The HTC One might have been the best phone of 2013 The HTC One was a brilliant addition to the range of phones available to Australians in 2013. It might well have been the best Android phone, perhaps the best phone release full stop of that year. The HTC One original won Best Smartphone of Continue reading…
Here are the things you’re going to want to take care of while you’re working through the process of choosing your next phone. Click on the image below and print off the free mobile phone and plan buying checklist to help you work through the process. 1 ) Choose a plan first How many Continue reading…
Overview: Samsung’s Galaxy S5 software has major improvements in the: First, a bit of background on the S5’s software The Samsung Galaxy S5 is yet to hit the market in Australia. We, like everyone else, are expecting the release to be April 11th 2014. It’s hard to overstate the size of Samsung these days. Continue reading…
As 2014 rolls in, with it, as always, comes a brand new generation of new mobile phones. Sales of phones have started to collect, each year, around the major releases from Samsung and Apple. Samsung’s hero flagship release every year is the Galaxy S series. Criticized by some for being less innovative than previous Continue reading…
This article does 2 things. 1 ) It summarises the content of more ‘deep dive’ articles. These articles compare the Samsung Galaxy S3 to the current best sellers on the market. 2 ) It acts as a navigation aid. This article provides a single navigation point from which users can find comparison articles for Continue reading…
What’s the key point ? Everyone wants to get a the best price plan deal. Not everyone wants a phone. Many already have one. For those who fall in to both camps – those who want a great deal on a SIM card but don’t need a new mobile phone, we feel like we Continue reading…
1. It’s unlimited The key benefit, to unlimited plans, is their predictability. There’s nothing worse than going over your cap or bundle allocation and getting a huge bill. Amaysim’s plan is genuinely ‘all you can eat’ for calls and text in Australia for a predictable $44.90 per month. For voice and text in Australia, Continue reading…
7 Steps To Pick The Best iPhone Plan The iPhone has been the best selling phone in Australia for years. So, the most common question people have, when they are in the market for a phone is how do I pick the best iPhone Plan. This article starts by offering suggestions which are designed Continue reading…
Vodafone To Telstra : Making The Move Had a bad experience with Vodafone ? You’re not the only one. Since their well publicised network issues which started back in 2010, they’ve lost around 1.2 million customers in total. That’s near enough 20% of all the customers they had back at the start of the Continue reading…
How To Upgrade Your Mobile Phone And Go With Telstra If you’re one of the 2 million customers who have left Vodafone since 2010, you might be considering another network. You might life in an Optus / Virgin Mobile ( they share the same network ) blackspot ? If so, you might want to Continue reading…
How To Keep Your Existing Phone Number When Changing Phone Companies Literally everyone asks, when they move from one phone company to the next : How To Keep Your Existing Phone Number When Changing Phone Companies. The process is called ‘Porting’, short for transporting. Best of all, it is extremely easy to do. As Continue reading…
Compare And Get The Best Plan For Your Unlocked Mobile Phone If you’ve come out of contract with your existing phone company, and called them to unlock it, a friend or family member has given you their old phone, or, you’ve managed to secure yourself a bargain phone from eBay, you’ve got yourself an Continue reading…
You’ve got to do the maths to work out whether it’s better to take a contract from your phone company or to buy the phone outright and add a SIM later. Here’s How to Save 30% On A Mobile Phone Contract If you buy your own phone and get a SIM Only plan there’s a Continue reading…
7 Tips To Choose the Right SIM Only Or BYO Phone Plan In Australia More than 30% of Australians are choosing SIM Only or BYO Phone Plans these days. The benefits are clear. You get to buy your own phone outright and upgrade it whenever you want to. You get smashing deals on price Continue reading…
