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Virgin Mobile begins offering extra data on selected plans
If your current data cap on your mobile plan isn't quite cutting it, then maybe it's time to look at Virgin Mobile, who has today announced that they'll be throwing in an extra Gigabyte...
Sony begins Android 4.3 rollout to Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra
The Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra should start seeing Android 4.3 on their handsets quite shortly, with Sony announcing that the rollout is now underway to unlocked handsets.
The update will add 'Project Butter'...
Optus upgrades 3G and 4G coverage around NSW’s Central Coast
Optus today announced that it's in the process of upgrading its network infrastructure around the Central Coast.
4G / 4G Plus
Between now and January 2014, customs can expect to see 4G light up in Pearl...
Optus now, too, rolling out Android 4.3 to HTC One users
Optus has commenced the rollout of Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) to its users of the HTC One handset, just shy of two weeks after Vodafone users started to receive the update on their handsets.
Users,...
Huawei Ascend Y210 hits Optus Pre-Paid at $79
It seems Australian carriers are gearing up for the Christmas period with various offerings. The latest comes from Optus, offering the Huawei Ascend Y210 Android powered smartphone for $79 on pre-paid.
As you might expect,...
PSA: Optus offers aid to those in the Philippines as well as free calls...
With the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan, the Philippines needs a lot of help right now. With a number of Australians trying to reach friends and relatives abroad, Optus has offered to help make that...
Optus launches the LG G2 and Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
Optus has added two new Android devices to its line up, bringing the total number of Android 4G devices available on plans to eleven, with every one of their Android phones being 4G capable.
The...
Optus announces exclusivity on the LG G2
This morning, Optus has announced its exclusive carriage of LG's G2 handset which Ausdroid reviewed last month. Available in store, online and via telephone sales today, the G2 and its fancy advanced 4G features...
Nexus 5: Limited local carrier availability and Retail availability looking likely
The launch of the Nexus 5 this morning has seen a flurry of orders, with the 32GB Black Nexus 5 seemingly the most popular model, with Google Play reporting the lead time as 'Dispatched...
LG G2 Australian availability announced – on contract with Optus and outright through retailers
LG has just announced availability for the highly anticipated LG G2 in Australia. The G2 will be launching on Optus as the exclusive carrier and through selected Australian retailers in Black and White on...
Sony Xperia Z Ultra — Review
Sony's 6.4" phablet dwarfs the competition, but is bigger really better?
Sony's Xperia Z Ultra is an impressive phone - in physical size, style and technical specifications. On paper the phone looks fantastic and has...
HTC One Max headed for Optus
The recently launched HTC One Max looks like it will be coming to Optus, if their Google+ page is a good indicator. Optus has just posted a mini review of the One Max, indicating that...
Optus adds the $99 LG Optimus L2 II Dual SIM to their pre-paid range
LG Australia in partnership with Optus has today advised that the LG Optimus L2 II Dual SIM will be available at retailers from today as a pre-paid device for just $99.
The introduction last year...
Dual-Mode Galaxy S4 arriving in Optus stores later this week
The Dual-mode version of the Galaxy S4 was announced by Optus back in August, with a launch date of Mid-September, but we've yet to see any followup, but today Optus advised that the dual-mode...
Optus ending relationship with Woolworths Mobile – Woolworths investigating further options
Woolworths Mobile will no longer be able to sign up new customers to their Optus-supplied Mobile network as of tomorrow, with Optus advising that they are in the process of ending their relationship them.
The...