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Moto X available on Post-Paid plans with Dodo Mobile – Outright $525
The Moto X has only arrived on Australian shores in the last couple of weeks, at launch it's mainly been available for purchase outright with no carriers announcing plans for the phone. But Dodo...
Optus announces availability of Samsung Galaxy NotePro 12.2
Optus has announced this morning that the Samsung Galaxy NotePro 12.2 is now available on Optus' nationwide 4G network, and can be purchase from today via telephone sales, online and in selected retail stores.
The...
LG G Flex now available from Optus
The G Flex is one of the most intriguing products available from LG at the moment, with a 6", flexible, curved display it's got that 'certain something' that people around you will instantly want...
Australian carriers announce Samsung Galaxy S5 pricing
With the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S5 just around the corner, Australian carriers have announced their pricing and availability of the much-anticipated 2014 addition to Samsung's flagship Galaxy S line.
To start with, the...
All New HTC One launching April 1st in Australia
It's all about the All New HTC One (M8) today, and the most interesting news is going to be where to get the phone in Australia. We know that Optus, Vodafone and Telstra will...
Retailer Roundup: Weekly Specials
It has been a couple of weeks (maybe more give or take) and we thought it was time to bring it back. So, what's on-sale around the traps?
Woolworths
Available now until Tuesday 25 March
LG...
Samsung has pulled the Android 4.3 update for the Vodafone branded Galaxy Nexus
When the Android 4.3 update was finally delivered to Australian carriers there was much rejoicing from owners who have been waiting for an update to their phones which have been left languishing on Android...
Update: Telstra, too! Optus and Vodafone to roll out Kit Kat update to HTC...
Anyone looking at buying an All New One, will likely consider how HTC handles updates for older phones. Historically, the short answer is 'not well'. Owners of the HTC One X likely still feel...
Samsung Galaxy S5 – Australian carrier availability
This morning saw the launch of the hotly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S5, it's bigger, faster and has more sensors on it than ever before, like the 200 Million customers who've already purchased a Samsung...
Retailer Round-up: This weeks specials
It has been a few weeks since we brought you retailer round-up and we thought it was time to bring it back and share with you the specials available this week from the bricks...
Virgin Mobile activates 4G for pre-paid customers
Virgin Mobile, has today announced that pre-paid users will now be able to access the Virgin Mobile 4G network, which is powered by Optus, on their 4G capable smartphone, and it's all as simple...
Australian Carrier branded Samsung Galaxy Nexus to finally receive Android 4.3
The Galaxy Nexus was a pretty popular phone choice for a number of Australians when it became the first Nexus device to be released on all three carriers but part of the carrier distribution...
Happy Birthday HTC Dream – 5 Big years in Australia
Five years ago today, I was introduced to a phone that would change both my mobile world as well as the mobile landscape in Australia itself - the HTC Dream. Launching officially on Monday...
Optus announces completion of its national network upgrade
Optus has announced this morning the completion of its national network upgrade project, resulting in over 4,400 mobile sites nationally to provide significantly improved indoor coverage and call quality for its 3G customers. Part...
Optus announces three new Samsung tablets available now
Optus has today announced that it has three new Samsung tablets — the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 edition), Galaxy Tab 3 10.1, and Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 — available to purchase on plans...