Android 2.1 for the LG Optimus is now available
Update: This is the last time I bash resistive screens, I think I've made my point clear though.
So, LG Optimus owners, are you still enjoying the pleasure that is your resistive screened Android device? If so, then good. If...
Official: Samsung Galaxy Tab will launch November 8th for $999, start saving now
We already let you know in a previous post that the Galaxy Tab would be hitting shelves on November 8th, but now it's official with Samsung sending out the all important press release. Within the release Samsung confirms the...
What’s going down in November..
November is a busy month, it's filled with all the latest releases that are being pushed out by carriers, manufacturers and retailers in order to get the most sales during the upcoming holiday season. We're going to see a...
LG Optimus One coming to Optus and all its subsidiaries November 1st, other carriers...
There are a few people out there that want the LG Optimus One, and I can't blame them, it appears to be a pretty good looking mid-range Android device that has a capacitive display. You'll be even happier to...
Not to be outdone, Optus lowers LG Optimus to $199 to match Vodafone
Our good friends over at Techanist have reported that Optus have indeed dropped the price of the LG Optimus to $199 to match Vodafone, and stock is hitting stores now. Once again, we hate resistive-screened device and tend to...
Sony Ericsson Australia reaffirms that Android 2.1 update for X10 Series will hit late...
So if anyone here still owns an X10 Series device (Xperia X10, X10 Mini or X10 Mini Pro), you'll be sort of happy to know Android 2.1 is coming in the next week or so, but knowing SE that...
Optus: Galaxy S Android 2.2 update available from early-to-mid November
Optus just said yesterday that Android 2.2 was good to go for their Galaxy S devices, but to be honest I think it was just customer support trying to say the right things to keep customers happy. Now Optus...
Froyo for Galaxy S will come via Kies, not OTA — Available now-ish
It seems OTA updates are becoming a little less viable for updating high-end devices with massively sized Android updates. The next hit is the Samsung Galaxy S, which Optus confirmed today via their Twitter account, will receive the Android...
Sony Ericsson X8 ‘Shakira’ headed to Optus Prepaid for $249
Everyone loves a premium product, so the fact that the newly released Sony Ericsson X8 'Shakira' is on its way to Optus Prepaid can only be good news. There is currently no date for availability, but it's currently available...
HTC Aria now available from Optus
HTC Aria fans, your time has come. The device has recently hit Optus's online store, and will no doubt reach retailers in the next week or so. Plans start at $19/mo (+$11/mo) working up to $29/mo (+$7/mo) then to...
Samsung Galaxy Tab appears in Allphones Catalogue as ‘Coming Soon..’
Techanist has craftily spotted the Samsung Galaxy Tab in the latest Allphones Catalogue. Its listed as Coming Soon (obviously) and lists the already known specs. There are no plan prices or dates mentioned, but we know you can get...
What’s happening in October..
It's finally October, which means there is a fair bit of stuff expected to happen, unless of course you're waiting for your Android 2.1 or 2.2 update, because that'll no doubt be pushed back, again! In all seriousness though,...
Dell Streak goes on sale tomorrow through Optus, who’s getting one?
Tomorrow will see the Dell Streak hit stores, or at least Optus's online store, tomorrow on their $59 cap which is great value. So I'm wondering who might be getting one, interested to see if there any readers who...
HTC Aria headed to Optus for mid October launch
So it turns out Techanist was right last month when they said the HTC Aria would be headed to Optus. This morning's HTC announcement, attended by Neerav Bhatt, provided the crucial pricing information: $49/mo (includes 1GB of data). That...
HTC Aria being launched tomorrow, but on what Carrier?
HTC Australia have announced today, via Facebook, that the HTC Aria will be launched/officially announced/something tomorrow but have given no ideas as to which Carrier it will come to. We've reported in the past that it would be Optus,...