Telstra has unveiled a new range of plans, called Go Mobile, that are aimed at allowing families to easily share data allowances, as well as add new phones and devices to a single account. On any Go Mobile plan, a new phone can be added by purchasing an AU$40 per month companion SIM, which gives …
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What’s new on Australian streaming services in May 2015
The Slap hits Presto May 10. While we saw a lot of talk about what content catalogues the local streaming services would launch with in Australia, it’s always good to remember that these are living things, constantly growing and expanding. Each month we’ll be bringing you a list of what you can expect to see added to your streaming service …
Read More »Aussie streaming service Stan starts production on original series
Stan, the Australian streaming service jointly run by Fairfax and Nine Entertainment, has commenced production on the first of its planned original content series. “No Activity,” an improvisational comedy about two detectives on a stakeout, is being made for Stan by production house Jungleboys, the creators of “The Moody’s” and “The Elegant Gentleman’s Guide to Knife Fighting.” Shooting for the …
Read More »What you need to know about Wi
You may have seen news from the US and UK about telcos offering Wi-Fi calling. In the UK, phone network EE has just started offering the service, while in the US, T-Mobile has had a similar service for a number of years. But what is Wi-Fi calling and what’s happening around it in Australia? To help make sense of it …
Read More »How to choose a VPN
While a lot of Australians considered a virtual private network as “the way to get Netflix,” there’s a lot more to VPNs than that. In fact, there’s a host of reasons while you might consider paying for a VPN service. VPN use in Australia has skyrocketed in the wake of mandatory data retention laws and the Dallas Buyers Club rights …
Read More »Quantum dots and 4K Netflix: Samsung launches SUHD TV range in Australia
Samsung’s SUHD range at CES 2015. James Martin/CNET Samsung has officially launched its 2015 range of TVs into Australia, detailing the full pricing and availability of the various models. The show piece of the 2015 line up is the range of SUHD panels. The “SUHD” branding is attached to Samsung’s top tier 4K Ultra HD resolution LED TVs, powered by …
Read More »Foxtel preps for ‘Game of Thrones’ with new Foxtel Play apps
HBO The long-awaited Foxtel Play app for Xbox One has arrived, along with a native app for a small range of Sony smart TVs. Foxtel had announced the Xbox One app in September last year, saying at the time that it would go live “in the coming months.” The Play app had previously been available on the Xbox One’s predecessor, …
Read More »LG confirms no G Flex 2 for Australia, G4 arriving “end of June”
The image on the LG G4 invite. LG LG has confirmed that the curved OLED G Flex 2 smartphone will not be made available in Australia and that the LG G4 — the next generation of its flagship range — will be available to purchase locally by the “end of June.” LG is launching the G4 with great fanfare , …
Read More »LG hypes Netflix credentials for new line, but 4K OLED TV is a no
LG’s 4K Curved OLED TV. LG LG Australia has launched its 2015 range of TVs, pushing its partnership with Netflix, but there’s no word on its promised Ultra HD OLED offering. LG Australia previously showed off its EC970T Curved 4K OLED at an October 2014 launch. Projected for November 2014 for AU$9,999, the unit failed to arrive last year and …
Read More »Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge: Australian pricing and availability
Josh P. Miller/CNET After revealing the Galaxy S6 and the S6 Edge back at the start of March, Samsung is working towards a global launch for both phones. This will see the new flagship and its Edge variant available in Australia — and much of the world — from April 10. With the controversial removal of expandable memory from the …
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