7 Easy Steps To Getting A Good Deal From Vodafone Australia Considering Vodafone ? Most Australians have put the days of ‘Vodafail’ behind them in 2013. Press coverage is still challenging for the company. However, in reality, their network coverage has improved substantially and they offer some of the best deals in the Australian Continue reading…
7 Tips To Choosing A Mobile Phone And Plan In Australia The team at WhatPhone have worked for Australian phone companies for years. We’ve managed their online stores. We’ve studied the market for mobile phones. We’ve gone deep in to understanding the information people need to make a choice that’s right for them about Continue reading…
Which Is Right For You – The Samsung Galaxy S4 Or iPhone 4S ? Increasingly, device manufacturers are keeping previous hero releases in their ranges and dropping the price over time. It creates a de facto range of products to cover the price / functionality spectrum. It also lets phone makers like Apple and Continue reading…
Samsung Galaxy S4 Or Samsung Galaxy S3 – Don’t Upgrade The Samsung Galaxy S2 fell out of a time warp, 5 years before it should have been made. Measured feature per dollar, it’s still the best phone on the market in Australia, 2 years later. The Samsung Galaxy S3 was a spectacular upgrade to Continue reading…
Samsung Galaxy S4 Or iPhone 5 – Summary Deciding which to get, a Samsung Galaxy S4 Or iPhone 5 ? If you’re prepared to genuinely consider both and decide rationally, you’ll probably end up with a Samsung Galaxy S4. The Samsung Galaxy S4’s screen is best in market and huge in comparison to the Continue reading…
HTC One Or iPhone 4S – Summary The only reasons people would be choosing between the HTC One Or iPhone 4S is to save a few bucks a month. And even then, you’re not saving much. In my opinion, the HTC One is the best Australian mobile phone ever released. It simply dwarfs the Continue reading…
HTC One Or Samsung Galaxy S3 ( 4G ) When it comes to choosing either the HTC One or Samsung Galaxy S3, there are a couple of key differences to consider. The HTC One’s minor software enhancements, slight camera improvements, better speakers and better battery probably give the honours to the HTC product over the Samsung Continue reading…
HTC One or iPhone 5 – The Best Of Apple vs Android The HTC One or iPhone 5 question will be plaguing us for the next 6 months of 2013. The majority of Australians now have smartphones. 2 years ago, this question would have been much easier to answer. However, comparing the HTC One vs iPhone Continue reading…
What is iOS 7 ? iOS is the platform that Apple’s iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch natively run on. A platform, sometimes called an Operating System provides the core of the user experience you’ll get. In this case, iOS provides most of the things you take for granted on your iPhone or iPad. If Continue reading…
What is Tizen? Tizen is a new Linux based platform, developed as part of the Linux Foundation. Samsung has been working on the product for years under the name LiMo (Linux Platform for Mobile). The project title was changed to Tizen in 2011 when Intel got involved. Together, Samsung and Intel will lead development Continue reading…
4G iPhone Summary If you are shopping for a 4G iPhone click this link to see Pricing, Features, Specifications, Expert and Visitor Reviews of the iPhone 5. 4G or fourth generation of mobile technology standards refers to the advanced wireless technology primarily for mobile phones and devices like Mobile Broadband Dongles. The only Apple Continue reading…
3G iPhone Summary : 3G iPhones in Australia Any iPhone you buy in Australia is going to have 3G, or fast data access. The latest, the iPhone 5, has 3G as well as 4G ( or really fast data ) capabilities. Data access is an incredibly and increasingly important aspect of mobile phone use. Continue reading…
Android Phones : Operating System ? Android is an operating system used on a variety of devices, produced by a large proportion of the world’s handset manufacturers. Collectively, the devices which use Android are known as Android Phones. Android was developed by Android Inc. and is now owned by Google. The first version of Continue reading…
The App Store – Which Mobile OS Has the Best App Store ? 5 years ago, only the technically minded had heard the term ‘app’. Today, The App Store is a critically important part of the ‘ecosystem’ surrounding the mobile OS or ‘Operating System’ in the phone you buy. For Google’s Android Platform, Microsoft’s Continue reading…
