Virgin Mobile has restructured its post-paid plans, cutting back to just five options for new customers. (Credit: Screenshot CBSi) The new plans maintain the same branding as before, with two Big plans, two Fair Go plans and a single Topless, or unlimited, option. Plans start at AU$29 with a handset, but are uniformly reduced by …
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HTC today announced that the mid-tier One S smartphone will launch with Optus on 2 July, and on Telstra a fortnight later. The HTC One S. (Credit: HTC) In a statement, HTC priced the new Android-powered smartphone at AU$0 upfront on a AU$50 Optus plan and AU$39 a month on the telco’s mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) subsidiary, Virgin Mobile. …
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Aussie mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) Amaysim today unveiled a new mid-priced plan to sit between its pay-as-you-go (PAYG) offer and its unlimited cap. The new Amaysim Flexi plan as it appears on the company’s website. (Credit: Screenshot CBSi) The new Flexi plan will cost AU$19.90 each month and returns the same amount in Amaysim credit to the customer, plus …
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Australian online retailer Kogan unveiled a new home-theatre peripheral today, designed to deliver a smart TV experience to sets that don’t have internet connectivity built in. The Kogan TV Android user interface. (Credit: Kogan) The Kogan Smart TV dongle plugs in to an HDMI port on a TV and launches an Android Ice Cream Sandwich platform, complete with apps, multimedia …
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Sony Mobile announced the availability of two new Xperia-branded handsets in Sydney today, partnering with Telstra for the launch of the Xperia P, and with Crazy John’s for the youth-focused Xperia U. The Xperia P (left) and Xperia U (right) (Credit: Sony) Telstra will range the Xperia P on plans starting from AU$49 per month on a two-year contract, while …
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As much as millions of people worldwide love their iPhones, there are some who wish that Apple would hand over some of the control. The iPhone is built on a solid software platform, but there is limited room to customise the phone beyond the basic options offered in the settings. If you want more control, or the option to install …
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Telstra today announced that the HTC One XL has earned its Blue Tick classification — the first 4G smartphone to do so. (Credit: Telstra) The Blue Tick scheme is to promote handsets with superior network reception, which the telco recommends to its customers in regional Australia. This category of the Telstra range used to be the domain of its self-branded …
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Samsung is set for its biggest smartphone launch of the year and we have front row seats for the event. Join us today from 10am AEST for all the action, and for our on-the-spot analysis. If you have any questions during the event, tweet us @cnetaustralia. Thanks to all who joined us. The event is now over, with the surprise …
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Telstra and HTC will again join forces for an exclusive smartphone launch, with the 4G-ready One XL handset to launch in Australia on 5 June. A frame taken from Telstra’s One XL demo video on YouTube. (Screenshot by CBSi) Prices for this latest Telstra handset start at AU$65 per month, including an AU$6 handset repayment on an AU$59 Freedom Connect …
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Kogan may sell iPads and Galaxy Tabs through its online store, but the company is hoping to make a splash with its new, self-branded tablet computer — a 10-inch model running Google’s Ice Cream Sandwich version of the Android platform. The new 10-inch Agora tablet, running Ice Cream Sandwich. (Credit: ) The new Kogan Agora tablet is available in two …
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