Yesterday, it was a rumour — today, it is reality. Kogan Mobile is now on sale, offering one of the best value prepaid mobile deals in Australia. (Credit: Kogan) As we reported yesterday, Kogan Mobile is a service where customers buy the time on the network in month-long packages, rather than buying minutes or credit. …

Disruptive online electronics brand Kogan is set to shake the mobile market, with plans to launch new, cheap prepaid mobile plans, according to the blog Everything for the Man (EFTM). (Credit: Kogan) Unlike most of its competitors, Kogan will resell Telstra services, but offer it for much cheaper, according to the blog’s sources. Pricing options will be similar to the …

Red Bull Mobile launched an aggressive new plan today, introducing new Access 365 Monthly plans, which include unlimited calls and text, plus 5GB per month for AU$30. Details of the new Access 365 Monthly plan. (Credit: Red Bull Mobile) Monthly payment is new to Red Bull’s post-paid options, where previously, these plans had to be paid for in full upfront. …

Now playing: Watch this: Sony Xperia TX film shoot: behind the scenes part 3 2:51 Last week, we had the pleasure of premiering Summertown, a short film project shot by award-winning film-maker Jason Van Genderen, shot entirely on the Sony Xperia TX. In this third behind-the-scenes episode, Jason takes us to Sofala, a town in regional NSW where he had …

Optus is planning a major revamp of its retail stores for early next year, and has discontinued business arrangements with major players in its reseller channels in an effort to take control of and improve its brand image. (Credit: Optus) According to the Australian Financial Review, Allphones is the latest major Optus partner to be trimmed from the telco’s reseller …

Telstra’s blog yesterday confirmed that the Android Jelly Bean update had been approved for the Motorola Razr HD. (Credit: Motorola) With testing complete, the onus of the update is returned to Motorola. Telstra is anticipating that the roll out should be complete by 17 December. Despite being one of the last phones released this year, Motorola’s Razr HD will be …

Now playing: Watch this: Summertown: a short film shot on the Sony Xperia TX 5:10 If you have ever wondered about the capabilities of the camera on your smartphone, then you will want to watch Summertown — a short film shot entirely on the Sony Xperia TX by Pocket Filmmaker Jason van Genderen. Today is an exciting day for us …

Telco alternative Live Connected has introduced new phone plans in recent weeks, moving beyond its BYO phone business model. The Galaxy S3 is one of the phones on the new Live Connected plans. (Credit: Live Connected) The company seems to be sticking to premium models, too, offering the Samsung Galaxy S3, HTC One X and Nokia Lumia 920, with the …

Nokia today announced its third Windows Phone 8 handset, filling out its current range with a budget option aimed at the youth market. Nokia’s Lumia 620 and its “dual-shot” covers. (Credit: Stephen Shankland/CNET) The Lumia 620 will go on sale early next year for US$249. This figure will likely be higher in Australian stores, but it should still be one …

Nokia will sell its headquarters in Espoo, Finland, before leasing it back, in a move to inject cash into its struggling business. Nokia’s headquarters in Finland. (Credit: Nokia) The phone maker expects to complete the sale to Exillion by the end of the year, for a total of €170 million. It will not leave the premises, though, agreeing to a …