Android vs iOS vs Windows Phone 8 One of the most fundamental questions faced in choosing a new mobile phone is to consider which Operating System is right for you. Until recently, the decision for almost everyone came down to Android ( that’s Google’s handheld device Operating System ) vs iOS ( that’s Apple’s Continue reading…
Quad Core Processors The journey towards Quad Core Processors has been faster than you’d think. Beginning with the LG Optimus 2X in January 2011, the Australian market started to break away from the world of Single Processors in it’s mobile phones. The Optimus ‘doubled up’ to ‘Dual Cores’. Then, in 2012, high end mobile Continue reading…
What is a Dual Core Processor? A Dual Core Processor is a CPU – a Central Processing Unit – with 2 processors inside. It’s the processors that perform the calculations or do the ‘thinking’ on a modern day smart mobile phone. Think of a Dual Core processor as two ‘brains’ instead of the one Continue reading…
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 or HTC 1S ? What phone is right for you If you’re wondering what device to get, the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 or the HTC 1S, you’ve come to the right place. Whatphone has put them side by side in a competitive review so you can make the right choice Continue reading…
Android Android is an operating system designed primarily for mobile phones and tablets. Android is a Linux-based operating system which was initially developed by Android Inc. and was later bought by Google. Today, Android is the number 1 operating system in the world. More than a million Droid devices are activated every 24 hours. Continue reading…
3G or HSPA 3G is the third generation of mobile phone technology which succeeds GPRS – a 2G, or 2nd generation technology. 3G brought faster data communication, greater network capacity and enabled the latest network services – the ones you’re used to today – like fast internet browsing, music and application downloads. One of Continue reading…
What is GSM ? Commercially released in 1991, GSM is short for Global System Mobile Communications. GSM is the core communication standard behind all modern mobile phones, including the ones used in Australia. Over the last 2 decades, the technology has evolved at an increasing rate, first turning all wireless communications digital and then Continue reading…
Samsung Android Samsung has been using the Android operating system since June 2009. The first device Samsung released with Android was the famous Samsung Galaxy mobile phone – which went on to spawn a whole series of Samsung Galaxy devices. And Samsung have done pretty well out of it. Today, several of the most Continue reading…
Introduction & summary Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S2 is a great way to see how quickly the market for mobile phones is improving. These two phones are from the same family. Their launches are separated by only 18 months or so and yet there is an enormous difference between Continue reading…
Galaxy Note 2 Review – Intro I think my initial reaction to the Galaxy Note 2 is the same as most peoples’. It’s huge. I reviewed the original Samsung Galaxy Note just after Whatphone launched and to be honest, I enjoyed it. It’s a very different device to the iPhones I usually favour. But Continue reading…
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Review – Overview I heavily criticized the original Galaxy Note and I was wrong. At the time of the launch of our site – August 2012, Whatphone started with the first Note in the top 7. And it stayed there. Relentlessly. For ever. It was still there until we replaced Continue reading…
iPhone 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S2 Review – Intro What’s amazing when you do an iPhone 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S2 Review is just how relevant the comparison still is. Remember, we’re comparing the latest smart mobile phone from the world’s leading provider of mobiles – the Apple iPhone 5 – with a device Continue reading…
60 Seconds On Vodafone’s Network – key points Vodafone’s coverage was never as bad as it was made out to be. These days, in metro areas, whether you want 3G or 4G speeds, Vodafone’s network is not only fine, it sets the standards when compared to Telstra and Optus. Additionally, Vodafone have innovated, especially Continue reading…
Australian 4G/LTE data speeds offered by all of the major phone companies provide very fast broadband data speeds to your phone or mobile broadband device. Knowing what 4G means can come in handy when you’re choosing a mobile phone service provider or contract. Today’s newest mobile phones come equipped with LTE /4G. If you Continue reading…
Everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy Series The Samsung Galaxy Series of devices includes some of the best Android mobile phones in the Australian market. They’re the top of the pile when it comes to premium Android phones. They represent the mainstream competitor to Apple’s smartphone dominance. The Galaxy Series is a Continue reading…
All phones – Choosing the Right Phone Choosing the Australian mobile phone that is right for you from all phones available can be hard. However, there’s a simple trick to it that you might find helpful. All phones – The Trick More than 90% of people buy one of the top 7 phones. Check Continue reading…
3 Mobile Australia – Overview 3 mobile. Below : Details of the merger between 3 mobile and Vodafone How 3 Mobile plans work with Vodafone after the merger 3 Mobile Customer Satisfaction information 3 Mobile Phone and Plan deals 3 Mobile Australia – The merger 3 merged with Vodafone in Australia. Together, they form Continue reading…
Should you get it? Vodafone SIMs offer some of the best pricing in the Australian market.More and more people are opting for SIM only price plans. Some estimates say that 50% of people already have a mobile phone that they just want to put a SIM in. Vodafone SIM – Great offers because : Continue reading…
What is Amaysim ? In a Nutshell What is Amaysim ? Amaysim is an Australian company with affordable pricing for telecommunications services. In the opinion of Whatphone, if you’re considering a SIM only deal, you should be taking a serious look at the $39.90 unlimited plan from Amaysim. The deal which stands out to Continue reading…
iPhone 5 Vs Samsung Galaxy S3 : Intro At Whatphone, we imagine that iPhone 5 Vs Samsung Galaxy S3 is one of the key comparisons people need. The Samsung Galaxy S3 represents pretty much the best Android device out there at the moment. The iPhone 5 is, obviously, the most recent and therefore serious Continue reading…
The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is going to be successful. The Samsung Galaxy Note proved beyond doubt that there is a market for the largest or larger screen smartphones. The original Galaxy Note was good enough to stay in the Whatphone Top 7 since we launched our site at Continue reading…
The HTC One X vs Australia’s Top 7 Phones Whatphone has reviewed the HTC One X vs every other device, below. Check out the links to in depth reviews of the phones in real life situations. When choosing a phone, there are certain things which are objectively comparable. First among them when you’re looking Continue reading…
iPhone 4S vs all of the other phones in the Whatphone top 7 See below on this page for links to articles comparing the iPhone 4S to the other phones in the Top 7. More than 90% of people buy the top 7 phones. In the opinion of Whatphone, those that don’t are directed Continue reading…
Mobile Phone FAQs There are some things that it seems every visitor to Whatphone wants to know. If you’re in the market for a new mobile phone, you’re going to want to know the answer to these – we guarantee it ! Mobile Phone FAQs – Keeping A Number Can I keep my number Continue reading…
What phone has iOS 6.0 ? If you have, or are thinking getting, an iPhone 5, iPad, iPod Touch or the impending iPad Mini, then you’re probably going to want to know what phone has iOS 6.0 ? iOS 6.0 is the latest version of the Apple mobile device operating system has by way Continue reading…
Samsung Galaxy Note You’re looking to figure out what phone is right for you. Let’s start with that. Is it a phone? Is it a tablet? Is it maybe what the marketing guys call a Phablet ? What about none of the above ? After playing with the Samsung Galaxy Note for 48hrs, I Continue reading…
Samsung Galaxy Nexus – Intro. Writing this Samsung Galaxy Nexus review for Whatphone, I recall my time using the iPhone 4S (my previous phone) as one might recall being in the digital equivalent of GUANTANIMO. The Galaxy Nexus could not be a more different phone to the iPhone. Where the iPhone is locked down Continue reading…
What phones have ICS ? If you’re in the market for a Smartphone and you’re looking to compare with the market leading Apple iPhone 4S, then asking ‘ What phones have ICS ‘ is a natural question. ICS is Ice Cream Sandwich – Android 4.0 – the latest version of the Whatphone Operating System. Continue reading…
