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ACCAN Calls For Protection Against 3rd-Party Mobile Account Charging

Computer Daily News July 13, 2017 No Comments

The Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) has called for stronger consumer protections for mobile phone customers. saying it estimates that 12 percent of mobile phone users have experienced unexpected…

Moto Tees Up ‘Shatterproof’ Reveal

Fergus Halliday July 13, 2017 No Comments

Motorola looks to have set a date for the reveal of the new Moto Z2 Force. A not-so-subtle invitations to a product launch event sent out to media warns attendees that their expectations…

LG Tease Local Availability For New Q6 Smartphone

Fergus Halliday July 12, 2017 No Comments

LG’s mid-tier Q6 smartphone was announced earlier this week but until now LG has remained silent on whether the phone would make to the Australian market. Pitched as the mid-tier…

Microsoft Cuts Support For Windows Phone

Jon Bragg July 12, 2017 No Comments

Microsoft has signaled the end of support for Windows Phone 8.1, leaving millions of devices without security or technical updates in the future. Launched in 2010 as Windows Phone 7,…

Nougat Finally Comes To HTC 10

Fergus Halliday July 12, 2017 No Comments

Last year’s flagship from HTC, the HTC 10, has finally been upgraded to Android Nougat. At least, if you’re a Telstra customers. HTC Australia announced the news over Twitter earlier…

Next iPhone Suffers A Setback

Jon Bragg July 12, 2017 No Comments

One of the biggest new features of the next iPhone may not be ready in time for launch. Apple is expected to introduce wireless charging technology into what is being…

Affinity Joins KKR, Setting Off Bidding $2bn War For Vocus

Computer Daily News July 12, 2017 No Comments

Hong Kong-based equity company Affinity has thrown down the gauntlet with a $2.2 billion offer for embattled Aussie telco Vocus. The bid for Australia’s fourth-biggest telecommunications company comes less than…

Could Google’s Next Pixel XL Be The LG V30 In Disguise

Fergus Halliday July 12, 2017 No Comments

Between now and the end of the year, there are four major smartphone launches due that we know of: Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8, Apple’s iPhone 8, LG’s V30 and Google’s second…

EXCLUSIVE Amazon Set To Target Phone Carriers With ‘Massive Range’.

David Richards July 12, 2017 No Comments

Amazon is set to target Australia’s three main communication carriers, Telstra, Optus and Vodafone along with retailers which Amazon claims are selling “limited” ranges of branded smartphones. According to sources…

Customers Likely To Lose Out As Carriers Push Leasing Plans

Fergus Halliday July 11, 2017 No Comments

Although the promise of low monthly fees and a yearly upgrade to a new phone will undoubtedly attract some, the new lease plans being peddled by Telstra and Optus might not be…