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Introducing Telstra Smart Home
Earlier this year I got a peek into Telstra's new smart home platform at the Australian Technology & Gadget Expo here in Melbourne. Using the Zigbee protocol the smart home platform promised several...
Telstra announce an entirely new way to get your phone
Telstra has taken the wraps of their brand new phone leasing option. The plans are open to both Business (lease Plans) and Personal (Go Swap plans) customers alike. However, unlike a typical lease, the...
Australian Carriers Android Software Updates Round-up
It certainly has been a while since we have done a round-up of all the android software updates that are currently going through or are now delaying to Australian carrier branded android devices and...
Vodafone makes its case for regulated domestic roaming in regional Australia (and we support...
Vodafone has made its case for regulated domestic roaming in Australia, arguing that the incumbent Telstra is the beneficiary of significant public funds, putting it in an unfair position. Read on to find out about Vodafone's case, and why Ausdroid supports the move towards regulated domestic roaming.
This week in updates: Telstra introducing VoWiFi and ViLTE, Optus rolling out more VoLTE
Every now and then, Telstra and Optus release information on their software updates for major handsets, and while it's not usually all that interesting, occasionally there are some highlights which pop out.
In last week's...
Optus joins Telstra in announcing its own-branded premium devices, but is this good?
It seems with this afternoon's news that Optus has decided to follow Telstra's lead in introducing its own brand of premium mobile devices. Back in April when Telstra announced its Signature line, starting with...
Telstra confirms that Pixel devices won’t be using VoLTE for now
At launch, Google made more than a passing reference to the Pixel range of phones supporting VoLTE and HD Voice calls. We asked the question of our local Googlers, and it was confirmed that...
Have you got a Google Pixel on Telstra? Does your VoLTE work?
After finally reaching the end of the week, it's time to set up our new phones if you've joined us in buying a new Pixel or Pixel XL this week. If you're a Telstra...
Boost Dex by Alcatel is now available through Boost Mobile for $99
Boost Mobile has added a new pre-paid mobile smartphone to its line up of devices, announcing the inclusion of the Boost Dex -- made by Alcatel -- for just $99.
The Boost Dex isn't anything to...
Here’s everything you need to know about the Pixel phones on Telstra
At their launch last week Google announced that Telstra was the official carrier partner here in Australia for the launch of the Google Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones. There's been some controversy over the...
Australian carriers are offering decent credit to stick with Samsung when you return your...
The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is done. Samsung has advised all users to backup their data, factory reset them and return them to the place of purchase for refund or exchange. Of course with...
Boost Mobile adds the Zume 5 (ZTE B112) to its Pre-Paid line up of...
Boost Mobile Australia has added a new affordable smartphone for the masses by partnering with ZTE Australia to bring to us consumers the Boost Zume 5 (ZTE B112).
The Boost Zume 5 isn't anything to...
Developing: Local carriers Telstra, Vodafone and Optus halt handing out replacement Samsung Note 7...
As reports continue to flow in about replaced, 'safe' Samsung Galaxy Note 7 devices catching fire in the US, we've seen reports today that Samsung has halted production in Korea, and that US carriers...
Telstra plan hacking allows you to get Google Pixel cheaper and with more inclusions
We've heard your feedback loud and clear about Google's decision to partner with Telstra as their exclusive carrier partner in Australia for the upcoming Pixels phones, and this tip this afternoon is likely to...
Telstra brings the ZTE Zip to their network as the Telstra 4GX Smart for...
Telstra has added a new phone to their smartphone lineup with the ZTE built, Telstra re-branded 4GX Smart now available for $69.
For the observant among you, the phone may look a little familiar and...