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Score the best pre-order offers on the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4 phones

Score the best pre-order offers on the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4 phones

Samsung has just launched its latest wave of Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4 phones, committing strongly to the flexible design.

If you held off on buying the Galaxy Z Flip 4’s predecessor or you’re looking to upgrade to the latest model, this new device offers a larger battery and a camera that promises to perform better in lower-lit conditions.

While the new Galaxy Z Fold 4 phone doesn’t differ too dramatically when compared to its predecessor, Samsung has built in the same camera system as the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ models for a superior photography experience.

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Samsung fans can pre-order the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and the Galaxy Z Fold 4 from today ahead of the September 2 release date. It pays to be an early bird too because all pre-orders (other than through Woolworths Mobile) will secure a free memory upgrade. This means the 256GB model will be upgraded to the 512GB model, for example.

Here are some of the most popular plans for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 5G 512GB:

And here are some of the most popular plans for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 5G 256GB:

Both the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 phones are available on plans from Telstra, Optus, Vodafone, and Woolworths Mobile and are available on 24-month or 36-month repayment plans.

Depending on who your provider is, the offers get even sweeter when you pre-order. The deals are as follows:

Telstra: You’ll get a newly announced Galaxy Watch 5 for free, valued at up to $649.

Optus: You’ll get a bonus Galaxy Tab A8, valued at $529.

Vodafone: You’ll get up to an extra $700 trade-in credit PLUS a bonus Samsung Trio Wireless Charger.

Woolworths Mobile: You can save $350 on the 256GB Galaxy Z Fold 4, or $550 on the 512GB mode. For existing customers upgrading to a Z Fold 4 plan, you’ll secure yourself a bonus $100 Wish gift card.

Buying direct, as usual, seems to come with the most perks. By purchasing directly through Samsung, you will receive a $150 instant credit toward a Galaxy Tablet, Watch, or Buds, 50% off Samsung Care+ and can score 25% off eligible cases.

Christie Graham is Digital Content Editor at Whistle OutAustralia’s mobile and internet comparison site.

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Aussie tourist arrested after illegally riding a moped through Pompeii heritage site

Aussie tourist arrested after illegally riding a moped through Pompeii heritage site

An Australian tourist has made international headlines and was labeled a “barbarian” after he was arrested for riding through a UNESCO world heritage site in Italy.

The male tourist, aged 33, was charged with “unauthorized access” by police after he drove a moped for almost two kilometers through the ancient ruins of Pompeii in the country’s south.

Italian police allege the Aussie man rode through the world-famous archaeological park via a service gate following the entry of cars from construction companies.

Australian tourist scoots through Pompeii. Picture: Supplied.
Camera IconAn Australian tourist was captured on CCTV scooting through Pompeii. Supplied Credit: NCA NewsWire

Security and guards apprehended the man before any damage was done to the 2000 year old site following a series of CCTV footage.

“The route taken is a dirt road outside the ancient city walls, used by site vehicles for excavation works,” the park said in a statement.

“It is safe, restored, and not accessible to the public. So there was no danger for either visitors or for the archaeological heritage at any point.”

The man claimed he was unaware he drove through the ancient site – which was destroyed in 79AD following a volcanic eruption.

The UNESCO world heritage site does not allow tourist vehicles to drive through.

No parts of the ancient city were accessed or damaged by the tourist, however Italian media has slammed the man, labeling him as a “barbarian”.

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WhatsApp and Facebook security alert issued over malicious Android apps

WhatsApp and Facebook security alert issued over malicious Android apps

A top security group has issued a warning to smartphone users running Android over multiple apps that were available on the Google Play Store.

Dr. Web listed over 30 mobile apps that were identified to contain trojans, spyware, adware and other security problems.

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The apps related to theme customizations, photo editors and apps that changed the phone’s wallpaper. Alarmingly, an emoji keyboard that had racked up millions of downloads and a note-taking app were found to contain malware.

When the apps were installed, Dr. Web found them to display intrusive advertising within both the apps and notification bar, log identifying information on the user and device, download additional software and even target WhatsApp private messages.

It is also revealed that some of these malicious apps were found to be taking photos and videos without the user’s knowledge, as well as read text messages, track the location of a device, turn on the microphone, read the browser history, and log keystrokes to reveal passwords and other sensitive user information.

‘Hint – Photo Editor’ was found to redirect a user to a fake Facebook login screen which would intercept personal information.

Hint – Photo Editor was found to be redirecting users to a fake Facebook login screen. Credit: dr web

Google has removed most of the affected apps after Dr. Web alerted the tech giant to the issues, however, these apps can still remain on a smartphone even after they are taken off the Google Play Store.

Dr. Web is advising users to check their smartphones for any of these apps, uninstalling and then changing login information to things like banking, streaming and social media accounts. It’s also recommended to run a virus scan from a trusted brand such as Norton.

Malicious apps on Google Play Store

  • Photo Editor: Retouch & Cutout (from.nineergysh.quickarttwo)
  • Photo Editor: Art Filters (gb.painnt.moonlightingnine)
  • Photo Editor & Background Eraser (from.photoground.twentysixshot)
  • Photo & Exif Editor (from.xnano.photoexifeditornine)
  • Photo Editor – Filter Effects (from.hitopgop.sixtyeightgx)
  • Emoji Keyboard: Stickers & GIFs (gb.crazykey.sevenboard)
  • Neon Theme – Android Keyboard (com.androidneonkeyboard.app)
  • fancy charging (com.fancyanimatedbattery.app)
  • FastCleaner: Cash Cleaner (com.fastcleanercashecleaner.app)
  • Call Skins – Caller Themes (com.rockskinthemes.app)
  • funny caller (com.funnycallercustomtheme.app)
Advice to avoid scams.

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