it’s all coming together
In the very early hours of this morning, the Made by Google 2022 event streamed around the world. The event showcased a number of new and upcoming hardware as well as software innovations from Google. The hardware announcements didn't...
Prime Video showing live TV channels for some Aussie users
Prime video is one of the lesser known and adopted streaming video options in Australia. The range of available shows continues to increase with a lot of very popular shows on the platform including:
Two and Half Men
The Office
Dr House
Top...
Editing tweets now rolling out on Twitter Blue
It's been coming for a while with multiple mentions, an accidental reveal and even a tweet revealing that it's in the works. Finally though, for those prepared to pay for it, the feature is rolling out across limited markets;...
Aussie pricing and availability for the Asus Zenfone 9
The Asus Zenfone 9 has been out for a couple of months now and it's an interesting proposition. The specs really are up there with a good camera, solid battery life and excellent performance as Alex said in his...
Amaysim drops its 30GB plan to just $10 for October with data bonus
If you're looking for some decent data at a great price, Amaysim has an offer you may like. During October, the price of the $30 per month plan dropped to $10 per recharge. In addition to this, users will...
TCL offers a great value bundle for 5G connectivity and audio on the go
Over the past 18 months, TCL has delivered a continual stream of new devices to market. Each with its own specs and features that differentiate it from the rest of the pack. The latest in this range is the...
Deal: Boost Mobile $250 260GB 12 month prepaid special great option for porting out...
If you're annoyed with the Optus data breach and want to switch to another network there's a great deal available at the moment from Boost with full access to all Telstra 4G towers Australia-wide.
Celebrating their association with the Bathurst...