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7news.com.au > 7you > this-is-the-samsung-galaxy-s26-everyones-waiting-for-and-its-already-australias-most-wanted-phone-c-21798812

Where to buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 Aussies are pre-ordering in droves with $300 off

3+ hour, 10+ min ago  (444+ words) The new Samsung Galaxy S26 [AU Version] has landed for pre-order and it is already making waves as the number one bestseller in mobile phones. Officially releasing on March 11, 2026, this is not just another annual refresh. It is a full-blown evolution…...

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7news.com.au > news > 7news-the-issue-podcast-telcos-switching-off-tens-of-thousands-of-phones-due-to-triple-0-crisis-what-to-do-if-youre-affected-c-21787073

Thousands of phones switched off due to Triple-0 crisis

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (810+ words) Telstra, Optus and TPG have been switching off tens-of-thousands of phones that no longer connect to the Triple-0 system, in order to comply with Commonwealth laws. The shutdown of the 3G network and last year's deadly Optus outage, have exposed major…...

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7news.com.au > 7you > oppos-new-a6-series-sets-the-bar-for-affordable-smartphones-with-long-lasting-power-c-21655045.amp

OPPO’s new A6 series sets the bar for affordable smartphones with long-lasting power

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (340+ words) Smartphone prices are getting out of hand, and more and more people are being priced out of the flagship market. But on the other end of the spectrum, budget phones have been getting better and better. We are getting to…...

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7news.com.au > lifestyle > real-estate > are-sydney-singles-postcode-snobs-and-whats-behind-the-4-million-love-divide-c-21628198

Are Sydney singles postcode snobs and what's behind the $4 million love divide?

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (778+ words) Research from iSelect shows 34 per cent of Australians have never experienced a break-up. But for those who have, especially after living together, the financial fallout can be severe, as can the challenge of meeting a new partner. Amid Australia's housing…...

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7news.com.au > technology > 80-per-cent-of-eligible-aussies-are-sleeping-on-a-free-nbn-upgrade-c-21626561

The millions of Aussies sleeping on a free NBN upgrade

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (290+ words) Most Australians who connect to the NBN via Fibre to the Node (FTTN) or Fibre to the Curb (FTTC) technologies can now score a free upgrade to Fibre to the Premise (FTTP). FTTP is widely considered the best NBN technology,…...

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7news.com.au > 7you > the-most-fashionable-phone-case-release-of-2026-is-officially-here-and-its-pure-cool-girl-energy-c-21601760.amp

This Diesel x CASETiFY drop is set to sell out in minutes (it’s the fashion it-girl tech collab of 2026)

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (410+ words) The most fashionable phone case drop of the year has officially entered the chat, and it comes with serious cool-girl energy. Global tech accessories brand CASETiFY has reunited with iconic Italian fashion house Diesel for a refreshed collection of tech…...

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7news.com.au > news > optus-outage-leaves-40000-people-without-mobile-service-c-21586437

Thousands still without service as Optus suffers massive outage

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (241+ words) Thousands of people are still without mobile service following a massive Optus outage on Monday. At the peak of the outage about 120,000 customers using the telco were seeing "No Service" or "SOS" on their phones. As of Tuesday morning Optus…...

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7news.com.au > news > romance-scams-surge-as-australians-lose-millions-ahead-of-valentines-day-c-21540667

Valentine’s Day warning as love scams spike

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (463+ words) Australians looking for romance online as Valentine's Day approaches are being targeted by scammers with authorities warning the losses are soaring. "They are very good at using our natural human emotions and desires against us," Australian Competition and Consumer Commission…...

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7news.com.au > news > telstra-flags-issue-with-calls-including-to-triple-0-on-older-apple-devices-c-21452454

Urgent warning as Apple customers hit by outages

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (203+ words) Telstra is investigating an issue that could stop older Apple devices making and receiving calls, including to and from Triple-0. The telecommunications giant said devices that may be impacted are: "We're working on this as a priority with Apple and…...

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7news.com.au > news > why-australians-need-to-update-their-iphones-now-amid-disaster-season-c-21443850

Aussies urged to update iPhones amid weather emergencies

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (376+ words) Australians are being urged to update their iPhone software as they could be left cut off to emergency services in the event of a natural disaster. Apple has released new advice to users after some older mobile phones were unable…...