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LG demonstrates the G2’s Optical Image Stabilisation
An extremely witty advertisement for LG's incoming new superphone, the G2, focuses on the camera's Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) feature.
The G2's 13 MP autofocus snapper on the incorporates the feature, which damps the dreaded...
Optus announce new trade-in scheme to give you credit towards your new plan
If you're into gadgets then chances are you have a number of Smartphones lying around gathering dust, and Optus would like to take them off your hands in exchange for giving you credit on...
Sony’s next wave: Xperia Z Ultra, Z1, QX lens cameras
It's been a while since we saw a major Android product launch from Sony in Australia - the most recent being the Xperia Z in February and its sibling Xperia Tablet Z in June.
While...
Where to buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear
The official pricing and availability - October 3rd for the majority - is now out for the Galaxy Note 3 on all three major carriers if you want to purchase it on contract. With...
LG G2 to launch on Optus in November
The LG G2 was announced at an event in New York at the very beginning of August and when we met with LG to get a hands-on with the new super phone they advised...
Optus launch their 4G Plus LTE Network
Optus has today announced that they have expanded their 4G Plus LTE Network to Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide in a move that will enhance their existing 4G offerings.
The new 4G plus network...
Optus announce the Android 4.2.2 update for the HTC One is now available
Optus HTC One owners can now join their fellow owners on Telsra and Vodafone with Optus today advising that the Android 4.2.2 update is now rolling out over the air to the HTC One.
Great...
Sony Xperia Z Ultra coming to Optus, Harvey Norman, Dick Smith, Sony Stores
Although it's not Sony's newest device, the relatively new Xperia Z Ultra -- a larger Xperia Z -- will be launching here in Australia very, very soon. Sony Mobile confirmed that Optus would be...
Australian availability of the Sony Xperia Z1
You'd be forgiven for missing the launch of the Sony Xperia Z1, with all the announcements made at IFA last night there was a large number of devices from various manufacturers announced, but in...
Samsung’s new range of devices available in Australia “soon”
Off the back of the IFA events overnight has come a rush of Press releases, Samsung have been quick to notify media outlets this morning of their intent to release the Galaxy Note 3,...
Optus cut the price of the LG Optimus F5 in half – now $149
If you're an Optus customer and looking for a 4G phone, then you would benefit greatly from checking out the LG Optimus F5 over on the Optus Website. Optus has slashed the price of...
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini now available for pre-order through Telstra and Optus
Well it seems Telstra is trying to beat Optus to the pack, with the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini now available for pre order through the Telstra website.
In addition to this, Telstra are also throwing...
ACMA announces new SMS Alerts for mobile users
If you've ever over-spent on your data/voice or SMS cap and lived to regret it due to the cost of additional services because you haven't been aware of just how much you were using...
Optus and the software update process.
Last year at Ausdroid we took the opportunity to approach our three major telecommunications companies - Telstra, Vodafone and Optus - about their software update processes. We had a great talk with Kieran Mcilwain...
Report: Savvytel back in action
In the midst of the ISPOne chaos last week, it surfaced that MVNO Savvytel was also suffering some difficulties, finding themselves unable to supply customers with recharges. But now they're advising that everything is...