Why is Gorilla Glass important ? Literally every mobile phone on the market has Gorilla Glass. It has becoming standard on Australia’s ever broadening range of handheld phones, since the launch of the very first iPhone. Screens which use Gorilla glass have been treated especially. Gorilla glass helps you to avoid scratches and breakages. Gorilla Glass by Continue reading…
Samsung Galaxy Note vs Samsung Galaxy S2 – Introduction They look like copies of each other, one just larger than the other. But the Galaxy S2 has been stunning the market for over a year now, far longer than the Note. It was last year’s hero Android handset. The Note is the Galaxy family’s Continue reading…
HTC One X vs Samsung Galaxy S2 – Introduction Being referee in a bout between the HTC One X vs Samsung Galaxy S2 requires that prejudices are put to one side. The HTC One X is this year’s device. It’s up there with the best of them. The Galaxy S2, while impressively ahead of Continue reading…
Comparing 2 of the best Samsung products Pitting the Galaxy S3 vs Galaxy S2 against each other is pitching the old against the new. Check out our detailed, feature by feature – ‘as used in real life’ comparison, below. Both are outstanding products, they separated by a year. They no longer represent the latest and Continue reading…
Galaxy S3 vs Galaxy Note – Overview See below for a detailed feature by feature comparison of the Galaxy S3 vs Galaxy Note. We have used them in real life scenarios and compared every feature. Reviewing the Galaxy S3 vs Galaxy Note, I’m reminded that one of the strengths of the Samsung range is Continue reading…
Galaxy S3 vs HTC One X – Introduction Comparing the Galaxy S3 vs HTC One X is a tough gig. These are my two favorite devices in the mobile phone market at the moment. Between them, they represent the current best of both the Android and mobile phone market. It’s a Clash of the Continue reading…
Galaxy S3 vs Galaxy Nexus – Overview This article was originally published August 2011. Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Galaxy Nexus is a bit of an unfair fight. The Nexus was in market right from the start of calendar 2012. It was the first to use ICS – Ice Cream Sandwich, – the Continue reading…
Nano SIMs – Competitive Pricing If you are interested in competitive pricing information on Australian Nano SIMs from the major operators you can go through to the Whatphone SIM Only page. Below on this page : Nano SIMs – What are they ? Nano SIM cards are just the new, physically smaller versions of Continue reading…
Why I can’t wait for the iPhone 5 I read Kurt’s article on ‘Why the iPhone 5 is no big deal.’ Kurt’s a great bloke and I love the passion he has for the Android side of mobile phones. Me, I’m a bit more laid back. I don’t often ‘rise’ to the ribbing I Continue reading…
Comparing the iPhone 4s vs Samsung Galaxy S3 In the opinion of Whatphone, a decision about whether to go with the iPhone 4S vs Galaxy S3 is about 1 thing. It’s a decision about the safety of the Apple brand. Apple defined the Smartphone market. For many years, they set the standard. However, going Continue reading…
iPhone 5 – Will not be impressive The iPhone 5 is scheduled for release in September 2012. “iPhone 5” has started popping up as a highly searched term already in Google, following several months of rumors. Interestingly, one of the rumors is that Apple themselves are causing a lot of the rumors by leaking Continue reading…
Introduction We’ve all had experience of the phone companies we use. Most perceive the service they get to be ‘mixed’ at best. Customer support and service is an overlooked and important component of the service you are buying from your phone company. T98% of us now have a mobile phone. And customer service has never been Continue reading…
Samsung Galaxy S2 – Review I’ve been using the Samsung Galaxy SII as my primary device now for a few days and I love it. It looks older than the Galaxy S3 – notably so. It may not be fair to compare them – they’re in very different price point positions. And it’s a Continue reading…
A Quick Look at the Windows 8 Handheld Operating System The Windows 8 Handheld Operating System is already creating a lot of buzz. Although it looks like Windows 8 tablets won’t be available until October 2012, Microsoft has already released the Windows 8 Consumer Preview, which means we already have a good idea as Continue reading…
