Mobile Phone News
Samsung software update cripples battery on all remaining Note 7s
Samsung Australia will push out an over-the-air software update to all remaining Galaxy Note 7 smartphones, limiting their maximum charge of 60%. The patch is designed to reduce overheating risk, and hopefully, annoy users into finally returning their devices.
Six months of free service with new phones through Vaya
Want a new phone? Vaya will give you six months of free service if you buy one through it.
Optus to kill off 2G network in August
Optus is finally switching off all remaining 2G service.
Optus pumping $1 billion into regional coverage
If you're struggling with coverage in rural Australia, Optus wants to save the day.
OPPO R11 on sale August 7 for $649
OPPO's first smartphone with dual rear-facing cameras goes on sale at the start of August.
Nokia's new smartphones now on sale
You can now get your hands on one Nokia's new affordable Android smartphones.
Vodafone expands $5 Roaming, adds 8 new countries
Vodafone's $5 Roaming add-on just got bigger.
Optus SIM Only offer: 15GB for $40
Got a ready-to-go phone, but still need a plan? Optus has a deal for you.
Samsung Pay arrives at ANZ
ANZ customers can now use Samsung Pay with eligible credit or debit cards.
Game of Thrones premiere sinks Foxtel Now, breaks records anyway
Demand for Game of Thrones' season seven premiere took down Foxtel Now for almost three hours.
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