Why choose an Apple smartphone running IOS ? For many, Apple has come to represent design excellence. If you enjoy going to the movies (and how many of us don’t?) then you have almost certainly seen the distinctive Apple logo strategically displayed in a key movie scene. This frequent representation of Apple as a Continue reading…
At Whatphone, we’re all about contracts. We believe the free device thrown in is worth the contract constraint. But postpaid ( contract ) handsets aren’t right for everyone : Why purchase a prepaid Smartphone phone? Are your mobile phone bills keeping you poor? One of the most popular reasons for choosing a prepaid phone Continue reading…
Samsung Galaxy Note Review – Overview Ok, the size of the screen is huge! and then it’s surprising how lightweight and thin this beautiful device is. Samsung have entered the tablet market (doing a pretty god job with the Samsung Tab) and trying to create a whole new category by introducing a product that Continue reading…
When signing up to a new mobile phone contract, you’ll probably be hit with a hundred reasons why you should get insurance. In the opinion of WhatPhone, paying the extra $5 – $7 a month is likely to be a waste for many – but not necessarily all – phone users. How ‘attached’ are Continue reading…
VoIP – Or Voice Over IP Is Calling Using Data Voice over Internet Protocol (‘VoIP’) is one of the fastest growing telephony solutions in the world. Businesses and private individuals are adopting the technology for its cost-effectiveness and wide range of features. Talking on a V o IP connection offers voice calls and other Continue reading…
What the heck is AMOLED? The technology world has enough complicating terms and crazy acronyms to puzzle even the smartest people in the world. Walk into any mobile phone store nowadays and you will see a number of confusing terms like GPRS, GSM, UMTS, EDGE and HSDPA to mention a few. And just to Continue reading…
There were ‘Smartphones’ before the iPhone . The Apple product, now embodied in the iPhone 4S, the top selling Smartphone category of the moment is sold by every one of the main operators in Australia, Optus, Telstra, Vodafone and Virgin Mobile. They have to. It’s such a great product, their sales would almost literally Continue reading…
Smartphone coverage is clearly, very important when you’re finding what phone is right for you.Whatphone has some helpful hints to guarantee you get the best coverage for you. Whatphone tries to understand you better so we can design a site which will help you make your Smartphone choice quickly, safely, and get on with Continue reading…
Smartphones – Whatphone helps you compare Whatphone has its tongue in its cheek as concerns strong views on either the Android or Apple Smartphone phones. Team members routinely debate both points of view – Android’s better for this reason, Apple’s better for that. The truth is that the team is passionate about not one Continue reading…
How can I unlock my Phone ? One of the most common support problems people face at the end of their Smartphone contract is how to keep the phone and change providers. Few people throw their phone away when the contract ends. They can be kept as back up phones or sold on eBay. Continue reading…
The most commonly asked question in telco: can I keep my mobile number? Yes. The short answer is a healthy and trouble free yes. I know. It’s not usually this simple. These days people have far too many ‘information identities’ to manage. They have logins for this, passwords for that, fixed and mobile numbers to Continue reading…
Best Phones – The Top 7 Whatphone believes that choice is a wonderful thing. It makes you feel free. Feeling like you can choose freely from a broad array is one of the fundamental elements of modern life. People take it for granted now but we all remember the inspirational stories we heard when Continue reading…
At Whatphone, we read the world’s telecommunications press too. We follow the trends, await the release of new devices and gossip about them because we’re a bit geeky like that. Recently, we were exposed to videos and written reviews of a massive change in the industry which made us all go do-lally. Here is Continue reading…
What is Phone ‘Tethering’? Smartphone Tethering is also known as “hotspotting” and is the process of attaching your phone to your laptop and using it as a 3G or a 4G modem. If you have your laptop with you and you are out and about, tethering allows you to attach that laptop to the Continue reading…